Boutique Hotel La Cantera
El Calafate, Argentina · 8.8/10 Excellent · guest rating
A small hillside boutique hotel in El Calafate with timber-and-stone interiors, a terrace and a restaurant, set up for day trips to Perito Moreno Glacier.
La Cantera is a small boutique hotel of around 18 rooms, built into the slope above El Calafate. The photos show wooden ceilings, stone floors and bedrooms with mountain and tree views, giving it a warm lodge feel rather than a big-hotel one. It is a quiet, personal alternative to the larger hotels in town, and the setting suits travellers who prefer a calmer pace between excursions.
Breakfast is included, and the property has a restaurant serving international cuisine, a bar, a library and a terrace. Rooms have heating, a safe, rainfall showers and a workspace. Staff speak several languages and the front desk is open around the clock. Laundry facilities and daily housekeeping are available, and tour assistance at reception helps with glacier excursions and other outings around town.
The setting
The hotel sits on the lower slopes of El Calafate, with views of trees and the surrounding mountains from several rooms. From here, the classic excursions are the Perito Moreno Glacier, boat trips on Lago Argentino and the Laguna Nimez nature reserve. The Patagonian climate is changeable, so pack layers whatever the season. The town is best known for the glacier, and most visitors spend at least two nights.
Facilities
- Breakfast included
- Restaurant with international cuisine
- Bar
- Terrace
- Library
- WiFi
- Laundry facilities
- Airport shuttle on request
- 24-hour front desk
- Concierge and tour assistance
- Multilingual staff
- Room safes
- Rainfall showers
- Heating
Location
La Cantera is on Calle 306 in El Calafate, on the slopes above the Bahía Redonda area. Avenida del Libertador, the main street, is about an 11-minute walk, the Gnome Village and the Los Glaciares National Park office are around 12 minutes on foot. Because it is a little outside the centre, many guests use the hotel's airport shuttle (arranged on request) or a taxi.
Address: Calle 306 Nº 173, El Calafate, Santa Cruz, 9405
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get to La Cantera from the airport?
The hotel offers an airport shuttle on request, so ask when you reserve. Otherwise a taxi is the usual way. The hotel is on the slopes above the centre, so a ride is easier than walking with luggage.
Is it walkable to the town centre?
Yes. Avenida del Libertador is around 11 minutes on foot and the Gnome Village about 12, though the route climbs back uphill on the return, so some guests prefer a taxi after dinner.
What is there to do nearby?
El Calafate is the base for the Perito Moreno Glacier and boat trips on Lago Argentino. The Laguna Nimez reserve is also a short outing. Tour desks in town and the hotel's own tour assistance can help organise them.
Are meals available at the hotel?
Breakfast is included and there is a restaurant serving international cuisine plus a bar. Opening hours can vary by season, so check with the hotel if you plan to dine in on a specific night.
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