Estancia Cristina Lodge - El Calafate

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Scored 10
Rated exceptional

Staff

10

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About this property

Located inside Los Glaciares National Park, Estancia Cristina Lodge - El Calafate has cosy rooms with mountain views in a privileged natural scenario. Guests staying at Cristina can treat themselves to Patagonian dishes at the on-site restaurant and a daily breakfast. Estancia Cristina Lodge - El Calafate has cosy rooms with parquet floors, scenic views and private bathrooms showers. All rooms are equipped with heating. Fishing and horse-riding trips, and trekking activities can be arranged for a fee, and guests can surf the net for free on public areas.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
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1 extra-large double bed
3 single beds
1 single bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Abigail
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location in the middle of nowhere and the journey getting to Estancia Cristina is wonderful. The guiding and riding are included, with welcoming and knowledgeable staff. There are people visiting for the day, who are in separate areas to the...”
Mayer
Germany Germany
“This place is 10/10. From the moment you get on to the boat that drives your through ice fields to the hotel to the minute you step back onto it, truly special!!! Staff was very friendly, the remoteness is amazing if you seek it. Never stayed...”
Michael
Belgium Belgium
“All was absolutely perfect. The landscape from the boat was amazing. The estancia is located in a pristine location in nature’s kingdom. You are nearly alone in the middle of nowhere. It is an incredible experience. The room is gorgeous. The staff...”
Thomas
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“the location is incredible, very private and isolated. the boat trip to get there is very enjoyable and the staff were friendly and professional throughout”
Elena
Hungary Hungary
“Everything! The staff, the facilities and the location, it was just perfection. We felt welcomed from the very moment we set foot on the boat where we had the whole floor to ourselves and were offered coffee/tea and medialunas. The journey there...”
Tania
Argentina Argentina
“Todo! Espectacular experiencia. Volveremos algun dia. Desde el catamaran hasta la comoda. Las personas que nos atendieron, las habitaciones, las excursiones, todo es maravilloso”
Nil
Belgium Belgium
“Un lieu magique, des chambres aux charmes et confort parfait (la vue!!) et un personnel attentif et efficace. Toutes les excursions étaient parfaitement organisées et les guides merveilleux. Un moment hors du temps…”
Veronique
France France
“l’ emplacement, l’histoire de cette Estancia, le cadre est juste exceptionnel…les activités très qualitatives.. randonnées avec un guide.. la chambre.. le personnel..”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Octogono
  • Cuisine
    Argentinian • Local
  • Ambiance
    Traditional

House rules

Estancia Cristina Lodge - El Calafate takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This accommodation is registered as a provider of the Pre Trip Program (Programa Previaje) of the Argentinian Ministry of Tourism and Sports(CUIT: 30640770887)

Please note that services, such as sailing, excursions and full board, are not covered by the new resolution that states the return of taxes imposed on foreign tourists.

Please note Estancia Cristina is accessible by boat only. Boats leave once a day from Puerto Punto Banderas, 50 km away from El Calafate. Boat rides, transfers from and to El Calafate, and National Park fees are included on the rates and should be booked in advance.

Note that an overnight stay in El Calafate is needed before and after visiting Estancia Cristina. As Perito Moreno cannot be accessed from the Estancia, guests wishing to visit the glacier should do so on a different day from their base in El Calafate. Departure times vary during the week, guests are kindly asked to contact the hotel for full detail.

Please note, electricity is turned off after 23.30 everyday.

Please note the based on local tax laws, all Argentinian citizens and resident foreigners must pay an additional fee (VAT) of 21%. Only foreigners who pay with a foreign credit card, debit card or via bank transfer are exempt from this 21% additional fee (VAT) in accommodation and breakfast when presenting a foreign passport or a foreign ID along with a supporting document handed by the national migrations authority, if applicable.

Please inform Estancia Cristina Lodge - El Calafate in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.