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Hotel Lar Aike is a boutique guest lodge located in El Calafate. It offers far-reaching views across the dramatic Patagonian landscape. WiFi is free throughout the entire hotel. The carpeted bedrooms at Lar Aike are each uniquely-decorated and feature views. All guest rooms have a private bathroom, cable TV and a hair dryer. Guests can relax in the garden, on the sun terrace, or in the large communal living room which features a TV. It is a 10-minute walk to the center of El Calafate which serves as a base for excursions into the famous Los Glaciares National Park. El Calafate Airport is 12 mi away. Free car parking is available near the hotel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.2)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Buffet


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
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2 twin beds
3 twin beds
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Guest reviews
Review score
Guest review summary
This is an automated summary based on 86 reviews from the past 12 months.
Guests highlighted the <b>friendly staff</b> and <b>comfortable rooms</b> at Lar Aike. The <b>location</b> offers lovely <b>lake views</b> but is a bit far from the centre. <b>Breakfast</b> received mixed reviews with some desiring more variety. The charming property is near the lake, adding to its appeal.
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Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.5
Location
8.2
Free Wifi
7.3
Low score for El Calafate
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jose
    United States of America United States of America
    Staff very friendly, room was small but clean. Location across the bird reserve was nice.
  • Kathleen
    United States of America United States of America
    The rooms were comfortable and good breakfast. The staff was very friendly and helpful staff. They even called on our behalf when our tour transfer forgot to pick us up and arranged with the tour operator to have them pay for a taxi so we could...
  • Magenta
    United States of America United States of America
    So cozy! We loved our room, the lobby, and the overall feel. Everything was comfortable, clean, and charming.
  • Frank
    Canada Canada
    Great unobstructed view from the lobby searing area . Tranquil space .
  • Flarino
    United States of America United States of America
    It's a cozy place that makes you feel like home. The staff is amazing, always willing to help. Nice view of the lake from the lobby, and the location is fairly close to the town (15 minutes walk)
  • Ellen
    United States of America United States of America
    very clean, nice lobby with lake view, extremely helpful staff, great location
  • Monan
    United States of America United States of America
    Could pay in cash. Front desk always had someone, and they were always helpful and sweet. The cleaning lady was helpful too because we asked her questions when she just happened to be across the hall. (We were too lazy to walk downstairs to ask...
  • Donna
    Guatemala Guatemala
    Very nice staff. Nice sized room and comfortable beds. Hot shower. Great location to see the lake and not far of a walk to get to the main part of town.
  • Ivan
    United States of America United States of America
    We love the common areas and the views. The staff was amazing. Highly recommended.
  • Daguiar
    United States of America United States of America
    Very helpful and professional staff. Ms. Veronica was specially helpful

Hotel area info

Amenities of Lar Aike
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Bidet
  • Private Bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Room Amenities

  • Clothes rack

Media & Technology

  • Telephone
  • TV

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Safe

General

  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Facilities for disabled guests

Languages Spoken

  • Spanish

House rules
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Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

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 accommodations and breakfast when presenting a foreign passport or a foreign ID along with a supporting document handed by the national migrations authority, if applicable.

This accommodations is registered as a provider of the Pre Trip Program (Programa Previaje) of the Argentinian Ministry of Tourism and Sports (CUIT: 30715902660)

FAQs about Lar Aike

  • Guests staying at Lar Aike can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Buffet

  • The prices at Lar Aike may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Lar Aike offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Room options at Lar Aike include:

      • Twin/Double
      • Triple

    • Check-in at Lar Aike is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • Lar Aike is 1.1 miles from the center of El Calafate. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.