Fuerte Calafate Hotel Panorámico

This is a hotel that feels like home. Nestor and his sons Tomas and Herman are friendly and welcoming and want to do everything to make your stay enjoyable. Delicious meals prepared by chef. Lots of space for parking.The beautiful view from the hill is of the lake and mountains. Very peaceful here.

It fairly long walk to town. But still quite doable and taxis are inexpensive.

Welcoming and extremely helpful staff. Good location and very beautiful views of Lago Argentino and the mountains in the distance. Clean and comfortable rooms.

Isolated and very far from the city centre, with nothing nearby. Its selling point is the Lago Argentina, but the view is just the west part of lagoon. To reach the hotel, you would need to walk uphill on a dusty road with loose gravel for 2km. Not ideal for ppl with heavy luggage unless with taxi. A small room with a very very tiny bathroom. The rooms and the dining area are on same level, thus is noisy when guests are getting breakfasts before their morning tours (and dinner time too). Terrible wifi! Overall, good value if trying to save cost and not fussy abt connection. Otherwise, i see many nicer options on Avenue de Libertor

Location and wifi is terrible

They do have a restaurant for dinner and you can buy drinks, but we didn't try that out. Good heating and hot shower.

Not a great location, on a windy dusty road quite a distance from town and bus station. Very compact room, with virtually no room between twin beds and would be difficult for larger person to get into the bathroom. No elevator, so wouldn't suit less mobile people. Breakfast consisted of coffee, a small bit of toast, jam and a sweet croisant. Wifi kept dropping out.

Everything was perfect! The family atmosphere at the hotel made our stay unforgettable! The panoramic view of El Calafate and Lago Argentino is totally breathtaking! The room was very comfortable and clean. The breakfast is very good and optionally you can also eat a delicious dinner. It's some distance from the city centre, but actually we really enjoyed the calm neighborhood. Muchas gracias por todo!

Quiet neighborhood, nice view to the lake. Comfortable room. English is spoken.

Breakfast was very basic. On the first morning there was a group before us, and their mess was left on the tables even half an hour after they left. There was no one to serve us or to clean the tables, so we ended up taking the leftover rolls, tiny portion of jam and butter from the used tables. Next day at least we could sit at a clean table, but the food was not any better or more. We were recommended to go to a certain restaurant for dinner, "the owner's son's favorite place". It was a tourist trap with mediocre quality food. Probably it is his favorite because he gets a nice commission from them. There are many pleasant restaurants at much nicer locations, no need to accept the recommendation. The hotel's restaurant is open for dinner, but I would use that only as a last resort, the food looked very boring, and based on our breakfast experience, I would not expect good service either.

Beautiful view into the lake and very friendly and helpful staff

Wi-Fi in our room unfortunately didn’t work and we had to go in the reception to use it. perhaps something to be improved.

Muy buena atención de todos. Atentos a todos loa detalles. El restaurante muy bueno. La ubicacion del hotel es espectacular con una vista increible al lago argentino y los glaciares.

The Calafate is a beautiful town, there are many activities to do, The Perito Moreno Glacier is one of the must and The Chaltén another must you do, El Fuerte Hotel has an amazing panoramic view of the city and the lake, the rooms are ok, the food delicious and the service is excellent

Very attentive the owners and great attitude. Would return again.

La posizione dell'hotel è fantastica. Si gode una stupenda vista sulla città e sul lago argentino incorniciato dalle montagne. L'ambiente è rilassante e familiare. Il propietario accogliente e disponibile a consigli e aiuto. Un grazie particolare al suo giovane figlio Tomas per la sua gentilezza e grazia. Siamo stati benissimo!

Receptionist sympa mais le Chambre très petite et salle de bain 1.5x2 m petite fenêtre et un petit déjeuner très triste et basique. J’étais obligé de demander qu’on nous donne du pain et les qualités des produit mauvais et radine. Très mauvais rapport qualité/prix/ situation très loin de tout même soit disons panoramique . Hôtel Vieillot. Je suis dessous

It was really amazing. The hotel staff was extremely friendly. Cleanliness was spot on. The buffet breakfast was really good. the view from the hotel was amazing. I definitely recommend people to stay in here. I haven’t been in a hotel with as good people as this one.

Uma grata surpresa! As instalações do hotel são muito boas, confortáveis e com uma vista privilegiada! Destaque para a atenção e gentileza do Nestor, sempre prestativo, atencioso e com ótimas sugestões de passeios. Eu recomendo a estadia no Hotel Fuerte Calafate, sem dúvida uma ótima experiência!

El establecimiento está bien para ser 3 estrellas. El administrador y la recepcionista Jéssica son muy amables y buscaron mil maneras para resolver nuestras inquietudes. La vista del lugar es muy linda. La cocina es mala y el chef muy poco amable. Decidimos comer todos los días fuera por esta razón

the bad : very old hotel. maybe 1 star. more like 80’s style hotel with old beds and thin walls. do not get a room close to the reception area its very noist at times. the good: Very helpful family running the place the view from the hotel is amazing

Hotel agradável. Simples mas harmonioso. Os funcionários são gentis. A vista é maravilhosa do hotel. Há conforto embora simples. E tudo parece combinar.

Personal muy atento, limpieza excelente, hermosa vista desde el hotel

Buena vista, alejado del centro, acceso por camino de ripio. Retaurante con menú muy limitado, pero los platos buenos. Limitada carta de vinos. Desayuno apenas aceptable.

Het uitzicht vanuit het restaurant is schitterend en het eten van Martin is lekker. Alleen het ontbijt is erg slecht. Heel zoet en weinig keus.

Best views. The way to the hotel and food should be improved.

Hptel confortável com linda vista do lago! Muito limpo e com restaurante 5 estrelas, Chef. Martins. Atendimento nota 1.000 de Nestor. Agrademos por uma estadia maravilhosa em El Calafate!

La experiencia de la estadía fue muy positiva todo el plantel del hotel estaba a disposición para brindar toda la ayuda necesaria y hacer la estadía muy confortable, las habitaciones muy cómodas y muy limpias

Owner/ manager and staff are very accomodating. Hotel ambiance is warm.

I turned up to this hotel having booked and paid many months previously to be told there was no room for us.(I cant believe they couldn't have emailed me to let me know) The owner said he ha found us another place to stay and that they would throw in a dinner as compensation. the other hotel was nearby,(and I think would have been better than the one we were rejected from). Expedia should look at there booking system as the owner blamed them for there being no room( I didnt believe that) anyway we ended up staying at Tehuel plaza and I would give it 10 out of 10 and thoroughly recomend it as a good place to stay. the dinners they supplied vere very tasty and seemed like home cooked argantine food

The staff made the experience very intimate and lovely as they were very accommodating to us. The only slight downside was the size of the room and the fact that people would be turned off by the location of the hotel compared to some closer to the centre.

The staff were VERY friendly here! We messed up the dates of our reservation and the owners kept the place open just for us! Couldn’t be happier with the service we recieved.

A good room with a great view. Very helpful people. Only a few minutes drive outside Calafate so ideal if you have a car and only a short taxi ride if not.

Hyggeligt hotel med god hjemlig atmosfære. Hjælpsom og imødekommende host. Får mine varmeste anbefalinger.

Very welcoming and friendly host. Amazing views over the bay. Take binoculars, you might spot flamingos.

Ideal für Touren zum Perito Moreno Gletscher

Traumhafte, ruhige Lage. Auch wenn man ca. eine halbe Stunde zu Fuß in den Ort braucht. Zu den Touren wird man am Hotel abgeholt und wieder zurück gebracht. Das Frühstück ist gut und man kann abends sehr preiswert und gut im Restaurant des Hotels essen. Sehr freundliches Personal, sehr gutes Preis Leistungsverhältnis. Wir würden das Hotel immer wieder buchen.

Views are phenomenal here & so is the owner, he’a very friendly & helpful. Food & views at the upstairs restaurant are great! But my room was a little small for my taste & felt quite cramped (bathroom door ran into toilet). It’s also quite far from town (not that walk-able), so if you want to be close to town ~ stay elsewhere!

El hotel se encuentra en un lugar precioso con linda vista al lago. Buena atención y disposición. Las camas no son cómodas (bastante dura), el baño es muy pequeño y desde la habitación se siente mucho los ruidos de ingreso de los pasajeros. Me Hubiese gustado un desayuno más completo.

Podría se un muy buen hotel si distribuyera mejor el mobiliario de la habitación para tener un poco más de espacio y tener la vista que ofrece. Al igual que la habitación el baño es muy pequeño. El desayuno pobre. Muy ruidoso si la habitación está arriba cerca del desayunado y restaurante. Permitir q los huéspedes cuelguen la ropa en las ventanas afea el aspecto exterior. Lejos del centro.

I absolutely loved staying here. We unfortunately got in late and had to leave early, but our short time there was great. The hotel is run by a father and son who are extremely kind and welcoming. The hotel feels more like a home and is very cozy. The rooms have high ceilings and the entire hotel is wonderfully decorated. Upstairs, there is a restaurant with amazing views overlooking the town and the lake. The chef makes every meal fresh to order and the food is absolutely incredible. If I am ever back in the area, I am most definitely going to be staying here again; I highly recommend it.

The hotel has an amazing view. Rooms are clean but bathrooms very cramped. Easily accessible as you enter into El Calafate. Perfect stop for the night before flying out.

Gostamos muito do hotel, tudo muito limpo, apesar de o quarto e banheiro (principalmente) serem pequenos. A vista é sensacional, certamente um diferencial. O hotel fica afastado da cidade, mas vale muito a pena. Gabriela é encantadora e nos acolheu muito bem. O café da manhã é bem simples e a tv tem poucas opções de canais. Wi-fi bom.

It was a cosy hotel with a nice view and the staff was very gentle. We really liked the place and Calafate is an amazing spots in the world.

Un peu loin de la ville si on n a pas de voiture. Mais pour profiter de la beauté de cette région si on reste plus d une journée la voiture de location est necessaire Mal indiqué quand on n arrive pas en taxi Mais une fois sur place vue magnifique sur le lac surtout de la salle de restaurant Les repas sont correct vu le prix qui comprends le dessert dans le plat principal

Nos fue bárbaro muy bien recibidos y atendidos Martin el cocinero y el recepcionista un lujo los dos esperamos volver pronto

Personal increíblemente amable. Te ayudan en cuanto tienes algún inconveniente. Y en la Patagonia suele haberlos.

This hotel is located quite far from the center of the city, but with car it's only better than staying in a busy center. Rooms are not big but super clean. Beds a comfy and breakfast is decent too. the best gem is the owner Gaby, she makes you feel like home. She does her best to accommodate all your needs. Hotel restaurant was closed during our stay but Gaby let us use tableware with the outside food and wine we brought with us. She was super nice and after only 2 nights we felt like knowing each other for ever. She isn't very fluent in English, but does her best to explain every question. Overall we felt very well in this hotel.

Excelente atención de Nestor y su familia. Ubicación excelente con muy buena vista panorámica. Habitaciones cómodas, limpias. Muy buen chef en el comedor.

One night quick stop in El Calafate!

Incrível, o hotel tem uma vista realmente panorâmica de toda El Calafate. O pessoal super atencioso, nos trataram como filhos rs Jantares bem servidos, ótima calefação, cama e travesseiros super confortáveis e chuveiro maravilhoso. Só o café da manhã que achei fraco, todo dias as mesmas coisas se ficar muitos dias como foi nosso caso chega um hora que dá uma enjoada. De resto amei e voltarei com certeza!

Nestor and Gabrielle are excellent hosts! A bit far from the city center but the amazing views make up for that.

L'accueil par Nestor est des plus chaleureux mais le vent est vraiment infernal dans cette région.

Friendly staff, limited breakfast choices and remarkable selection of provided food (f.e. one little container of jelly with more than plenty bread). Windy spot but we ware given a room at the back where there was very limited wind noise. You should primarily chose this hotel for the view and the friendly staff.

My husband and I stayed here for 3 days 2 nights! The hotel is very pretty and cozy, more of a rustic look! the beds are not the most confortable beds, will not compare to a Hiltons bed BUT they are very clean, the staff is super friendly and very helpful, it has a gorgeous view to the city and lake, completely serve the purpose for the price! They have a restaurant with really good local food! Will definitely recommend this hotel!!!

The service at this hotel was very good and it was clean. However, the rooms were very outdated and the bathroom and hallways smelled bad. We only stayed for one night. Also, they advertise a TV, but there was only 5 channels and they didn't work half the time.

First, let me say I almost never write reviews although I travel for a living. I cant cant recommend this hotel enough. Nestor, the manager, was welcoming; helpful; courteous; and professional. He went well above what I think excellent service is. The hotel, while not downtown, has great views from the highest point in El Calafate. For the price this hotel is a steal. In all honesty the price doubled I would stay here if I visited El Calafate again.

A run down hotel, this place is not worth it's price in anyway. The rooms are small, which is fine, but the windows are small too so you can barely see the views. The breakfast was laughable, even by Argentine standards. The staff were completely unhelpful and rude. I was belittled by the owner and told to be more 'tranquil' because I wanted a taxi quickly. He was very rude and I do not recommend any women should stay there. He is a horrible representation of the machismo man. And does no speak English

Nice hotel, not close from town center but not far. Hotel staff great!

the staff was very nice, friendly, helpful, made us feel like at home, the food at the upstairs restaurant was great

Nice location with panoramic views of the lake, city and mountain peaks. Within walking distance to city center. Food quality and service is outstanding.

Great hotel. A little far from town, but the dinner that was offered so you didn't have to go into town, was excellent, and reasonably priced too.