Kalenshen Calafate

I knew the hotel was up a steep hill and about a 25-30 minute walk from town center, and I wanted somewhere quieter. The staff were great.

We had a lovely, quiet stay from November 4th to 7th, 2025, in a clean, well-heated hotel with a very family-friendly atmosphere. The staff were so kind, especially Carolina and Julián, who are wonderful people. Just be aware that it’s NOT in the city center. It’s about three blocks from the main avenue, up a tiring hill that could be hard for people who aren’t used to it or for older guests. From the avenue you’re near the Calafate sign and waterfront, but the actual “center” is about ten blocks away. There are some shops and businesses along the avenue near the hotel. Turning left as you walk down to the avenue, you’ll find Don Luis Bakery, which has delicious treats. Breakfast is mostly sweet and homemade. I’d add savory things like cream cheese, a butter croissant, or ham and cheese slices for toast. It’s really nice that the hotel lets guests use the facilities to have dinner, heat food they bring, store things in the fridge, and use the dishes. A couple of things need attention. The curtains in our room were practically held up by wire, so I’d fix them properly before they come undone for someone else. The water pressure was very weak, and you had to be quite agile to get it working properly. We also had a power outage and there wasn’t even an emergency light. They should have something ready in case that happens again, definitely not candles, which are really dangerous. Aside from that, we had a wonderful experience!

The location is very good, though anyone walking should know there’s a significant uphill climb to reach it. The rooms were comfortable, well ventilated, and had parking. Reception and breakfast service were excellent, and the staff were always attentive and available. For breakfast, I’d add fruit and some protein since there’s a lot of flour, though the variety is good. The shower was just a trickle because the water pressure was poor. They did offer us another room, and someone from maintenance came to check the problem.

Caro at reception was so friendly and helpful, and the whole hotel has a welcoming, home-like warmth. The only downside was how easily you could hear noise from other rooms. Otherwise, everything was excellent.