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Design Suites Calafate

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with a full-service spa and free breakfast

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Indoor pool
Indoor pool
Exterior
Studio
Free daily continental breakfast

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$440
includes taxes & fees
4 Mar - 5 Mar

Explore the area

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Calle 598 Nº 190, Playa Lago Argentino, El Calafate, Santa Cruz, 9405
  • Laguna Nimez
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Plaza de los Pioneros
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • El Calafate Historical Interpretation Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • El Calafate (FTE-Comandante Armando Tola Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Studio

Studio

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 35 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Studio, Mountain View

Studio, Mountain View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • 50 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Standard Room | Garden view

Standard Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • 28 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Suite, Lake View

Suite, Lake View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • 45 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Double Room Standard With Spa Bath

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

El Calafate

A luxury stay in El Calafate awaits you at Design Suites Calafate. Within a 20-minute stroll, you'll find Laguna Nimez and Lago Argentino. Highlights at this boutique hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an indoor swimming pool. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and sports massages along with body scrubs, facials and mani/pedis. The restaurant, DESIGN RESTO, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the gym, Turkish bath/hammam and sauna. 861 square feet (80 square metres) of event facilities include a meeting room and conference space, and other business amenities include a business centre. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Each morning free continental breakfast is offered between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of a free shopping centre shuttle. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 4.5-property class El Calafate hotel include Argentinean Lake and Bahía Redonda.

What's nearby

  • Laguna Nimez - 18 min walk
  • El Calafate Historical Interpretation Center - 6 min drive
  • Santa Teresita del Nino Jesus Church - 6 min drive
  • Gnome Village - 6 min drive
  • Calafate Fishing - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • El Calafate (FTE-Comandante Armando Tola Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pietro's Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Casimiro Bigua Parrilla & Asador - el Calafate - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪La Tablita - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Viva la Pepa - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪La ZORRA - Taproom - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Design Suites Calafate

Luxury hotel with full-service spa and free breakfast
Design Suites Calafate offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a health club. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business centre and a meeting room. Event space at this hotel measures 861 square feet (80 square metres) and includes conference space. A sauna, spa services, and a library are also featured at the luxury Design Suites Calafate. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

This 4.5-star El Calafate hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 60 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 861 sq ft of conference space
  • 80 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 2006
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Design Suites Calafate offers 60 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with in-room jetted baths, a rainfall showerhead and a hydromassage showerhead. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Hypo-allergenic bedding, an iron/ironing board and change of towels can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on request.

The on-site spa has 2 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, facials and body scrubs. The spa is equipped with Turkish bath/hammam.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle
  • Free shopping centre shuttle
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • DESIGN RESTO

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 861 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sports massages
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • Lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Design Suites Calafate

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 72.0 per day.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • You may be asked to pay the following charges at the property: Argentina value-added tax (21%). Nonresident travellers who pay using a foreign card or bank transfer and who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (21%).

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 18 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 18 (one-way)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 72.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. This property uses a grey water recycling system. For guests' safety, the property includes window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child aged 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Design Hotel El Calafate
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Design Suites Calafate?

Design Suites Calafate offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Design Suites Calafate?

As of 27 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Design Suites Calafate on 4 Mar 2025 start from NZ$440.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Design Suites Calafate?

Yep, Design Suites Calafate has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at Design Suites Calafate?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Design Suites Calafate. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body scrubs, facials and body treatments, as well as sports massages.

Does Design Suites Calafate have a pool?

Design Suites Calafate has an indoor pool.

What luxury perks are available at Design Suites Calafate?

Design Suites Calafate features a full-service spa, a health club and an indoor pool. All guestrooms come with Private jetted baths, hydromassage showerheads and premium bedding.

What makes Design Suites Calafate a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and a lounge bar, as well as Jetted bath and premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Design Suites Calafate.

Is Design Suites Calafate family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals and laundry facilities, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Design Suites Calafate is a hit with families.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Design Suites Calafate?

No, but there are Jetted bath in the guestrooms.

Does Design Suites Calafate serve breakfast?

Yeah, free continental breakfast is served daily between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Design Suites Calafate?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Design Suites Calafate?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Design Suites Calafate?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Design Suites Calafate?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Design Suites Calafate Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 294 out of 656 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 211 out of 656 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 656 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 656 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 656 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ANDREA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay! Most beautiful hotel in Calafate with the best view of Lago Argentino!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

paulina, Cabo San Lucas

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The view is awesome ! I had a complimentary upgrade which I really appreciate! I love that you can exchange money at the front desk! Lovely hotel !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was amazing! The hotel is stunning , well maintained with superior customer service!! We truly enjoyed our stay there!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Yanina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great views for decent pricing.
Amazing views are worth the 10 min drive away from town. The hotel is clean and staff is attentive. The pool is perfectly heated! HUGE bathrooms!!! Loved my stay! Lots of doggies around the property to love on. Only issue was the food. Horrible!!! If they can fix the food id give them 5 stars. Our steak was tough as rocks, the breakfast isnt even worth it. Stale bread.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Design Sites at Calafate was exactly what we were looking for to kickstart our winter time in Patagonia: cozy, very clean, inviting, easy access, and well located with amazing views of the lake and mountains. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffani

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
Clean rooms, beautiful view, friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Hans

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nothing near.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Genesis

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sami Helal

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

DARIO, Hershey

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Dean

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Over priced. Air conditioning did not work. Front desk denied it was not working. After 3 trips to front desk a portable unit was provided. Restaurant staff was not helpful, food was adequate, but uninspired. Room had hot pot, but no coffee, tea or cups were provided. .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great , clean, friendly hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Adalberto

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in desperate need of a full renovation. I would say is a 2 stars hotel, definitely not 4. The walls are thinner than paper. You can hear everything that’s happening in the room next, above and under you. It was almost impossible to rest with so many kids running in the hallways, yelling and screaming and the parents or the hotel staff wouldn’t do nothing about it. The price per room VS what you get is totally a ripoff. The breakfast buffet was very poor. I wouldn’t stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

m felisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great views, spacious rooms. Staff generally gracious but seem tired at times. I liked that we were able to text the front desk via Whatsup to help us get taxis from downtown to get back to hotel even past 10pm. Food prices at the hotel restaurant are very reasonable but not the best. The breakfast selection was good. You’ll have to take a taxi to get to and from town. The hotel shuttle service (taxi that they call and pay for you) runs 4x per day (10am, 6pm to town; 12pm, 8pm from town back to hotel).
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Alejandro, Homestead

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The management of this hotel left much to be desired. The recurring issue with room keys was not only inconvenient but frustrating, as it disrupted the flow of my stay. Having to make repeated trips to the front desk just to access my room was certainly not what I expected from an establishment of this caliber. Furthermore, the absence of a basic amenity like ice for drinks was perplexing. It's a standard expectation for hotels, and the oversight gave the impression of a lack of attention to detail. The limited food options, coupled with the absence of a diverse menu, fell short of the standards typically associated with a 4-star rating. The overall experience left me questioning the hotel's commitment to providing a comfortable and enjoyable stay for its guests.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
disappointed
The hotel was a bit run down and very bare-bones. There was an electric kettle in our room with no mugs, tea or instant coffee. The carpet in our room had many stains. The pool was rather disappointing - the steam room was broken, and one had to check out towels and return them to the lobby (not in the same area as the pool.) The pool is quite small and barely heated. The staff was fine - did not really go out of their way to be welcoming or helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Ana Georgina

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Mariliz

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ambiente de paz, cuartos limpios, los empleados muy amables, la comida excelente y la vista tanto de mi cuarto como del restaurante ESPECTACULAR
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Hans

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous views, two big flaws
This hotel *seemed* like a smoking hot deal. And we did love our stay and would recommend it to friends overall. But there were two really stupid and frustrating things that caused significant trouble. First, the staff were all lovely and helpful. The best part of the hotel are the incredible views of Lake Argentina and the beautiful snow-capped peaks on the far side. That makes staying here alone worth it. The beautiful design of the hotel, including an incredible dining room and lobby area are the cherry on top. We also found the bed comfortable and the crib for our 2 year old was the best we’ve had at any hotel, primarily due to the great bedding. Most hotels provide no or very bad bedding for cribs. But the two terrible aspects of the hotel, which are both quite tragic as they’re easily preventable with slightly better management were this: 1. Terrible thermostat management. There’s some kind of hotel wide thermostat (I think heated floors) that by default leave the rooms a ROASTING 26 C (or 79 F). This is uncomfortably hot and we had to routinely shed all our clothes to be comfortable in the room. The front desk finally showed us how to blast the AC at 16 C to get the room tolerable for the times the AC could keep up. Housekeeping kept turning off AC, had to hide remote. 2. Unusable Wi-Fi. This was particularly frustrating as I had some work I had to do. So I ended up paying an extra $50 USD for a bunch of data from my US cell phone provider to tether with my phone.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jin Kun Glenn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Heated floor comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

ilise

Travelled with family
It was an amazing view and beautiful room and location looking at the lake, amazing sunrise and sunsets, warm and helpful reception and staff, good restaurant, lovely pool and more. Easy to get to town by hotel shuttle or taxi (or longer walk). We would totally stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

TITO

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Es un muy buen hotel, cuanta con la mayoría de servicios, un poco alejado del centro pero los taxis llegan enseguida. 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023