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Guanaca Lodge

3.0 star property
Lodge in El Chalten

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Guanaca Lodge welcomes you to a tranquil retreat surrounded by nature. Start your day with a continental breakfast, then unwind on the charming terrace or connect to WiFi in public areas. Luggage storage and tour assistance make it easy for you explore nearby attractions.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (9)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Terrace
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • TV in a common area
  • Lockers available

Feel at home (4)

  • Private bathroom
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free self parking

Room options

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Standard Double or Twin Room | Bed sheets

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Economy Double or Twin Room, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Riquelme, 56, El Chalten, Santa Cruz, 9301

What's nearby

  • Los Glaciares National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Capilla de los Escaladores - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • El Chaltén Welcome Sign - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mirador De Los Cóndores - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Laguna Capri - 5 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • El Calafate (FTE-Comandante Armando Tola Intl.) - 166 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rancho Grande Hostel - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Paisa High Mountain Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Lomiteria - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Patagonicus - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pangea - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Guanaca Lodge

Enjoy your visit to El Chalten with a stay at Guanaca Lodge. Free perks include self parking and continental breakfast daily between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 12 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–9:30 AM
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Lockers available

Room amenities

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Cash deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • You may be required to pay the following charge at the property: Argentina Value-Added Tax (VAT) at 21%. A VAT exemption is available to travelers who present a foreign passport or foreign ID along with an immigration entry receipt issued by Argentina's National Directorate of Migration, and who pay with a non-Argentinian card or via a bank transfer from outside Argentina. This exemption applies only to accommodation, including bookings where breakfast is included.

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between April 15 and September 30.

Policies

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Also known as

Guanaca Lodge Lodge

Guanaca Lodge El Chalten

Guanaca Lodge Lodge El Chalten

Frequently asked questions

Is Guanaca Lodge currently open?

The property is closed between April 15 and September 30.

Does Guanaca Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Guanaca Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Guanaca Lodge?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Guanaca Lodge?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Guanaca Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

What's the area around Guanaca Lodge like?

Guanaca Lodge is a short 1-minute walk from Los Glaciares National Park and 7 minutes' walk from Capilla de los Escaladores.

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Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

7.2

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very cozy place and amazing service/personell! Very friendly, helpful and always a smile 👏
Viking, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The staff is very friendly during our stay. Room is pretty good.
Mike, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

We really liked the service at Guanaca Lodge
Jorge, 2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

The lady at the reception was very friendly. I read many reviews from other travelers saying they found bed bugs but our room was very clean. On the downside, the hot water run out while trying to brush our teeth, and also the breakfast was not good at all. Also, in the night there was a party next door and we could hear everything. Last but not least, the heating could not be turned down and the room was extremely hot. Honestly I would pay more and stay somewhere a bit more decent to get some good sleep.
Raquel, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

It is very clean, both in the lobby and in room. Owner Ada is very friendly and willing to help, not only the stay itself, also about the town and the trail information.
Ming, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

LODGE WITH A VIEW

Small lodge with very helpful and kind personnel. Few minutes away from the bus station and in the middle of the town. Great restauramts nearby too.
Simeon, 3-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

well located Close to Main Street and all facilities. Staff was nice and helpful. Just Be advice shower is so tiny I could barely turn ( I’m skinny) .
Jeffry, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The woman at the front desk during my stay was super helpful and friendly! You get what you pay for in terms of amenities (I had some issues with my shower that were fixed in a timely fashion), but it is in a very central location. There’s also a super cute cat that hangs around!
Haley, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent choice in El Chaltén

I was very happy with this cool little hotel! It's a very short walk from the bus station. My room was clean and comfortable. The shower was great with good water pressure and plenty of hot water. It was very nice to have use of the small kitchen for preparation and storage of food - and it's also a lovely space to sit in and enjoy morning coffee with views of the surrounding mountains. The kitchen could be a bit better equipped in terms of dishes and utensils for cooking.
Holly, 2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

The staff, Ara, was helpful. Bathroom was not cleaned every day. Someone stole all my food from the fridge
Janet, 7-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Small room but clean and warm. Friendly reception, good breakfast, good wifi. Close to restaurants but quiet street. Overall good value
Alain, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

The staff was fantastic and so friendly, even though our Spanish is very challenged. The rooms were small and needs some maintenance but you don’t travel to Chalten to stay in your room !! Great location
craig, 4-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Good lodge for a short stay while n El Chalten. The owner is a super nice lady and very helpful. Rooms are very basic and only a single PWR socket for all your device charging needs. A bit of inconvenience but still manageable as long as you are flexible.
Shyam, 3-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

The facility is old and small but the price is acceptable in comparison with many others in the area. You get what you pay for. No complains.
Chenyang, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place to stay in El Chalten, very practical :)
1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

It's located near the bus station, but about 1 mile from the Fitz Roy park entrance. Ok for a male, solo, traveller; I would not recommend if traveling with family or significant other.
Javier, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Top!
Timo, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

I did not like how you couldn’t open the window. There’s only one small window in the bathroom that could be opened. The walls were pretty thin so you could hear your neighbors real well.
Raven, 3-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

I found some other persons used soap on the window ledge in the shower and hair around the shower walls. The room, was supposed to be twin beds. When I asked the host to have the beds made up, she tried to pretend like it was her last room and she couldn’t do anything about it. There wasn’t a mistake with the room, but the twins needed to be unzipped and a second that sheet added. She was unhelpful and unfriendly. I received a message from the hotel at 2300 saying they could make it a twin, but no one came by the room or gave us other lines. We had to use our own sleeping bags. We asked for more sheets but were denied. Overall, this was a subpar stay with dirt in the rooms and unwelcoming and unfriendly hosts. Breakfast was below average. I would stay other places before staying here.
Ashlee, 1-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

Bed bugs!! & no refund - do NOT stay here!

TLDR: bed bugs and zero refund or effort to remedy the situation, do NOT stay here! booked for 3 nights as a solo woman traveling in Argentina for my first time. I have had very bad luck in the past with pests so I inspected the mattress when I first got there and didn’t see any signs of bugs. After lying in the bed resting for a few hours I got up & noticed the tiniest red speck on my pillow & then I saw it move. I crushed it & there was blood all over the napkin & then I flipped it over & found another & the same thing happened. I realized they were bed bug nymphs after doing some research & I began to search for more signs. Eventually I found several adult ones, their exoskeletons, excrement, and several eggs in the night stand directly by the bed. At this point it was almost midnight & their reception closed at 9pm. I messaged them & heard no response. I frantically packed up all my things & left. At one point I was standing on the side of a gravel road alone with all my luggage after midnight as I had nowhere to go since I couldn’t reach reception & it was so late when I discovered them and peak busy season with limited availability elsewhere. I spoke with the lady the next day and she refused a refund, lied to my face about being there earlier that day and said to contact Expedia but I told her they couldn’t reach her either. She then said to contact the owner but refused to give me their contact info to do so. I told her I’d write this & she shrugged & said “okay.”
Erika, 3-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

O valor pago não corresponde ao que foi oferecido, principalmente em relação à qualidade do café da manhã.
ANTONIO T, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

O quarto é muito bom, grande e espaçoso, com a vista para o Fitz Roy. O chuveiro maravilhoso. As instalações gerais, como cozinha e área do café da manhã não são tão novas ou luxuosas, mas nada que diminua a experiência. A Vick, que nos atendeu, sempre muito prestativa e disponível em ajudar. Gostamos muito da experiência.
Marcos Filipe, 5-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Ótima localização, quarto muito limpo e equipe atenciosa!
daniela, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

・英語は通じなかったが、翻訳アプリを利用して親切に対応してもらえた。 ・シャワールームは狭いが、壁で仕切られていて、トイレがびしょびしょにならない作りだった。 ・リネン類が清潔だった。 ・暖房機器の上に、服をかけるフックがあり、登山で濡れた服がすぐに乾いた。
??, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

朝食の種類は少なめ それ以外は最高
Tomoaki, 1-night trip