Design Suites Calafate

Hotels
8.6 (346 reviews)
Calle 598 Nº 190 , El Calafate , ar

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Free beach shuttle
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Beautiful views
Cons:
Poor breakfast
Overpriced amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
8.28
Rooms clean but issues with the staff soured the experience.
Service
9.05
Staff was super friendly and attentive, though some restaurant staff were condescending.
Location
8.79
View was spectacular, location is good but a bit far from local amenities.
Room Quality
8.74
Beautiful hotel with pleasant decor. Most rooms have great views.
Amenities
8.77
Great amenities like a clean pool and good breakfast, although breakfast was disorganized.
Value for Money
8.23
Overpriced for the service and food quality received.
Food and Beverage
8.08
Poor breakfast quality and service in restaurant; food was tasteless.
Overall Experience
8.85
Despite some setbacks, it was an enjoyable stay with stunning views.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 11:17

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities
Design Suites Calafate offers a luxurious experience with an indoor swimming pool, sauna room, and spa facilities. Guests can indulge in spa treatments and make use of the on-site gym facilities.

Elegant Rooms
The rooms at Design Calafate are elegantly designed with large windows, allowing natural light to fill the space. Guests can enjoy entertainment on the flat-screen cable TV and some suites even feature spa baths and stunning views of the lake.

Dining and Scenic Views
Guests can savor delicious meals at the on-site á la carte restaurant and unwind with drinks at the bar. The hotel's location allows guests to admire the picturesque views of the Nimes Peninsula, including the low vegetation, hills, and lake.

Experience luxury and relaxation at Design Suites Calafate - book your stay now!

Important information:

This accommodations is registered as a provider of the Pre Trip Program (Programa Previaje) of the Argentinian Ministry of Tourism and Sports(CUIT: 30694416469)

Note that free shuttles to and from the city center are available. These run twice a day.

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.

Children older than 3 years old signify a surcharge of USD 48.4 per night and per person, and must stay in an extra bed.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: FTE

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    People 3 years old and over stay for US$72 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 346 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.28
Service: 9.05
Location: 8.79
Room Quality: 8.74
Amenities: 8.77
Value for Money: 8.23
Food and Beverage: 8.08
Overall Experience: 8.85
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AS family_with_children us
10
Pros:

Lake views are exceptional and the facilities excellent

2026-04-24 via Nuitee
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Leonard solo_traveller au
10
Good hotel
Pros:

Nice hotel with good rooms and facilities. Beautiful views from the rooms on the lake side.

We had some nice dinners in the restaurant and the breakfast is good.

Cons:

The hot water in the shower was a bit tricky to adjust the temperature

2026-04-23 via Nuitee
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Endre extended_group hu
10
Pleasant stay in South Patagonia
Pros:

We loved the landscape could be seen even from the room. Lago Argentino is beautiful, we loved the clouds, the sunset.
The room was big and cosy, incl. the super comfortable bed.
The restaurant of the hotel represents high quality, BUT YOU MUST reserve table in advance if you want to eat here.
Nevertheless as El Calafete centre is only 10 minutes (max.) by taxi, no tragedy if you miss the reservation.

Cons:

We loved everything.

2026-04-18 via Nuitee
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marianne couple ar
8
Fue buena , sobretodo por la amabilidad del personal.
Pros:

El personal muy amable, la limpieza. La vista que tienen los dormitorios.

Cons:

El desayuno me pareció que le faltaba más elección es , la fruta fresca era escasa, lo mismo que la parte de yoghurt…y que semejante edificio no tenga un jardín!!!

2026-04-17 via Nuitee
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claudia couple br
6
Fui conrada após o meu checkout sem autorização , a booking não me deu explicação.
Pros:

Hotel em geral é bom

Cons:

Dos funcionários

2026-04-15 via Nuitee
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Débora couple br
10
Voltaria outras vezes
Pros:

A vista para o lago é surreal de linda, o hotel é muito bonito por dentro. Atendentes educados. Chuveiro com água quente. Ar condicionado no quarto funcionando e muito bom.

Cons:

A temperatura da piscina é fria. Poderia ter chinelos disponibilizados no quarto. O Café da manhã é bom, mas sem variação entre os dias.

2026-04-12 via Nuitee
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77 gerlice family_with_children hu
8
Pros:

A kornyezet gyonyorű, a napfeljelte a teraszrol felejthetetlen

Cons:

Nagyon Kicsi ágy, a szalloda romlo muszaki allapots

2026-04-09 via Nuitee
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Deirbhile couple ie
8
Lovely hotel out of town, would recommend for couples
Pros:

Beautiful views, pool facilities were excellent, staff were attentive. Breakfast has good variety of foods. Room was spacious. Trail run along the coast on the hotel doorstep. Shuttle service into the town provided by the hotel which was handy.

Cons:

Location is out of town, but manageable with the shuttle bus or rental car. Food in restaurant was on the expensive side - but what we got was nice.

2026-04-09 via Nuitee
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Rene couple ar
8
2026-04-08 via Nuitee
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Helene couple dk
10
2026-04-08 via Nuitee
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Stefania solo_traveller ch
9
Sensationell!
Pros:

Die ruhige Lage, die atemberaubende Sicht, das grosse und moderne Zimmer, das nette Personal und das köstliche Essen.

Cons:

Der Fitnessraum.

2026-04-07 via Nuitee
S
Silvesttri couple ar
9
Pros:

Un hotel de alta calidad con sus espacios muy cómodos, la pileta y el spa hermosos y las habitaciones amplias.

Cons:

La cama de dos plazas eran dos de una unidas y eso era incómodo, pensé que todas las habitaciones tenían vista al lago y nos tocó una con vista al campo que no había nada.

2026-04-06 via Nuitee
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christian family_with_children ar
9
2026-04-06 via Nuitee
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Javier family_with_children es
9
2026-04-05 via Nuitee
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GINA family_with_children ec
10
2026-03-28 via Nuitee
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Corinne couple fr
10
L’hôtel et la chambre sont magnifiques
Pros:

Sa vue incroyable, la surface de la chambre, la gentillesse du personnel

Cons:

La restauration n’est pas de bonne qualité

2026-03-28 via Nuitee
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Ingrid couple fr
8
Pros:

L’emplacement, la vue, la piscine, le petit déjeuner, le personnel

Cons:

La salle de bain…

2026-03-25 via Nuitee
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ttmayes Family Knoxville, Tennessee
10
Wonderful place to stay while touring the glaciers!
Pros:

Excellent location! When the weather is clear, the visibility is beautiful! Very close to downtown, a short cab ride or shuttle ride.
Rooms are clean and comfortable. The breakfast is buffet style and has all the usual selections. Certainly lots to choose from. It is on the hotel pickups for tours & trips.

2026-03-17 via Tripadvisor
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Dimitry couple us
8
2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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William couple gb
9
Fantastic hotel with wonderful views
Pros:

The view of the lake is exceptional, if you can try to get a room facing the lake.
Our room was enormous, with a very generous en-suite bathroom. Friendly staff. The restaurant was pretty good. We had drinks on the terrace which was great too.

Cons:

The sound insulation between our room and the room above was extremely problematic. After speaking with the hotel - they managed to speak to the guests above to be less noisy which did help. Perhaps other rooms are better insulated.

2026-03-16 via Nuitee