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Guanaca Lodge

3.0 star property
Enjoy the free parking at this 3-star El Chalten lodge

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Exterior
Property grounds
Reception
Superior Double or Twin Room, Mountain View
Free daily continental breakfast

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Riquelme, 56, El Chalten, Santa Cruz, 9301
  • Place, Los Glaciares National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Capilla de los Escaladores
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, El Chaltén Welcome Sign
    ‪6 min walk‬

Room options

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Standard Double or Twin Room

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

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

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

About the area

El Chalten

In El Chalten .Your stay at this El Chalten lodge places you within a 10-minute walk of El Chaltén Welcome Sign and Capilla de los Escaladores. Also, Los Glaciares National Park is within half a mile (1 km) and Laguna Capri is within 2 miles (3 km).
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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

  • ‪La Lomiteria - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Rancho Grande Hostel - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Paisa High Mountain Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Patagonicus - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Le Birre del Rancho - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Guanaca Lodge

Enjoy the free parking at this 3-star El Chalten lodge
Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a television in a common area are also featured at Guanaca Lodge. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star El Chalten lodge is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Lockers available
Guanaca Lodge offers 12 accommodations. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between April 15 and September 30.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Cash deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • 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.

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You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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 and debit cards
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit 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, and debit cards. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Guanaca Lodge Lodge
Guanaca Lodge El Chalten
Guanaca Lodge Lodge El Chalten

Frequently asked questions

How close is Guanaca Lodge to the airport?

Guanaca Lodge is 124.8 mi (166-min drive) away from the El Calafate (FTE-Comandante Armando Tola Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Guanaca Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Guanaca Lodge.

Does Guanaca Lodge offer free breakfast?

Guanaca Lodge offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Guanaca Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

What time is check-in at Guanaca Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Guanaca Lodge?

This lodge offers free self parking.

Does Guanaca Lodge have a pool?

Guanaca Lodge does not have a pool.

Does Guanaca Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this lodge.

How close is Guanaca Lodge to downtown El Chalten?

Guanaca Lodge is 0.1 mi away from El Chalten.

Guanaca Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 46 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Viking

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very cozy place and amazing service/personell! Very friendly, helpful and always a smile 👏
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very friendly during our stay. Room is pretty good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Shyam

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place to stay in El Chalten, very practical :)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Chenyang

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really liked the service at Guanaca Lodge
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Raquel

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ming

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

10/10 Excellent

Simeon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Jeffry

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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) .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Haley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Javier

Liked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Top!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Janet

The staff, Ara, was helpful. Bathroom was not cleaned every day. Someone stole all my food from the fridge
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Raven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ashlee

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Erika

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.”
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

ANTONIO T

Disliked: Amenities
O valor pago não corresponde ao que foi oferecido, principalmente em relação à qualidade do café da manhã.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Marcos Filipe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

daniela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Ótima localização, quarto muito limpo e equipe atenciosa!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

??

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
・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。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tomoaki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
朝食の種類は少なめ それ以外は最高
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Quirino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente atención del personal, te dan tips y recomendaciones de lugares dentro del pueblo, los trekkings y lo que llegues a preguntar de la zona. La habitación es suficientemente amplia, está muy limpia y tiene todo lo que necesitas.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025