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Hotel Lago del Desierto

3.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star El Chalten hotel

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Living area
Lobby sitting area
Standard Twin Room
Front of property
Interior

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Lago del desierto 137, 137, El Chalten, santacruz, 9301
  • Place, Los Glaciares National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, El Chaltén Welcome Sign
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Capilla de los Escaladores
    ‪6 min walk‬

Room options

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

El Chalten

In El Chalten .Your stay at this El Chalten hotel 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).

What's nearby

  • Los Glaciares National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • El Chaltén Welcome Sign - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Capilla de los Escaladores - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mirador De Los Cóndores - 3 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Laguna Capri - 3 min drive - 1.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Paisa High Mountain Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Rancho Grande Hostel - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Patagonicus - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Lomiteria - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Pangea - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hotel Lago del Desierto

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star El Chalten hotel
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. A vending machine, ski storage, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Hotel Lago del Desierto. Self parking is free.

This 3-star El Chalten hotel is smoke free.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • No smoking on site
Hotel Lago del Desierto offers 14 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Bathrooms include showers. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Ski storage

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 12:30 AM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Lago del Desierto

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • 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.

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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, debit cards, and cash.

Property Registration Number 943/2014

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Lago del Desierto to the airport?

Hotel Lago del Desierto is 124.7 mi (247-min drive) away from the El Calafate (FTE-Comandante Armando Tola Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hotel Lago del Desierto have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Lago del Desierto.

Does Hotel Lago del Desierto offer free breakfast?

Hotel Lago del Desierto offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Lago del Desierto?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel Lago del Desierto?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Hotel Lago del Desierto?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hotel Lago del Desierto have a pool?

Hotel Lago del Desierto does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Lago del Desierto have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Lago del Desierto to downtown El Chalten?

Hotel Lago del Desierto is 0.1 mi away from El Chalten.

Hotel Lago del Desierto Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 66 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Harry

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sorry to say but this hotel is way past its prime. Rooms are cramped an outdated and look like a throwback to 1975. The staff is trying to make up for it by being really nice, but this cannot hide the fact that the owners obviously didn't invest anything in upkeep for years. Even as a "budget" solution it is not quite acceptable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Lillian

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff was friendly and the place is cute. The beds were comfy. It’s more like a bed and breakfast. We planned an early start for a day hike and needed to pack some lunch for the trails. There was no fridge in the room and they didn’t offer any place for guest storage. Luckily we rented a car and it was cold overnight, so we kept our lunch in the car outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

davoud

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Avery, Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Frank

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the hotel is great and make you feel great about your stay. Unfortunately the rooms need to be renovated or updated. Again, the stuff is great but that is it. Regretfully our experience with the facilities was not great at all and if we had the opportunity to go back to El chalten, this is NOT a hotel we would stay at. For the price you pay, I would expect to get a bit more specially this being a hotel and not a hostel.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Liam

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, comfortable beds, good location, nice lounge area
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Orrin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very charming and quiet rustic hotel with amazingly friendly staff! Room was warm and bright. Ample parking. Prime location. Breakfast included hot milk which made the drinks more delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrienn

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent and friendly staff at Hotel. Helpful in adjusting when plans changed. Helpful when planning hiking activities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Helena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff amazing and helpful, clean, comfortable, quiet. Room’s curtains need to be blackout to block bright street light. Wonderful view of El Chalten peaks mountain from back window room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Surprisingly comfortable. Not a lot of luxuries but we didn’t miss them. Super friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rimma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. Beautiful hotel with very friendly , family atmosphere. We felt like home,where all the staff loves you.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Natale

Disliked: Amenities
Very old fashioned room, the bathroom needed a renovation. The heating system was really good,m for peak winter stays, there is a small gas heating system in each room but for some reason it was impossible to turn off in my room and it was not that pleasant with 15 degrees outside. No daily cleaning services. Overall I saw very small care for the clients, being lactose intolerant I have asked if the breakfast includes dairy free alternatives as soon I checked in. The day after the indicated me some milk as lactose free when in reality it was just standard milk, just after starting drinking it a realized it when I had already ingested some. They actually had some almond milk in the kitchen that they showed up later on my complaints. No possibility to do breakfast box in a place where most of the people go to hike before 7am. The reception staff speak good English and they do their best but they don't really have any local knowledge.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Bertorello

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute hotel with very easy access from the bus station in el Chalten. Close to several restaurants and amenities and with a very attentive and personal touch from the staff. Nice little room a bit to renovate but with a charming touch. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reiner

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for 4 nights and enjoyed it very much! Wonderful staff and ambience! Everyone was very welcoming and helpful. We had a tour that missed picking us up and they called them and made alternate arrangements. Rooms were good size and very clean. Would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Ramin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Average place, positives were location and service. How condition of the rooms were poor, hot and humid
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Chris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Incompetent or scam?

We experienced something that we have never seen before. On check out, the desk person went to check out the room and returned to tell us that two small towels were missing and we were going to get charged. After doing our best to argue that the maid replaced a small towel with a large towel she continued to blame us. No reasoning skills at all and she continued to blame us. Being rushed to catch our bus outta town we just left. Im not sure if this was a scam to charge more money or incompetent workers at the place. Buyer beware! Don't trust the place!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Venancio

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room is ok, but we just went there to shower and sleep. most rooms are small in these areas,
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Jesus

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
During my recent stay at this hotel, I found the staff to be friendly and eager to help. Even so, the facilities were another story. I found a defective toilet, the sink was broken and moved from side to side and could not stand, and a very uncomfortable bathroom. The heater didn't turn on and the wifi didn't stay connected. For what I paid I would have expected to have a better room. I wouldn't recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fantastic 5 night stay here during our time in El Chalten. Eugenia who was the hotel receptionist was amazing and greeted us with a friendly smile every day.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice place to stay

Nice hotel in an amazing town. Walk right out the door and experience everything El Chalten has to offer. Rooms are small, but you won't be staying in them much anyways. El Chalten is all about the outdoors.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Heidi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in El Chalten, friendly staff, small bathrooms but hot showers. Cute common areas with nice views.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean

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

Great hotel!

The hotel was great! They offered the best exchange rate in town (exactly the blue rate) and held our suitcases for five days while we went hiking. The room was small but super clean, and everything worked. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Deena

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Served it’s purpose

The hotel is very central and served its purpose but we wouldn’t stay here again. The rooms are small (not enough floor space to even fully open your suitcase). The shower space is small. Toilet had several issues but the manager who is very kind and attentive helped quickly. Bed wasn’t the most comfortable and could use newer sheets and towels. Breakfast is not sufficient to prepare for a full day of hiking so don’t depend solely on it. Although of course of the cheaper ends, would still expect a bit more care. Public spaces in the hotel are great - couch space, big table upstairs to work at, etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023