Place, El Calafate Historical Interpretation Center
5 min walk
Gnome Village
Place, Gnome Village
6 min walk
Santa Teresita del Nino Jesus Church
Place, Santa Teresita del Nino Jesus Church
9 min walk
El Calafate (FTE-Comandante Armando Tola Intl.)
Airport, El Calafate (FTE-Comandante Armando Tola Intl.)
23 min drive
Room options
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Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
2 reviews
(2 reviews)
12 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Queen Bed
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Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
11 reviews
(11 reviews)
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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Deluxe Double Room
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
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Economy Cabin, 2 Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Double Room
Sleeps 2
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Economy Single Room
Sleeps 1
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Run Of House
Sleeps 4
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Premium SUITE (KING Or TWIN) Room
Sleeps 2
Deluxe Double Room
Sleeps 2
Economy Two-Bedroom Cabin
Sleeps 4
Standard Single Queen Room
Sleeps 1
About the area
El Calafate
In El Calafate .Your stay at this El Calafate hotel places you within a 10-minute walk of Argentinian Museum of Toys and Gnome Village. Also, Santa Teresita del Nino Jesus Church is within half a mile (1 km) and Laguna Nimez is within 2 miles (3 km).
What's nearby
El Calafate Historical Interpretation Center - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Argentinian Museum of Toys - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Gnome Village - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Santa Teresita del Nino Jesus Church - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Laguna Nimez - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
Getting around
El Calafate (FTE-Comandante Armando Tola Intl.) - 24 min drive
Restaurants
La Tolderia - 5 min walk
Casimiro Bigua Parrilla - 5 min walk
Parrilla Mi Viejo - 4 min walk
Wanaco Tradicional Bar - 4 min walk
Merino - 4 min walk
About this property
MadreTierra Patagonia
3-star spa hotel near Argentinian Museum of Toys
MadreTierra Patagonia offers its guests a full-service spa. WiFi is free in public spaces. Multilingual staff, ski storage, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at MadreTierra Patagonia.
This 3-star El Calafate hotel is smoke free.
6 guestrooms or units
Ski equipment storage
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Dry cleaning
Self-service laundry
Front desk (24 hours)
Staff is multilingual
Storage area for luggage
Front-desk safe
Tour and ticket information
No smoking on site
MadreTierra Patagonia offers 6 accommodations with iPads and iPod docking stations. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Additionally, rooms include MP3 docking stations and safes. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is open daily.
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: ARS 55,000 for adults and ARS 55,000 for children
Things to do
Bicycle rentals
Full-service spa
Ski storage
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Area rugs in public areas
No elevator
Smooth flooring in room
Stair-free path to entrance
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Entertainment
CD player
iPad
iPod dock
MP3 dock
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Down comforter
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Food and drink
Room service
More
Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Laptop workspace
Safe
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The property charges 15 percent for credit card payments
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 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets and service animals are not allowed at MadreTierra Patagonia
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
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 valid passport or ID showing they are not a resident of Argentina and who pay with a non-Argentine 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.
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately ARS 55000 for adults and ARS 55000 for children
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 15 percent
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 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 cash
Cashless transactions are available
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, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
We should mention
One child 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
Property is also known as
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MadreTierra Patagonia Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
I really wanted to give this 5 stars but I can’t. The hotel is lovely, the rooms are great and the staff friendly.
The downside. Payment.
Despite having a booking which was “pay at property”, my payment was taken before I arrived using the card I’d used to hold the booking. This wasn’t checked with me. As a consequence they added an extra 15% (as per the t&cs for card payments). If I’d agreed to this AT THE PROPERTY it would have been fine but to have the payment taken in advance without checking so an extra 15% is added, isn’t right. They also deny any wrongdoing on this. I’d have paid in cash at the property but their actions didnt give me this choice.
This is one of the nicest places I have ever stayed. It's a boutique hotel with five-star service. Rosa and Matías and the other staff are phenomenal. They made us feel like family. The breakfast buffet is a huge and delicious spread. There are cafes and restaurants close by, but the street is quiet. It's a few minutes walk from the beautiful Nimez nature reserve. Truly, we did not want to leave this gem of a hotel. Calafate is a wonderful base to explore this area of Patagonia. It was a trip of a lifetime.
Liz
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
6/10 Okay
Kim, Ogden
Travelled with partner
Mar 24, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Staff was very nice. Rooms were clean, but basic. There were no amenities at the hotel. Basic breakfast was served. The best part of this hotel is an outstanding local guide — Mariano. We were beyond thrilled with Mariano and his expert knowledge of the area. An exceptional guide! Great personality and highly knowledgeable of the most important area attractions. Very experienced and goes out of his way to make every outdoor excursion the very best. Mariano is a true find!
Nice, cozy hotel, its unique wood setting as well as the beautiful furniture with nice history behind building it, was authentic.
Breakfast was great with such great friendly staff. It’s close to main restaurants and shopping area.
Staff / owner overly aggressive trying to SELL SERVICES including breakfast and managing tours
Payment transaction still needs clarification since its been over a week since I stayed and my credit card was not refunded as explained it would be
Would NOT Recommend
We had a wonderful stay at Madre Tierra. The hotel is located a few blocks off the main road which made it very convenient for shopping and dining out. The breakfast was delicious and the staff were VERY friendly and helpful. I highly recommend Madre Tierra!
Friendly, warming, ready to help and guide, excellent
quality overall.
Thank you
Fernando
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
8/10 Good
James
Nov 24, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
James
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
4/10 Poor
Larry
Travelled with group
Nov 23, 2024
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Really disorganized check in, slow. Really friendly staff clean hotel. Limited to no hot water in the morning. Great location. Breakfast is very overpriced
We had a lovely stay at MadreTierra - from our initiial welcome (including a refeshing glass of freshly squeezed juice) to the comfy room and delicious breakfast everything was great. Staff were also very helpful in arranging a taxi to the airport. Would highly reccommend!
Lovely hotel with a fantastic breakfast! Just two blocks walking distance to town makes this a great place to explore the Calafate area. The staff are very warm and the room was super comfortable with great bathroom products and small touches to make you feel right at home.
I travel quite a bit but was impressed with the staff. I especially want to thank Daniel who helped me with a late checkin. Never have I had such care taken of me by a staff member. He was marvelous.
Average hotel with good location. We were out right by the reception and while at dinner money was stolen out of our room’s safe. I had discussed paying for breakfast with the front desk attendant and he insisted on USD instead of pesos. I returned to my room and quickly grabbed the money and paid for the breakfast we had. When we returned later that evening it appeared that someone had “turned down” our room. Straightening the sheets and moving a blanket off the bed. A little sign from the hotel staff was placed on the corner of the bed. As we were checking out the next day we cleared out the safe to pack and found $40 USD missing. We notified the front desk and we were told there was a key to open the safe and they had cameras they would review to see if someone had snuck in and taken the key to then steal from our safe. It seems very clearly to be an inside job. We had to catch a bus early the next day and were staying in a location without wifi until now. Will be following up with the owners.