Las Dunas Hotel sits near Laguna Nimez, offering a peaceful garden retreat. Guests start their day at the Gourmet Restaurant for breakfast or grab coffee from the shop before heading out. The hotel provides easy access to nearby Calafate History Exhibition Hall.
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8.48.4 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
Breakfast included
Parking included
Free Wi-Fi
Restaurant
Bar
Room service
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Located in Macrozona Lago Argentino, a neighbourhood in El Calafate, Las Dunas Hotel is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Plaza de los Pioneros is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Laguna Nimez and Walichu Caves. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby sailing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails, mountain biking and ecotours. Visit our El Calafate travel guide
Av. Costanera Nestor Kirchner Nº 751, El Calafate, Santa Cruz, 9405
What's nearby
Gnome Village
6 min drive - 2.7 km
Bahía Redonda
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Laguna Nimez
8 min walk - 0.7 km
El Calafate Historical Interpretation Center
4 min drive - 1.8 km
Avenue del Libertador
6 min drive - 2.7 km
Getting around
El Calafate (FTE-Comandante Armando Tola Intl.)
24 min drive
Restaurants
Casimiro Bigua Parrilla
5 min drive
La Cantina
18 min walk
Pietro's Cafe
5 min drive
Wanaco Tradicional Bar
5 min drive
Merino
5 min drive
About this property
Las Dunas Hotel
Inn near Laguna Nimez
Located close to Plaza de los Pioneros and Walichu Caves, Las Dunas Hotel provides a free breakfast buffet, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site restaurant, Gourmet Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and garden views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and car hire on-site.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
Free self-parking
Express check-out, luggage storage and smoke-free property
A 24-hour front desk, a lift and laundry services
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to perks such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses and down duvets
Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
Gourmet Restaurant
Family friendly
In-room cot
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Guest services
Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Turndown service
Outdoors
Garden
On the waterfront
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
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2 buildings
3 floors
Built in 2014
Communal living room
Smoke-free property
Traditional architecture
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Down comforter
Free cot
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop mattress
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shampoo
Shower/bathtub combination
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Limited room service
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Desk
Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop-compatible safe
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
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 72 hours before arrival 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 not allowed (service animals welcome)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property
Payment types at the property
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. 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 travellers 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 only
applies to accommodation, including bookings where breakfast is included.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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 major credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
Property is also known as
Las Dunas Hotel El Calafate
Las Dunas El Calafate
Las Dunas Hotel Inn
Las Dunas Hotel El Calafate
Las Dunas Hotel Inn El Calafate
Frequently asked questions
Is Las Dunas Hotel pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at Las Dunas Hotel?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Las Dunas Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).
What time is check-out at Las Dunas Hotel?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Where is Las Dunas Hotel located?
Located in Macrozona Lago Argentino, this inn is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Laguna Nimez and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Plaza de los Pioneros. Walichu Caves is 6.5 mi (10.4 km) away.
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Reviews
Las Dunas Hotel Reviews
8.4
Very good
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Nice hotel with great panoramic views of Lago Argentino and the mountains beyond. Friendly and helpful staff, easy parking, and a short walk to town. Room was comfortable and clean, though we did have to open the window to air out the musty smell. Overall, a great place to stay at.
Very nice staff, great breakfast!! Clean and very spacious room. I slept so well on the comfortable bed. Only complaint is that the whole bathroom gets wets during showering because the wall isn’t long enough
If you a looking for a quiet time this is the best place to stay… This is a beautiful and quiet property with an amazing view of Lago Argentino , the staff are very friendly and helpful ,keep in mind that is a little far from the center about 30-50 minutes walking.
Very nice staff. Clean comfortable room with a nice view of the lake and a good breakfast buffet. Very good value at $100 per night
Vincent T.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Farid
28 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location! Functional rooms. Elevators don't work well, but it's fine; staff are v. attentive to that. We were stuck in the elevator; they came and got us out!
The lake and mountain View is gorgeous and the room is ver spacious. The bed is very nice. However, some of the electrical outlets did not work at all, the breakfast was poor too.
This hotel is located at the lake shore, has very good views of the lake and the mountains. It is very clean. The best of it is that the staff are very friendly and nice. I couldn’t find my passport in my room and I had to take my excursion to the Perito Monera Glacier. I told the staff if anyone found my passport and gave it to them. They said no. But they also helped me calling the restaurant that I had my dinner last night but the restaurant didn’t open until noon. They told me if they found it they would let me know immediately. So I took my trip with a heavy heart. At 11am I received a message from the hotel saying that the cleaning lady found my passport and some money in my room while she was cleaning my room. I was very excited and happy to know that my passport was recovered as I was planning to travel to Buenos Aires to visit USA embassy to get a new one. In addition they also asked if I would come back to hotel to retrieve my passport, if not they would send someone to deliver my passport and money along with my luggages that I left with them to a meeting place. That was very kind offer and touched my heart. At the end I came back to the hotel and get my belongings back. I am very grateful for their service and kindness. I would definitely recommend travelers to stay in this hotel.
Great location. Amazing view. Breakfast good.
Building not maintained well. Sheets were dirty. Heard this from other people saying the same to reception staff. Heat knobs broken. Feels like a 1980’s hotel with great looks from afar yet dated from up close. No frills experience.
The hotel has a new and an old area. The new is remodeled and the pictures are the one you see when you make the reservation. The old area is dirty, the walls are cracked and stained as well as the cover sheets. There was a dead bug on the curtains. We changed hotels
Andrea
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
8/10 Good
Joseph
7 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great service in a unique location
We stayed at Las Dunas Hotel after trekking in Torres del Paine. The building itself could use a little upkeep, but the friendly staff and attentive service make up for it. While about 7 minutes away by car or 30 minute walk along the waterfront from the town centre, is literally steps away from the shores of Lago Argentino. The majority of the rooms have a view of the lake, the islands in it and the mountains behind it. There’s also a nearby trail where once can discover the flora and fauna. The massage was also a nice post-trek service that they provide, but must be booked the day before.
Joseph
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
8/10 Good
Ive
1 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great views, value for money
Let's start with saying that this hotel is good value for money and the views over Lago Argentino are great. The location allows you to walk to the town center in 35 to 40 minutes, but a taxi only cost 2000 ARS.
The rooms are a nice size. Ours had an extra 1 person bed, but some also have a sitting corner. Unfortunately we didn't get one of the rooms with balcony, although the strong prevailing winds probably would lessen the use. The bathroom was also a good size. Unfortunately there is no shower curtain, only a small piece of glass.The result was water all over the floor. The breakfast buffet is very good. We didn't use the restaurant in the evening. There is a bar, but you have to ask at the reception for staff to come up there. We used the laundry service, which is relatively cheap, but our clothes came back smelling as if they had been left to dry in the kitchen. We made use of the massage service, again very good value for money.
Overall, we had some communication issues but we enjoyed our stay and in the end that is what counts