Title: ACA El Calafate Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # ACA El Calafate This peaceful retreat in Macrozona Bahía Redonda y Primeros Faldeos offers travelers a perfect balance of relaxation and recreation with its garden and game room ## Photo gallery for ACA El Calafate ![Lobby - ACA El Calafate (El Calafate)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15420000/15419300/15419300/8055e4ff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - ACA El Calafate (El Calafate)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15420000/15419300/15419300/4f48b52f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - ACA El Calafate (El Calafate)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15420000/15419300/15419300/bda446af.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby - ACA El Calafate (El Calafate)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15420000/15419300/15419300/222fe7be.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby - ACA El Calafate (El Calafate)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15420000/15419300/15419300/6c1e1e5d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies ACA El Calafate welcomes visitors to Macrozona Bahía Redonda y Primeros Faldeos. Start your day with complimentary breakfast, then relax in the garden or enjoy the arcade/game room. Free WiFi in public areas keeps everyone connected throughout their stay. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Business services - Housekeeping - 24/7 front desk ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Feb 11 - Feb 12](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12&selected=15419300&PinnedHotelID=15419300&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12&selected=15419300&PinnedHotelID=15419300&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Feb 12 - Feb 13](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-12&endDate=2026-02-13&selected=15419300&PinnedHotelID=15419300&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-12&endDate=2026-02-13&selected=15419300&PinnedHotelID=15419300&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Feb 13 - Feb 15](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=15419300&PinnedHotelID=15419300&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=15419300&PinnedHotelID=15419300&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Feb 20 - Feb 22](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-22&selected=15419300&PinnedHotelID=15419300&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-22&selected=15419300&PinnedHotelID=15419300&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 1 of 1 room ### View all photos for Room Standard with Garden View ![Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15420000/15419300/15419300/eca2b896.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Room Standard with Garden View 10.0 Exceptional 2 reviews - 172 sq ft - Sleeps 2 ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FEl-Calafate-Hotels-ACA-El-Calafate.h15419300.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FEl-Calafate-Hotels-ACA-El-Calafate.h15419300.Hotel-Information) ## About the area El Calafate Centro, a neighbourhood in El Calafate, is home to ACA El Calafate. El Calafate Historical Interpretation Center and Walichu Caves are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Anfiteatro Del Bosque and Argentinean Lake. [Visit our El Calafate travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/El-Calafate.dx6023812) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-50.33928%2C-72.27045&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=zwZgtHwKQQYS0hx5ObvrLoaTO24=) Valentin Feilberg 51, El Calafate, Santa Cruz Province ### What's nearby - ![gnome village in attraction park, tiny dwarf houses with colorful facades, fairy tale village](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6329643/55b9ea9a-78e5-484c-a48e-df5e3ac15da3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Gnome Village 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Anfiteatro Del Bosque 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Avenue del Libertador 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Santa Teresita del Nino Jesus Church 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles - El Calafate Historical Interpretation Center 12 min walk \- 0.7 miles ### Getting around - El Calafate (FTE-Comandante Armando Tola Intl.) 22 min drive ### Restaurants - La Tolderia 5 min walk - Parrilla Mi Viejo 6 min walk - Mako Premium Bar 5 min walk - Wanaco Tradicional Bar 6 min walk - Merino 7 min walk ## About this property ### ACA El Calafate Hotel located in El Calafate Centro You can look forward to free breakfast, a garden and an arcade/games room at ACA El Calafate. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities, such as a business centre and a snack bar/deli. 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Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Free self parking on site - Limited on-site self parking ### Food and drink - Free breakfast available - Snack bar/deli ### Things to do - Arcade/game room ### Family friendly - Arcade/game room - Snack bar/deli ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Luggage storage ### Guest services - Concierge services - Housekeeping (daily) - Tour and ticket assistance ### Business services - Business centre - Computer station ### Outdoors - Garden ### Accessibility - Lift ### More - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Entertainment - TV ### More - Heating ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 2 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 10:30 AM ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ## 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 valid passport or ID showing that 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 only applies to accommodation, including bookings where breakfast is included. We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as ACA El Calafate Hotel ACA Hotel ACA El Calafate Hotel ACA El Calafate El Calafate ACA El Calafate Hotel El Calafate ## Frequently asked questions ### Is ACA El Calafate pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at ACA El Calafate? ### What time is check-in at ACA El Calafate? ### What time is check-out at ACA El Calafate? ### Where is ACA El Calafate located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## ACA El Calafate Reviews 9.4 ### Exceptional 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.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 8.8 Amenities ### 9.6 Staff & service ### 9.4 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 37 8 - Good 9 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alexandre 8 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Great stay, friendly staff and good location ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/CAAE39FF5C0BB631B7A09817A3A7AB743BC14DC61733702235622.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Reception](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/44DFE789C4D1D7FB03EE5B153C8CC1143E4A9B8C1733702236264.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/C5B757BF27832B81091B88054DBEFCA250F1FCF01733702236832.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/D2E243A005D86B4E7FA13B478DFBA6AA953F65431733702235657.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Alexandre Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brenda 7 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Wonderful, friendly and helpful staff. Convenient to everything and the bed and shower was perfect! ##### Brenda Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 26 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort comfortable， convenient, quiet, Good place suitable for leisure ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christopher 30 Apr 2024 Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The staff were very helpful, ordering taxis and helping with airport shuttle. The rooms were clean. Could have done with drink making facilities in the rooms. Walkable to town and all the restaurants. Good place to stay ##### Christopher Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maria Jesus 8 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Recommended The place was well located and in good condition. The staff was helpful getting us lunch for the mini trekking excursion to Perito Moreno and also a remís back to the airport. All in all a good experience. ##### Maria Jesus Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bruce 28 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Very nice and attentive staff ##### Bruce Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maria 22 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Excellent location and staff! ##### Maria Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deborah Baker, 5 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very nice hotel with friendly and accommodating staff. ##### Deborah Baker, ### 8/10 Good #### Jie 24 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities the property is at down town, easy for shopping, dinning or take transportation, it is a historical hotel, need some upgrades ##### Jie Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eric 13 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Front desk was very helpful in arranging a taxi transfer. Room was comfortable and quiet, if a bit too warm. Breakfast was basic. ##### Eric Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gonzalo 29 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Excelente ubicación y atención del personal ##### Gonzalo Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### JOAO MARCOS 23 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Excelente hotel, instalações novas, e muito bem localizado ##### JOAO MARCOS Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jarma 2 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Dias fantásticos Incrível a estadia e o compromisso com o hóspede: mantiveram o hotel funcionando mesmo eu sendo a única hóspede por 2 dias! Ótima localização e quartos confortáveis. Amei a estadia!!! ##### Jarma Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Marcelo 14 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities #### Café da manhã péssimo, localização limpeza ótimos Limpeza e localização excelentes, atendente Maristel muito solícita, porém café da manhã péssimo. Tínhamos que pagar por dois ovos diariamente, um suco de péssima qualidade, presunto melado e bolos duros, ninguém comia e no dia seguinte pareciam ser os mesmos. Uma das estadias mais caras de El Calafate, não poderiam oferecer um café da manhã tão vergonhoso. Pouquíssimas opções, pães (apenas um branco e um integral de forma) de qualidade ruins. ##### Marcelo Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### KAREN 25 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Hotel con buena ubicación. Las opciones de desayuno son muy limitadas. La habitación es pequeña pero reúne las condiciones necesarias. ##### KAREN Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erinton 14 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Lugar excelente, recepcionista muito prestativa, recomendo ##### Erinton Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### NELIO 29 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Estadia Excelente ...hotel bem localizado, bom atendimento e quarto limpo...recomendo. ##### NELIO Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Renan 15 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Estadia quase perfeita, simpatia da atendente logo em nossa chegada foi um ponto muito positivo. Nos ofereceu o quarto mesmo antes do horário do check in. Além das acomodações serem muito boas, a localização é perfeita. Único ponto negativo que posso relatar é o café da manhã, pouquíssima variedade e repetitivo. ##### Renan Stayed 4 nights in May 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 15 Feb 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Hotel muito bem localizado, staff atencioso, local limpo. Café da manhã normal - mas tipico para o esperado para este tipo de hotel. A parte a melhorar - acustica das paredes e em especial das portas dos quartos - praticamente ocas. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 12 Jan 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very nice staff with good English, good breakfast and ok wifi. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 9 Sept 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Muito bom local e atendimento excelente e limpeza, proximo a tudo e facilidade de locomoção ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### João 9 Sept 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Limpeza, atendimento, café da manhã, prestabilidade, conforto. ##### João Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 2 Aug 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Destaque para localização, limpeza, instalação e funcionários ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 19 Jul 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Em geral, é um bom hotel, limpeza, atendimento, comodidades e localização. O café da manhã é que poderia ser mais generoso, com mais frutas, por exemplo. Descobrimos que havia omelete, mediante solicitação, à atendente, no café da amanhã, quando ouvimos alguém perguntar, pois não foi avisado. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 20 May 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities O hotel é excelente, quarto confortável, funcionários atenciosos, chuveiro m ##### Verified traveller Stayed 5 nights in May 2019 ---