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Design Suites Calafate

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with a full-service spa and free breakfast

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Aerial view
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Suite, Lake View | Lake view

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included

Room options

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Studio

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 377 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Studio, Mountain View

Studio, Mountain View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 538 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 301 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Suite, Lake View

Suite, Lake View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 484 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room Standard With Spa Bath

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Map
Calle 598 Nº 190, Playa Lago Argentino, El Calafate, Santa Cruz, 9405

What's nearby

  • Laguna Nimez - 18 min walk
  • El Calafate Historical Interpretation Center - 6 min drive
  • Argentinian Museum of Toys - 6 min drive
  • Santa Teresita del Nino Jesus Church - 6 min drive
  • Gnome Village - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • El Calafate (FTE-Comandante Armando Tola Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pietro's Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Casimiro Bigua Parrilla & Asador - el Calafate - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪La Tablita - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Viva la Pepa - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪La ZORRA - Taproom - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Design Suites Calafate

Luxury boutique hotel
Consider a stay at Design Suites Calafate and take advantage of free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Treat yourself to a facial, a manicure/pedicure, or a sports massage at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, DESIGN RESTO, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and happy hour. In addition to a garden and a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A free shopping center shuttle, smoke-free premises, and concierge services
  • Multilingual staff, a water dispenser, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 60 individually furnished rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to perks like laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with jetted tubs and hydromassage showers
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and LED light bulbs

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free shopping center shuttle
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • DESIGN RESTO

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Free crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 861 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sports massages
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 2006
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

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 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

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 available for USD 72.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • You may be asked to pay the following charges at the property: Argentina value-added tax (21%). Nonresident travelers who pay using a foreign card or bank transfer and who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (21%).

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 18 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 18 (one-way)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 72.0 per day

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 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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include window guards

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Design Suites Calafate have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Design Suites Calafate?

As of Feb 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Design Suites Calafate on Mar 4, 2025 start from CA $361.26, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Design Suites Calafate pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Design Suites Calafate?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Design Suites Calafate?

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 Design Suites Calafate?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Design Suites Calafate provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 18 per vehicle applies.

Where is Design Suites Calafate located?

Situated in El Calafate, this luxury hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lago Argentino, Argentinean Lake, and Laguna Nimez. Bahía Redonda and El Calafate Historical Interpretation Center are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Design Suites Calafate Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 294 out of 656 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 211 out of 656 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 656 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 656 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 656 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Beautiful property in an amazing town
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Excellent base for exploring Calafate region, but a little outside main town, so reliant on 10 min trip by shuttle (pick ups twice a day in or out of town), or 45 min walk to centre along lake. Hotel was wonderful - really friendly, responsive staff, great facilities and restaurant, clean, well designed rooms, good pool, great views over lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

ANDREA

Excellent stay! Most beautiful hotel in Calafate with the best view of Lago Argentino!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

It was amazing! The hotel is stunning , well maintained with superior customer service!! We truly enjoyed our stay there!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

paulina

The view is awesome ! I had a complimentary upgrade which I really appreciate! I love that you can exchange money at the front desk! Lovely hotel !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffani

Great location
Clean rooms, beautiful view, friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martti

It was a good hotel! It looked pretty and everything worked as it should. The restaurant was pretty but noisy and not a gastronomic triumph; WiFi and jacuzzi worked well; everything was clean and orderly. The spa and gym were not much worth mentioning. The surroundings of the hotel are not the prettiest, but the view to the lake & mountains are nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

great , clean, friendly hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Yanina

Great views for decent pricing.
Amazing views are worth the 10 min drive away from town. The hotel is clean and staff is attentive. The pool is perfectly heated! HUGE bathrooms!!! Loved my stay! Lots of doggies around the property to love on. Only issue was the food. Horrible!!! If they can fix the food id give them 5 stars. Our steak was tough as rocks, the breakfast isnt even worth it. Stale bread.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Design Sites at Calafate was exactly what we were looking for to kickstart our winter time in Patagonia: cozy, very clean, inviting, easy access, and well located with amazing views of the lake and mountains. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Hans

Nothing near.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

ilise

It was an amazing view and beautiful room and location looking at the lake, amazing sunrise and sunsets, warm and helpful reception and staff, good restaurant, lovely pool and more. Easy to get to town by hotel shuttle or taxi (or longer walk). We would totally stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jin Kun Glenn

Heated floor comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Alexander

The staff at this hotel are second to none. Helpful, friendly, informative, and courteous. Andreas especially went above and beyond. The rooms themselves are more like an old holiday inn.

2/10 Terrible

Thomas

Disliked: Amenities
Beautiful building in Poot condition. Staff friendly but not accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

m felisa

Great views, spacious rooms. Staff generally gracious but seem tired at times. I liked that we were able to text the front desk via Whatsup to help us get taxis from downtown to get back to hotel even past 10pm. Food prices at the hotel restaurant are very reasonable but not the best. The breakfast selection was good. You’ll have to take a taxi to get to and from town. The hotel shuttle service (taxi that they call and pay for you) runs 4x per day (10am, 6pm to town; 12pm, 8pm from town back to hotel).
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zoltán

Beautifull view from the room! Very big rooms with a comfortable beds. Breakfast is nice and rich in varieties of foods! Staff is friendly. The pool is a bit disappointed... The hotel is far away from the city center: it is quiet but you need transportation to the city and back (it is not a big problem). Recommended, I would stay here next time, too!

4/10 Poor

Dean

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Over priced. Air conditioning did not work. Front desk denied it was not working. After 3 trips to front desk a portable unit was provided. Restaurant staff was not helpful, food was adequate, but uninspired. Room had hot pot, but no coffee, tea or cups were provided. .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Adalberto

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in desperate need of a full renovation. I would say is a 2 stars hotel, definitely not 4. The walls are thinner than paper. You can hear everything that’s happening in the room next, above and under you. It was almost impossible to rest with so many kids running in the hallways, yelling and screaming and the parents or the hotel staff wouldn’t do nothing about it. The price per room VS what you get is totally a ripoff. The breakfast buffet was very poor. I wouldn’t stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
disappointed
The hotel was a bit run down and very bare-bones. There was an electric kettle in our room with no mugs, tea or instant coffee. The carpet in our room had many stains. The pool was rather disappointing - the steam room was broken, and one had to check out towels and return them to the lobby (not in the same area as the pool.) The pool is quite small and barely heated. The staff was fine - did not really go out of their way to be welcoming or helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Poor choice in a nice town
Wonderfully designed hotel that has slipped incredibly. The first room we were given had teo cracked windows. Drapes it both rooms were held together with tape. Bright spot: Francisco at the front desk. Don't think the carpets have been cleaned since it opened sixteen years ago. Thin walls. The place would be fantastic if it had a huge cleaning and repair. Hard to enjoy the views in that room.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The management of this hotel left much to be desired. The recurring issue with room keys was not only inconvenient but frustrating, as it disrupted the flow of my stay. Having to make repeated trips to the front desk just to access my room was certainly not what I expected from an establishment of this caliber. Furthermore, the absence of a basic amenity like ice for drinks was perplexing. It's a standard expectation for hotels, and the oversight gave the impression of a lack of attention to detail. The limited food options, coupled with the absence of a diverse menu, fell short of the standards typically associated with a 4-star rating. The overall experience left me questioning the hotel's commitment to providing a comfortable and enjoyable stay for its guests.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Hans

Gorgeous views, two big flaws
This hotel *seemed* like a smoking hot deal. And we did love our stay and would recommend it to friends overall. But there were two really stupid and frustrating things that caused significant trouble. First, the staff were all lovely and helpful. The best part of the hotel are the incredible views of Lake Argentina and the beautiful snow-capped peaks on the far side. That makes staying here alone worth it. The beautiful design of the hotel, including an incredible dining room and lobby area are the cherry on top. We also found the bed comfortable and the crib for our 2 year old was the best we’ve had at any hotel, primarily due to the great bedding. Most hotels provide no or very bad bedding for cribs. But the two terrible aspects of the hotel, which are both quite tragic as they’re easily preventable with slightly better management were this: 1. Terrible thermostat management. There’s some kind of hotel wide thermostat (I think heated floors) that by default leave the rooms a ROASTING 26 C (or 79 F). This is uncomfortably hot and we had to routinely shed all our clothes to be comfortable in the room. The front desk finally showed us how to blast the AC at 16 C to get the room tolerable for the times the AC could keep up. Housekeeping kept turning off AC, had to hide remote. 2. Unusable Wi-Fi. This was particularly frustrating as I had some work I had to do. So I ended up paying an extra $50 USD for a bunch of data from my US cell phone provider to tether with my phone.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mario Enrique

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024