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Cabanas Alechen

Calafate · Argentina

Glaciar Viedma 135View location

10.0/10Excellent35 Reviews
Cleanliness10.0/1010.0
Service10.0/1010.0
Comfort9.8/109.8
Condition10.0/1010.0
Neighborhood9.4/109.4
Amenities10.0/1010.0
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  • Adults Only

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About Cabanas Alechen

Situated in El Calafate, Cabañas Alechen is 4 km from Argentinean Lake. Downtown El Calafate and the Regional Museum are 800 m away. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property and free private parking is available on site.

The accommodation comes with a dining area and a seating area with a satellite flat-screen TV. There is also a kitchenette, equipped with an oven and microwave. A toaster and fridge are also available, as well as a kettle.

Every unit is fitted with a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. Towels are provided. Libertador Avenue is 1. 5 km from Cabañas Alechen, while El Calafate Bus Station is 1. 6 km from the property.

The nearest airport is Comandante Armando Tola Airport, 15 km from Cabañas Alechen. This property also has one of the best-rated locations in El Calafate! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

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With a stay at this cabin in El Calafate, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Museo de El Calafate and Plaza de los Pioneros. This cabin is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Santa Teresita del Nino Jesus Church and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Argentinian Museum of Toys.

Make yourself comfortable in this individually decorated cabin, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. A 24-inch LCD television with satellite programming provides entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.

Conveniences include a laptop-compatible safe and a minibar, and housekeeping is provided daily. Featured amenities include express check-out, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Entertainment
Non-smoking

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until 11:00 PM
Check-out until 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators Minimum guest age is 12 Caters to adults only No front desk LGBTQIA+ friendly Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available Contactless check-out is available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    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 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

  • You need to know
    • Guests under 12 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property.
    • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
    • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
    • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
  • Special Instructions
    There is no front desk at this property. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code. The host will greet guests on arrival. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
    • Long-term renters welcome
    • Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
    • Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and outdoor lighting
    • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Spoken Language

    Portuguese

    English

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Museo de El Calafate 1 km / 0.6 mi
Plaza de los Pioneros 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Avenue del Libertador 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Santa Teresita del Nino Jesus Church 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Argentinian Museum of Toys 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Casino Club El Calafate 1.6 km / 1 mi
Gnome Village 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Intendencia Parque Nacional Los Glaciares 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
El Calafate Historical Interpretation Center 2.2 km / 1.3 mi
Anfiteatro Del Bosque 2.2 km / 1.3 mi
Dr. Jose Formenti District Hospital 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Calafate Fishing 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Plaza de Calistenia Viewpoint 3.3 km / 2 mi
Laguna Nimez 3.3 km / 2 mi
Lake Argentino 3.6 km / 2.2 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Year of construction: 2014
  • Bungalows: 1
  • hotel
  • American Express
  • JCB
  • Diners Club
  • MasterCard
  • Visa
  • Maestro
  • Visa Electrón
  • EuroCard
  • Car park
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  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Mobile phone coverage
  • Wi-fi
  • Airport ShuttleExtra charge
  • Day-care centre
  • Multilingual staff
  • Hotel safe
  • Currency exchange facilities
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Bicycle storage
  • Luggage room
  • Toaster: 1
  • Oven: 1
  • Electric kettle: 1
  • Towels and bed linen
  • Breakfast
  • Continental breakfast
  • Picnic
  • Only Adults
  • LGTBIQ friendly
  • Identification card at arrival
  • Flight information required
  • Non-smoking establishment
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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Cabanas Alechen

10.0
Excellent
35 Reviews
Cleanliness
10.0 /10
Service
10.0 /10
Comfort
9.8 /10
Condition
10.0 /10
Neighborhood
9.4 /10
Amenities
10.0 /10
20 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
29 Nov 2025
Olivia
It is in a residential area :10 minutes walk from bus terminal and about 15 minutes to the city center. Ask for a taxi transfer if you have heavy luggage or wheeled luggage. The cottage house is among the most beautiful, we have stayed in, with tasteful collections, overlooking a garden with lupines and a far view of lake argentina. Hosts, living close by, are very responsive, helpful and hospitable. We enjoyed our stay and hope to have spent substantial more time .
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
28 Nov 2025
ubaldo
Really an amazing experience, the place is spotless, the view breathtaking and the hosts are first class, the atmosphere they provide makes you feel right at home
Alejandro & Eduardo went above and beyond
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
21 Nov 2025
Stephen
The cabin is pristine, tastefully decorated with interesting things from the owners world travels and the grounds are a little oasis.

The owners are my nomination for international hosts of the year. Friendly and helpful.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
22 Feb 2025
Sarah

A perfect stay, we couldn’t ask for more!

We had a fantastic stay at Cabanas Alechen. The property was clean, comfortable, well equipped and a lot more spacious than the listing photos. It felt very homely and we loved the cabin we were in. Alejandro and Eduardo were great hosts and nothing was too much. We also enjoyed the breakfast provided with homemade cakes and breads. We wished we stayed longer and look forward to coming back one day!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jan 2025
Jeremy
If you are staying in El Calafate, do yourself a favor and stay at Cabanas Alechen. The hosts are great humans and made the stay so comfortable and pleasant for me. I could go on and on about why you should stay here. 10 out of 10!
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
26 Nov 2023
Sheldon
The property is unique and not a stale, sterile hotel room. Everything was perfectly suited for my stay and the hosts were wonderful! It is a little bit off the beaten path but everything is within walking distance and the major tour companies are familiar with the property for easy pickup and dropoff. I'd definitely stay again!
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
23 Nov 2023
Jonathan
We felt the most welcome we have in all our travels through Argentina. I wish we would have stayed longer. We were comfortable and the cabin was so charming. The fresh baked bread and breakfast spread were so welcome. Our hosts were excellent in all aspects. When we return to El Calafate, we will stay at Cabañas Alechen.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jan 2022
sergej
It was very closed to the town and safe area.Landlord was very nice and super helpful.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
15 Mar 2020
Bartosz

Great stay in cosy place

the whole stay was great, and it started with surprise welcome (to get to know more details what is the surprise please come and visit Cabanas Alechen). Alejandro and Ricardo are very nice hosts, very helpful, providing useful advices. It is very cosy place in silent part of El Calafate. We really enjoy the whole stay! Thank you Alejandro and Ricardo
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jan 2020
Verified traveler
Alejandro and his partner are amazing, highly recommend them and their property!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
28 Dec 2019
Verified traveler
Absolutely wonderful hosts who could not have been more helpful and accommodating. The property, itself, is beautiful and well layed out. The kitchen and dining area is lovely and a great place to enjoy coffee and breakfast as well as to relax at the end of a day of exploring. This is a perfect place in every way and we highly recommend it! Thank you for everything!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
09 Dec 2019
Verified traveler
Alejandro was so friendly and very accommodating! The cabin was adorable and had everything you could need. Breakfast was a delicious spread of toast and spreads and cakes. The location is great if you have a car - free parking and a super close drive (<5 min to the town), but also feels quiet and a bit separate from the activity of town, which is great for relaxing. We wish we could have stayed longer, but would definitely stay here again if we make it back to El Calafate.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Dec 2019
Verified traveler
Fantastic rustic \"cabin like\" experience but with all the amenities you need. Very spacious, it is like having a full house to yourself. The owners are amazing, can't say enough good things about them. Wish we had more time.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Dec 2018
Geoffrey

Great cabana stay with friendly hosts

Alejandro and Eduardo are great hosts and really make you welcome. The cabana was very well laid out and has quirkey touches that we loved. Everything was perfect for us and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The location is a little out from the town centre but we could walk it in about 15 minutes and it was nice to be away from the touristy stuff. Great view of the lake and mountains. Breakfast was good and the guys do their best to cater to any diet issues. Cabana was absolutely spotless. Recommended for a couple or family especially if you have a car or want to experience something different to the resort or hotel stays.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Nov 2018
Edmund

Happy days at Cabañas Alenchen

Delightful helpful hosts with many details of perfect hospitality.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Apr 2018
Robin

Warm and Welcoming Cabin in El Calafate

From the moment of our arrival we were warmly welcomed and \"in love\" with our cabin. Very clean and spacious with views of Lake Argentino and the mountains. The owners are lovely and oriented us to the area, suggested excursions and even drove us into town the first day. The cabin is a 10 minute walk to town and in a very quiet/non-touristy part of El Calafate. For us, it was much more authentic than staying in one of the many hotels (hostels). Alejandro and Edwardo brought us breakfast each morning and made sure we had everything we needed. They treated us like family. I will recommend Cabanas Alechen to others and would stay there again in a heartbeat.
10/10
Exceptional
23 Mar 2018
Vanessa

Excellent place to stay in El Calafate

We were very sad we only had one night stay and would definitely stay there if we return. Everything was perfect. The owners are super helpful and just want you to have a good time in their cabin. It is thoughtfully decorated and has really good furnishings and kitchen equipment. Great views. Breakfast was also very nice. Thoroughly recommend Cabañas Alechen 😊
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Feb 2018
Celia

Beautiful cabin a short walk from the centre

We loved our stay at Cabanas Alechen. It is beautifully decorated, perfectly clean and we really felt at home there. If you get a chance to try their baking do it! The whole experience was fantastic and we would love to stay again.
10/10
Exceptional
18 Nov 2017
Verified traveler

Great stay during our honeymoon

We loved our stay. The cabin was so cute. The hotel owners were very nice and helpful. They hand delivered our breakfast every morning even at very early hours on 2 days when we had tours. It was cleaned while we were out of the day. It was very spacious; we could go back once we have a family and it would be plenty of room. They even provided a complimentary bottle of wine for our honeymoon. Only negatives was it was very hot in the cabin but they helped us lower the heat since were from NJ and used to cold temperatures. Our showers would run out of hot water pretty quickly. We didn't say anything about that so maybe they could have done something. Overall, we loved it and hopefully we'll be back sometime soon.
10/10
Exceptional
08 Nov 2017
Elisabeth

Absolutely Amazing

From start to finish, these guys know what they're doing. The pictures online don't do this place justice. First of all, a taxi with a wonderful driver named Francisco was sent to pick us up from the airport. After a delayed flight and a lot of drama getting to Calafate, we were greeted at arrivals with a nameplate. When we arrived to this adorable, cozy part of El Calafate, neighborhood dogs ran to greet us and Alejandro and Eduardo were already waiting at the entrance, immediately helping us with our luggage and warmly greeting us like they were old friends. The cabin is absolutely gorgeous - all wood in Calafate style, the whole place is yours, with a cozy loft for sleeping. The kitchen area and bathroom are fantastic. Toiletries, a stocked refrigerator with drinks (even wine), all reasonably priced. Coffee, matte (Argentinean tea), spices, dishes, all available in the adorable and clean kitchen space. The sink and bathroom are separate so two different people can get ready at the same time. The heat is controlled by you. The beds are extremely comfortable. The room is squeaky clean and beautifully decorated and cozy. There are even books you can buy or flip through. Windows abound with stunning views. Then, as if things couldn't get any better, Alejandro and Eduardo brought us delicious breakfast at our requested time, on the dot. These are scrumptious, home-made breads with tantalizing spreads. I'm a picky NY traveller, and I recommend to EVERYONE! <3

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Cabanas Alechen
Glaciar Viedma 135, El Calafate, Argentina

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