Description
Esplendor El Calafate is located in the heart of downtown El Calafate, with a privileged view of both Lake Argentina and Cerro Calafate. Perito Moreno Glacier, situated just 80 km from the hotel, is without a doubt one of the most prestigious tourist sites of the world – not just Argentina.
This stylish, luxury boutique hotel has been designed for maximum comfort with contemporary soft furnishings and 57 attractive rooms and suites equipped with state-of-the-art entertainment systems. The furniture and decor are an impressive combination of natural materials and modern chic design. The hotel serves delicious local cuisine and signature cocktails in its Iglu bar and restaurant.
The area surrounding Esplendor El Calafate offers a wealth of activities including visits to the Perito Moreno Glacier, boat trips to the Upsala and Onelli glaciers, 4x4 excursions, horse riding, trekking and mountain biking. After exploring the delights of the Patagonian landscape why not relax and unwind in the hotel's spa.
Accommodation
Esplendor El Calafate features 57 Concept Rooms and Suites, stylishly designed to offer maximum luxury and comfort. Rooms are equipped with queen-size or twin beds, state-of-the-art entertainment systems, WiFi and minibar. The Suites also feature a separate living area with chairs and chaise lounge and an in-room round tub with stunning views over Lago Argentino.
Childcare
Children are welcomed at Esplendor El Calafate. Cots can be provided and triple rooms are available for families. Babysitting can be arranged on request.
Facilities
Facilities at the hotel include a gourmet restaurant and bar with views of the town and Lago Argentino, ample space for reading and relaxing in the lobby, board games and books, a luxury spa with indoor pool and in-room massage and beauty treatments.
Activities
Activities that can be arranged from Esplendor El Calfate include trekking, mountain biking, horse back riding, Perito Moreno Glacier excursions, minitrekking or navigation, navigation to the Upsala and Onelli glaciers and 4x4 excursions.
When to travel
December and January are high season, and not recommended, since the glacier trips are busy. September, October and March are the best months, when there are fewer crowds, and the weather can still be beautifully mild. Bear in mind, though, that weather on the glacier is completely unpredictable, since the winds coming over the Andes, are constantly changing. November to April brings the best weather, downpours are rare, and there’s usually enough sun to get fabulous photographs of the ice, with bright sunshine most days.
In March and April, Autumn colours are spectacular, as the lenga on upper slopes of the mountains turns scarlet. The whole region is closed for winter June to August, when weather makes the area very inhospitable.
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Location and directions
El Calafate, Argentina
Esplendor El Calfate is located in the town of El Calafate, 80km from the Perito Moreno glacier, the area’s most important tourist attraction.
How to get there
3.5hour flight from Jorge Newbery, Buenos Aires to El Calafate and short road transfer.
