Hosteria Rukahue

2.5 star property

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Front of property - evening/night
Triple Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated, desk
Property grounds
Living room
Fireplace

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
Glaciar Don Bosco N° 65, El Calafate, Santa Cruz, 9405
  • La Aldea de los Gnomos
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Santa Teresita del Nino Jesus Church
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • El Calafate Historical Interpretation Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • El Calafate (FTE-Comandante Armando Tola Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Family Triple Room

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Triple Room

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Double Room

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Twin Room

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

Hosteria Rukahue

El Calafate hostal with coffee shop/cafe
A bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a coffee shop/cafe are available at this smoke-free hostal. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, concierge services, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities are onsite.
Hosteria Rukahue offers 9 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. These individually decorated accommodations include desks. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers and bidets. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested. Cribs/infant beds (surcharge) are also available.
Dining options at the hostal include a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This business-friendly hostal also offers a library, an arcade/game room, and multilingual staff. Onsite uncovered self parking is complimentary.

Hosteria Rukahue is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.
Room service is available.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)

More

  • Built in 2006
  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide a negative COVID-19 test result

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not 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 not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 12.0 per day

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

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 12.0 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, 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; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Hosteria Rukahue Hostal El Calafate
Hosteria Rukahue Hostal
Hosteria Rukahue El Calafate
Hosteria Rukahue Hostal
Hosteria Rukahue El Calafate
Hosteria Rukahue Hostal El Calafate

Hosteria Rukahue Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 81 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great experience
The hotel is beautiful with a nice flower garden and a great view of Lago Argentino. It was a nice room with comfortable furnitures, very clean. The breakfasts were very well served. Sandiego and his parents are kind, very helpful for all our needs. Maydel helped us tremendously to find stores, bus station, and taxi. She even taught us Spanish and Portuguese.
Enjoy beautiful lupines when you have breakfast.
Hotel is on a highland with a great view.
View of Lago Argentino with two colors. Sandiego will explain why it has two  colors.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our favorite hostel
We stayed at several hostels during our Patagonia trip and this was our favorite. It is really more like a B&B. Family run, very welcoming. We really enjoyed the breakfast and courtyard!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Santiago and all the staff went above and beyond during our three night stay. The rooms and amenities are basic but the hotel is very clean and the daily breakfast was wonderful. We were served fresh fruit, eggs, pastries, juice, coffee and tea and yogurt. The hotel has a beautiful garden and is walking distance to the centre of town. When we have difficulty with an expedition we had organized, Santiago spent a lot of time with us, trying to assist us by phone, email and even went into town. He was very professional. He obviously cares about the satisfaction and experience of his guests.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at Hosteria Rukahue. There is a feeling of warmth and peacefulness in this cozy, family run hotel. Communication was excellent and service was attentive and personal. Thanks so much for the special homemade Celiac breakfast treats! The family room was perfect for three sisters travelling together. We had a lovely experience exploring ElCalafate from this little hotel as our home away from home!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Service was great, very nice staffs, very helpful! The place is decorated extremely well. A lot of personnel touch. Room is clean and breakfast was good. Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

evelyn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The shower area, though small, was adequate, but it might not be for a big person. The price and great breakfast, and easy parking more than compensated for these.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a cozy place with super nice people, dont miss the chance to enjoy their hospitality
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Oustanding staff and a beautiful family hotel. Santiago was very welcoming and knows everything that you need to know about your stay in Calafate. Very recommending
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Charles

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The walls are very thin and the bathrooms are very small. Staff are great and the bar/reception area is great. 15 minutes walk to the center of town.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randeep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super staff, tidy and clean rooms, good breakfast, nice location and easy to get into the city centre and away to the bus station
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Ying

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s not far to downtown, but need to walk through a roundabout (no walk way), have to be careful. Always be waken up in early morning by noise in the hallway or neighbors. Service is very good. Generally fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

PETER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cozy dining area with homey feel, comfortable couch by the fireplace for relaxation, pleasant staff. The bed coverings were thin and the room felt a little cold in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent and very helpful. Breakfast was great and the room was very clean. Definitely would stay again. Family business and they really care about it with homemade jams
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aydin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a very friendly family business. Everyone was very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bing, Bloomington

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lady owner is very kind. Besides the great breakfast and other services, we stayed on the Xmas day, she invited us and some other guests to celebrate the Xmas eve with her family and staff. There were food, wine, snacks, etc. One guest was a musician so we had music as well! I don't speak Spanish but felt completely at home. She treats her guests as family members. It was an unforgettable, unique experience for us. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cesar

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Family-owned and managed, this hostal is the best base from which to know the glaciar area. Very helpful staff will guide you around while sharing the local history and culture
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Morgann

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hosts made my husband and I feel right at home. The hotel is clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kay

Clean and friendly amazing breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hosteria Rukahue is an excelent hotel in El Calafate. The rooms are spacious and cleaned daily. The hotel staff is extremely helpful and the breakfasts were great. If I ever return to El Calafate, I shall stay at the Hosteria Rukahue again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent place with very friendly hosts
Fantastic stay at Hosteria Rukahue. A clean, comfortable and very friendly place run by hosts who cannot do enough for their guests. It's about 15 minutes to walk to the main street (and uphill on the way back). Would definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023