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Cabañas Alechen

3.0 star property
Adults-only cabin in El Calafate with free breakfast

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 447 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$289
1 Dec - 2 Dec

Explore the area

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Glaciar Viedma 135, El Calafate, Santa Cruz, 9405
  • Place, Santa Teresita del Nino Jesus Church
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Gnome Village
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, El Calafate Historical Interpretation Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, El Calafate (FTE-Comandante Armando Tola Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

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About the area

El Calafate

At this cabin you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Museo de El Calafate and Plaza de los Pioneros. .Cabin is individually decorated and features an LCD TV with satellite channels, along with free WiFi, a balcony and a coffee/tea maker. A kitchen comes with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop, making in-room dining convenient, and the minibar provides refreshments. Free local calls, a safe and a hairdryer are also available.
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What's nearby

  • La Aldea de los Gnomos - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Santa Teresita del Nino Jesus Church - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Gnome Village - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • El Calafate Historical Interpretation Center - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Calafate Fishing - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • El Calafate (FTE-Comandante Armando Tola Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casimiro Bigua Parrilla - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪La Tablita - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Merino - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Pietro's Cafe - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Wanaco Tradicional Bar - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cabañas Alechen

Adults-only cabin in El Calafate with free breakfast
Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Cabañas Alechen. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star El Calafate cabin is smoke free.

  • 2 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
This cabin offers 2 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Rooms open to balconies. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes dining tables. Accommodation at this 3-star cabin has kitchens with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers, designer toiletries, bidets and hairdryers.

This El Calafate cabin provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. 24-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6 AM to 11 AM
  • Dining table
  • Minibar

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • 24-inch LCD TV with satellite channels
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Climate control

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Free local calls
  • Guidebooks
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Local maps
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Outdoor lighting
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 2 units
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Garden
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; your host will greet you
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

Access methods

Access code, host will greet you, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 12 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 12 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • You may be asked to pay the following charges at the property: Argentina value-added tax (21%). Nonresident travellers 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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, debit cards and cash
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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 that 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards and cash. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and outdoor lighting in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 12 years old aren't allowed.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Cabañas Alechen Cabin El Calafate
Cabañas Alechen Cabin
Cabañas Alechen El Calafate
Cabañas Alechen Cabin
Cabañas Alechen El Calafate
Cabañas Alechen Cabin El Calafate

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Cabañas Alechen?

Yep, Cabañas Alechen has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Cabañas Alechen?

As of 9 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cabañas Alechen on 1 Dec 2025 start from NZ$288.91, 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.

Does Cabañas Alechen have a pool?

No, this cabin doesn't have a pool.

Is Cabañas Alechen family-friendly?

No, Cabañas Alechen is an adults-only property.

Does Cabañas Alechen serve breakfast?

Yep, free continental brekkie is served daily between 6 AM and 11 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Cabañas Alechen?

No, Cabañas Alechen does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Cabañas Alechen?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Cabañas Alechen?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Cabañas Alechen Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheldon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Priya

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

sergej

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
It was very closed to the town and safe area.Landlord was very nice and super helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bartosz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alejandro and his partner are amazing, highly recommend them and their property!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Edmund

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Happy days at Cabañas Alenchen

Delightful helpful hosts with many details of perfect hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Robin, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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 😊

10/10 Excellent

Celia, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth, New York, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Alejandro is a superb host!

Fantastic cabin, really cosy and well equipped. Wished we were staying longer but we had a busy schedule. We had a car so going to the main town was easy. Breakfast tastes homemade and is hand delivered (a real treat!) very flexible and affordable with as much or little help as you require.

10/10 Excellent

Thibault

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Great experience

Amazing guest, they are super on all point !
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy agradable y cómoda cabaña, excelente atención y vistas Lo único la tv podria ser un poco más grande
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marta

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cabanas Alechen was just the perfect place to stay!! Alejandro and Eduardo were SO kind, they brought homemade bread and pastries for breakfast, they treated us like family. The Cabana had everything you need, excellent beds and pillows, all was perfect! If we come back this will be definitively our place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie, Germany

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We had a fantastic time at Cabañas Alechen and Eduardo and Alejandro were the most considerate and welcoming hosts one can imagine. Unfortunately we could only stay one night in this wonderful cabin that invites its guests to relax and find peace and quiet no matter what you are planning to do in El Calafate. The city center and the bus station are close by and leave many options to travel or to spend time in the local shops and restaurants. The interior is designed with a love for detail and an eye for the regional specialities. Breakfast was superb and the facilities flawless in terms of cleanliness and arrangement. We were quite in a hurry when we arrived in El Calafate since we wanted to see the glacier Perito Moreno, which is one of the must-sees when around the area. Eduardo and Alejandro helped us out with the booking and were so supportive that we are still very much inspired by their sense of hospitality. We will surely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020