Kau Yatun Hotel & Estancia
Kau Yatun Hotel & Estancia
Estancia 25 de Mayo, El Calafate 9405 Argentina
Full view
View all photos(505)505
Room & Suite (130)
Dining (58)
What is Travellers’ Choice?
Tripadvisor gives a Travellers’ Choice award to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travellers and are ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor.
View prices for your travel dates
Contact accommodation for availability.
There are similar hotels available.
View allDid you already book this hotel?
Tell us so we can help you plan.
Avg. ₹12,410 /night, 12/5 - 12/6
₹21,866
per night
₹15,070
per night
₹8,274
per night
Dec
Jan
5 Dec
Today
7 Dec
9 Dec
11 Dec
13 Dec
15 Dec
17 Dec
19 Dec
21 Dec
23 Dec
25 Dec
27 Dec
29 Dec
31 Dec
2 Jan
4 Jan
Reflects recent average nightly prices reported by our partners, and may not include estimated taxes or fees. Price at checkout may differ.
Cheaper
Average
Higher
About
4.5
#13 of 74 hotels in El CalafateLocation
Rooms
Value
Cleanliness
Service
Sleep Quality
Tripadvisor gives a Travellers’ Choice award to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travellers and are ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor.
Located 6 blocks from downtown El Calafate, Kau Yatun Hotel & Estancia brings you closer to the history of the pioneers of the Patagonia Argentina. From the hand of the protagonists, stories and customs will make you understand even better the magic of this wonderful place enjoying the comforts of a 4-star hotel.
Read more
Suggest edits to improve what we show.Improve this listing
Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Free breakfast
Bicycle rental
Bicycles available
Baggage storage
Concierge
24-hour front desk
Parking
Wifi
Coffee shop
Restaurant
Breakfast buffet
Breakfast in the room
Hiking
Non-smoking hotel
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Ironing service
Room features
Desk
Room service
Safe
Bath / shower
Hair dryer
Room types
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Good to know
HOTEL CLASS
Star ratings are intended to indicate the general level of features, amenities, and services to expect. This property is classified according to Giata.
HOTEL STYLE
Historic Hotel
Mid-range
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish
Location
Estancia 25 de Mayo, El Calafate 9405 Argentina
Name/address in local language
Getting there
Somewhat walkable
Places to stay are graded on a 0-100 scale. The higher the grade, the easier it is for travellers to find restaurants and things to do within walking distance.
Grade: 65 out of 100
65
El Calafate
15.8 km•
See all flights
Car Hire
22 Restaurants
within 1 kilometer
444Reviews9Q+A27Room tips
Reviews
Traveller rating
- 213
- 171
- 47
- 9
- 4
Time of year
Traveller type
Language
Selected filters
- Filter
- English
Popular mentions
Sort by:
Detailed Reviews
The hotel is pretty but a bit outdated. WiFi unfortunately does not work so get ready to be disconnected which can also be nice. Staff is very friendly and polite but I really wish they would have told us that on Christmas Eve there are many restaurants that are closed and the ones that are open are reservation only and will upcharge you. The restaurant in the hotel also had a special menu for a high price tag and as a picky eater was not worth paying for as I would probably only eat 1/4 of what they were serving. The waitress at the restaurant also told us room service would be available so we decided to do that but to find out that they stopped serving at 7pm (which the waitress completely FAILED TO TELL US) The only thing they could offer us were appetizer pizzas so we spent our Christmas Eve eating the worst tiny pizzas we have ever ate. Other than this restaurant experience this is a nice place to stay but be aware it is a 20 min walk to center of town.
Read more
Date of stay: December 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
We stayed for three nights in the original part of the building. Our room was nice, and very clean, as was the bathroom, although it was a little old fashioned.
The staff were lovely and spoke very good English (though we did witness an incident where a lady who was working at breakfast shouted repeatedly at a guest about her wrapping a cookie in a napkin to put in her bag. She was really quite aggressive about it)
We liked being slightly outside of the centre of town, as there was a music festival on during our visit and it was very loud and busy in the town centre. The area outside the hotel is very green and well maintained, huge lavender plants outside our windows were very impressive.
We did find our room quite noisy. Unfortunately we were in a room close to reception and the stairs to the restaurant, and a large party of Japanese tourists would regularly pass our room at 6am (and often again very late at night) and they were incredibly noisy, shouting and laughing and being quite inconsiderate of other guests. This is not the fault of the hotel, but it did disturb our sleep a few times. Nevertheless we would stay here again if we returned to El Calafate.
The staff were lovely and spoke very good English (though we did witness an incident where a lady who was working at breakfast shouted repeatedly at a guest about her wrapping a cookie in a napkin to put in her bag. She was really quite aggressive about it)
We liked being slightly outside of the centre of town, as there was a music festival on during our visit and it was very loud and busy in the town centre. The area outside the hotel is very green and well maintained, huge lavender plants outside our windows were very impressive.
We did find our room quite noisy. Unfortunately we were in a room close to reception and the stairs to the restaurant, and a large party of Japanese tourists would regularly pass our room at 6am (and often again very late at night) and they were incredibly noisy, shouting and laughing and being quite inconsiderate of other guests. This is not the fault of the hotel, but it did disturb our sleep a few times. Nevertheless we would stay here again if we returned to El Calafate.
Read more
Date of stay: March 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
We stayed here in late February for 2 nights while the music festival was on. We were part of a tour package and half the group stayed in town while the rest of us stayed at Kau Yatun. The hotel was a bit of a surprise being a 20min walk from town and away from the action of downtown and the lake.
The hotel is situated in lovely grounds with an abundance of flowers and animals. I opened the bedroom window and some sheep poked their heads in. The rooms are large but quite dark, lighting is poor and colour schemes dated. The man on reception was excellent and very helpful, he also gave each guest room a small bunch of wildflowers from the garden.
The restaurant food was good but the staff need a lot of training in time management. We sat for 15 minutes before anybody came to give us a menu and it was not a busy night. One couple were made to move to the next table as the one they sat at ( with no reserved sign) was booked. It was another half an hour before the guests turned up and there were plenty of vacant tables. The following day while waiting for our pickup I watched as it was over an hour before anybody came to clear away a table of coffee cups and plates. This needs to be addressed, the same with the breakfast staff, a smile would be nice.
The hotel has a nice relaxed atmosphere if you're looking for peace and quiet , unfortunately for us we would have liked to participate in the festivities that were available in town and wander around the beautiful lake.
The hotel is situated in lovely grounds with an abundance of flowers and animals. I opened the bedroom window and some sheep poked their heads in. The rooms are large but quite dark, lighting is poor and colour schemes dated. The man on reception was excellent and very helpful, he also gave each guest room a small bunch of wildflowers from the garden.
The restaurant food was good but the staff need a lot of training in time management. We sat for 15 minutes before anybody came to give us a menu and it was not a busy night. One couple were made to move to the next table as the one they sat at ( with no reserved sign) was booked. It was another half an hour before the guests turned up and there were plenty of vacant tables. The following day while waiting for our pickup I watched as it was over an hour before anybody came to clear away a table of coffee cups and plates. This needs to be addressed, the same with the breakfast staff, a smile would be nice.
The hotel has a nice relaxed atmosphere if you're looking for peace and quiet , unfortunately for us we would have liked to participate in the festivities that were available in town and wander around the beautiful lake.
Read more
Date of stay: February 2020
Value
Service
Sleep Quality
Room Tip: Try for a room with bright furnishings, ours was ok but friends had dark depressing colours.
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
We enjoyed our two nights at Kau Yatun. Albeit a little outdated, the rooms are comfortable and clean. No air conditioning, so a few in our group of three families requested fans. We opened our window (after the lights were off to not attract insects), got cooled off, and awoke to sheep, dogs, and large rabbits outside. Linens and bath products are of high quality. Dinner in the restaurant was quite good and it was nice to choose our wine from the offerings on the shelves around the restaurant. Breakfast offerings were plentiful and fine (not exceptional by any means). We threw a frisbee (our own) around the sheep pasture one afternoon, which was fun. No one said anything to us about the estancia or the opportunity to experience it. We may not have had time due to our travel schedule, but it would have been nice to have known. The walk from town is not difficult or too long, especially following an excellent dinner at La Zaina.
Read more
Date of stay: January 2020
Location
Cleanliness
Service
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
We enjoyed our time here alot.
The hotel is a little out of town, surrounded by green space with sheep and other animals grazing. 15/20 min walk into town, or a 5min ride on the free hotel bikes.
The hotel offers interest shows for traditional Patagonian farm techniques, which unfortunately we missed due to our daily activity timmings.
We did however eat at the excellent restaurant. Very friendly staff, good food and excellent wine and cocktail list.
The hotel is a little out of town, surrounded by green space with sheep and other animals grazing. 15/20 min walk into town, or a 5min ride on the free hotel bikes.
The hotel offers interest shows for traditional Patagonian farm techniques, which unfortunately we missed due to our daily activity timmings.
We did however eat at the excellent restaurant. Very friendly staff, good food and excellent wine and cocktail list.
Read more
Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Lovely property with wonderful and helpful staff. This is not a luxury hotel but cost and very comfortable and feels very much like being at home. It’s located a little off the hustle and bustle (such as it is) of downtown El Calafate, but is actually within easy walking distance.
The restaurant is worth trying, as well, and features guanaco on the menu for the adventurous.
Absolutely recommend for a few tranquil moments after a long day of tours.
Where else can you open your curtain and come face to face with a horse?? ( Hard to say which one of us was more startled!)
The restaurant is worth trying, as well, and features guanaco on the menu for the adventurous.
Absolutely recommend for a few tranquil moments after a long day of tours.
Where else can you open your curtain and come face to face with a horse?? ( Hard to say which one of us was more startled!)
Read more
Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
We liked our room and thought it spacious and comfortable though perhaps a bit dated in decor. It is indeed about a 20-30 minute walk into town but we found it nice to be on the edge of the town rather than right in the thick of things. Most importantly, we want to give big thanks again to Matias, the front desk clerk, who helped us repeatedly with phone calls, emails, checking websites, etc as we frantically tried to figure out how to get back to the US with 48 hours notice (before Argentina closed its borders to flights to the US/Europe). He was really patient and kind and willing to help. Also, we liked the breakfast a lot and even had dinner there one night and thought the food in the restaurant was quite good.
Read more
Date of stay: March 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
We had 3 nights here and found it to be a good base. Our room was on the ground floor and I think these rooms are larger than the upper level. The plumbing was dodgy ( taps not turning off and one morning when the toilet cistern did not fill) so not perfection. Staff do their best to help with such issues.
Plus points are the restaurant for dinner and bar and the excellent breakfast selection. At dinner, you are particularly well served if you want to try guanaco ( local relative of the llama) as it features in several dishes. We booked a boat trip to Perito Moreno glacier via the hotel which was convenient. You can walk to and from El Calafate town in about 15 minutes each way although we did not do it at night. The area around the hotel is owned by an Estancia who offer day trips so you can often see a gaucho sheep round up taking place just outside. The gardens are well kept and pretty.
Plus points are the restaurant for dinner and bar and the excellent breakfast selection. At dinner, you are particularly well served if you want to try guanaco ( local relative of the llama) as it features in several dishes. We booked a boat trip to Perito Moreno glacier via the hotel which was convenient. You can walk to and from El Calafate town in about 15 minutes each way although we did not do it at night. The area around the hotel is owned by an Estancia who offer day trips so you can often see a gaucho sheep round up taking place just outside. The gardens are well kept and pretty.
Read more
Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Value
Location
Service
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
We loved this hotel. The room was beautiful, the staff was very accomodating & the separate restaurant was delicious! My only critique was he horrible staff in the breakfast room. Since we had a very early pickup for our excursion, we wanted to take some pastries & fruit with us. The staff was extremely rude& prevented us from taking anything with us. The hotel staff let us know that the breakfast room staff were connected to the hotel & apologized.
We even got to see a sheep sheared!
We even got to see a sheep sheared!
Read more
Date of stay: January 2020
Rooms
Service
Sleep Quality
Room Tip: Top floor rooms
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
These reviews are machine translated from their original language. Show machine translations?
Country hotel, excellent and very close to the center. Impeccable breakfast, with healthy and diverse options, kind and attentive staff and a pleasant atmosphere! Room service was also excellent, and the products available (shampoo, conditioner, moisturizer) were of good quality. Wonderful hotel!!
I highly recommend it!!
I highly recommend it!!
Read more
Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
si el hotel tiene wifi gratis
I am sorry to say we did not do any shopping while in El Calafate. But the hotel is within easy walking distance of the town and there is one main road that has tons of local art stores. I would ask the locals when you arrive for their recommendations.
PRICE RANGE
₹8,527 - ₹16,800 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
kau yatun hotel el calafate, kau yatun el calafate
LOCATION
ArgentinaPatagoniaProvince of Santa CruzEl Calafate
NUMBER OF ROOMS
40
Prices are provided by our partners, and reflect average nightly room rates, including taxes and fees that are fixed, known to our partners, and due at time of booking. Please see our partners for more details.
Is This Your Tripadvisor Listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
Claim Your ListingKAU YATUN HOTEL & ESTANCIA (El Calafate, Patagonia) - Hotel Reviews, Photos, Rate Comparison - Tripadvisor
Frequently Asked Questions about Kau Yatun Hotel & Estancia
Which popular attractions are close to Kau Yatun Hotel & Estancia?
Nearby attractions include Estancia Cristina (1.2 km), Estancia 25 de Mayo (0.1 km), and Santa Teresita del Nino Jesus (1.1 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Kau Yatun Hotel & Estancia?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and an on-site restaurant.
What food & drink options are available at Kau Yatun Hotel & Estancia?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast and an on-site restaurant during their stay.
Is parking available at Kau Yatun Hotel & Estancia?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Kau Yatun Hotel & Estancia?
Conveniently located restaurants include Rancho Aparte - Restaurant Puertas Adentro, Buenos Cruces Pasta Bar, and Morrison El Calafate.
Are any cleaning services offered at Kau Yatun Hotel & Estancia?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Kau Yatun Hotel & Estancia?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Spanish.
Are there any historical sites close to Kau Yatun Hotel & Estancia?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Walichu Caves (6.3 km) and Cal-mate Viajes Evt (1.9 km).