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Xelena Hotel & Suites

5.0 star property
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Indoor pool, pool loungers, lifeguards on site
Exterior
Ecotours
Exterior
Lobby

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Spa
    Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
    Laundry

Explore the area

Map
René Favaloro 3548, El Calafate, Santa Cruz, 9405
  • Calafate Fishing
    3 min drive
  • Anfiteatro Del Bosque
    3 min drive
  • Dr. Jose Formenti District Hospital
    3 min drive
  • El Calafate (FTE-Comandante Armando Tola Intl.)
    25 min drive

Room options

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Suite de Lujo

Suite de Lujo

  • 80 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room

Standard Room

  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Suite Junior

Suite Junior

  • 40 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room

Superior Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Triple

Triple

  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Suite Presidencial

Suite Presidencial

  • 125 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Exterior
Esplendor by Wyndham El Calafate
Pool
Breakfast included
Spa
Parking included
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, (470)
The price is NZ$407
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
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About the area

El Calafate

A stay at Xelena Hotel & Suites places you in the heart of El Calafate, just a 4-minute walk from Bahía Redonda and within a 5-minute drive of Calafate Fishing. .This luxury hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Bahía Redonda Viewpoint and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Lago Argentino.

What's nearby

  • Calafate Fishing - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Gnome Village - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • El Calafate Historical Interpretation Center - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Calafate History Exhibition Hall - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Glaciarium - 7 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • El Calafate (FTE-Comandante Armando Tola Intl.) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Yeti Ice Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪La Lechuza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪La Cocina - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pura Vida - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cerveceria Artesanal Chopen el Calafate - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Xelena Hotel & Suites

Luxury El Calafate hotel in Macrozona Bahía Redonda y Primeros Faldeos with a full-service spa
Xelena Hotel & Suites offers 100 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. LED televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets.

This El Calafate hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center.

Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

Zen Spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is open daily.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 100 guestrooms, featuring heated floors and LED televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room. If you'd like to spend the day shopping, you can hop on the complimentary shuttle.
Grab a bite to eat at the MORA, a restaurant where you can take in the ocean view, or stay in and take advantage of room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
MORA - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant serves dinner only.
PIERROT - Overlooking the ocean, this lobby lounge serves breakfast and lunch. Open daily.
Huerta & Fuegos - Onsite tapas bar. Open daily.
Coral Coffe Shop - Onsite café. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free uncovered self-parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Free shopping centre shuttle

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 6:30 AM–10:30 AM: USD 20 for adults and USD 20 for children
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Free daily reception
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • MORA
  • PIERROT
  • Huerta & Fuegos
  • Coral Coffe Shop

Things to do

  • Arcade/games room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Designer shops
  • Fitness centre
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Lifeguards on-site
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/games room
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Massages
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)
  • Wheelchairs available on site

More

  • Fireplace in reception
  • Romance packages available
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Heating
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • LED TV

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Minibar

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heated floors
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children 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 not available

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 20 for adults and USD 20 for children

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 major credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Hotel Xelena
Xelena El Calafate
Xelena Hotel
Xelena Hotel El Calafate
Xelena Deluxe Hotel El Calafate
Xelena Deluxe Suites Hotel El Calafate, Argentina - Patagonia
Xelena
Xelena Hotel & Suites El Calafate, Argentina - Patagonia
Xelena Hotel & Suites Hotel
Xelena Hotel & Suites El Calafate
Xelena Hotel & Suites Hotel El Calafate

Xelena Hotel & Suites Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 246 out of 391 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 87 out of 391 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 391 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 391 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 391 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen Reid, Fairfield

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We rented a car so can’t speak to other forms of transportation. The hotel was clean and in good repair. The staff at the restaurant very friendly. The hotel is not constructed of high quality materials but was put together well. Drinks were very expensive and on par with New York.. humm. Stayed in the one bedroom suite facing the lake. Breakfast was included and delicious. Would recommend and would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Deeplaxmi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property sits on a very scenic location with rooms facing the lake. That is the best part. However, the rooms are not maintained. Eg a broken arm rest of a chair that was just kept in place and falling shower head. Someone can be seriously hurt. The food is average. Breakfast is ways below par. The hotel staff is trained to ask for payment immediately when you place the order, not after you are served or ready to leave. It is really a cheap mannerism and very insulting for a so called high class resort. Under the guise of sustainability, they provide only a refilled bottle of water in the room, with written instructions that guest can refill in hotel lobby. Really? Heard of customer service or hospitality? And they sell plastic water bottles in the Bar for $3 each. The staff doesnt seem to like working there, and reflects in their dealing with the guests. Highly suggest some serious staff training and change in service attitude if you wish to attract clientele. You have a prime property, pls pay attention to service and dining!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tegan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location. Slightly far from town
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Verena

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not 5 stars but a good stay in El Calafate
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Noel

Travelled with family
La propiedad esta en una excelente localidad. Hermosa vista del lago y muy accesible a las areas turística. La propiedad está catalogada 5 estrellas sin embargo carece de muchas cosas para ser catalogada de esa categoria. Las habitaciones super sencillas sin ningún detalle de alta categoria. Lo mas importante el servicio al cliente era de categoria de hotel maximo 3 estrellas. Cuando llegamos nadie nos recibió en la entrada, no tenian personal para asisitir con las maletas ni dar una bienvenida personalizada como es de costumbre en un hotel da alta categoria. El servicio del desayuno tampoco era bueno. Muy poca atención de los empleados. En nuestro caso solo nos preguntaron el número de habitación y nunca se acercaron a ofrecer algo ni nada. Practicame era como si no hubiesen meseros para asisitir a los huéspedes. El menú demasiado limitado y de poca calidad. En resumen puedo decir qué es un hotel muy bonito pero no es un hotel 5 estrellas. Practicame entramos y salimos y nos sentimos completamente solos en el lugar durante las 2 noches que estuvimos alli. No recibimos ningún tipo de atención que nos hiciera sentir bienvenidos y que nos haga regresar al hotel en otra ocasion.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel, location and service! Recommended!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Nice hotel but shady extra charges
The place was nice but be aware that the room rate they advertise on Hotels.com is incorrect. And the reason they give you is a complete nonsense, in the end I paid 7% more which is not a lot but I don’t like being lied to, when I asked the front desk they deflected it on my credit card company (VISA) but they actually use they own exchange rate for foreigners … According to them the USD on the listing is only for Argentinian residents … nonsense…
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were huge.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Xelena has been our best stay in Argentina! It is very clean, and the staff are friendly. There is also a wonderful view of the lake!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location overlooking the lake. A short drive to the hustle and bustle of town. Lovely pool and hot tub. Maximiliano at the front desk - above and beyond service!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

david

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our room was over lobby and was very loud Although there was a chill outside --could not cool room off
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Nancy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Remo

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

eiman, lakewood ranch

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Jamie

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
This hotel is not worth the price for the stay. I recommend staying elsewhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with family
Not 5 Star
Not 5 Star maybe 3. Checkin not very smooth. Stayed in Presidential Suite and had to walk to Lobby to get “free” Ecodriendly water.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

LUIXAVIER

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marlyn

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Claudia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sonia Cruz, Coral Gables

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Amit

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The hotel is definitely not worth the money for several reasons. Firstly, be cautious about the amount you're paying. The hotel enforces a non-official exchange rate for USD, which is 2.27 times higher than the rate used elsewhere. They falsely claimed this is the law, but in reality, they're taking the benefit tourists receive with their international credit cards (MEP exchange rate) for themselves. They price everything in USD but charge in local Pesos after an unfavorable MEP conversion, resulting in higher credit card fees and canceling out the benefits tourists should enjoy. This is essentially theft, as it's not disclosed anywhere, and the booking is non-refundable. During check-in, they surprise guests with this exchange rate, forcing them to either pay it or face a 100% fine from hotels.com. Secondly, the rooms are basic. Although we received a complimentary upgrade to a larger room with a view, it's comfortable but lacks the amenities you'd expect in a five-star hotel, such as a welcome drink or afternoon snacks. The spa area is small and poorly maintained, with a dirty pool and mold on its walls. This falls far short of the standards one expects from a five-star hotel, especially after the unfavorable exchange rate experience during check-in. I would recommend choosing another hotel that respects the official exchange rate to ensure a more worthwhile experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023