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Estancia Cristina

3.0 star property
Lakefront lodge with free breakfast and a restaurant

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Estancia Cristina by the lake offers a natural haven for travelers. Guests enjoy a breakfast buffet before exploring the garden or embarking on outdoor adventures. Practical amenities include WiFi in common areas, dry cleaning services, and luggage storage.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Combined shower/tub, deep soaking tub, free toiletries, hair dryer

Superior Double Room, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Combined shower/tub, deep soaking tub, free toiletries, hair dryer

Superior Single Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Superior Triple Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Margen Norte del Lago Argentino, Parque Nacional Los Glaciares, Estancia Cristina, Santa Cruz, 9405

What's nearby

  • Canal Cristina - 1 min drive - 0.3 miles

About this property

Estancia Cristina

Lodge by the lake
At Estancia Cristina, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a free daily manager's reception, and a garden. Adventurous travelers may like the ecotours, horseback riding, and bicycling at this lodge. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a restaurant, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks at this lodge include:
  • A free ferry terminal shuttle, free bicycle rentals, and luggage storage
  • A water dispenser, a gift shop, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Smoke-free premises and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and offer comforts such as premium bedding, as well as amenities like safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Down comforters and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and free toiletries
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Free ferry terminal shuttle

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Ecotours
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Horseback riding/rentals

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 5 buildings
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 10:00 AM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property's power is turned off from 11 PM-7AM every day. During this time, limited power is available in the guestrooms from solar panels.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
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

Property is also known as

Estancia Cristina Hotel El Calafate
Estancia Cristina Hotel
Estancia Cristina El Calafate
Estancia Cristina
Estancia Cristina Lodge El Calafate, Argentina - Patagonia
Lodge Estancia Cristina
Estancia Cristina Lodge
Estancia Cristina Estancia Cristina
Estancia Cristina Lodge Estancia Cristina

Frequently asked questions

Is Estancia Cristina pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Estancia Cristina?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Estancia Cristina?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Estancia Cristina located?

Situated on the waterfront, this lodge is in the same region as Canal Upsala and Punta Bandera Port.

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Reviews

Estancia Cristina Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Amenities

10

Staff & service

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A unique property in a unique setting. Everything was amazing from the friendly and helpful staff to the wonderful guides and in-house support staff. Couldn’t be better.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan, Ottawa Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property surpassed all my expectations. We went horse back riding and did two very different hikes with amazing views of the glaciers. We ended up with a private tracking tour with Sergio and he was excellent. The food was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Violeta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Estancia Cristina is a special place, cared for and run by an incredible staff who will immediately make you feel welcome. The activities are led by knowledgeable and experienced guides who are passionate about what they do. And the views from any point on the property are absolutely breathtaking. If you have the opportunity to stay at Cristina- do it! It will be incredible!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
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