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About this property
Set in a charming building with a garden in downtown Calafate, Kau Kaleshen offers heated rooms with free Wi-Fi. Breakfast is provided, and there is a restaurant. The commercial area is 328 feet away. Decorated in warm red hues, rooms at Kau Kaleshen feature private balconies. All of them have private bathroom with hairdryers. A buffet breakfast including coffee, tea, milk, pastries, juices, home-made bread, butter and cheeses is served daily. There is a restaurant offering a wide variety of vegetarian dishes. There is a tea house and a fondue bar. On-site art and craftsman exhibitions take place during the whole year. Guests can also enjoy themselves in the reading area. The 24-hour front desk can secure shuttles to El Calafate Airport, which is 13 mi away. Kau Kaleshen is 46 mi from Perito Moreno Glacier.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Heating
- Room service
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Fabiola
United States
“Everything was perfect it's a small nice hotel.” - Jane
United States
“Very friendly nice staff! Nice, quiet and cozy small hotel that is one block away from the busy main street. The breakfast offers fresh fruit cut which I like the most.” - John
United States
“We enjoyed our time at Kau Kaleshen. The staff were helpful and friendly. The feeling of Kau Kaleshen is relaxed and welcoming. The backyard is green and feels private. We parked our care on the street in front. One can walk about a half mile...” - Edward
United States
“Really friendly, informative receptionists, nice breakfast” - Debsoumo
United Kingdom
“The property is beautiful, located right in the middle of the city center, yet on a quiet street with no disturbance. The staff is super friendly. They speak English and try to help by providing as much information as possible. They even arranged...” - Anthony
United States
“like being in switzerland in the middle of argentina” - Thomas
United States
“Location was perfect. One block from El Calafate’s main shopping district. Lionel and the rest of the staff were super friendly and helpful.” - Scott
United States
“Great location one block from Main Street. Franco was super helpful via WhatsApp arranging car ride from airport. Nothing fancy but perfect for what we were looking for” - Ken
United States
“Great location and very accommodating staff. Felt welcome. Great fondue in the restaurant” - Julia
Canada
“Great proximity to the centre, super helpful front counter, very clean and comfortable hotel.”
Area info
Restaurants
- Caaa de té y restaurante Kau Kaleshen
- CuisineArgentinian • Local • International
- Open forLunch • Dinner • High tea
- AmbienceTraditional • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Gluten-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.
The fine print
This accommodations is registered as a provider of the “Pre Trip Program” (“Programa Previaje”) of the Argentinian Ministry of Tourism and Sports (CUIT: 20300827250).
Please note the based on local tax laws, all Argentinian citizens and resident foreigners must pay an additional fee (VAT) of 21%. Only foreigners who pay with a foreign credit card, debit card or via bank transfer are exempt from this 21% additional fee (VAT) in accommodations and breakfast when presenting a foreign passport or a foreign ID along with a supporting document handed by the national migrations authority, if applicable.
Please note that even though the restaurant is temporarily closed until August, the breakfast is still included.