MadreTierra Patagonia

This was a really cute place to stay for a fairly reasonable rate (not cheap because we had to pay up front, and in dollars). I'm under the impression that it's not easy to find such cozy places in El Calafate. The place felt more like a BandB because of its small scale (almost like a little house). It has a lounge, a Yoga nook, and it's kept at very comfortable temperatures. We didn't eat breakfast there, as we don't usually have large breakfasts and therefore don't want to shell out for more than we'd eat, but the food looked good. In any case we managed to find some excellent coffeeshops nearby, but I can also see why people might want to eat in-house, as it's hard to find good food in El Calafate. We didn't ask much of the staff, but the cleaning staff was quite friendly, and the front desk helped us obtain a prepaid taxi back to the airport for only a couple of extra dollars. It was very quiet and on a side street that was still very close to the main drag and to the Laguna Nimez bird reserve. I know that they can point you towards excursions as well but we'd pre-arranged things on that front and were happy with our choice.

Matthias and the rest of the staff were delightful: very welcoming and helpful. Rooms were spotless and comfortable, and the location was perfect: very short walk to the town center, but peaceful and quiet.

The location off this gem is perfect in El Calafate - close to the main road through town with shops and restaurants, but enough away it was perhaps quieter. The hotel is staffed 24/7, which is nice as you leave your keys there and don't have to worry if you'll be too late and have to wait while someone wakes to give you the key back. Every staff person was super helpful. The breakfast was delicious, and very carefully served so as to avoid waste. Covered containers were available with single servings, so nothing sat out or spoiled or went spare. Very responsible.

The staff were so kind and helpful and welcomed us with a bottle of champagne since it was our honeymoon. They helped us coordinate activities in the national park and provided transportation. It was overall a wonderful experience!

I loved the staff and how welcoming they were. They made me feel like family.