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About this property

Comfortable rooms are offered in a scenic Patagonian location only 600 metres from El Chalten’s main bus station. Private parking is free and Lago del Desierto is 30 km away. WiFi is available in common areas. El Alamo has practical rooms equipped with heating, work desks and private bathrooms with showers. Guests can wake up to a daily breakfast with regional jams and there is a bar on site. The tour desk can offer advise for guests wishing to visit Fitz Roy Mount.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in El Chalten, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet


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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 double bed
1 single bed
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2 single beds
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Allan
    New Zealand New Zealand
    El Alamo are such amazing hosts, always taking the time to make sure you are comfortable and to answer any questions you may have. Room was very comfortable and warm.
  • Mario
    Canada Canada
    Staff is very friendly, especially Macarena. She was very knowledgeable of El Chalten, very approachable and nice to talk to. The Hosteria is situated on the main road in town close to everything, especially the hiking trails. Overall, it is good...
  • Alvaro
    Spain Spain
    Location is great, and the hosts are extremely welcoming and helpful when it comes to planning your days at El Chalten. Very clean location. Breakfast is nice (homemade bread with cheese and ham, and cake) but simple.
  • Federica
    Ireland Ireland
    Everything went over my expectations. Hosts were extremely helpful and generous. Room cozy and great shower! There's the possibility to eat your own food in the common area which is a great convenience after a long day trekking!
  • Alice
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location to the entrance of the hikes, comfortable
  • Larry
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    Just 400m away from the entrance of the trail to Fitz Roy. Very helpful staff. Willing to change my blue dollar to peso in a rate even better than that in BsAs. There is also a good heladería just next to the property.
  • Laura
    Australia Australia
    Great value for money and it had heated floors which were amazing!
  • Donnie
    Canada Canada
    The facilities were well equipped and the breakfast in the morning was nice before embarking on hikes. The staff were amazing and helped me with hot water to make coffee and tea in the evenings as well as for my soup. My Spanish is terrible but...
  • John
    Canada Canada
    Staff were fantastic, providing loads of advice for things to do and places to eat.
  • Sorin
    Canada Canada
    Good place for a few nights in El Chalten. Very good location close to everything. Alvaro at reception was very helpful with directions, taxi, restaurants and general information about traveling through Argentina.

Property surroundings

House rules

El Alamo takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that WiFi access is satellital and might be slow.

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 accommodation and breakfast when presenting a foreign passport or a foreign ID along with a supporting document handed by the national migrations authority, if applicable.

This accommodation is registered as a provider of the Pre Trip Program (Programa Previaje) of the Argentinian Ministry of Tourism and Sports(CUIT: 27-10450473-1)

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform El Alamo in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.