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Reviews of Hostel Aves del Lago

Calle 303 Numero 177, 9405 El Calafate, Argentina

Review score

Based on 46 hostel reviews

7.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.1

  • Comfort

    7.5

  • Location

    8.1

  • Facilities

    7.5

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    7.7

  • Free WiFi

    9.3

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  • Reviewed: 10 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    I liked the place, the staff very nice and helpful, the big bathroom, the cleanliness....

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Apartment with Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The room was big and comfortable, the location is amazing, and the host is simply spectacular. She helped me with everything I needed, from logistics to rest of travel planning, which I think is what made my stay in Calafate so great. I would stay again, and reccommend you do!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The views were lovely. Walking distance to the lake and bird reserve with lots of birds. Lucia was so helpful and full of information

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A decent spot to stay on the edge of town near the lake. A bit of a walk from the centre, but relatively peaceful. Small rooms, fairly functional, shared bathrooms are alright. Kitchen area is reasonable. WiFi is a bit temperamental. As with most places in the town, it's overpriced for what you get but on par with the higher tourist rates in the area. Staff are generally welcoming and helpful, can be a little pushy with booking tours through them which can easily be arranged independently if you wish.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2023

    9.0
    it was great
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    nothing

    view, position and the loving staff

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment with Lake View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only negative is that the hot water in the shower disappears very quickly. only takes a few minutes

    the owners are the best people in the world. offered many options for how to spend time, booked the necessary excursions and taxis. The room is great for two, we even had enough space with a small child

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2023

    8.0
    Beautiful location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The main area (where everyone cooks/ have their meals etc) was very noisy even after official lights out, the rooms itself felt very squeezy and there were lots of unofficial movement around the rooms/ hostel as to where or who were staying (felt like the place was overbooked).

    The main area (where folks could chill & interact) was really beautiful and has a nice view of the lake in front.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 January 2023

    8.0
    it is a good stay for the price
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    location is a bit far from center

    property is okay for the location and the staff is helpful. a little bit confusing at times but overall good.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 January 2023

    7.0
    Great location and great staff 😊
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Missing some things in the kitchen - had very few plates/bowls/mugs etc. for the number of guests. One wall in our room had a gap at the top which meant we could hear everything in the room next door. They allow check-in throughout the night which for us meant people checking into our room at 2:30am and staying up/making noise until 4:30am... this isn't just the fault of the hostel clearly.

    Great location with lake views from the kitchen/dining room. It's right next to the nature reserve which means it's peaceful, also not too far from the town centre to walk. Two really light and well decorated communal spaces to sit and eat. Bathrooms are good size, showers have hot water and high pressure. Staff are very friendly, helpful and keep things very clean - thank you so much to them.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 January 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice place to stay, hosts were really nice

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 December 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Lake View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    gas smell around the place

    quietness

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The owner is very nice!

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 December 2021

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    nice views and nice staff, they gave us everything we needed

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 13 February 2024

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment with Lake View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We could constantly smell gas, which is actually dangerous. Even on check in the room smelt of gas. The shower ran out of hot water in less than 2 minutes - I had only just got shampoo in my hair. When you pay for a private bathroom this isnt acceptable. The shower was also a wet room which wasnt pleasant. There was a lack of space, it would cost very little money to resolve this by simply adding some shelves and cupboards (which there were none). No oil or basic condiments - this is my 13th hostel in Central/ South America, and the only one where I've found this for the price is not acceptable. There was a lack of pans/utensils in our kitchen so we had to take then from the shared kitchen, which there wasnt many either. There was no storage for clothes either. The 3 coat hooks we had fell down with only 2 coats on them. When asked to be shown other rooms it took the host 10 hours to speak to us. When we asked for information, the focus was trying to sell us tours for other activities we hadnt asked about.

    The hostel was by the laguna.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 February 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    We stayed here for a few days in one of the private rooms with our own bathroom. The host, Lucy, came and spoke with us upon our arrival about all the things we could do while we were in town. The room wasn't super comfortable, but we weren't spending a ton of time unless we were sleeping :)

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 January 2024

    5.0
    Nice location but room for improvement
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower was really bad and the room was small. If you want to pay by card, they will add a fee of 15% of the amount, so the stay ended up being more expensive than What I had planned.

    Nice location, Lucy (the owners daughter) was very kind and helpful booking transfer from the airport and to the glacier!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 January 2024

    3.0
    Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very poor facilities including mattresses and bed linens

    Location

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Perfect stay, Lucía and her Mother are the best hosts we had so far.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 December 2023

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    What you don't know when booking: the apartment is dark and has concrete ceilings like in a basement, especially the sleeping room which is not shown in the pictures. The beds are veery basic. We would have been ok with that but the bed linen seemed to be used (there where stains) which is not acceptable. The booking is in USD and you can only pay in cash. For the payment in Pesos they use their own exchange rate which they call "official" but has nothing to do with the official rate. So keep in mind the price will be higher than you expect according to the price in the booking.

    The staff gave us some recommendations for Restaurants.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing view!!! Reale nice kitchen, helpful personel

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 December 2023

    10
    In front of the Argentina lake, glaciers always be seen from the house
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Quiet place

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 November 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Feels like home.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 October 2023

    10
    Incredible tranquil warm welcoming space. Lucia made it so wonderful.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lucia was incredible, went out of her way to help me many times. I am so grateful. Thank you so much Lucia!!! I hope to come back one day.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2023

    2.0
    Alcatraz in El Calafate
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room and bathroom was terrible.

    The bbq area was nice.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2023

    10
    Very happy! :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment with Mountain View
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Really great place! Amazing, calm location very close to Laguna Nímez. Super nice apartment with everything one needs, and very friendly and helpful hosts. Would warmly recommend! :)

    Stayed in February 2023

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