Estancia La Quinta♡

A very relaxing and unforgettable experience in El Chalten

10.0

I was very happy and satisfied to discover this splendid hotel nestled in the relaxing nature of the El Chalten countryside. My room was truly very comfortable, spacious, and clean, equipped with everything you need and a bathroom with a large bathtub. Directly from the hotel, you can follow the trail that leads to the Mirador de Las Aquilas e de Los Condores. The town center is about 4 km away and can be reached on foot or by booking a transfer. The breakfasts are excellent and rich in choice, with genuine ingredients and fruits directly from the property's countryside. The hotel restaurant, right next to the entrance, is truly welcoming and characteristic, offering a varied menu with many delicacies. On the first evening, I ordered an empanada de Cordero and a ribeye steak with roasted potatoes, accompanied by a glass of Malbec red wine. On the second evening, I opted for a smocked guanaco followed by a dish of trout with oranje sauce. Everything was truly excellent and delicious! I also booked a truly generous lunch box full of delicacies for my Fitz Roy excursion. At reception, you can purchase a lovely variety of local products, such as perfumes and teas. Finally, I wanted to thank the very kind owner, Alfredo, who welcomed me warmly upon my arrival and made me feel at home, providing me with directions for excursions and helping me with transportation (thanks also so much for the car ride back from my excursion on the first day). I also thank the reception and restaurant staff, who were always very kind and provided me with information and suggestions. I absolutely recommend an experience here if you're looking for a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere away from the noise of the city. I would definitely like to return to El Chalten one day, perhaps with more days to spare, and of course, to stay here again at Hosteria Estancia La Quinta!

Disappointed

6.0

The location and the hotel are beautiful a few miles out of El Chalten and it's restraunts and cafes. We were warmly welcomed and given information about the area and things to do. The staff were very pleasant. We had a gf room with a view of the garden and mountains. We used the laundry service. As others have said the bedroom and bathroom were outdated and the bedroom wasn't as clean as I would expect. The curtains/blinds were tatty. The furniture was shabby. Blankets and sheets on the beds and only one pillow, nowhere to sit. The cleaner started vacuuming outside our room before 8am (Sunday) and woke us up. The breakfast was very poor, we had let the hotel know through the booking agent about our dietary needs and there was very little choice. I had bread and jam and black tea. My husband had rice crackers with his half hard boiled egg and slice of cheese, the fruit was from tins. We got back to our room to find that the cleaner had let herself in even though we hadn't gone out for the day. She had reorganised our belongings and moved furniture, thrown away perfectly good soap. We got back 9 hours later to find she hadn't vacuumed the carpet or got rid of spiders and webs. The carpet was marked in places and there were dirty marks on the walls. There is a ban on taking tea and coffee to rooms, and nowhere to buy or make a hot drink. No bar or room service. Definitely overpriced.

Naturaleza y calma

10.0

Nos encantó el poder tener un lugar tan lindo para estar después de los trekking que uno llegaba cansado El estar a 10 km del pueblo nos encantó El entorno para tomar unos mates La comida en el restaurante de la quinta fue muy buena

− Las cortinas del cuarto para evitar la entrada de luz

Peaceful Estancia experience close to El Chalten.

10.0

Reception staff and restaurant staff very good. Jasmine was full of information. Beautiful location. Peaceful.

− Nothing

Excellent Host / Restaurant, However not an ideal spot for hikers.

7.0

Very friendly owner/host who gives excellent recommendations on hiking/etc.... The restaurant owned and located on site was also excellent. The staff are amazing. There are also cows roaming around the working ranch, very neat environment.

− Having to download an app as a room key. The room I stayed in also did not have a desk. You're not able to pack or unpack and as a result, unless you do so on the bed. I lost an important piece of hiking gear as a result. There should at least be a table so that hikers can spread out their clothes/equipment. The power went out for one of the mornings and I was not able to charge my power bank or phone and started off my day hike not being able to reference all trails as much as I would've liked to. The location is about an hour fast walk to the trailhead for Fitz Roy (part of it on a rocky road).. Not exactly ideal and the taxi to and from town costs 20K Argentinian pesos.

Wonderful stay in a real Patagonia estancia setting

10.0

We loved everything about the estancia. You really feel the spirit of Patagonia here. It’s close enough to town yet quinas secluded. Breakfast was absolutely sufficient, and the dinner we had one night was delicious. Alfredo and the rest of the staff were kind, helpful, and generous. We booked the historical tour on site with Patricia, and it was really amazing to hear the history of the place, which has been her family farm for over 120 years. We would definitely stay here again If we would be so lucky to return to El Chalten, but if you are spoiled and get annoyed by small things that come with staying on a farm like having to wait a few minutes for hot water, find another place that would be more corporate and leave this place for those who can appreciate it for what it is.