Only 8.5 km from Cristo Redentor, Portezuelo del Viento - Hostel de Montaña has cozy dorm rooms with wood furnishings. Aconcagua Provincial Park is 11 km away and Portillo Ski Centre is 6 km from the hostel. A daily breakfast is offered. Bedrooms feature bunk beds with linens and heating. Shared bathrooms also come with a shower. You can enjoy a mountain view from all the rooms. Other facilities offered include luggage storage. Front desk is available from 8am to 9pm. Property offers various activities like trekking in the mountain range. The property offers free parking and is 190 km from Mendoza City. Puente del Inca is 13 km away, and Los Penitentes ski-centre is 21 km away from the property.

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

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for Las Cuevas
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Alfio
    Germany Germany
    Keeping in mind it is a mountain hostel and not a 5 star hotel. It has been excellent and the two managers really love their activity and provided an excellent "lentils' stew"
  • Edward
    Argentina Argentina
    Portezuelo del Viento was a perfect hostel to stay at after the base camp trek to Aconcagua. The staff are super friendly and made us feel at home from the start. I would recommend staying for as long as you can on your trip, as there are lots of...
  • Ilya
    Germany Germany
    A lady at the reception was amazing and she made a delicious dinner. The hostel has its charm and it was lovely having dinner & breakfast at the venue.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Portezuelo del Viento - Hostel de Montaña
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Shared bathroom
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • Mountain view
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Ski
  • Ski school
    Additional charge
Activities
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Skiing
Living Area
  • Dining area
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
    Additional charge
  • Tour desk
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese

House rules

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Check-in

From 13:00 to 21:00

Check-out

From 07:30 to 10:00

 

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 room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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.

Please note that breakfast is not included in the fare, and Front Desk is available from 8hs to 21hs.

Please note that the hotel is 3200 metres above sea level.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

FAQs about Portezuelo del Viento - Hostel de Montaña

  • The prices at Portezuelo del Viento - Hostel de Montaña may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Portezuelo del Viento - Hostel de Montaña is 350 yards from the centre of Las Cuevas. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Portezuelo del Viento - Hostel de Montaña is from 13:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Portezuelo del Viento - Hostel de Montaña offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Walking tours

  • Room options at Portezuelo del Viento - Hostel de Montaña include:

    • Bed in Dormitory
    • Quadruple
    • Family

  • Yes, Portezuelo del Viento - Hostel de Montaña is popular with guests booking family stays.