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Ruca Nel

maximo, Villalba n° 732, Z9405 El Calafate, 9405 El Calafate, Argentina – Good location - show map

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9.1
Scored 9.1
Superb
Rated superb
114 reviews

Friendly family run hotel, clean rooms, it was relatively quiet compared to other hotels we stayed in, but maybe it was not fully booked ;) staff was helpful even though they didn’t really speak English! Bonus: There was a cute cat!

Stefanie Austria
a bedroom with three beds in a room at Ruca Nel in El Calafate
a bathroom with a white sink and a mirror at Ruca Nel in El Calafate
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a living room with green couches and a bed at Ruca Nel in El Calafate
a bedroom with two beds and a window at Ruca Nel in El Calafate
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Located in El Calafate, 6.7 km from Argentinean Lake, Ruca Nel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. Located around 3.3 km from Regional Museum, the inn with free WiFi is also 3.8 km away from Nimez Lagoon. The accommodation offers a concierge service, a tour desk and currency exchange for guests. At the inn, every room comes with a wardrobe, bed linen and a patio with a mountain view. The private bathroom is equipped with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All units at Ruca Nel are equipped with a seating area. A buffet breakfast is available daily at the accommodation. El Calafate Bus Station is 4.1 km from Ruca Nel, while Isla Solitaria (Lonesome Island) is 7.6 km away. The nearest airport is Comandante Armando Tola International, 23 km from the inn, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Breakfast info

Buffet

Free private parking available on-site

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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.0
Location
7.9
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for El Calafate
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  • Stefanie
    Austria Austria
    “Friendly family run hotel, clean rooms, it was relatively quiet compared to other hotels we stayed in, but maybe it was not fully booked ;) staff was helpful even though they didn’t really speak English! Bonus: There was a cute cat!”
  • Janine
    Indonesia Indonesia
    “Ruca Nel is a very cozy accomodation with a beautiful view from the breakfast room. The hosts are the most kind and helpful people and we felt very welcomed and would definitely stay there again.”
  • S
    Germany Germany
    “The family of Jorge welcomed us warmly and took good care of us. The room is simple, clean and cosy. The house is a 5 minutes drive to town and there are also good restaurants nearby. We enjoyed our stay. Good exchange rate available and that was...”

Property surroundings

Facilities of Ruca Nel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Patio
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Game console
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Concierge service
    • Luggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Currency exchange
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    Cleaning services
    • Daily housekeeping
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Grocery deliveries
      Additional charge
    • Adult only
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Hypoallergenic
    • Designated smoking area
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Allergy-free room
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Heating
    • Private entrance
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Wellness
    • Full body massage
    • Hand massage
    • Head massage
    • Foot massage
    • Neck massage
    • Back massage
    • Public Bath
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    Languages spoken
    • Spanish

    House rules

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    Check-in

    From 14:00 to 22:00

    Check-out

    From 07:00 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 are not allowed.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    There is no capacity for cots at this property.

    There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

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    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.