Top Boutique Hotels in Santa Cruz (2026)

Los Ponchos Hotel is located just 1.2 mi from central El Calafate. Its warm rooms feature Hispanic-American art and views of Lake Argentino. The rooms and the bungalow at Los Ponchos have chic and modern decor. Each is equipped with a modern kitchen, a living area and satellite TV. Los Ponchos Boutique Hotel is located just 1640 feet from the picturesque Argentino Lake. It is also ideally located for exploring the mountains, forests and glaciers of this Patagonian region.

- "The hotel and rooms are beautiful. The staff is more than friendly and the best at customer service." - "One of the most sincire stays I have had over many years of extensive global travel. The staff was so amazingly helpfull and kind, especially Milena who went out of her way to help me set up my trip in the region. Could not have managed without her!" - "Great Service and very nice place overall. Great Quality." - "The service is great, the facilities are amazing, everything is clean. My family and I loved this place. The food, especially breakfast, is remarkable."

Located in El Chalten, Estancia Bonanza Patagonian Lodge Experience has free WiFi, and guests can enjoy free bikes, a terrace and a restaurant. The lodge has a grill. After a day of horse riding, fishing or cycling, guests can relax in the garden or in the shared lounge area. The nearest airport is Comandante Armando Tola International Airport, 132 miles from Estancia Bonanza Patagonian Lodge Experience.

- "The staff were the most friendly, caring and fun people. The food/restaurant was better than Michelin Star restaurant - every meal was amazing." - "Amazing location and equally amazing staff. A very special place due the combination of the two." - "Couldn't ask for a better way to spend the last few days in Patagonia. The staff was awesome, and we were blown away by the room for being off grid. If you're in to astrophotography, I literally just set up outside our room with enough range to take photos while warm in bed. Super epic."

Patagonia Queen is a boutique hotel offering comfortable accommodations in El Calafate, only 100 yards from downtown and nearby Lago Argentino Lake. Rooms feature cable TV and a private whirlpool bathtubs. Built with local unique materials, Patagonia Queen Hotel Boutique provides rooms with hardwood floors and a view of the grounds. They also have a minibar, heating and a safe. Facilities include a gym and a game room that has a pool table, board games and ping-pong. Services of massage and laundry are available. For relaxation, guests can visit Patagonia Queen´s cocktail-wine bar.

- "Location was convenient." - "Great location and amazing staff." - "The location was excellent. All the staff went out of their way to make us feel welcomed. 100% recommended" - "The breakfast was very nice and had a great variety of options. The staff was awesome…even surprised my husband with birthday cake. Btw….cake was fantastic. Room was very comfortable and had everything we needed and then some. Heated bathroom floors awesome! Front desk staff/owners could not have been more helpful…esp when I limped in after a long car ride and hike. 😵‍💫"

Set in an impressive Alpine-style building featuring a spa and a fitness center, Hotel Kosten Aike offers rooms with free WiFi in Calafate. Guests can enjoy a fragrant garden and a daily buffet breakfast. The city center is 656 feet away. Each room at Kosten Aike is bright and spacious. All of them feature stylish decor, a cable TV, mini-bar, safe and heating. They also include a work desk, a telephone and private bathroom facilities including free toiletries and a hairdryer. Guests can have a shuttle to the airport for an extra fee. Spa facilities include a hot tub, a sauna, a Scottish Shower and a massage room. Guests can make use of a games room featuring a billiards, table tennis and a lounge for events. Business center facilities, including computers are also available. Hotel Kosten Aike is 5 mi from the Ice Museum. Armando Tola Airport is 12 mi away. Free on site parking is provided.

- "Big, comfortable and clean rooms. Parking lot available at the property. Breakfast ok despite the hotel was closing for winter break and they only had few rooms booked in the whole facility. Support from the staff was impeccable" - "People is great." - "Big room, large lobby, sport room, decent space for smokers." - "Super location, right by the lake. We could walk down from our room and dip our feet! The restaurant has great food, in face we chose to eat here rather than stepping out. The heated pool is wonderful, especially on days when it’s a bit chilly. The staff was lovely. The breakfast spread was abundant."

Kau Yatún Hotel Boutique, surrounded by the Patagonian steppe of Estancia 25 de Mayo, features traditional ranch style architecture, a fireside bar and spacious rooms with large picture windows. Located among aspen and pine trees, Kau Yatún Hotel Boutique’s spacious rooms offer private bathrooms with separate bath and shower and free Wi-Fi. Room service is available 24-hours. Buffet breakfast and regional cuisine is served at the on site restaurant. Kau Yatún Hotel Boutique’s staff can arrange mountain biking or horseback riding excursions through the Patagonian wilderness. The boutiques and restaurants of El Calafate town center are within 6 blocks. The glaciers of Parque Nacional Los Glaciares can be reached with an 50 mi distance from Kau Yatún Hotel Boutique.

- "Quiet peaceful setting yet close to town. Love the old architectural details. Friendly and helpful staff." - "Charming older hotel a bit off the beaten path where the headquarters of an estancia used to be. The staff were helpful, friendly and competent, and spoke English pretty well. Breakfast lunch and dinner were all good." - "Front desk staff was exceptional, especially Luciana. Good breakfast. Close to city center." - "We ended up booking a stay here for 2 nights after our flight to Buenos Aires was cancelled during the worker strike. Our hotel room was so nice, the windows open nice and wide to allow for a nice breeze, the bathroom is very spatious, the beds were so comfortable. Everyone was very kind. We had their delicious breakfast and made a reservation for dinner in their restaurant. The food in the restaurant was so good, we had struggled to find good food in Calafate and ended up finding the best food right in this hotel :) We sat in their courtyard and enjoyed the nice day and even did yoga one night. Upon us leaving they helped us schedule a Taxi to the airport."

La Cantera is a designer lodge set high in the scenic El Calafate. Guests can enjoy a boat trip, 4x4 excursion, or guided hiking tour. They can also relax with a glass of wine and watch the sunset from the cozy lounge, which has floor-to-ceiling windows. The rooms at Hotel La Cantera are comfortable, with mountain lodge décor and free Wi-Fi. All of the rooms feature a cable TV and a DVD player, and have private balconies. Some of the rooms have a hydro-massage tub. The restaurant and bar at La Cantera Boutique serves fine cuisine with a creative twist, and the bar has fine South American wines. A breakfast buffet with seasonal fruits and croissants is served daily. Free parking is also available on site.

- "Very nice, rustic but well maintained, it has character and the underfloor heating is awesome." - "This place was absolutely perfect for our stay!  we enjoyed the big window looking out over the water and watching the snowfall. The room was very cozy and we enjoyed it so much. We had dinner there several times. The food at the hotel was amazing and the staff was really wonderful, helping us arrange for transport, do our laundry, and like I said, bring us food. It was a perfect and romantic stay!"

Offering an indoor swimming pool, a sauna room and spa facilities, Design Suites Calafate has chic décor only 1.9 mi from downtown Calafate. Spa treatments can be booked and there are gym facilities on site. WiFi is free. Rooms at Design Calafate are equipped with large windows allowing plenty of light and feature flat-screen cable TV. Some suites feature spa baths and scenic views of the lake. An on-site á la carte restaurant and a bar provide meals and drinks from the morning until late at night. Guests can admire the low vegetation, hills and lake of Nimes Peninsula. Guests can also browse for souvenirs at the on-site gift shop. Free uncovered parking is provided on site.

- "The design is modern and beautifully considered, the views are wonderful, the breakfasts were excellent, and staff generally friendly" - "The hotel is situated just outside of Calafate. It has a very nice lounge where you can enjoy the beautiful view. The room is spacious and clean. The spa facilities are good but basic. The personnel is very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was very basic with very limited savory options. I believe that the price could be slightly lower for what the hotel offers."

Located near El Calafate's Libertador Avenue, this 4-star boutique hotel features spacious accommodations with free WiFi access and great views of the El Calafate Hill and the Argentino Lake. The property features a spa, a heated pool and a sauna. The modern Esplendor El Calafate features a striking interior design. Look forward to individually furnished, rooms with attached bathroom with relaxing color schemes, elegant flat-screen TVs, and some with DVD players. A buffet breakfast is served at Esplendor El Calafate. The Esplendor El Calafate's restaurant invites guests to enjoy Patagonia's rich cuisine and admire the surrounding landscapes. Relax with a massage before trying refreshing cocktails in the hotel's stylish Iglú Bar. During your stay at the Esplendor El Calafate, see the impressive Perito Moreno glacier or go on a boat trip to surrounding lakes. The staff at the Esplendor El Calafate's reception are at your service 24 hours a day.

- "Hotel is absolutely stunning, the staff are all professional, friendly, accommodating & helpful. It isnt the closest hotel to the city centre, however its less then a 10min walk away and not far at all. Breakfast was great, on check in we received a free room upgrade and our room was gorj and super cosy. The pool was amazingg and so warm which is exactly what you want in Patagonia. I would recommend this hotel and stay again." - "The hotel is lovely and the barman is amazing, the rooms spacious and comfortable"