Mirador del Lago Hotel is a four-star hotel in the Bahía Redonda and Primeros Faldeos area of El Calafate, the lakeside district that sits between the town centre and the shore of Lago Argentino. The name, which means lake viewpoint, hints at the appeal: this is a part of town where the water is close, the sky is huge and the light on the steppe changes by the hour. Guests rate it highly and mention breakfast as a highlight, which matters when you are leaving at dawn for the Perito Moreno Glacier or a boat day on the lake. It suits couples, small families and independent travellers who want a proper hotel with a calm atmosphere, a short trip into town for dinner and easy pickups for excursions. It sits comfortably in the upper-mid range, between the town's simpler guesthouses and the high-end lodges on the steppe. Check the current room categories, views and what is included in your rate when you book, since lake-facing rooms and breakfast terms can vary by season.
Location and getting around
Bahía Redonda is on the lake side of El Calafate, within a short walk or a quick taxi ride of the main avenue, Avenida del Libertador, with its restaurants, chocolate shops and outfitters. Tour minibuses for Perito Moreno, the boat trips on Lago Argentino and the day trips to El Chaltén generally collect guests from hotels in town, so confirm your pickup point and time the evening before. The airport is a short drive away, and the hotel can normally arrange a transfer, though you should confirm this when you book.
Rooms and facilities
Expect comfortable, warm rooms suited to a four-star hotel, with heating that is essential in a region where even summer evenings can be cold and windy. Ask for a lake-facing room or a higher floor if the view matters, and check whether your category has a desk or sitting area, which is useful on a longer stay.
Breakfast is a feature that guests praise, and for early departures it is worth asking whether an early breakfast or a packed lunch can be arranged. Check what other services, such as a bar, a lounge or a gym, are available during your dates.
What to know
The main appeal of this area is a quieter evening setting than the busiest part of the main avenue, with the lake and the sunset close by. If you want to be in the middle of the restaurants and bars, a hotel on or near the avenue will cut the walk. If you want a remote steppe lodge or an estancia stay, look at the lodges in this guide instead.
Rates are highest from December to February, and spring is a good time for better availability, long days and thinner crowds, though wind can be strong. Book early for the high season, and always check the latest cancellation and check-in rules.
Why stay here
- ✓Four-star hotel
- ✓Bahía Redonda lakeside district
- ✓Breakfast praised by guests
- ✓Heated rooms
- ✓Lake-view rooms by category
- ✓Short ride to the main avenue
- ✓Tour pickups from town
- ✓Airport transfers on request
Good questions
Is Mirador del Lago a four-star hotel?+
Yes, it is rated four stars and sits in the Bahía Redonda area of El Calafate.
Is breakfast good?+
Guests mention breakfast as a highlight. Check what your rate includes when you book.
Is it easy to get to the glacier from here?+
Yes. Tour operators for Perito Moreno generally collect guests from hotels in El Calafate. Confirm your pickup point and time.
