Patagonia Apart Hotel is an apart-hotel in Puerto Madryn, meaning that guests stay in apartments or suites that typically include a small kitchen or kitchenette and a living area. For travellers on longer stays, families or groups, that extra space is a real advantage. You can store picnic food for long tour days, prepare a simple breakfast before a dawn departure and spread out wet gear after a snorkel or kayak trip. Apart-hotels also suit travellers who like to shop at local supermarkets and bakeries, and who want to eat in on some evenings after days filled with restaurant meals. The hotel sits in the mid-range and is a sensible choice for groups of friends or families who would otherwise need two hotel rooms. Check the apartment sizes, kitchen equipment, cleaning schedule and breakfast options when you book, as these vary between properties and rates. Most guests use the apartment as a base for wildlife excursions to Peninsula Valdes, Punta Tombo and the sea lion colonies, so ask about pickups and luggage storage. In a small town where many people leave at sunrise and return at dusk, having a kitchen is a surprisingly practical convenience.
Location and access
The hotel is in Puerto Madryn, so the seafront, restaurants and supermarkets should be within walking or short taxi distance. Tour pickups are normally at the hotel. Confirm the location before booking if you need to be near the promenade.
Apartments and comfort
Look for a kitchen with a fridge, hob, kettle and basic utensils, plus a living or dining area. For longer stays, ask whether there is a washing machine or laundry service, as this is useful after beach and boat days. Heating is important in winter, and fans or air conditioning in summer. Wi-Fi is usually available. Ask about check-in hours if you arrive by a late bus or flight.
Who it suits
Families who need space and a kitchen, groups of friends, long-stay travellers and self-caterers who like to eat in sometimes. It is also a good option for those with dietary restrictions, who can prepare their own meals. The hotel is less suited to guests who want full-service amenities such as a restaurant on site. Book early for the whale season and the summer.
Plan your trips around the Peninsula Valdes full-day experience, a Punta Tombo penguin day and a sea lion snorkel, and use the kitchen to pack lunches. If you prefer a standard hotel with daily service, look at Rayentray Grand, and for a budget stay, see Hotel Tolosa. Bring a few basic groceries on arrival, since a kitchen is only useful if it is stocked.
Why stay here
- ✓Apartment-style rooms
- ✓Kitchen or kitchenette
- ✓Space for families and groups
- ✓Tour pickup from the hotel
- ✓Luggage storage
- ✓Heating in winter
- ✓Wi-Fi
- ✓Near supermarkets and restaurants
Good questions
Do the apartments have kitchens?+
Apart-hotels usually do, but check the equipment and layout for your room type.
Is it good for families?+
Yes, the extra space and kitchen suit families and groups.
Is there a restaurant on site?+
Do not assume so. Ask when you book.
