Arakur is the most polished place to stay in Ushuaia, a luxury resort built into the slope of Cerro Alarkén with the channel and the town spread out below. The hotel lists a five-star class and membership of Leading Hotels of the World. It has indoor and outdoor pools, a children's pool, a hot tub and an on-site spa offering massages and treatments, as well as a restaurant, a poolside bar and 24-hour room service. Rooms and suites are designed around the outlook over the water or the mountains. Breakfast is included, parking is free and there is a shuttle to the shopping centre. The setting is the draw: you wake to mountain light and end the day in a hot tub watching the lights of the town. It suits couples, honeymooners and travellers who want comfort after long days on the trail or boat, and it works well for families because of the pools. Because it sits above the town, you will use the shuttle or a taxi to reach the pier and the main street, which are only a few minutes away by car.
Location and getting around
The hotel stands on the hillside at the edge of town, with the port about five minutes away by car and the cultural centre within a walk of a little under a mile. Most visitors take a taxi or the hotel shuttle to the waterfront for dinner or a cruise departure, and tour operators collect guests from the lobby.
The airport shuttle carries a fee per vehicle, so confirm the price when you book. The elevated position means views, but also a short uphill return on foot, so treat it as a resort base rather than a walk-everywhere hotel.
The rooms and facilities
Expect rooms and suites with views over the channel or the mountains, depending on the category. The spa and pools are the centrepiece. The hotel lists indoor and outdoor pools and a hot tub, though pool availability can vary in the quieter months, so check before you travel then. The restaurant La Cravia serves regional dishes, and a free full breakfast is included in many rates. Free parking and Wi-Fi are standard.
Who it suits and what to know: this is the right choice for honeymooners, anniversaries, and anyone who values a long evening in a spa after a day in the cold. Families are welcome and the children's pool helps. Book early for the high season from December to February, when rooms fill, and ask for a view room when reserving.
Spring is the shoulder of the season, with milder demand and long days. Confirm breakfast hours, because early tour pickups, such as a penguin walk or a national park tour, may start before the dining room is at its fullest.
Why stay here
- ✓Indoor and outdoor pools
- ✓On-site spa and hot tub
- ✓Restaurant and poolside bar
- ✓Free breakfast on many rates
- ✓Free self parking
- ✓24-hour room service
- ✓Free shopping centre shuttle
- ✓Channel and mountain views
Good questions
Is Arakur in the town centre?+
No, it is on the hillside above town, about five minutes from the port by car. Use the hotel shuttle or a taxi for the waterfront.
Does the hotel have a spa?+
Yes, it has an on-site spa with massages and treatments, plus indoor and outdoor pools and a hot tub. Check pool availability for your dates.
Is breakfast included?+
The hotel lists a free full breakfast on many rates. Confirm what your rate includes when booking.
