Cilene del Faro Suites & Spa is the downtown pick in this guide, a four-class hotel at Yaganes 74 by the waterfront. Its great strength is location: the hotel lists the port about five minutes on foot, the End of the World Museum about two minutes, the naval base about three minutes and the Maritime and Prison Museum about five minutes. That makes it easy to join a Beagle Channel cruise, visit the museums and eat dinner in town without a taxi. The hotel offers suites, and it has an indoor pool, a spa offering facial and body treatments and reflexology, a gym, coworking space, a concierge and a lift. Continental breakfast is included and parking is free on site, with free street parking nearby. The airport is about thirteen minutes by car. It suits couples, solo travellers, and anyone who likes to walk out the door into the town. Spring is a good time to stay, because evenings are long and the restaurants along the main street are busy but not packed.
Location and getting around
You are in the centre, so almost everything is on foot. The pier for Beagle Channel cruises and the Antarctic ships is close, and the museums sit within a few minutes. The main street with its restaurants, chocolate shops and outdoor shops is a short walk away. Taxis to the national park, the train station and the Martial Glacier base are easy to find. The hotel can arrange tours and pickups, and the airport transfer is straightforward.
The rooms and facilities
Check the suite categories when you book, since sizes and outlooks vary. The indoor pool and spa suit a cold evening, though one reviewer noted spa services could be improved, so treat the spa as a bonus rather than the reason to book. A gym and coworking space help remote workers, and the concierge is helpful for booking excursions. Continental breakfast is included in many rates, and parking is free, which is rare in a central hotel.
Who it suits and what to know: this is a strong choice for first-time visitors and couples who want to explore without relying on transport. Light sleepers should ask for a room away from the street. Waterfront and central hotels can be busy in the December to February peak, so book early, and check the breakfast time if you have an early cruise departure.
Childcare is offered for a fee, and the hotel lists ski-related services such as storage and transfers for winter visitors. In spring the hotel is a pleasant mid-range base, with long daylight for evening strolls along the bay and a short walk home after dinner.
Why stay here
- ✓Central waterfront location
- ✓Indoor pool
- ✓Spa treatments and reflexology
- ✓Continental breakfast included
- ✓Free on-site parking
- ✓Gym and coworking space
- ✓Concierge
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
Good questions
How close is Cilene del Faro to the pier?+
The hotel lists the port about five minutes on foot, with museums two to five minutes away. It is one of the most walkable stays in Ushuaia.
Is parking available?+
Yes, the hotel lists free on-site parking, with free street parking nearby. That is useful if you hire a car.
Is breakfast included?+
The hotel lists a continental breakfast. Confirm what your rate includes.
