Hotel del Glaciar, part of the Wyndham Garden brand, sits in the mountains above Ushuaia on Luis Fernando Martial, the road that climbs toward the Martial Glacier. It is a four-star property with a guest score of 8.4 from nearly one hundred and fifty reviews. The location gives you a mountain setting and a boardwalk-style promenade with entertainment close by, while still being about twelve minutes by car from the port. The hotel serves a free buffet breakfast every morning, has spa services and massage by reservation, and offers free on-site parking, which is useful if you are hiring a car. For a surcharge there are shuttles to the airport, around the area and, in winter, to the ski slopes. The pool is not offered, so this is a hotel for sleeping, breakfast and a massage rather than a resort with a lot of leisure facilities. It suits couples, small groups and independent travellers who plan to be out most of the day and want a comfortable, well-priced base with a view, and winter visitors heading for the ski area will find the shuttle convenient.
Location and getting around
The hotel is in the hills, so it is not a walk-to-the-pier hotel. The port, Islas Malvinas Square and the cultural centre are each roughly ten to twelve minutes by car, the airport a little over fifteen, and the Martial Glacier access is close. Taxis are inexpensive and tour pickups are usual, and the area shuttle covers short trips for a fee.
If you plan to hire a car, the free parking is a real advantage in a town where central parking can be tight. The station for the End of the World Train is about a twenty-minute drive.
Rooms and facilities
Expect comfortable, modern rooms with mountain or town views depending on the category, and a restaurant area for the included breakfast served over a generous morning window. Spa services and massage are available but must be reserved in advance, and there is no pool. Extra beds carry a daily charge, so families should ask before booking. Check-in starts in the afternoon and check-out is mid-morning. Pets are not allowed, apart from service animals.
Who it suits and what to know: this is a good choice for active travellers who will be out on trails, boats and glaciers and want to come home to a quiet hillside hotel rather than the bustle of the centre. It also suits skiers in the cold months because of the ski shuttle.
If you want to walk to restaurants every night, stay in the centre instead. Book ahead for the December to February peak, and ask for a room with a view when you reserve. Confirm shuttle times and prices, and ask about breakfast hours if you have an early departure for a cruise or the penguin trip.
Why stay here
- ✓Mountain setting
- ✓Free buffet breakfast
- ✓Spa services and massage
- ✓Free on-site parking
- ✓Ski shuttle for a fee
- ✓Airport shuttle for a fee
- ✓Area shuttle for a fee
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
Good questions
Is Hotel del Glaciar close to the port?+
It is in the hills, about twelve minutes by car from the port. Taxis and tour pickups are the normal way to get around.
Does it have a pool?+
No pool is offered, but spa services and massage are available by reservation.
Is there parking?+
Yes, free on-site parking is available, which helps if you hire a car.
