Le Baobab
Avenida del Libertador N°1913
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Why people book this hotel
“Homely atmosphere, nice rooms, very friendly hosts, and lovely animals”
“Comfortable stay”
“Great hostel”
“Good communication with the host”
“nice location, nice dogs and cats, very comfortable stay for a low price”
“Supermarket is close, 2 mins walk”
“The room and bathroom were super clean and cared for by the house family”
“the host is an elgant lady, very beautiful design decorations house, and everywh…”
“Clean and affordable place”
“The location and WiFi”
Overview
Boasting a patio with garden views, a garden and a shared lounge, Le Baobab can be found in El Calafate, close to Regional Museum and 5.4 km from Argentinean Lake. It is set 2.4 km from Nimez Lagoon and features a 24-hour front desk. There is free private parking and the property offers paid airport shuttle service. All units comprise a seating area, a dining area, and a fully equipped kitchen with various cooking facilities, including an oven, a microwave, a toaster and a fridge. Featuring a shared bathroom with a shower and a hair dryer, units at the guest house also have free WiFi. At the guest house, the units have bed linen and towels. The area is popular for pub crawls, and bike hire is available at the guest house. El Calafate Bus Station is 2.8 km from Le Baobab, while Isla Solitaria (Lonesome Island) is 7.2 km from the property. The nearest airport is Comandante Armando Tola International Airport, 22 km from the accommodation.
Traveller reviews
Fred
solo_traveller
December 29, 2025
The room and bathroom were super clean and cared for by the house family. Great people with a free mind. I really enjoyed staying there and chatting with Fernanda, Artêmio and Franco.
Łukasz
solo_traveller
June 4, 2025
Great hostel! Highly recommended! Homely atmosphere, nice rooms, very friendly hosts, and lovely animals.😊 This is not a hostel, this is a home!!! Gracias!
Shou
solo_traveller
March 11, 2025
nice location, nice dogs and cats, very comfortable stay for a low price.
Jing
solo_traveller
November 24, 2024
the host is an elgant lady, very beautiful design decorations house, and everywhere is clean of course. Supermarket is close, 2 mins walk.
Tina
extended_group
March 30, 2024
“Nice and cozy for a good value.”
It was really welcoming and felt like a cozy home.
Jill
extended_group
December 31, 2023
“Goof stay”
Comfortable stay. Spacious rooms that were clean. The kitchen was well equipped. So nice having dogs and cats around. Good communication with the host.
Gabriel
family_with_children
December 7, 2023
“Excellent”
Very cozy place to stay. It’s right in the city center. 5 minutes away from restaurants and everything. There is a supermarket nearby as well. Clean and affordable place.
Alejandro
solo_traveller
December 5, 2023
“A lovely hostel run by a very nice family”
Cozy place, the room was perfect I enjoyed my time there even though I didn’t spend much time at the house
Noor
couple
November 15, 2023
“Shared room instead of private”
Location, car parking before the door
Laura
solo_traveller
October 9, 2023
“Lovely, hope to come back”
I have nothing but good things to say about Fernanda and Le Baobab. Her place is lovely, cozy and comfortable. Everything is perfectly clean. I loved hanging out with her pets. I highly recommend this place, and I'll definitely be back if I'm ever in El Calafate again.
Gabriele
solo_traveller
September 28, 2023
I felt home. Recommended!
Igor Avelar
couple
September 24, 2023
Comfortable rooms and beds. Good shower at bathroom. Host was very kind and helpful.
Jie
solo_traveller
September 22, 2023
“It was a good experience when staying in here.”
The host is very friendly and helpful. The plants are beautiful and the dogs and cats are so cute.
Daniel
couple
June 23, 2023
“Nice stay in a good location!”
The location and WiFi. We left an adaptor at the property, which was found and returned to us!
Anna
couple
June 14, 2023
“A great stay”
A very cosy and relaxing place to stay, with nice rooms that are well heated. Everyone was nice and friendly, and the dogs and cats are so cute!
George
solo_traveller
April 27, 2023
Fernanda was incredibly welcoming and her place is in a great location.
Nadine
couple
April 10, 2023
The host was super nice and got us a taxi, was very flexible and let us leave on short notice without charging a fee
Angeliki
extended_group
March 9, 2023
Totally recommended! We felt at home from the first moment. Very warm, kind and welcoming people.
Simone
couple
November 16, 2022
Very friendly host, clean and central!
Elena
couple
March 27, 2022
“Lovely home-stay/hostel”
This was a great place to stay - very economical, beds very comfortable in a nice room, bathrooms big and clean with constant hot water. The owner made us feel at home and the kitchen facilities were good.
Facilities
Activities
Pub crawls, Walking tours, Bike tours, Tour or class about local culture, Live music/performance
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & Drink
Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
General
WiFi available in all areas, Pets allowed, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Heating, Non-smoking throughout, Designated smoking area
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Kitchen
Shared kitchen
Outdoors
Outdoor furniture, Garden
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Street parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Safety & security
Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available
Services
Shuttle service, Shared lounge/TV area, Airport shuttle, Babysitting/child services, 24-hour front desk, Currency exchange, Tour desk, Shuttle service (additional charge), Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Transport
Airport pick up, Airport drop off
Mixed Dormitory Room
Providing free toiletries, this dormitory room includes a shared bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. Guests can make meals in the kitchen that is equipped with a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven. Among the room amenities are a seating area, a dining area, an electric kettle as well as a patio and garden views. The unit offers 3 beds.
Mixed Dormitory Room
Offering free toiletries, this dormitory room includes a shared bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. Meals can be prepared in the kitchen, which is fitted with a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven. Among the room amenities are a seating area, a dining area, an electric kettle as well as a patio and garden views. The unit has 4 beds.
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