Although my trip in El Calafate was short (2 days), Jorge simply helped me in many occasions... Just to have an idea:
- he bought me the tickets to the Minitrekking tour for the following day, as I would arrive later in the night
- he gave me directions on where I could have rent clothes for the tours
- he lent me a topperware to have my food organized in the tours
- he lent me some money because I could not find an ATM

Besides that, he is a good person to chat with, he has a great life experience after living in Japan for more than 10 years and he is definitely a good host.

Thank you Jorge for your hospitality!

Rubens Nagao (Brazil)

Not sure why this is listed under hotels, as it is most definitely a B&B, in owner's home on a quiet, gravel street a 10-15 minute walk from El Calafate's main street (which is lined with pricey restaurants and shops). When I arrived from the airport by taxi, I was chagrined to see a "closed" sign on the door, as I already had a reservation for two nights, but Jorge, who speaks fluent English, came out and explained the government had closed the place for a day due to a problem with taxes. He said he had already arranged for me to stay at another B&B nearby, and even insisted on paying for that night himself as he felt responsible for inconveniencing me (imagine that in the States or almost anywhere else!). Next day, while I was on a tour to the nearby glacier, my bags were taken to my new room. Room was large, though basic, with two twin beds. No TV in the room, but there is a large one in the living room, and owner's wife volunteered to switch to an English-language channel for me. Guests can use the owner's PC at the front dsk to access the Internet. Breakfast was standard B&B fare. I arranged my own glacier tour at a travel place downtown (inn can also do it for you). Jorge gave me walking directions to get into town quickly, and also called so I could get transport in the airport shuttle (cheaper than a taxi, but does fill in advance; when you land at the airport, best to grab a place on the shuttle while you wait for your luggage, or you will be left with the only option of a 50 Peso taxi ride, as was I).

We loved our stay here. Elizabeth's freshly baked cake is delicious!

The owners helped us to organise car hire and did a ring around of all the car hire agencies in town, they also purchased bus tickets on our behalf because we had to catch an early morning bus.

Rooms are very comfortble. Clean, bright and well maintained.

Breakfast was served very early for us due to early departure for daily activities without issue.

Service is excellent and we hope to return one day soon.

Nicky and Simon

We stayed at the Mizayato Inn for 2 nights. Our room was spacious, very clean and the bed really comfortable. It has the feeling of a bed and breakfest and the hosts Jorje and Elisabeth are very nice and helpful. One of the nice things about about it is that it is fairly close to the main downtown area in a quiet neighborhood, within an easy 10-min walk to the major stores and restaurants. I strongly recommend this place.