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Summary of reviewsBla Guest House in El Calafate receives high praise for its excellent location, nestled just a few blocks from the main street. Guests appreciate the short walking distance to downtown attractions such as restaurants, bars, markets and shops, as well as the nearby bus station, Laguna Nimez Reserve and waterfront. Despite its central position, the guest house maintains a peaceful and quiet environment.
The consistent warmth and helpfulness of the staff also stand out, contributing significantly to the overall positive experience. The team's attentiveness, including specific commendations for individuals like Valeria, Laura, Leyla and Guadalupe, enhances the welcoming atmosphere with staff often assisting guests with booking tours and making arrangements seamlessly.
Guests frequently highlight the cleanliness of Bla Guest House, noting spotless rooms, tidy bathrooms and well-maintained common areas. While a few minor cleanliness issues have been reported, the diligent cleaning staff generally ensure a hygienic and comfortable setting. The breakfast experience is another notable aspect with guests appreciating the variety and quality, despite some wishing for more fresh fruits and homemade items.
The rooms, although generally small, are regarded as clean, cozy and equipped with essential amenities. While some issues with thin walls, outdated furnishings and minor maintenance arise, the overall value for money and the comfort provided are frequently mentioned. The guest house's kitchen facilities are well-received, adding to the convenience, despite occasional kitchen smells permeating the common areas.
Regarding WiFi, it is generally described as useful and reliable, especially around common areas. However, connectivity issues persist in some parts of the property with inconsistent signals and occasional slow speeds.
One area needing significant improvement is the beds. The comfort level varies widely with several guests reporting uncomfortable mattresses and pillows. Bunk beds and the general bed setup could also benefit from upgrades to ensure a better night’s sleep for all guests.
In summary, Bla Guest House excels in location, staff hospitality, cleanliness and breakfast offerings, making it a favored choice for many travelers in El Calafate. While some areas like WiFi stability and bed comfort have room for improvement, the overall guest experience remains positive and welcoming.
The consistent warmth and helpfulness of the staff also stand out, contributing significantly to the overall positive experience. The team's attentiveness, including specific commendations for individuals like Valeria, Laura, Leyla and Guadalupe, enhances the welcoming atmosphere with staff often assisting guests with booking tours and making arrangements seamlessly.
Guests frequently highlight the cleanliness of Bla Guest House, noting spotless rooms, tidy bathrooms and well-maintained common areas. While a few minor cleanliness issues have been reported, the diligent cleaning staff generally ensure a hygienic and comfortable setting. The breakfast experience is another notable aspect with guests appreciating the variety and quality, despite some wishing for more fresh fruits and homemade items.
The rooms, although generally small, are regarded as clean, cozy and equipped with essential amenities. While some issues with thin walls, outdated furnishings and minor maintenance arise, the overall value for money and the comfort provided are frequently mentioned. The guest house's kitchen facilities are well-received, adding to the convenience, despite occasional kitchen smells permeating the common areas.
Regarding WiFi, it is generally described as useful and reliable, especially around common areas. However, connectivity issues persist in some parts of the property with inconsistent signals and occasional slow speeds.
One area needing significant improvement is the beds. The comfort level varies widely with several guests reporting uncomfortable mattresses and pillows. Bunk beds and the general bed setup could also benefit from upgrades to ensure a better night’s sleep for all guests.
In summary, Bla Guest House excels in location, staff hospitality, cleanliness and breakfast offerings, making it a favored choice for many travelers in El Calafate. While some areas like WiFi stability and bed comfort have room for improvement, the overall guest experience remains positive and welcoming.
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Bla Guest House in El Calafate boasts an exceptional location that consistently impresses its guests. Nestled just a couple of blocks from the main street, it offers the perfect blend of convenience and tranquility. Visitors appreciate its close proximity to downtown, where they can easily access a variety of restaurants, bars, markets and shops, all within a short walking distance. Despite being centrally located, the guest house enjoys a peaceful setting, ensuring a quiet and comfortable stay.
Guests frequently highlight the ease of exploring the city's attractions with the bus station, Laguna Nimez Reserve and the waterfront all within walking distance. This strategic location also means visitors can leave their cars parked and enjoy the local sights and activities on foot. The surrounding area is described as safe and super accessible, making it an ideal base for those without a vehicle.
In addition to its prime location, Bla Guest House is known for its friendly and helpful staff, who contribute to a welcoming and pleasant atmosphere. The combination of excellent location, convenience and attentive service makes Bla Guest House a favored choice for many travelers visiting El Calafate.
Guests at Bla Guest House consistently praised the breakfast, highlighting its completeness and delightfulness. Despite the occasional mention of its simplicity, the breakfast often delivered great value for money. Various guests appreciated the inclusion of scrambled eggs, fruits and toast as part of the spread. Cleanliness and timeliness of service were frequently noted with breakfast reliably prepared from early morning to accommodate those heading out on excursions.
The breakfast was described as traditional, abundant and often delicious. Some guests noted the variety of options such as cereals, fruit punch, pound cake and coffee, adding to an overall positive dining experience. Staff friendliness and attentiveness were complements that enriched the breakfast experience.
However, a few reviews mentioned the breakfast could benefit from more variety, notably in fresh fruits and homemade items. Despite these suggestions, the general sentiment remained positive with many guests finding the breakfast more than satisfactory for starting their day. Overall, the breakfast at Bla Guest House seems to be a highlight for guests, balancing quality, simplicity and excellent service.
Bla Guest House offers a delightful dining experience that is both great value for money and enjoyable for a few nights' stay. The restaurant stands out as a great place with warm and friendly service. Guests appreciate the added convenience of a well-equipped kitchen available for preparing their own lunches and dinners, enhancing the overall hospitality vibe. Despite the strong kitchen smell occasionally wafting through the common area at dinner time, the facilities are well-maintained, providing everything necessary for cooking meals. Additionally, the staff are proactive and helpful in making reservations for tours and airport shuttles, adding to the pleasant experience.
Bla Guest House offers a variety of rooms praised for their cleanliness and comfort. Guests often highlight that the rooms, though generally small, are well-decorated, warm and equipped with essential amenities. The private rooms, while meeting expectations and being straightforward, sometimes lack peace due to thin walls and frequent noise.
The kitchens in the guest house receive positive mentions for being well-equipped and functional, albeit a bit outdated. Shared facilities like kitchens and dining areas contribute to a cozy and convenient living experience.
On the downside, several reviews point out issues such as small room sizes, insufficient ventilation, outdated furnishings and minor maintenance concerns like broken doorknobs or weak shower pressure. Additionally, some rooms have poor lighting and inadequate storage space and noise can be an issue due to thin walls.
Despite these drawbacks, many guests feel the rooms provide good value for money, especially considering the well-maintained cleanliness and functional heating systems. The great location and attentive, friendly staff further enhance the overall experience, making Bla Guest House a comfortable choice for travelers who prioritize basic comfort and cleanliness with a touch of charm.
Bla Guest House has garnered mixed reviews regarding the comfort of its beds. While some guests have praised the beds and mattresses as comfortable and conducive to a good night's sleep, a larger number of reviews suggest otherwise. Complaints frequently mention worn-out, thin and saggy mattresses with some guests finding the mattresses too soft and lacking firmness, while others encountered hard or broken beds. Pillows also were described as old and uncomfortable by several reviewers with particular grievances about thinness.
Additionally, many visitors have found the bunk beds problematic, citing issues such as poor positioning, limited space and squeakiness. There were also mentions of beds lacking outlets and being too small for comfort. Concerns about bed cleanliness and the need for newer, more supportive mattresses were common themes.
Despite these issues, there were positive notes about the spacious and clean rooms, indicating that the accommodation has potential if mattress and pillow quality are improved. However, it remains clear that comfort during sleep is an area that needs significant attention at Bla Guest House.
Bla Guest House receives frequent praise for its outstanding cleanliness. Guests repeatedly commend the spotless rooms, immaculately maintained bathrooms and overall tidy environment. The cleanliness extends to both private and shared spaces with many highlighting the well-kept kitchen and hygienic common areas. Clean linens, towels and consistently neat spaces contribute to the positive impressions.
However, there are some areas that need attention. Certain guests have encountered cleanliness issues like dirty carpets, mold in bathrooms and insufficiently cleaned common areas. Despite these concerns, the cleaning staff is often described as attentive, doing their best to maintain the property. While some minor aspects like the need for maintenance and better enforcement of hygiene in certain areas are noted, the general consensus is that Bla Guest House stands out for its cleanliness, making it a comfortable and reassuring option for travelers.
At Bla Guest House, the experience is significantly enhanced by the dedication and professionalism of the staff. Their friendliness and helpfulness stand out, consistently creating a welcoming and cheerful atmosphere. Guests frequently commend the team for being accommodating and always willing to assist with any needs or inquiries.
Whether it's helping to book tours, providing top-tier reception services or just being approachable and polite, the staff make a significant positive impact. Notable individuals such as Valeria, Laura, Leyla and Guadalupe receive frequent praise for their exceptional service and warm interactions. The breakfast team, particularly the girls serving the morning meals, are often highlighted for their attentiveness and positive attitudes.
Despite a few isolated incidents where staff engagement could be improved, the overwhelming sentiment from guests points to a largely friendly, supportive and hospitable environment. With staff members like Eli and Yuli going above and beyond, it’s clear that the team at Bla Guest House plays a crucial role in its high guest satisfaction levels. Their contributions ensure that visitors not only feel well-cared-for but also receive valuable help and advice throughout their stay.
Bla Guest House offers complimentary WiFi, which guests have found useful and free of charge. The WiFi performance has been described as good with some reviews even mentioning it as top-notch. Additionally, some guests noted that the connection was stable and strong, particularly around the pool area.
However, there are inconsistencies in the WiFi's reliability. While it worked perfectly for some, others experienced intermittent connectivity. Issues such as slow speeds, disconnected sessions and the need to reconnect every hour were reported. In the breakfast area, the WiFi was more reliable compared to other parts of the property.
Many guests found the WiFi did not work well in the rooms with some unable to connect at all. The signal strength varied across different areas of the hotel and some routers were found to be weak, resulting in spotty coverage.
Bla Guest House seems to be continuously addressing these issues, as it has been noted that staff fixed connectivity problems promptly when informed. Overall, while the WiFi is serviceable and praised by many, there is room for improvement, particularly in ensuring a more stable and consistent connection throughout the property.
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Location
Guests frequently highlight the ease of exploring the city's attractions with the bus station, Laguna Nimez Reserve and the waterfront all within walking distance. This strategic location also means visitors can leave their cars parked and enjoy the local sights and activities on foot. The surrounding area is described as safe and super accessible, making it an ideal base for those without a vehicle.
In addition to its prime location, Bla Guest House is known for its friendly and helpful staff, who contribute to a welcoming and pleasant atmosphere. The combination of excellent location, convenience and attentive service makes Bla Guest House a favored choice for many travelers visiting El Calafate.
Breakfast
The breakfast was described as traditional, abundant and often delicious. Some guests noted the variety of options such as cereals, fruit punch, pound cake and coffee, adding to an overall positive dining experience. Staff friendliness and attentiveness were complements that enriched the breakfast experience.
However, a few reviews mentioned the breakfast could benefit from more variety, notably in fresh fruits and homemade items. Despite these suggestions, the general sentiment remained positive with many guests finding the breakfast more than satisfactory for starting their day. Overall, the breakfast at Bla Guest House seems to be a highlight for guests, balancing quality, simplicity and excellent service.
Dinner
Rooms
The kitchens in the guest house receive positive mentions for being well-equipped and functional, albeit a bit outdated. Shared facilities like kitchens and dining areas contribute to a cozy and convenient living experience.
On the downside, several reviews point out issues such as small room sizes, insufficient ventilation, outdated furnishings and minor maintenance concerns like broken doorknobs or weak shower pressure. Additionally, some rooms have poor lighting and inadequate storage space and noise can be an issue due to thin walls.
Despite these drawbacks, many guests feel the rooms provide good value for money, especially considering the well-maintained cleanliness and functional heating systems. The great location and attentive, friendly staff further enhance the overall experience, making Bla Guest House a comfortable choice for travelers who prioritize basic comfort and cleanliness with a touch of charm.
Beds
Additionally, many visitors have found the bunk beds problematic, citing issues such as poor positioning, limited space and squeakiness. There were also mentions of beds lacking outlets and being too small for comfort. Concerns about bed cleanliness and the need for newer, more supportive mattresses were common themes.
Despite these issues, there were positive notes about the spacious and clean rooms, indicating that the accommodation has potential if mattress and pillow quality are improved. However, it remains clear that comfort during sleep is an area that needs significant attention at Bla Guest House.
Cleanliness
However, there are some areas that need attention. Certain guests have encountered cleanliness issues like dirty carpets, mold in bathrooms and insufficiently cleaned common areas. Despite these concerns, the cleaning staff is often described as attentive, doing their best to maintain the property. While some minor aspects like the need for maintenance and better enforcement of hygiene in certain areas are noted, the general consensus is that Bla Guest House stands out for its cleanliness, making it a comfortable and reassuring option for travelers.
Staff
Whether it's helping to book tours, providing top-tier reception services or just being approachable and polite, the staff make a significant positive impact. Notable individuals such as Valeria, Laura, Leyla and Guadalupe receive frequent praise for their exceptional service and warm interactions. The breakfast team, particularly the girls serving the morning meals, are often highlighted for their attentiveness and positive attitudes.
Despite a few isolated incidents where staff engagement could be improved, the overwhelming sentiment from guests points to a largely friendly, supportive and hospitable environment. With staff members like Eli and Yuli going above and beyond, it’s clear that the team at Bla Guest House plays a crucial role in its high guest satisfaction levels. Their contributions ensure that visitors not only feel well-cared-for but also receive valuable help and advice throughout their stay.
Wi-Fi
However, there are inconsistencies in the WiFi's reliability. While it worked perfectly for some, others experienced intermittent connectivity. Issues such as slow speeds, disconnected sessions and the need to reconnect every hour were reported. In the breakfast area, the WiFi was more reliable compared to other parts of the property.
Many guests found the WiFi did not work well in the rooms with some unable to connect at all. The signal strength varied across different areas of the hotel and some routers were found to be weak, resulting in spotty coverage.
Bla Guest House seems to be continuously addressing these issues, as it has been noted that staff fixed connectivity problems promptly when informed. Overall, while the WiFi is serviceable and praised by many, there is room for improvement, particularly in ensuring a more stable and consistent connection throughout the property.
No, Bla Guest House doesn't have any pool.
No, a spa isn't available at Bla Guest House.
No, Bla Guest House doesn't allow dogs.
No, parking facilities aren't available at Bla Guest House.
No, Bla Guest House doesn't have a gym.
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