Where to stay in Iguazzu Falls- Argentina side
Sep 14th, 2010, 08:52 PM
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You dont have to stay at a hotel when you go there.. overpriced. You can stay at a hostel for about $10 a night. The hostels are lined up on the main road, ask one of the people in uniform and they will point you in the right direction. I would recommend making a reservation before you go though. Im living in argentina right now and I went in may of this year
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Sep 15th, 2010, 07:03 AM
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The Sheraton has advantages (in the park location, views, size etc.) but there are numerous other alternatives which may suit your budget, and taste, wihout being hostels (which also have advantages - cost, sometimes location, meeting other travelers).
You can review some trip reports and TA searches for hotels in the town of Puerto de Iguazzu as well as other highly recommended spots such as Los Troncos or Secret Garden.
Have wonderful experience at the Falls.
~MarnieWDC
You can review some trip reports and TA searches for hotels in the town of Puerto de Iguazzu as well as other highly recommended spots such as Los Troncos or Secret Garden.
Have wonderful experience at the Falls.
~MarnieWDC
Sep 15th, 2010, 02:43 PM
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Www.expedia.com
Falls view room at the Sheraton
For at least 1 night for a splurge for mr
Www.direct rooms.com other discount options not as good
Falls view room at the Sheraton
For at least 1 night for a splurge for mr
Www.direct rooms.com other discount options not as good
Sep 16th, 2010, 08:03 AM
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I'd consider staying at the Sheraton in Iguasu Falls only if one of the following applied:
1) Money is no object
2) I had a deep yearning to be able to access the falls at any hour of the night
3) I was determined not to leave the Argentine National Park, even for meals.
Otherwise, the Sheraton will cost as much as 4 times what other hotels on the Argentine side charge. The prices for meals and other hotel services will similarly be jacked up.
On the Argentine side, between the falls and the town of Puerto Iguazu 10 miles away (and in the town itself), there are around a dozen or so perfectly fine hotels. You also have a selection of moderately-priced restaurants in the town and in the other hotels. Inexpensive buses and taxis will take you to town and to the falls.
If you were going over to the Brazilian side, the same applies: the super expensive Hotel Cataratas is inside the Brazilian National Park, while lots of less expensive places dot the road and also are located in the city of Foz do Iguaçu 15 miles away.
When we visited, we overnighted on the Brazilian side. We paid around US$70/night at the Hotel Florença, a place comparable to a Best Western in the United States. It's less than ten minutes drive from the Brazilian falls in a taxi or, as we did, a tourist bus (which was free to us because we'd purchased tickets on the Macuco boat tour).
In theory a guest in the Sheraton or the Brazilian Cataratas (there's an Argentine Cataratas too, not like its opulent cousin) can go down to the falls at any hour, since the hotel is located inside the park gates, which close around 6 p.m. to everyone else. Whether you really, really will want to do so, at a cost hundreds of dollars more than any other hotel, is another question. You still need to eat, sleep and do your toilet. Whether you'll get all that much out of visiting the Iguasu River and falls after dark is something only you can decide.
Happy travels, and let me know if I can help further!
David
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1) Money is no object
2) I had a deep yearning to be able to access the falls at any hour of the night
3) I was determined not to leave the Argentine National Park, even for meals.
Otherwise, the Sheraton will cost as much as 4 times what other hotels on the Argentine side charge. The prices for meals and other hotel services will similarly be jacked up.
On the Argentine side, between the falls and the town of Puerto Iguazu 10 miles away (and in the town itself), there are around a dozen or so perfectly fine hotels. You also have a selection of moderately-priced restaurants in the town and in the other hotels. Inexpensive buses and taxis will take you to town and to the falls.
If you were going over to the Brazilian side, the same applies: the super expensive Hotel Cataratas is inside the Brazilian National Park, while lots of less expensive places dot the road and also are located in the city of Foz do Iguaçu 15 miles away.
When we visited, we overnighted on the Brazilian side. We paid around US$70/night at the Hotel Florença, a place comparable to a Best Western in the United States. It's less than ten minutes drive from the Brazilian falls in a taxi or, as we did, a tourist bus (which was free to us because we'd purchased tickets on the Macuco boat tour).
In theory a guest in the Sheraton or the Brazilian Cataratas (there's an Argentine Cataratas too, not like its opulent cousin) can go down to the falls at any hour, since the hotel is located inside the park gates, which close around 6 p.m. to everyone else. Whether you really, really will want to do so, at a cost hundreds of dollars more than any other hotel, is another question. You still need to eat, sleep and do your toilet. Whether you'll get all that much out of visiting the Iguasu River and falls after dark is something only you can decide.
Happy travels, and let me know if I can help further!
David
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Sep 30th, 2010, 11:07 AM
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We were glad we did not stay at the Sheraton. It is too expensive. Also it is in the park and you are stuck. We stayed at Los Troncos which is a five minute walk from the town center. You can either eat at Los Troncos, or walk into town. One night it rained heavily so we had a delightful meal at Los Troncos and the second night we walked into town.
When booking make sure you are near town or you will be stuck at one of the hostels/hotels that line the road to the park.
The park is a 30 minute bus ride from town or Los Troncos will arrange a driver at a cost. However, the bus is fine.
When booking make sure you are near town or you will be stuck at one of the hostels/hotels that line the road to the park.
The park is a 30 minute bus ride from town or Los Troncos will arrange a driver at a cost. However, the bus is fine.
Sep 30th, 2010, 11:48 AM
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Several years ago we got a really good rate at the Sheraton and it was nice to stay there for its location and the views are stupendous. While u couldn't really go to the Falls after they closed, u could get right out when it opened and miss some of the crowds. Additionally it was very hot when we were there (December) so it was nice to go back to our room and cool off and then stroll back out to the Falls. But even with that, I certainly wouldn't pay an exorbitant rate to stay there.
Oct 4th, 2010, 09:44 AM
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Here's the review I did on Trip Advisor on the St. George, where we stayed.
“Our two-night stay worked for us”
Hotel Saint George
Dec 5, 2005 17 people found this review helpful
We flew LAN (fortunately because of the AA strike) from Buenos Aires on 11/28 and stayed that night and the next at the St. George. It has beautiful grounds and a very nice pool and surrounding area, with a couple of hammocks and lots of chaises, as well as a poolside bar that also serves sandwiches. We had terrific hamburguesas, complete with jamon and fried egg, as well as the usual tomato, lettuce and cheese. Try a Caipirinha, a Brazilian Carnival drink after a hot day at the falls.
Now to the room we had. It was decent size, with queen bed, adequate closet space and the bathroom was fine. It was shabby but clean and certainly okay for a couple of nights. We had a Superior room. Had asked for a Master room, which have been recently renovated, but none were available. There was construction going on, so assume they are redoing the hotel/rooms little by little.
The staff couldn't have been nicer. The location is excellent as the bus station is across the street (for those of you who wish to take a local bus to the falls) and midtown is walking distance. The public rooms/lobby were pleasant.
The included breakfast was not very good. We ate at a buffet in the diningroom one night (not included) and it was just okay.
Not a favorite hotel by a long shot, but would recommend it for a couple night's stay. You might get a newly decorated room and be more impressed than we were, because other than our rather shabby room we were perfectly happy with our stay.
“Our two-night stay worked for us”
Hotel Saint George
Dec 5, 2005 17 people found this review helpful
We flew LAN (fortunately because of the AA strike) from Buenos Aires on 11/28 and stayed that night and the next at the St. George. It has beautiful grounds and a very nice pool and surrounding area, with a couple of hammocks and lots of chaises, as well as a poolside bar that also serves sandwiches. We had terrific hamburguesas, complete with jamon and fried egg, as well as the usual tomato, lettuce and cheese. Try a Caipirinha, a Brazilian Carnival drink after a hot day at the falls.
Now to the room we had. It was decent size, with queen bed, adequate closet space and the bathroom was fine. It was shabby but clean and certainly okay for a couple of nights. We had a Superior room. Had asked for a Master room, which have been recently renovated, but none were available. There was construction going on, so assume they are redoing the hotel/rooms little by little.
The staff couldn't have been nicer. The location is excellent as the bus station is across the street (for those of you who wish to take a local bus to the falls) and midtown is walking distance. The public rooms/lobby were pleasant.
The included breakfast was not very good. We ate at a buffet in the diningroom one night (not included) and it was just okay.
Not a favorite hotel by a long shot, but would recommend it for a couple night's stay. You might get a newly decorated room and be more impressed than we were, because other than our rather shabby room we were perfectly happy with our stay.
Oct 4th, 2010, 08:32 PM
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I loved staying at the Sheraton. I got Starwood points from a credit card, and I think this was about the best possible use of them. If you want to take meals outside the hotel, it's easy to catch a (very cheap) bus or taxi into town. I know my travel companion and I got a lot more time in the falls during our stay due to staying at the Sheraton, so it was definitely worth it from that point of view. (We're also both quite willing to stay in hostels if we consider it's the best choice.)
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