Frequently asked questions
Which places to stay in this guide have the highest rating?
Depto moderno a estrenar, with 9.8; Brisa Austral Comodoro, with 9.6, and Espacio del Valle, with 9.5. Among the hotels, the Austral Plaza has 9.0 and the Lucania Palazzo 8.9 with over 250 reviews; the Austral Express has the most reviews, over 700, with 8.6.
What does the price per night include?
It is the price for two people per night, before taxes: the cheapest double room in the hotels and the entire apartment (or the room, at Dormi km3) in the others. All four hotels offer breakfast, and almost all the apartments have a kitchen. All of them have free WiFi.
Which ones are closest to the beach?
The four hotels in the centre: the Austral Express is 450 m from Playa Costanera, one block from the sea; the Austral Plaza, 500 m; the Lucania Palazzo, 550 m, and the Comodoro Hotel, 650 m. Mooi Apart is 950 m away.
Is there accommodation near the airport?
Yes: LuMar3 is 1 km from General Enrique Mosconi airport and Depto moderno a estrenar 5 km; both are in the north, in quiet neighbourhoods. From the hotels in the centre, the airport is 9-10 km away.
What is there to do in Comodoro Rivadavia?
Walk along Playa Costanera, a short walk from the hotels in the centre; go to the beach at Rada Tilly, about 7 km away; visit the Petroleum Museum (Museo del Petróleo), 3.5 km from the centre, and see Cerro Chenque, which rises beside the centre. The restaurants are around Plaza La Estación.
When is the best time to go?
Summer (December to February) is the warmest time, with highs of 23 to 25 °C; winter is cold, with highs of 10 to 12 °C. There is little rain all year round and the wind is part of the city’s climate. Each property’s card shows the price per night month by month.
How do I get there?
By plane, to General Enrique Mosconi airport, 9-10 km from the centre, with private transfers at a fixed price; by coach, to the bus station in the centre; by car, along National Route 3, which runs along the Patagonian coast.