I use this hotel when bringing tour guests to Ushuaia on motorcycle rides (we are based in Chile). The Beagle is not "new" and fancy but it is usually reliable, clean, quiet, and comfortable. For Ushuaia, the pricing is not unreasonable. The central location is appreciated by most of our tour guests. Views are quite nice for many rooms but not all. Never a complaint from a tour guest. The only meal we take in the hotel is the buffet breakfast which is quite satisfactory. We appreciate off-street parking in the basement for our motorcycles. The front desk staff speak acceptable English but of course our guides are bilingual so it is a non-issue. I cannot imagine a visitor having a bad experience here - the Argie Auto Club seems to keep an eye on their associate hotels. Recommended, yes.

It was our second time in Ushuaia and our second time at the Canal Beagle Hotel, which is run by the Automóvil Club Argentino (ACA). After extensive research this was our best choice considering quality - price - location.
* Price: If you are an associate of the ACA, the price is unbeatable ! It's half the price of other comparable hotels. Don't know about the non-associate rates. It is worth becoming an associate just for the reduced rate, unless you are staying for just a few days.
* Quality: the rooms are standard, nothing fancy, but VERY CLEAN and TIDY, which is of the utmost importance to me. And they are airy as well, ask for a room overlooking the street, in the second floor (you will be just one flight of stairs from the bar, pool and restaurant). I've posted a picture of the room. I forgot the bathroom, but, believe me, it's perfectly ok if you are not looking for luxury but just a comfy room, with plenty of space. I recommend just to book the standard room From what I found out the only difference is the jacuzzi in the bathtub, which I personally wouldn't use.
There is a good restaurant in the hotel just in case you don't want to eat out. The breakfast is plentiful, don't know if there are hot options though. Just inquire the hotel through their website, they will be most willing to answer your questions.
There is a small gym, massage services for an extra cost, and an indoor pool with water too cold for me, but people used it.
The staff is friendly and always willing to recommend a restaurant, make reservations for you, book an excursion, get a shuttle for you, etc.
*Location: if you want a room with a view this is not the place, because the view of the Canal is blocked bu the containers of the port, but considering that you will be outside the hotel most of the day, I wouldn't mind. It is just in the center of the city, one block from the Casino and the main street.
In brief, I will be going back to this hotel every time I go to Ushuaia, which is, in my view, the best ski resort in Argentina both for the quality of the snow and the very few people that come here. Give it a try!

Have stayed in various hotels in ushuaia, for 1-2 days at a time. Hotel Beagle is not one with charm or character, in fact it feels more like a chain hotel. However, you cant beat the location, especially if you are planning on catch a ship to antarctica etc. it's right across the road from the port's main entrance. it's also right in the town centre but not on the main road [cool book shop around the corner too]. rooms are really nice and modern, great views. staff are very helpful and efficient, use to tourists, speak perfect english. they also have an indoor pool if need be, and breakfast was good enough - lovely view from restaurant. i dont think it's expensive, but if you are in two minds about staying here based on budget, i would lean more to yes than no as the convenience of it is worth it. and you get your money's worth, i believe.

After the harsh comments "Pretty Dismal" posted 29 March 2008 I feel compelled to write a more positive review. (I have just booked a room again for a business trip this week).

I stayed at this hotel in December 2007 after a night in the MIL810 hotel, (also recommended but no pool, fitness facilities). I had booked and almost stayed next door at the Albatros. I asked to see the room first and it was small, dark and depressing. There´s nothing worse than a hotel with a facelift that goes no further than the lobby! Arriving at the Albatros after a long day of business at 10pm I asked for a late check out the next day. The answer was NO. Could I at least use the spa after the early check out (10am)? NO! The hotel wasnt even full.

Completely frustrated with the attitude of the front desk I took my bags next door to the Hotel Canal Beagle hoping they would have a room. Thankfully they did and had no problem with me using the hotel facilities until 7pm the next day when I mentioned I had a late flight. Did they have a room wtih a view I asked.....Yes of course we do... I was already feeling better!

Being an ACA hotel (Automobile Club Argentina), it´s a "no frills place" that I'd compare with a camping club with a nice hotel. Yes it's old and lost in the 70s but its fun, almost retro, and the service is excellent. It´s also part of the national automobile club speaking of which the person criticising this hotel for lack of English should make an effort to learn some basic spanish before returning to a property that´s part of a nation chain in a spanish speaking country! My room was huge, the pool is a decent size and a perfect way to relax and warm up after the chill outside. There is also a small gym, sauna etc.

Accommodation is not cheap in Ushuaia and if paying $100-$200 for a night, I consider this hotel better value for money than others in its category. A contemporary stylish hotel has yet to arrive in town, and when it does I look forward to checking it out. In the meantime I'll happily return to the basic comfort of ACA's Canal Beagle