Must-see hotels in Punta del Este

  • Tas D'Viaje Hostel

    Punta del Este

    Just one block from Playa El Emir, Punta's best – and best-located – hostel keeps improving, thanks to thoughtful owners and regular reinvestments in…

  • Casa Zinc

    Punta del Este

    Replete with vintage furniture, claw-foot bathtubs and checkerboard marble floors, this magical La Barra getaway features six luxurious high-ceilinged…

  • Las Cumbres

    Punta del Este

    Near Punta Ballena, this understatedly luxurious hilltop paradise is eclectically decorated with treasures from the owners’ world travels. The spacious…

  • Hostel Punta Ballena

    Punta del Este

    In the hills above Punta Ballena, this secluded retreat is ideal for budget-minded travelers who prefer low-key fireside camaraderie to Punta-style…

  • L'Auberge

    Punta del Este

    A venerable Punta del Este landmark, this visually striking 1940s hotel encompasses a cluster of faux-Tudor mansion houses, big grassy lawns, a 13-story…

  • Atlántico Boutique Hotel

    Punta del Este

    With gleaming white decor and a backyard swimming pool and bar area, this boutique hotel between the port and the tip of the peninsula is one of Punta's…

  • Conrad Resort & Casino

    Punta del Este

    A longtime downtown fixture, this high-rise five-star remains one of the focal points of Punta's summertime 'see and be seen' social life. Better rooms…

  • Bonne Étoile

    Punta del Este

    In a 1940s beach house adjoining a more modern six-story tower, Bonne Étoile offers clean, spacious rooms, some with river views. Low-season rates are…

  • Camping San Rafael

    Punta del Este

    This campground, near the bridge to La Barra, has well-kept facilities on woodsy grounds, complete with store, restaurant, laundry, 24-hour hot water and…

  • Trip Hostel

    Punta del Este

    Founded by three Uruguayan friends, this small hostel has plenty of onda (good vibes), with its cozy lounge, on-site bar selling local microbrews, and…

  • La Lomita del Chingolo

    Punta del Este

    At this relaxed guesthouse in a residential neighborhood about 4km north of the center, hospitable owners Rodrigo and Alejandra welcome guests with…

  • Hotel Bravamar

    Punta del Este

    Friendly and family run, this humble hotel is one of the best deals on Playa Brava, although the intervening highway doesn’t do much to enhance the view!