Peninsula Punta del Este, Uruguay
Renovated
2012
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
Minimalist coastal boutique
It trades Punta's high-season flash for an unpretentious, easygoing rhythm centered around a sheltered courtyard pool.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
It’s clearly a stylish place, but not a pretentious one. You can relax here.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The historic lighthouse stands one block away. The marina and Playa de los Ingleses are both an easy walk.
The rooms
Beds are dressed in Egyptian cotton, and selected rooms open onto private terraces facing the ocean.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The outdoor pool is heated through spring and summer, set within a garden courtyard lined with cushioned daybeds.
Pool Bar
A thatched bamboo pergola shelters the garden counter, which serves summer cocktails and snacks beside the water.
At the table
Breakfast runs until noon across the light wood dining room, followed by complimentary coffee and tea infusions each afternoon.
How it began
The hotel opened as a peninsula landmark in 1962, marking its fiftieth anniversary with a complete modern overhaul.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.