Montoya Punta del Este, Uruguay
Renovated
2025
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Wellness LocalOutside the door
Pine-shaded surf cove
Mid-century furnishings and curated surf literature surround a wood-burning fireplace in an intimate coastal retreat run by childhood friends.
What it’s good at
Notable
White-on-white interiors paired with mid-century furnishings and surf-inspired oil paintings by local artist Nicolás Caubarrere.
Notable
A custom wood-lined garden sauna with a circular picture window overlooks greenery beside the saltwater pool.
Notable
Local surf culture comes alive through owner recommendations, cruiser bikes, and paintings celebrating nearby breaks.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
This is about as low-key as a boutique hotel can get — it’s got the atmosphere of an exquisitely designed private home.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Pine trees shade the quiet streets of La Barra, just a single block from the rolling surf at Montoya Beach.
The rooms
Sunlit white-on-white spaces feature private terraces, expansive windows, and original surf paintings by local artist Nicolás Caubarrere.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Saltwater fills the outdoor pool, framed by weathered timber decks and pine trees just a block from the surf.
Sauna and treatments
A circular window looks into the garden from the wood-lined sauna, set beside a dedicated room for massages and reflexology.
At the table
Breakfast brings organic eggs and fresh bakery goods, and an honesty bar keeps drinks ready in the living room.
How it began

Surfing friends Alfonso and Juanma built the hideaway to share their favorite coastal breaks with visiting travelers.
Good to know
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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.