Modernist granite outpost
Low-slung limestone and concrete pavilions emerge from rocky hilltops, where golf carts navigate 1,200 acres of wild pasture and riverbanks.
“An edgy design adds a sense of modernity to this otherwise timeless retreat.”
Where it shines
Remarkable
Low limestone villas and an Isay Weinfeld spa pavilion built into granite boulders and Uruguayan hills.
Notable
Standalone bungalows and hilltop suites with personal golf carts, Egyptian cotton bedding, and panoramic valley views.
Notable
A sprawling estancia featuring an Arnold Palmer golf course, equestrian center, tennis courts, and river kayaking.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Forbes Recommended
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in AFAR.
the Fasano Punta del Este is a collection of low stone villas, designed by modernist architect Issay Weinfeld to blend somewhat with the waterside landscape
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Set along the Arroyo Maldonado, the rural estate offers quiet seclusion just ten minutes inland from the beaches of La Barra.
The rooms
Standalone bungalows frame sweeping valley views through floor-to-ceiling glass, featuring private terraces, exposed stone walls, and warm timber panelling.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
An outdoor pool is carved directly into natural granite boulders, and a heated indoor lap pool overlooks the countryside.
The spa
Treatment rooms, saunas, and Japanese ofuro cedar tubs fill a limestone pavilion built into the rocky hillside.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
Restaurante Fasano serves Italian dishes atop a rocky ridge, and Las Piedras hosts traditional open-fire Uruguayan asados.
This 1,200-acre property is only a few miles inland from the popular beaches of Punta del Este.
How it began
Built across historic estancia grazing grounds along the river, the retreat marked the Fasano family's first property outside Brazil.
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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.