Where to Stay in Uruguay
The best hotels in Uruguay are run by hands-on owners who want you to have an unforgettable time. Stay in Montevideo, beaches like Punta del Este, on an estancia, near wineries, and don’t miss our accommodation top picks.
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Beach Accommodations | Montevideo & Countryside Accommodations | Driving & Car Hire
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Beach Accommodations
Casa Flor – live the Uruguay coast like a local (VIP)
One of the very best hotels near Punta del Este, whose well-connected owners will give you access to the secrets of Uruguay’s coast most can only dream of.
Big Bang Nature Stays – Bohemian beach domes
Unique ocean-front location to reconnect with nature—with luxury touches—on one of Uruguay’s most deserted beaches in Maldonado.
Il Tano Suites – 420-friendly Punta del Diablo hotel
Your suite with private deck, close to secluded beaches, next to Pdd’s best restaurant. Probably the best value of all Punta del Diablo hotels.
Montevideo & Countryside Accommodations
Estancia El Ceibo – deepest Uruguay with minimal travel
It can take hours along pot-holed roads to reach the best estancias in Uruguay. This ranch, virtually unchanged since 1849, is just an hour from Montevideo.
Hotel Solís – historic, coastal B&B
Be a part of history. One of the best hotels in Uruguay—and British spy HQ!— nestling by Maldonado beaches and wineries, is being lovingly restored.
Alma Historica – art nouveau boutique hotel in Montevideo
Set off the most romantic park in Montevideo, Alma Historica is a truly boutique hotel. You’ll love the views of the Old City from the roof-top hot tub.
Driving & Car Hire
How to get from the Montevideo airport to the city
The Montevideo international airport is 15 miles from the city centre. You can take a taxi, shuttle or bus. The most common way is private transfer.
Great little car rental company in Uruguay
Unashamed shout-out for local car hire company, Mariño Sport, in Uruguay. I’ve been impressed by their great service and personal touch since 2010.
Driving in the Uruguay countryside
Driving in the interior of Uruguay is a real pleasure. Calculate a little extra time and relax on some of the emptiest roads in the world.
If you drive in Uruguay, NO drinking alcohol
There’s zero tolerance. Not even a glass. The police are hot on breathalysing tourists right now. And the consequences could be worse than you think.