Hotel Fasano Punta del Este  

On Uruguay’s sun-soaked coast in La Barra, Punta del Este, Hotel Fasano Punta del Este sits above the Maldonado River with breathtaking sunsets and lush surroundings. The beach hotel is a short drive from local sights like San Carlos Zoo and Museo del Mar, and a longer run to Enjoy Punta del Este Casino & Resort.

Designed by Isay Weinfeld, the property blends contemporary architecture with the elegance of an old countryside estate. The hotel has 32 guestrooms featuring memory-foam beds with Egyptian cotton sheets, minibars, LCD TVs and DVD players, private bathrooms with bidets and plush bathrobes — rooms that feel quietly luxe and uncluttered.

Recharge at the full spa with massages, body treatments and facials, or lap up the outdoor pool and tennis courts. There’s a fitness center, sauna, steam room and picnic areas, plus a poolside bar and lounge — perfect for waking to river views and sea-breeze mornings. Free self-parking and airport shuttle service (surcharge) make arrivals easy.

A business center and 2,422 sq ft (225 m²) of event space with meeting rooms handle conferences and private events. Complimentary Wi‑Fi, concierge service and lobby newspapers keep work running smoothly.

Dine at Fasano for signature Italian flavors or choose from the hotel’s second restaurant, then unwind at the bar or poolside. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8:00–11:00, and 24-hour room service is available.