Come discover 100 of the most romantic small hotels and places in the world.
Inhabited by a sophisticated, stylish and politely reserved people, Uruguay’s safe and clean capital city sits on a seven mile coastline on the world’s widest river.
Surrounded by wide white beaches, this resort town is located on a peninsula tip that juts out into the Altantic. During January and February, the town and beaches swell with well-off Argentinians visiting their favorite summer getaway destination. For a quieter pace, visit in the shoulder season.
This boutique-size romantic hotel has beautiful grounds and a pool and is located in a upscale residential neighborhood just a few blocks from the beach. Stayng here gives you a serene escape from the hustle & bustle of Punta del Este’s throbbing high season nightlife.The hotel was formerly an 18th century water tower.
T: +598 42 482-601. 31 rooms. US$ 210-
www.laubergehotel.com
This once-sleepy tiny fishing village – located twenty minutes from pulsating Punta del Este – is favored by chic Europeans who prefer a fahionable bohemian ambience.
This secluded romantic hotel owned by noted restauranteur Adolfo Suaya has a restaurant onsite, an infinity pool, and a decor that mixes modern and antique. It’s set on 4 acres of pampas and sand overlooking the ocean.
T: +598 486-2750. 19 rooms and suites. US$ 750-, high season
www.casasuaya.com
Modern-rustic newly built colonial-style inn located on 4,000 acres of nature walks, cattle ranch, and polo field. An “art-hotel”, each of its bedroom suite’s showcase a piece of artwork by one of the country’s leading artists. They also have a companion inn on the property, the contemporary sleek Playa Vik, located on the beach.
T: +598 94 605 212. 12 Rooms. US$ 275-
www.estanciavik.com
An up-and-coming bohemian-chic beach destination for South Americans, rural Rocha’s fishermen villages are younger, more natural, hippie and easy-going than Punta del Este and its neighbor Jose Ignacio. Boasting nearly deserted beaches, it’s located eighty miles from Punta del Este.
The first boutique hotel in La Pedrera was opened by a well-traveled Argentinan in 2009. The romantic hotel sits on a high point overlooking the vibrant small village and just steps from Desplayado Beach
T: +598 4479 2265, 14 rooms. US$ 180-
www.brisasdelapedrera.com
Pastoral scenes, estancias and boutique wineries; the Carmelo region is a favorite destination of stylish Argentines.
Eclectically decorated rooms, sleek all-white bathrooms and a pool overlooking Rio de la Plata.
T: +598 (4540) 4030 3334, 20 rooms. US$
www.casa-chic.com
Charming boutique hotel surrounded by vineyards.
T: +598 4524 7744. 4 rooms, 1 tent. US$ 180+
www.posadacampotinto.com
Rural chic on old colonial ranches.
One of oldest estancias in Uruguay, it was first settled by Jesuit missionaries in the 17th century. Three spacious and luxurious guestrooms are located within a renovated Colonial Manor. Horse-riding and fishing available onsite. It’s located inland from Colonia del Sacramento near the Puerto Camacho marina.
T: +598 0540 2331. 3 rooms. US$ 385- Open in fall and spring.
www.estanciatierrasanta.com
Founded by the Portuguese in 1680 on the Río de la Plata, the city was of strategic importance in resisting the Spanish. Declared a World Heritage Site, the historic quarter of the City is a well-preserved urban landscape that successfully fuses the Portuguese, Spanish and post-colonial styles.
