Club Hotel Casapueblo

Set in Punta Ballena, a whale-watching promontory outside town, Casapueblo is a sprawling white confection of a place that brings... More

The Conrad

Mantra's rival, in Punta itself, is the Conrad, a Vegas-like hotel and casino where I watched two wealthy Uruguayan ladies... More

Conrad Punta del Este Resort & Casino

the Vichy-water treatments are standouts... More

Estancia Vik

Four Seasons Resort, Carmelo

Golf and spa retreat set in a pine-and-eucalyptus forest along the River Plate.... More

Garzon

On the other side of Punta del Este, in Garzon—a tiny village an additional 45 minutes northeast—the Argentine celebrity chef... More

La Capilla

Celebrities like Omar Sharif love this deluxe hotel in San Rafael.... More

La Posta del Cangrejo

A low-key, 30-room waterfront hotel and restaurant in La Barra for highfliers (past guests include George Bush the elder). Call... More

Mantra

Opened in 2004, Mantra looks like a gigantic, modern version of a Mediterranean estate, built in a cascade from high... More

Mantra Punta del Este Resort, Spa & Casino

Although the hotel's spa has hardly changed and remains worth the visit (the Vichy-water treatments are standouts), the rooms and... More

Playa Vik Casas

Casas at this eco beach hotel have stone fireplace... More

Serena Hotel

Set in the heart of the city, the Serena has marble floors, wooden screens, silk curtains— and two restaurants, a... More