"Wonderful stay at this well located resort. I am from North America so had no idea what to expect. My check-in was flawless. A wonderful gal who studied at McGill in Canada took care of me. It was wonderful to hear a friendly Canadian voice. The breakfast was the best that I had in 15 days of travel in S America. The pool was beautiful. Rooms were spacious and 10/10 clean. The amenities for children are incredible. Highly recommend! P.S. I tried the rooftop restaurant for dinner but after I was seated no one came to my table for 15min to greet me or offer me a drink so I left and ate at the hotel lobby bar - great service there!"
"Great rooms, lovely vibe. The service was excellent, they were very nice about loaning beach chairs / umbrellas. Also did laundry service and they did a great job. 10/10 hotel, would highly recommend."
"We stayed in room 426. With both views of the beach and the city, it was perfect. The breakfast was also exquisite but the dinner at Brisa’s was slow and the paella was not good. Overall a great experience."
"Spent 4 days and 4 nights at Hotel del Lago with my wife for a vacation and to golf. The staff was great, extremely helpful and hospitable. The building is a bit run down, as mentioned in other reviews, so that was expected. Could definitely use a deep cleaning, but we were there in the Spring so may have had some lingering winter dust to knock off. The breakfast was good, standard Uruguayan resort breakfast from our experience, the dinner had some good dishes too, and with Punta del Lago 20 minutes away the options are bountiful.
Can tell that this is definitely a family-oriented place and I image it gets very busy in the summer. Lot's to do. Paddle-boarding, biking, tennis, spa treatment and golf. There was also an impressive amount of artwork.
Club del Lago is maintained but clearly not used as much as it used to be. The course is not irrigated except for the greens, so many of the fairways were local weeds/grass with dirt patches, which added to the challenge. It was near empty and had an extremely mellow vibe. Staying at the hotel we did get "free" golf, but cart rentals were $40-$80 for 9/18 holes, which was fine as the carts were newer and nice. Wife rented clubs, they were "ok". Beautiful course with some great holes and very good scenery. Weather was perfect, the vibe was excellent, the course just wasn't maintained up to US standards but was still a great experience altogether. Definitely recommend, just know it's going to be a unique experience!"
"Hotel Fasano is located outside Punta Del Este in a somewhat remote location. It is pricey, but absolutely out-of-this-world beautiful! Staff, service and accommodations were impeccable. David, the manager, is hands-on, very responsive, and on top of everything. We will be back!"
Expedia has 6 beach hotels in Punta Ballena that are great for your beachside getaway.
When's the best time for a beach holiday in Punta Ballena?
You can plan your beach trip with a look at weather throughout the year in Punta Ballena: The hottest months are usually January and February, with an average temperature of 22°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of 12°C. Average annual precipitation for Punta Ballena is 1306 mm.
What is there to see and do around Punta Ballena?
After arriving and settling in at your accommodation of choice, you might want to venture out and explore. Beach lovers can head straight to Mansa Beach or Brava Beach for some quality time by the water. Experience the area's art galleries, and make time for local attractions such as Casa Pueblo and Solanas Beach. For additional things to see and do, consider a visit to Laguna del Sauce or Arboreto Lussich.
What's the best way to get to my beach hotel in Punta Ballena?
This travel information can help you get to and around your beach accommodation in Punta Ballena more easily: Make your way to Punta Ballena with a flight to Punta Del Este (PDP-Capitan Corbeta CA Curbelo Intl.), the closest major airport which is located 4.3 mi (7 km) from the city centre. If you'd like to explore around the area, you may want a rental car for your journey.