Calle 7 esq. 10, Punta del Este, Uruguay | (618) 248-8274
Beautifully minimalist, clean design throughout
Quiet and modern rooms, some with massive ocean-view terraces
Located two blocks from the seaport and one block from the
lighthouse
Free buffet breakfast served until late
Self-serve bar in the early evening
Heated outdoor pool, garden, and pool bar (in season)
Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
Free parking
Rooms are on the smaller side
Wi-Fi can be spotty in the rooms
Parking lot is small
No on-site restaurant
The 45-room, upper-middle range Atlantico
Boutique Hotel delivers bang for the buck. It's chic, sunny rooms with supremely comfy beds have minimalist white decor and a
casual, breezy vibe. The hotel’s buffet breakfast is perfect for late sleepers, and its close to the seaport and neighborhood dining
options nearby. Punta del Este's more well-known strips of sand are a bit far -- at least a 25-minute walk -- but the promenade and the smaller Los
Ingleses Beach are just five minutes from the hotel on foot. Those wanting a more upscale stay should consider Awa Boutique and Design Hotel. It's similarly priced but with a spa,
sauna, and an on-site restaurant and bar.
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Scene
Chic boutique hotel with breezy, beachy vibe
Opened in 1962, Hotel Atlantico is one of Punta del Este’s oldest properties, though you’d never guess that when looking at this gem of a three-and-a-half-pearl boutique in Uruguay's beach foremost town. This unassuming boutique hotel welcomes guests with a cozy lobby
where soft music plays amid white minimalist design. The look is a mix of casual-beach
and preppy-chic, and extends consistently through the hotel, from the quaint breakfast room to the hotel's honor bar, where guests can grab their own drink in the early evening after a day in the sun. Expect to find mostly Brazilian
and Argentine families and couples lounging by the pool or sipping tea in the
dining area.
Location
Quiet block near Los Ingleses Beach, walk to restaurants and the seaport
The hotel is on a quiet block in Punta del Este, with
various restaurants, a bus stop, and the ocean all within a five-minute walk. Local pub, The Moby Dick, as well as Lo de Charly and Soho Restaurant are also under a five-minute walk from the hotel,
and Company Bar is a six-minute drive away. The hotel is a five-minute walk from the small Los Ingleses Beach, but the better known Los Dedos Beach is at least a
25-minute walk, or a five-minute taxi ride, from the property. The bus station also takes five minutes to reach via taxi or bus, while Montevideo is about two hours away by car.
Rooms
Small and bright rooms, some with massive terraces
These 45 small, bright rooms embody the same neat,
minimalist design that runs throughout the hotel, with snow-white walls, simple
beach-themed art, and ash-colored hardwood floors. Furniture is simple and contemporary, in beachy whitewashed or light wood tones, some with Scandinavian lines. Overall bathrooms are narrow, clean, and
modern, and showers have powerful water pressure. Comfy queen-size beds come with fluffy down pillows, and combined with exceedingly quiet
nights make it easy to sleep in late at this hotel. The rooms are equipped with
mini-fridges, 32-inch flat screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and phones with
international and local calling. Suites feature large terraces that offer
lovely views of the lighthouse and the sea.
Features
Simple buffet breakfast, outdoor pool, and bar
Breakfast here is served luxuriously late and has an endless
supply of coffee, breads, cheeses, pastries, and hot foods, as well as fresh
fruit. It’s served in the downstairs dining room. While
there’s no on-site restaurant, the cafeteria offers free coffee and tea all day. In the evening, there’s also a self-service bar that features
snacks, beer, and wine that guests can bring to their rooms. There are several computers for guest use,
and there are also several meeting rooms and free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
(though it can be spotty in the rooms). The heated outdoor pool
and garden create a leafy, hidden oasis in the back of the hotel, with enough pool
towels, chairs, daybeds, and lounge chairs to stay relaxed for hours. Extra perk: a
small outdoor bar in the summer, offering poolside cocktails and snacks all day
long. The parking lot is just in front of the hotel and offers a
handful of free spaces on a first come, first served basis. It’s a bit small, though, so
spots may fill up fast in peak season.
