Book Hotel Fasano Punta del Este with VIP Benefits

The accommodation comprises 30 bungalows, two three-bedroom villas and 10 apartments in Locanda Fasano. Carolina Proto designed the Locanda building beside the Fasano restaurant, with its own lounge, pool, solarium and bar. It groups the Superior, Deluxe and Suite categories together, while the bungalows are distributed across the grounds.

A Deluxe Bungalow measures 60 square meters and has either a king bed or twins. A balcony, walk-in closet, sofa and dining table for two extend the living space. The 100-square-meter Bungalow Suite has a king bed and adds a soaking tub to the marble bathroom's walk-in shower.

Locanda Superior rooms measure 36 square meters and have a king bed and shower. The 52-square-meter Locanda Deluxe offers a king or twins, a balcony and a tub. At 82 square meters, the Locanda Suite adds a living room and walk-in closet, with a balcony looking across Las Piedras.

The 283-square-meter Fasano Villas have three bedrooms with their own bathrooms, a full kitchen, dining and living areas, and a fireplace. Outside, a deck surrounds a private pool. Two bedrooms have king beds and the third has twins. Villa and bungalow connections can be requested through reservations. These are residential layouts with space to cook and gather around a table, as well as to spend time outside.

Fasano restaurant occupies an elevated position, looking across Las Piedras and the surrounding towns. Its dining hall is built into the rocks, continuing the close relationship between architecture and landscape. Regional Italian cooking anchors the menu, alongside local dishes. Dinner here has a substantial setting without losing the countryside outside the windows. The kitchen's Italian identity also connects this Uruguayan property to the Fasano family's long restaurant tradition.

Las Piedras has the mood of an Italian trattoria. French doors open toward an internal garden surrounded by trees, and rare books, including first and limited editions, line the walls. Breakfast and lunch belong to this more informal room, with service varying by season. The garden and books give it a domestic feel that follows naturally from the building's origins as a house.

Locanda is another casual dining address, with rustic interiors and views over the property. Its menu moves through Italian staples such as carpaccio, panini and pizza, and the bar accompanies afternoon and evening meals. It is a place for a lighter order as well as dinner, with the same country outlook that defines the accommodation building. Desserts follow the Italian direction, including tiramisu, and the menu leaves room for an informal meal of shared plates.

The outdoor pool is sculpted into a natural rock formation on a sloping hill. Weinfeld used a depression in the stone for the water and placed a weathered-steel structure alongside it for the bar, lounge and changing rooms. The geometry is simple, but the outline of the rocks is not. From the deck, the view runs out across the countryside, with the pool held close to the hillside.

Spa Fasano provides heated indoor pools, saunas, a steam room and four massage rooms. A dedicated yoga room and fitness center are also part of the spa building. The indoor water facilities provide an alternative to the exposed outdoor pool, and treatments take place in rooms set apart from the exercise areas. Gym use for guests aged 15 to 18 requires a responsible adult to accompany them.

The treatment menu includes deep-tissue and hot-stone massage, as well as Los Cuentos de las Piedras, which uses Uruguayan amethyst, heated stones and lavender. Its name means the tale of the stones, a reference that fits the rocky setting outside. Treatments are booked separately from time spent around the pools; the menu ranges from focused massage appointments to longer rituals with several stages.

The estate's golf course was designed by Arnold Palmer. Golf and the driving range require advance reservations, and players are asked for a golf association membership number. Horseback rides and riding lessons are arranged through the equestrian center. Families can also book animal-feeding visits at Las Piedras Farm. The Kids Club welcomes children up to 15, with supervised recreation available on a schedule rather than throughout every opening hour.

Tennis lessons take place on hard and clay courts, with instruction available for different levels of experience. One of the hotel's organized tennis experiences pairs the lesson with a picnic afterward. Away from the courts, picnic arrangements use the Lovers' Lake dock, the countryside or a beach setting in warmer weather. Tables are not confined to the restaurant gardens here; meals can become part of an afternoon out on the estate.

For groups, Dinner in the Forest takes dining further into the grounds. A Uruguayan parrillada is served among the trees, with bonfires, soft lighting and a live string quartet. The experience requires at least 10 people and advance arrangements. It is a private group dinner, with its own setting and preparation, rather than a nightly alternative to the restaurants.

Summer brings two beach settings. The River Club has a sunbathing area and beach service beside the Maldonado River. The separate Beach Club at La Barra faces the sea and serves light meals and drinks. Both are seasonal. The hotel itself remains inland, on Camino Cerro Egusquiza and Paso del Barranco, so a coastal afternoon involves leaving the accommodation grounds.