Hotel Fasano Punta del Este
Uruguay
Fasano Punta del Este looks inland, towards the countryside and the Maldonado River. Designed by Isay Weinfeld, the estate spreads across 490 hectares, with accommodation and leisure spaces arranged to keep the surrounding landscape in view. Guests can choose among bungalows, villas and rooms in Locanda Fasano, the latter designed by Carolina Proto. The architecture has a close relationship with the site's rocks and open ground, most visibly in the swimming pool sculpted into a natural formation. There is room for an active stay: an equestrian centre, tennis courts and an Arnold Palmer golf course sit alongside walking and cycling possibilities. Spa treatments offer a slower interlude. Dining draws on Fasano's Italian heritage, with the elevated signature restaurant and more informal settings elsewhere on the estate. For travellers who want both the countryside and access to Punta del Este's coastal life, the property makes a persuasive base.