Double Room
With city views, a desk, a safe and heating. There's a 15 m² version with a minibar.
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Peninsula · Punta del Este · Uruguay
Hotel San Martin
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A classic hotel in the heart of the Peninsula, facing the square where the craft fair is held: 300 metres from Playa El Emir, five blocks from the port and with breakfast included. Guests rate the location 9.2 and the staff 9.0.
7.9 “Good” · 437 reviews
9.2 for location
300 m from Playa El Emir
Breakfast included · Free cancellation on most rates · Book in 2 minutes
A Peninsula classic, facing the craft fair
Hotel San Martin is on calle 24, between 23 and 25, right across from the square where the Punta del Este craft fair is held: 300 metres from Playa El Emir, 550 from Playa de los Ingleses, 650 from Playa Brava and five blocks from the port. It's a 3-star hotel with a café, piano bar and sun terrace, and 437 guest reviews.
What past guests rate highest is the location (9.2) and the staff (9.0). It has double, triple and quadruple rooms, all with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom, breakfast included in the rates we saw and 24-hour reception. From October to December, a night for two people costs between US$117 and US$131
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What makes this hotel different
Six concrete points, all verifiable.
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Facing the craft fair
The hotel is right across from the square where the crafts market is held, with shops and restaurants all around.
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Location: 9.2
It's what guests rate highest: “unbeatable, with all the most interesting spots just a few blocks' walk away.”
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El Emir, 300 metres away
Three blocks to the beach at the tip of the Peninsula. Playa de los Ingleses is 550 metres away and Playa Brava, 650.
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The port, five blocks away
And the Nogaró casino, seven, according to the hotel's listing.
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Breakfast included
With fruit, fresh juices, fresh bread and coffee, in the rates we saw.
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Piano bar and sun terrace
A café overlooking the square, a bar with a grand piano and a terrace with sun loungers.
The rooms
Three types, for two, three and four people. All with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, free WiFi and a private bathroom.
Triple Room
With city views, air conditioning and a private bathroom. The 20 m² version also has a minibar.
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Superior Quadruple Room
The largest in the hotel: with a balcony, city views and a minibar.
Check priceHotel amenities
A classic hotel, with a café, bar and terrace, in the heart of the Peninsula.
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Breakfast included
In the rates we saw.
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Sun terrace
A terrace with loungers and sea views.
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Piano bar
A bar with a grand piano, next to the café.
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Reading rooms
For relaxing inside the hotel.
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24-hour reception
Staffed around the clock.
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Laundry
And room service, according to the hotel listing.
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Air conditioning
In every room, with heating.
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Free WiFi
Guests rate it 8.0.
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Airport transfer
Listed among the hotel's services.
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Daily housekeeping
Daily cleaning service and non-smoking rooms, according to the hotel's listing.
Breakfast and where to eat
Breakfast, a café and a piano bar at the hotel; and two restaurants 50 metres away.
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The hotel breakfast
Included in the rate. One guest describes it as “complete, with fruit and fresh juices as well as fresh bread and toast.”
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The café
With windows onto the square: “the view of the square while you have breakfast is lovely,” says one guest.
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The piano bar
A counter, jukebox and grand piano, inside the hotel.
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El Barril · 50 m
A restaurant half a block away.
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Cocos Grill · 50 m
Another restaurant half a block away.
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Vizio · 200 m
A restaurant two blocks away; avenida Gorlero, with more options, is very close by.
The beaches, on foot
The hotel is in the heart of the Peninsula, between the ocean and the bay. These are the real distances.
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Playa El Emir · 300 m
The small beach at the tip of the Peninsula, on the ocean side, popular with surfers.
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Playa de los Ingleses · 550 m
On the tip of the Peninsula; Plaza de los Ingleses is 1.4 km away and the lighthouse, 1.1 km.
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Playa Brava · 650 m
The ocean-side beach, with waves. La Mano (Los Dedos) is 400 metres from the hotel.
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Playa Mansa · 1.1 km
The bay-side beach, with calmer water. Playa Honda is 1.2 km away.
When to go
Average high temperature and the lowest price per night (two people, one night, checked on 15 September 2026).
Jan26°
Feb26°
Mar24°
Apr21°
May18°
Jun14°
Jul14°
Aug16°
Sep16°
Oct19°
Nov21°
Dec25°
Summer (Dec-Mar)Mild (Apr-May, Oct-Nov)Cool (Jun-Sep)
🌡️ Average highs: 26 °C in January and February, 14 °C in June and July🌊 The sea is warmest in February (23 °C) and coolest in July and August (12 °C)☀️ December and January get the most sun: 8.5 to 9.5 hours a day🌧️ Rain is steady all year, between 65 and 95 mm a month🍂 October and April are mild and quiet, good for exploring without the heat🎉 January and February are high season: the Peninsula is full and prices are the highest of the year
What it costs per night, month by month
≈ US$ 117-250Price per night for 2 people, the cheapest room
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The most expensive month is January (around US$ 250 a night), and the cheapest is October (around US$ 117: 53 % less). Months with no bar have no rate loaded yet: the hotel may not have opened sales or released availability for those dates.
Real prices per night for 2 people, with breakfast, on weekdays, without deals or member discounts. Same criteria across all 12 months. In May there's only a rate for the 1st and 2nd. It is the rate with free cancellation; the non-refundable rate is about 10% cheaper (US$106 from October to December). In some seasons or on certain days of the week, the property may require a minimum stay of more than one night.Updated 26/10/2026.
Months marked «·» do not have a rate loaded yet: the hotel opens its calendar in stages. That doesn't mean it is closed. If you are looking at those dates, check anyway: rates show up as soon as the hotel publishes them.
Punta del Este is a summer beach resort: January and February are high season, with the sea at 22-23 °C and the Peninsula full. December and March are quieter and still warm; from June to September it's cool (highs of 14 to 16 °C) and the town slows down.
Complete your trip
All with the same booking.
🛡️ What the transfer includes
The driver tracks your flight and waits up to 45 minutes if it's delayed. Fixed price agreed in advance, with taxes, tolls and tip included. You're met with a sign with your name, the vehicle is sized to your group, and it's free to cancel up to 24 hours before.
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Punta del Este Airport · 20 km
Capitán Curbelo Airport. Book the fixed-price transfer below.
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Bus terminal · 1.1 km
Long-distance buses arrive at the Punta del Este terminal, 1.1 km from the hotel.
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On the Peninsula
Calle 24 between 23 and 25, facing the square where the craft fair is held, five blocks from the port.
Where it is and what's nearby
Distances from calle 24 between 23 and 25, Peninsula, Punta del Este.
What guests say★★★
437 verified reviews from people who really stayed; reviews translated from Spanish.
7.9
Good437 real reviews
BrunoUruguay · 01/2026
9
The hotel's location was unbeatable — all the most interesting spots in Punta del Este were just a short walk away. Breakfast was excellent too, complete with fruit and fresh juices as well as fresh bread and toast with butter, jam and coffee.
RominaArgentina · 01/2025
9
The staff's attention is excellent. The hotel is in a very good location, close to all the tourist spots. The beds are comfortable and the room is quiet. Breakfast is very complete. The view of the square while you have breakfast is lovely.
GirasolesUruguay · 03/2025
8
Everything was good overall. The terraces are lovely, with a really nice view.
GuinselArgentina · 01/2025
8
Very good breakfast. Excellent service.
FernandaArgentina · 04/2024
8
Very good service and friendly staff, breakfast very good, excellent location.
NestorUruguay · 08/2025
8
Perfect breakfast, very comfortable room.
Good to know before you book
The hotel's rules, so you arrive with everything sorted.
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Check-in and check-out
Check-in from 15:00 and check-out until 11:00. On arrival you need to show a photo ID and a credit card.
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Children
Children are welcome; from age 3 they pay as adults.
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Getting there
Calle 24 between 23 and 25, facing the square where the craft fair is held, five blocks from the port. The bus terminal is 1.1 km away and the airport, 20 km.
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Uruguayan citizens: VAT charged separately in season
From 15 November to the day after Easter, Uruguayan citizens may be charged 10% VAT, which isn't included in the booking total.
Things to do in Punta del Este
Top-rated activities in Punta del Este.
La Vista 360: the rotating viewpoint
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Half-day Punta del Este sightseeing tour
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Shore tour of the coast and neighbourhoods
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Private customised tour in Punta del Este
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Cabo Polonio day trip by 4x4
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Private tour of Punta del Este
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Punta del Este Classic City Tour with Sunset at Casapueblo
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Wine Lovers - Punta Wine Experience
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Full Experience Tasting Menu Viña Edén
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Guided Tour of the Winery Viña Edén
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Premium Tasting Viña Edén
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Punta del Este Shore Tour for Cruise Passengers
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7.9 “Good” from 437 reviews · 9.2 for location · breakfast included
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hotel San Martin close to the beach?
Yes: it's on the Peninsula, 300 metres from Playa El Emir, 550 from Playa de los Ingleses and 650 from Playa Brava. Playa Mansa is 1.1 km away.
Where exactly is it?
On calle 24 between 23 and 25, right across from the square where the Punta del Este craft fair is held, five blocks from the port.
Is breakfast included?
Yes, in all the rates we saw. It's still worth checking what your specific rate includes before booking.
Where can I have breakfast or eat nearby?
Breakfast is included in the rates we saw. The hotel also has a café, piano bar and sun terrace, and two restaurants half a block away: El Barril and Cocos Grill.
What rooms are there and for how many people?
Three types: the Double Room (up to 2 people), the Triple (up to 3, 16 or 20 m²) and the Superior Quadruple (up to 4, 30 m², with a balcony). Children aged 3 and up pay the adult rate.
What time are check-in and check-out?
Check-in from 3:00 PM and check-out until 11:00 AM. On arrival you need to show a photo ID and a credit card.
What dates can I book?
Whatever dates the hotel has published when you look. The price chart on this page shows the months with a rate loaded as of the last check; months marked «·» didn't have one yet. If your dates fall in one of those, check again closer to your trip: rates show up as soon as the hotel publishes them.