Punta del Este: our three hotels side by side

Our three hotel picks in Punta del Este side by side: guest score, reviews, stars, area and reference price per night.

	Budget Hotel Ajax	Best Value La Capilla - Punta del Este	Luxury The Grand Hotel
Guest score	8.3/10	9.1/10	9.2/10
Reviews	2,073	1,719	1,076
Stars	★★★	★★★★	★★★★★
Area	The Real Heart of Punta del Este	San Rafael	San Rafael
Reference price per night	€78	€96	€333
Guests like	Location: Short walk to beaches, the city center, the casino, and restaurants. Breakfast: Served until noon with a wide variety of fresh food and hot options.	Swimming Pool: Large, heated indoor water area with views of the garden. Staff: Friendly, attentive, and helpful team.
Guests mention	Rates: Accepted by some guests, though others find the cost high for the dated condition.	Breakfast: Fresh, homemade food, though guests must ask staff to serve items instead of self-service.
Good for	spa, parking, ac, breakfast	pool, family, spa, gym, ac, breakfast	beach, spa, gym, ac, breakfast

Which one?

Choose Hotel Ajax if price matters most, La Capilla - Punta del Este for the best balance of score and price, and The Grand Hotel if you want the best-reviewed upscale stay.

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Prices are reference rates for a 2-night stay for 2 adults (10 to 12 Nov 2026), not live quotes. Scores and review counts are Booking.com snapshots from September 2026. Always check the current price before quoting it as today's.