Hotel Ajax
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Book it if you want a low-cost base close to beaches, the casino and restaurants, and a long breakfast matters to you. Skip it if room condition is a priority, since some guests call the hotel dated for the price.
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This is our Budget pick in Punta del Este. It works for couples and friends who will spend most of the day out, and who like a relaxed start with breakfast served until noon.
Drivers get a plus too, because free parking is listed. If you care most about modern rooms and finishes, look at our Best Value pick instead. It costs only a little more and scores higher.
Location and getting around
You will find it at Blv. Artigas Y Parada 2, in the area listed as The Real Heart of Punta del Este. Guests rate the location 9.4 out of 10, the highest single score this hotel gets.
According to guests, beaches, the city center, the casino and restaurants are a short walk away. The Punta del Este Lighthouse is about 2.1 km, roughly 26 minutes on foot.
Other sights are far. The Cathedral of Maldonado is 5.2 km away, about 65 minutes walking, and the Leonel Viera Bridge is 7.6 km, about 95 minutes. For both, plan on public transport, a taxi or your car. All walking times are straight-line estimates.
What guests say
The score is 8.3 out of 10 from 2,073 reviews. That is a large sample, so the number is fairly stable, but it places the hotel joint 11th of the 11 eligible properties we checked.
Guests like the location most. Breakfast also gets praise: it runs until noon, with a wide choice of fresh food and hot options. The listed styles are continental, American and buffet.
The main complaint is value. Some guests accept the rates, while others feel the cost is high for a building they describe as dated.
Price and how it compares with our other picks
The reference price was 78.30 euros per night, around 157 euros for 2 nights. This is a reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults in one room, not a live quote. Check today's price for your dates.
That is 44 percent below the sample median of 140.47 euros. Our Best Value pick, La Capilla - Punta del Este, was 95.80 euros with a 9.1 score and 4 stars. Our Luxury pick, The Grand Hotel, was 333.32 euros with 9.2 and 5 stars.
The gap to La Capilla is only about 17.50 euros a night. In return, Hotel Ajax puts you closer to the center by guest accounts. Facilities listed include free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool, free parking, air conditioning and a garden.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 11 hotels in Punta del Este. After setting aside the upscale choice, Hotel Ajax had the lowest eligible reference price. It also keeps a solid guest score across more than 2,000 reviews and a strong location rating.
Before you book
Breakfast inclusion has not been confirmed for every rate, so check the rate you pick. Ask whether the outdoor pool is open in November.
Room size, noise, renovation condition and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Given the comments about a dated feel, look at recent guest photos before you pay. The spa tag in our data is not backed by the facility list, so confirm it if it matters.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Hotel Ajax close to the beach?
Guests say beaches are a short walk away. Our data does not give an exact distance, so check the map for the beach you want.
Does Hotel Ajax serve breakfast?
Yes, guests mention breakfast served until noon, with continental, American and buffet options. Whether your rate includes it is not confirmed, so check when booking.
Is there parking at Hotel Ajax?
Free parking is listed by the property. Spaces and any limits are not confirmed, so ask ahead if you arrive by car.
How far is the Punta del Este Lighthouse?
It is about 2.1 km away, roughly 26 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate.
Is Hotel Ajax good value?
At a reference 78.30 euros per night it is our cheapest pick in the city. Some guests think the price is high for the dated condition, so compare it with La Capilla, which costs a little more.