The Grand Hotel
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 the top-rated hotel in our Punta del Este sample, with a beachfront listing, spa and restaurant, and the price is not a problem. Skip it if value matters, since our Best Value pick scores almost the same for about a third of the cost.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
The Grand Hotel is our Luxury pick in Punta del Este. It fits couples and travellers marking a special trip who want a 5-star hotel with a spa, a gym, a pool and a restaurant on site.
Budget travellers should look elsewhere. The reference rate is more than double the city median. Anyone who wants to walk to the lighthouse or the old center should also know the main sights on our list are far on foot.
Location and getting around
The hotel sits at Rambla Lorenzo Batlle y Av del Mar, in San Rafael. The property lists itself as beachfront, and guests give the location 9.4 out of 10.
The Punta del Este Lighthouse is 3.9 km, about 49 minutes walking. The Cathedral of Maldonado is 5.4 km, about 68 minutes, and the Leonel Viera Bridge is 5.7 km, about 71 minutes. All are far on foot, so use public transport, a taxi or a car. These are straight-line estimates.
Parking is not listed in our data. If you plan to drive, ask the hotel about spaces and cost.
What guests say
Guests rate it 9.2 out of 10 from 1,076 reviews. That is the top review score among the 11 eligible properties in our sample, shared with others.
Our data does not include a summary of specific likes or dislikes. There is no confirmed pattern on rooms, noise, service or food. Read recent reviews for November before you commit, and focus on comments about the spa and the beach access.
Price and how it compares with our other picks
The reference price was 333.32 euros per night, about 667 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.
The sample median was 140.47 euros. Our Best Value pick, La Capilla - Punta del Este, was 95.80 euros with a 9.1 score. Our Budget pick, Hotel Ajax, was 78.30 euros with 8.3.
The honest maths: The Grand Hotel costs about 237 euros a night more than La Capilla for a score 0.1 higher. What you pay for is a fifth star, the beachfront listing and a restaurant. Breakfast is listed as buffet. Free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a garden and a terrace are also listed.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 11 hotels in the city. For the Luxury slot, five-star hotels come first. The Grand Hotel has an official 5-star rating and the highest guest score in the sample, which made it the clear choice.
Before you book
Check whether the buffet breakfast is part of your rate, as inclusion has not been confirmed. Ask about spa and pool hours and whether treatments carry extra charges.
Room size, noise, renovation condition and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Read the cancellation policy carefully, because at this price a non-refundable rate is a large commitment.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is The Grand Hotel Punta del Este on the beach?
The property lists beachfront among its facilities. Check the map and recent photos to see exactly how the hotel meets the beach.
How much does The Grand Hotel cost per night?
The reference price was 333.32 euros per night for 2 adults, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026. Check today's price for your dates.
Does The Grand Hotel have a spa?
Yes, a spa and wellness center is listed, along with a gym and a pool. Opening times and fees are not confirmed.
Can I walk to the lighthouse?
It is about 3.9 km, roughly 49 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate. A taxi or car is the practical choice.
Is breakfast included?
A buffet breakfast is listed, but whether your rate includes it is not confirmed. Check the rate details before paying.