Carmelo Resort & Spa

Guests enjoy free Wi-Fi and two gorgeous pools plus a spa bi-level bungalows with private patios and an impressive wine cellar at the non-smoking Carmelo Resort and Spa Unbound Collection by Hyatt where no detail is overlooked. A driveway laid with stone pavers and lined with soaring trees welcomes guests to the luxurious non-smoking Carmelo Resort. The low-rise lodge-style buildings offer 44 suites and bungalows all decked out with local wood furnishings private terraces and colorful accents. The delightful rooms are stocked with free Wi-Fi and flat-panel TVs cushy seating areas espresso machines and spacious bathrooms that boast soaking tubs robes and slippers. Spectacular woodwork a massive fireplace and leather furniture make the on-site restaurant warm and inviting and there are also two bars that serve up casual bites and lovely views. Room service is available 24 hours. Guests swim in the indoor pool whatever the weather and the tiered outdoor pool is surrounded by cushioned loungers and a fire pit. Active guests try out the tennis courts hit the nearby golf course or wander the paths on free bicycles. If relaxation is more your speed unwind with some yoga and meditation lessons or book a treatment in the spa. Wine lovers should check out the hotel's wine cellar for a tasting. The more standard amenities include business and fitness centers a 24-hour front desk and free parking. Pets are allowed at no extra charge. Off Highway 21 on Uruguay's southwestern coast the Carmelo Resort is five miles from the shops and restaurants of downtown Carmelo. Within 20 minutes of the property guests sip local vintages at either of two vineyards. Drive a half-hour to explore the ruins at Calera de las Huerfanas or travel an hour south to visit the historic seaside city of Colonia del Sacramento a UNESCO Heritage Site. Guests drive into Carmelo to hop on a high-speed ferry to Buenos Aires about an hour away. Carrasco International Airport is a 166-mile drive.