Small groups of friends and families.
on Playa Mansa, the calmer of José Ignacio's two beaches, 20 minutes from Punta del Este.
There are six individual ocean view villas or ‘casas’ which can accommodate between 4-7 people, each with a fireplace, art filled interiors, retractable windows and private garden.
Apart from the incredible cantilevered swimming pool, which juts out over the beach, there is an outdoor fire pit with chilled sitting area overlooking the ocean, a huge wine cellar, games room and a small spa. The main restaurant at Playa Vik specialises in delicious barbecued food and the hotel can arrange private dining on the decks in front of the ocean should you prefer to eat outside.
Fantastic restaurants and great nightlife await down the road at Punta del Este. The sister property Estancia Vik is close by for those wanting to try out horse riding, play polo, have a round of golf or go kitesurfing and windsurfing on nearby lakes.
By the way in Uruguay, “playa” is pronounced “plaja” with a ‘ja’ sound.