Posada Arenas

Great service (Ines made sure our stay was exceptional!), cool property, great location.

We stayed here for just 1 night on our way along the Uruguayan coast. The hotel's main building where breakfast is served is really pretty with lots of windows. The rooms are basic but had everything we needed. About a 3 minute walk down the road brings you to the beach but the sand dunes are so wide that it's another 5 minutes to get to the water. By far the best part of our stay was the staff. From arrival to departure, they were always there to help with a smile. They turned our vague thoughts on a meal into the perfect restaurant recommendation. When we said we wanted to go to the beach early they left all the beach supplies we would need outside our room the night before.

We stayed here for three nights in January 2019 and enjoyed it very much. The staff were very friendly and helpful and the facilities were the perfect combination of modern and rustic. They offered a delicious breakfast each morning and often had ambient music playing in the main area of the posada during the day. It was located a bit farther from the main part of Jose Ignacio than we expected, but we had a rental car and it was only a 5-minute drive. (If I had read the hotel's description more carefully, I probably would have known this.) The only thing that made us a little uncomfortable was what appeared to be a Bible verse on the receipt when we checked out. As a same-sex couple visiting from the United States, this made us wonder if the hotel's management or owner would be accepting of our relationship, but we felt very welcome during our visit so it wasn't a problem for us. I generally think that religion and politics should be kept separate from business, but that's just my personal opinion. Other than that, it was a very pleasant stay and we would recommend it to others!

We booked the posada for our family of 4, 2 days before arriving, and 24 hs before getting there there was a problem with our reservation and they had to cancel....they did EVERYTHING in their hands to solve the situation, and managed to give us the house next door, that had 2 bedrooms and was impecable, to make up for the inconvenience. They exceeded our expectations because we had the excellent service, the lovely breakfast and the use of the swimming pool, while staying next door. Would love to come back!

The location is terrific. A 2 minute walk to outstanding white sand beach. A 5 minute drive to Jose Ignacio square. Marianna, a family owner/architect and Maurismo, were gracious, helpful, english fluent, and delightful. The room was nicely appointed. The breakfast outstanding. The family, consisting of architects, built this hotel, which is an architectural gem, in a community full of outstanding modern architecture.

This is a corner of paradise! Very quiet and simple place in the middle of the nature. as usual my ups and downs: ups: 1. Customer service and attention: The owners Fernando and Ester are always around. nice people to have a chat with and very generous with their suggestions. excellent attention. 2. Location: far away from the busy village, this is an oasis. it is quiet and silence. if you don't want to drive to de village (5 mins) you can walk up the road for two of the most famous restaurants of the area. 3. You can walk to the beach passing through the dunes. The beach is wonderful, wide and quiet. ideal for long walks or yoga practise. you can also stay in and enjoy the pool. Downs: 1. it is really hard to find downsides. definitely you need to hire a car to make the most of this holidays. but this is everywhere in jose ignacio. 2. you don't want to leave!!! 3. ...cannot find a third point!!!

My boyfriend and I were fortunate to make a last minute trip to Jose Ignacio and stay here. I can’t rave enough about it. Room I worried that being in a garden-y hotel by the beach, I’d have to worry about bugs. Not at all. Never once had anything unsavory in the room which they kept immaculately clean. Daily fresh towels, housekeeping. It was done to perfection. Room was comfortable with a fridge and back garden. Solid WiFi. Grounds Absolutely stunning. Gorgeous pool and lots of comfortable areas for lounging. My boyfriend and I spent plenty of time just hanging out at the hotel and could not have been more comfortable. Comfortable furniture with a great view. Staff This is where this beautiful place shined even more. Staff went out of their way to make sure we were comfortable. The young man with the beard was particularly amazing. He’d come to greet us when we came back and help us with bags. He made up a tray with plates and glasses and carried it to our room when we wanted to have some snacks. He seriously went above and beyond. I wish I knew his name, but thank you so so much. I’ve stayed in 5* hotels and this service was up there, even better by being so personal. Jose Ignacio is a beautiful, wonderful place and if I have the pleasure of coming back, there’s no where else I’d rather stay.

We spend in Posada Arenas few days and it was great time thanks to Fernando, whole staf perfect location. Not last but definitely not least was great - one of the best in area - Marismo restaurant (maybe 25m from Posadas). To center of Jose Ignacio and ... to La Huella restaurant by the beach is 40 minutes walk. If you looking for relax this is te place!

Poseda Arenas is a haven in the quiet beachside resort of Jose Ignacio - close enough to Punta Del Este for those who seek to be at the centre of things but a bit classier for our tastes. The hotel is charming and comfortable offering basic accommodation in a stylish, small and modern building with comfortable facilities including a small pool close to the beach. The beach is a bit wild with no cafes or facilities but great surf for those who have a board or wish to kite-surf. Fantastic restaurants within a few minutes' drive bit most carry the Punta Del Este problem price tag. Highlight for us was a visit to Bodega Garzon with some of Uruguay's best wines. What makes Posada Arenas special is the staff - so friendly, accommodating and helpful; exceptionally nice people who go to great lengths to ensure that guests are comfortable and happy and give great tips on local events and facilities. Only (very slight - for us) negative is that the accommodation might need some renovation; looks slightly dated. Bit this would not prevent us returning as we enjoyed our stay tremendously.

we had a graet time in a beautiful place, in a fanatastic posada with very friendly and helpful atmoshere!! If we could we would directly come back. we organized from there trips by car, bycele ( from the possada) and we made long and beautiful walks at the sea, 200 Meters away freom posada arenas de jose ignacio