Laguna Garzon Lodge

Location: Ruta 10 km 190.5, Laguna Garzón, Rocha, José Ignacio, Maldonado, José Ignacio, UY

Star Rating: 3 Stars

Property Type: Hotels

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 02:00 PM - 06:00 PM

Check-out: 12:00 PM

Instructions: The front desk is staffed during limited hours.

Amenities & Facilities

• Free breakfast
• Meeting rooms
• Free WiFi
• Terrace
• Luggage storage
• Hiking/biking trails nearby
• Free breakfast
• Front desk (limited hours)
• Meeting rooms
• Smoke-free property
• Tours/ticket assistance
• Snack bar/deli
• Parking (limited spaces)
• Free self parking
• Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)

Rooms Available

• Double Room

  1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

  409-sq-foot room with a patio

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Food & Drink - Room service

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and free toiletries

  Practical - Safe; rollaway beds (surcharge) available on request

  Comfort - Air conditioning

  Need to Know - No housekeeping

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi
  • No housekeeping

Guest Reviews

• hk (8/5): -
• Joaquin (6/5): Excelente vista y ubicación pero con muchos puntos a mejorar - La vista y la ubicación donde se encuentra el alojamiento sin dudas es lo mas destacable. La comida en el almuerzo. El check in y check out ágiles. El precio es muy elevado para lo que ofrece. El desayuno es muy básico y de poca calidad. Las instalaciones estan con poco mantenimiento, y la limpieza podria ser mejor. La falta de personal especialmente en el restaurante, impacta negativamente en la experiencia general. Además el restaurante tiene un horario complicado que hace dificil cenar y teniendo en cuenta que no hay nada en los alrededores, es un punto negativo. La entrada con vehículo a donde se estaciona podria ser mejor.
• Carolina (9/5): muy bueno! - la ubicacion el restaurante podria estar abierto hasta mas tarde en la noche
• Lucía (8/5): hermoso entorno y propuesta - el entorno y la cabaña, la cual depende bastante de su ubicacion me gustaría tener la opcion de conocer la ubicacion de la cabaña antes de confirmar
• Isabelle (10/5): Super leuk accommodatie aan het water - Prachtige locatie, heel mooi huisje op het water. Wel smal pad om aan huisje te komen. Ontbijt was heel lekker en genoeg keuze. Restaurant s'avonds maar open tot 20 u. Zeer goed gelegen .
• Mary (9/5): One of kind hotel in a beautiful part of the world. - The hotel is location just outside of the town of Jose Ignacio on a very quiet road. The beach and the Lagoon are pristine. The breakfast at the hotel great and offer many choices. The floating rooms are spacious and well appointed. A great place to relax. We arrived late due to a flight delay the reception stayed open until we arrived. This is an Eco hotel, there are no TV's in the room. The step board to your floating room is a bit narrow can be challenging when you have larges pieces of luggage.
• Sibylle (8/5): - Schöne Lage in der Lagune, sehr bequeme Betten Kein Vordach, bei Regen nicht draussen sitzen
• Silvana (10/5): Muyyyyyyy hermoso pasamos ❤️ - Todo !!!!!! Todo muy excelente gracias
• Victoria (4/5): - Buena vista y lindo entorno natural Relación calidad precio, esperaba más del alojamiento para su precio. La llave no cerraba la habitación, avisamos y no vinieron a arreglarlo. Desayuno muy escaso para ir a las 10am, continental no era. No cumplió nuestras expectativas
• Silvana (10/5): -
• Reinaldo (10/5): - A Estancia e a Região de José Ignacio já valem a viagem.
• Gianella (10/5): -
• Pardo (10/5): -
• MARIELA (10/5): -
• Martín (10/5): Excelente lugar para descansar - La ubicación , su restaurante y personal muy atento
• Veronica (8/5): -
• Reinaldo (10/5): -
• facundo (10/5): -
• Fabiane (10/5): -
• Ingmar (9/5): Encantado - Lugar incrivel, por do sol magico. Voce esta dentro da natureza.
• Mensink (10/5): -
• Wilson (9/5): -
• Helene (10/5): Amazing place to stay - Location, friendly staff Need to a bit of maintenance on windows
• Michel (10/5): -
• GABRIELA VERONICA (9/5): - Tranquilidad y atencion
• Sarah (10/5): - Idyllische Lage,super sauber.Essen war sehr lecker!
• Silvia (10/5): Hermoso - La habitación muy linda al igual que la vista. Me hubiese gustado que no hubieran tantas telarañas afuera para poder usar la hamaca
• Daniel (10/5): Super Relaxante - A experiência é única, ficar em um quarto sobre a laguna é algo maravilhoso, temos a sensação de estar participando do meio-ambiente, onde aves de todos os tipos passam voando, lontras nadam ao redor da casa flutuante, enfim, somente vivenciando para sentir. Há outros várias pontos que merecem destaque, dentre eles, os caiaques que estão à disposição para explorar a Laguna Garzon, as bicicletas, que nos permitiram rodar por José Ignácio, a poucos quilômetros da hospedagem, caminar à noite pela ponte circular sobre a laguna, fazer um trekking e explorar El Caracol, parque natural com uma ampla variedade de plantas e árvores nativas, além da grande quantidade de animais que circulam tranquilos por lá. Não bastasse estas experiências, tivemos ainda maravilhosas experimentos gastronômicos, desde o pescador que serve a pesca do dia e outros saborosos frutos do mar, até charmosos restaurantes em meio a bosques de pinheiros, sem falar ainda no inesquecível jantar no restaurante do lodge sobre a Laguna Garzón, tendo o pôr do sol sobre a ponte e a laguna com vista principal, degustando um ótimo vinho uruguaio. Enfim, poderia seguir descrevendo todas as outras atividades que tivemos oportunidade de realizar ao nos hospedar no lodge, mas não poderia concluir sem mencionar a gentileza da equipe que nos atendeu, que foram super atenciosos e prestativos. Não gostamos de ter que ir embora, poderíamos seguir mais tempo apreciando a paisagem desde nossa varanda, sem cansar, ver as estrelas, beber um Albariño ao pôr do sol, levantar cedo para caminhar na interminável praia para ver o nascer do sol, ...
• Ellora (7/5): -
• Marcelo (8/5): -
• iñigo (3/5): - muy estropeado
• Alice (8/5): Retiro frente al agua - Un refugio perfecto entre la calma de la laguna y el sonido del océano. Un alojamiento donde el tiempo se desacelera, la naturaleza abraza y cada amanecer parece pintado a mano. Laguna Garzón tiene esa magia única que te hace desconectar para volver a vos. La estadía fue agradable, pero es importante mencionar que no hay servicio de restaurante en el alojamiento, ni tampoco opciones cercanas a las que se pueda acceder caminando. Esto puede ser una limitación, especialmente si uno desea almorzar o cenar con una copa de vino y evitar manejar. Sería ideal contar con alguna alternativa gastronómica próxima
• Jean-Marie (4/5): - Very friendly staff BUT..... the entire resort ooze negligence and severe lack of maintenance..... a place deemed to become a slumb!
• jose maria (10/5): -
• Josefina (10/5): -
• Gabriela (9/5): -
• Marcelo (9/5): - Si mucho, es distinto a lo usual, muy linda experiencia Mejoraría el desayuno
• Richard (7/5): Agradable - Tiene muy poco mantenimiento a la vista del complejo, la entrada al mismo con mucho barro, no tiene un acceso prolijo.
• Marcelo (8/5): Linda escapada en pareja - La vista y la ubicación le falto un poco de mantenimiento
• Anjali (9/5): Superb - The location is very beautiful. The cabin had all the facilities and was very comfortable. There are activities that you could do like kayking, cycling Less vegetarian friendly options on the restaurant menu
• Valentina (10/5): Excelente - Muy bueno todo
• Macrae (1/5): We didn’t - It was so windy one of us could not go on the boardwalk without being blown into the water. The ramp down to the room only had a rope, which was very difficult for 69 year-old with bad knee.. you could not flush the toilet paper which was just gross. The food and the restaurant was minimal and really only appetizers as it closed at seven so in the end we booked another hotel which was fabulous and a lot less money.
• G de l (10/5): - Amazing place! Specially to relax
• Meaghan (10/5): In my top ten hotels I’ve ever stayed at. Highly recommend. - The views from this hotel are incredible. Perfect for sunset. They didn’t have any dinner hours which would have been nice but not needed.
• Andreas (9/5): Superb -
• Luis (10/5): Exceptional -
• Leonor (10/5): We had a wonderful time. - The location is stunning. Beautiful views from our bedroom. Fantastic nature all around. Amazing and very friendly staff.
• Jacky (10/5): Exceptional -
• Rebecca (8/5): Nice place especially if you want to just hang out and relax - Lovely little rooms and a nice restaurant for breakfast. Simple but good, staff very helpful
• Christian (8/5): Very good -
• Rodolfo (8/5): Very good -
• Agustin (6/5): Nice but not worth the price - Great ambience and location. Good initiative with the bungalows on the water. The complex as a whole is old and seems unattended. Like there was no investment for years. The bungalows are pretty basic and very deteriorated. There was not enough hot water for two showers. The water on the shower does not drain as the floor is uneven, so it gets stuck and , as a consequence, the wood smells. There’s no net for the mosquitoes, so you need to keep the door shut all the time. The breakfast was terrible. Not even coffee and you have to grab the ham and cheese with the fingers. After all , it was a nice experience , but it is not worth the price whatsoever (usd 250). It should be promoted as basic cabins on the water.
• Daniel (9/5): Superb -
• Lisa (10/5): A floating sanctuary of serenity - From the moment we arrived at this magical floating hotel, I knew it would be special. The location is breathtaking, the accommodations perfectly balance rustic charm with modern comfort, and the hotel's eco-initiatives are genuinely inspiring. But what truly sets this place apart is the staff. Their warmth, attentiveness, and dedication to making our stay special was unparalleled. Whether it was local recommendations, a private excursion to scenic spots or individualized arrangements for our needs. We will definitely come back to this place that feels like a dream home that was very hard to leave.
• Jorge (10/5): Exceptional -
• Cindy (10/5): A special experience - Laguna Garzon is a unique and gorgeous setting. Fish were jumping around our cabin all afternoon. The resto is beautiful. We ate some of the jumping fish for dinner. Fantastic! And the breakfast was excellent as well. It was a quiet day and we were invited by the owner/manager? to hang out. There was no rush to check out.
• Annemarie (10/5): A one-off! We would definitely return. - Unique location. Excellent staff. Wonderful experience Maybe a good idea to include a little wiper cleaner for the shower to prevent water sitting against the wooden wall.
• Cristina (9/5): It was our first time there. We’ll definitely be back! - It was our first experience to stay over the water and seeing and hearing the fish jumping around all day felt wonderful. Beautiful nature around. The staff were very nice and helpful. Good food at the restaurant. Getting to the lodge platform felt a bit unsafe because of the low level of the lagoon due to the dry spell. That was specially so when carrying luggage, though the staff helped doing it themselves.
• Dubarry (4/5): Disappointing -
• Sam (9/5): So unusual to be staying in a charming floating house -- everyone should try it for the comfort. - The unique novelty of staying in a room that was its own self-contained little house, floating on the water of the lake was delightful. The view, the quiet there made the stay very relaxing. The whole area around Jose Ignacio with its endless lovely farmland on the gentle rolling hills and closeness to the ocean and the lake, not to mention the many various restaurants and the amazing Rizoma bookstore (www.rizomalajuanita.com -- with books in English too) all contribute to the sense of a romantic kind of dream, a true escape from conventional life. Slightly risky challenge handling our excessive luggage while walking on the narrow docks over the water.
• Patricia (10/5): Amazing Experience in this Hotel! - Everything was so great! the attention of the staff especially Pia & Mauricio going far and beyond to make us feel welcomed!!! Pia even went out of her way to help us with the luggage!! Just overall a beautiful experience! you have many activities that you can do like kayaking (which I highly recommend). if you want to enjoy Uruguay I highly recommend to stay here. P.S if you love stargazing this is the best place! Nothing, everything was amazing!
• Samuel (7/5): fabulous location, friendly and attentive staff. rooms a little tired - location of the floating rooms in the lagoon is outstanding the rooms need a refresh. the mattress was extremely uneven and uncomfortable. the manager said he would replace it
• Claudia (2/5): HOTEL CERRADO UNA VERGIENZA - Estaba CERRADO. Nos dejaron sin alojamiento el día del cumple de mi esposo hicimos 300km y nos dejan en la calle nos cansamos de llamarlos y no nos atendió nadie en Hollreles.cóm y cómo corolario cuando emprendemos el regreso me envían un mail consultando cómo estuvo el check in. Allí contesto y cómo no recibí contestación llamo el 3/11 ya que el 2 era feriado y ustedes me dicen que no son responsables. Además hoy sigue estando disponible la reserva a cuántas personas más van a complicar. Una VERGÜENZA y ni fueron capaces de disculparse. Claudia Sánchez +59894300505
• soluble (10/5): Glamping, laguna waves rock you to sleep + excellent wildlife & kayaking - It is a floating log cabin, very eco-friendly made from re-purposed materials, not so much a luxury resort. Jose Ignacio 15 minutes just down the road is more Hampton-esque if that is what you are looking for. weirded out by the review about the bugs, almost like it's not possible? The entire place is covered in birds. Didn't even have to use bug spray, no problem with mosquitoes. Maybe that guy stayed in a cabin near the kitchen? I had a similar situation in a cabin in India -- the ones nearest the kitchens always have a pest problem. I did see 2 large spiders off our own gangplank. We, however, LOVED our stay, no bad bugs, enjoyed every sunset, went kayaking every day. We even saw a capybara!!! It was glorious. Considered giving this a 4 stars because the queen mattress is really 2 twin beds squished together and bathroom window needs to be open at all times but their on-site chef makes good enough food to justify rating. Excellent for the money. Dog-friendly hotel too. Kayaks included in price.
• lgrant165 (10/5): A Truly Lovely and Peaceful Place - My partner and I just spent three lovely and peaceful nights at the Laguna Garzon Lodge. Located about 20 minutes from the "Hamptons" like vibe of Jose Ignacio, and about 40 minutes from the Miami Beach frenzy of Punta del Este, Laguna Garzon consists of 12 rustic cabins that float on the Laguna Garzon, a bird and fish sanctuary. Each cabin has its own deck from which you can jump directly into the lagun, outfitted with beach chairs and a hammock. You can spend your days floating on your deck and rocking back and forth in your hammock, or go across the street to a pristine and virtually empty beach, whose brown sands and foamy white waves seem to stretch for miles. There are also certain water sports nearby. The lodge itself is informal, done in beachy chic, with repurposed materials, ie. old fishing baskets as lampshades. We took full advantage of the wonderful cook, who made us fresh meals each day (and made us feel like she was our personal chef). The staff is made up in part of members of the nearby fishing village, and their catch of the day is often on the menu. The staff went out of its way to accommodate our needs. I have only two caveats to this wonderful place: one, I highly recommend that you have a car, as we found taxi service (and Uber) to be expensive and often unavailable, and two, it would have been nice to have had a naturalist available who could have guided us through the wildlife in detail. Aside from those comments, this is truly a place for those looking for an alternative to the usual Uruguayan beach resorts.
• Sven Philip (4/5): rott und unfreundlich - Im Prinzip nettes Konzept, aber schon sehr abgewohnt, liegt direkt an Hauptstraße und einer komisch großen Brücke, alle außer Köchin erstaunlich unfreundlich, Frühstück echt schlecht, Abendessen lecker aber extrem teuer, wie auch Unterkunft überteuert, angemessen wären 100 USD
• BenN869 (8/5): So relaxing - We were there off season, so while it’s great to have the place to ourselves, a lot of nearby restaurants were closed. Still, the floating cabin was cool. Staff was friendly. Breakfast was ok. We enjoyed the lake and shore, great birding, even directly from the cabin.
• nancym910 (8/5): A unique and wonderful lodge - Floating on Laguna Garzon, the lodge is wonderful. It is quiet, away from the crowds in Jose Ignacio. The lagoon was perfect for kayaking (kayaks available at no charge) and when the wind picked up, was full of kite surfers. From out little porch, the sunset was spectacular. It is a very simple place (no television which we liked). Each cabin is floating on its own dock. The main building has a lovely dining room and porch overlooking the lagoon. A spectacular beach is right across the street, and La Balsa, a very good restaurant, is a short walk up the road.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - This place was one of the most memorable places I’ve stayed in my life! The cabins are in the water, so when it was very windy, the whole room was swaying. It was fun for us, but it may be a little too much for others. The location and view was just amazing. You could just jump into the water right in front of your room. Inside of the room was much better looking than what you would expect from outside.
• ana (10/5): Recomendable - Buenísimo nos encanto
• KenPauline (8/5): Taking the stress out of things - Located 5km after Jose ignacio, The Laguna Garzon Lodge, is a simple, friendly and quiet place to escape to to relax. Each floating cabin is clean, comfortable and gives great views over the lake and for sunsets in the evening. We have been twice and thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
• joseandreaaya (10/5): What a Stay! - If you want a different experience in the José Ignacio area, this gem is a must! The property is located just north of the Laguna Garzon bridge offerings the most tranquil stay, unbelievable sunset, and amazing moonlight reflection on the water while you sleep. Now, what made this stay extra special was the love that the staff projects to its guest. Matias, Andrea, Pablo and of course Borbon, are truly special!
• Audrey (8/5): ne faut pas le prix demandé - Accueil sympathique, chambre agréable avec vue sur la lagune mais confort minimaliste, pas de restauration sur place et rien aux alentours accessible à pied, bon emplacement pour faire du kitesurf ou aller à la plage, petit déjeuner décevant
• spacecase49 (10/5): A few days in paradise! - I spent three amazing nights at the Laguna Garzon Lodge, and I would return there in a heartbeat. If you're looking for a relaxing and beautiful spot to vacation, this is your place. The rooms are private floating cabanas, with comfy beds and the water to rock you to sleep at night. All of the rooms are positioned for greatest privacy, and don't share walls. The sunsets and stars at night were phenomenal. The owners and staff were so helpful and kind (including giving me a ride back to Punta del Este, which was such a lovely and generous surprise). There are no TVs, so if that's what you're looking for you're in the wrong place, but I didn't miss one as I caught up on my reading or simply sat on the deck and watched for wildlife (the otters were my favorite!). The beach is a short walk away, but I was just as happy sitting in my hammock on the patio. I was there during the off-season, so there wasn't much activity, but that fit my goals of relaxation perfectly. I spent my days walking around the beautiful natural area and reading books in gorgeous spots. It really felt like paradise and was difficult to return to a city after being there. I would recommend having a car, particularly if you are travelling in the off-season. There simply weren't really food options within walking distance. The hotel staff were very willing to call me a cab into Jose Ignacio (about 8km away), so that is always an option, but there weren't walkable choices.
• Maria Silvia (10/5): Lugar mágico para se conectar com a natureza - A estadia foi excelente, a Andrea, proprietaria, é encantadora e fez o local ficar ainda mais especial. Se você busca paz e contato com a natureza, esse é o local. Voltaremos!!
• Experience630342 (10/5): We enjoyed it so much we extended our stay! - We had been previously for drinks and tea or a meal but this year we had a wonderful few nights stay during Easter week at the end of March 2018. In fact we enjoyed it so much that we requested 2 more nights and luckily they had room for us for the week nights so our 2 night stay became a 4 night stay! The room was gorgeous - we had one of the cabins for 3 people which was perfect for us and our 15 year old daughter. All the rooms are little floating cabins that you reach from the entrance and restaurant along boardwalks. My husband had a boot on one foot following Achilles' tendon surgery and had to take care at certain points but it was manageable! Pablo and Andy really look after the lodge and also the guests. it was great to talk to them about the special care they take of the wooden cabins in the water and also the care that they take with the beautiful lagoon where they are based. They obviously love it and appreciate what they have. We were extremely lucky to see a wonderful large otter-like animal come up to visit and sun bathe on the deck of one of the nearby cabins! We also enjoyed seeing the hundreds of birds and scenery around the lagoon when we went for a boat trip on the lagoon for several hours one day. Breakfasts were delicious and the restaurant terrace was special for teatime card games or chats! We had a couple of good evening meals but it was too chilly to be out on the terrace at night. There were a few restaurants still open (out of the main summer season) in nearby Jose Ignacio. The lodge has kayaks and other little boats. I didn't ask if they had bikes for hire but that would be fun and easy since the area is flat. All in all a superb, peaceful and renewing few days. Our 15 year old nature lover was in heaven and perfectly happy to be hanging out with us, reading books, instagramming the amazing photos she took etc!
• Robert (10/5): Ruhig unter Steren - Absolut interessante Erfahrung auf einem "Hausboot", Lage ist perfekt ruhig und man kann Meer und Sterne geniessen. Ein Auto ist hier ein MUSS. Spanish von sehr grossen Vorteil
• NILSON W (8/5): Hotel Flutuante - O local fica num lindo lago inundado pelo mar durante o verão, com possibilidade de emprestar caiaques para remar pelo lago e bicicletas para ver a natureza local. As cabanas são flutuantes e possuem um excelente visual para o lago e para a ponte. Lugar bastante calmo. O quarto em si, possui uma boa cama, mas precisaria de uma renovação, principalmente no banheiro. O café da manhã é bom. O carro é estacionado na parte da frente do hotel, em uma passagem entre a rodovia e a entrada do hotel. Poderá ir na praia da frente que é só atravessar a rua que estará lá. O pôr do sol aqui é fantástico, rendeu algumas fotos lindas. O preço é salgado como outros hotéis na região.
• FriederNeu (8/5): Really beautiful. - We had a pleasant stay in cabine 6..Wind and waves rocked the cabine slightly at night, which was really enjoyable and we slept well. Breakfeast was good with a selection of fruits, toast and several cereals. Staff very friendly and helpful. Watersports available and on opposite side of lagune is the windsurf center of Uruguay. We would stay there again.
• Alan (10/5): Lugar mágico y romántico - Ideal para ir con pareja.-----------------------..............................................
• María Luján (8/5): Aventura sofisticada - Me encantó la experiencia. Me gustan los barcos y adoré dormirme y despertarme hamacas por las olas de la Laguna. Son muy acogedores los dueños y te orientan según tus gustos. Es un lugar virgen y salvaje cercano a la naturaleza. Los cuartos son muy cómodos y bien decorados. Me encantó
• Maria eliana (10/5): un lugar que volvería sin dudas - el lugar es increíble! un lugar super tranquilo, las habitaciones muy amplias con una vista muy linda a la laguna. el servicio excelente. Atención personalizada muy buena. El chico que nos atendió en la recepción muy servicial y atento al igual que el dueño del lugar.
• Rodrigo (10/5): Volvería a ir - Muy divino lugar y mucha tranquilidad para descansar!! Volvería a ir
• Verified traveler (6/5): Problema y Solución - Unos dias antes nos enviaron un mail que habia problemas con la tarjeta. Me comunique y se habia solucionado. Cuando llegamos nos dijeron que estaba sobrevendido y nos conaiguirron una habitacion en otro hotel ( cuya tarifa era mas cara pero por el mismo monto que nosotros habiamos pagado) por otra larte nos prometieron par compensar que nos darian una noche gratis en otra ocasion. Veremos si se concreta.
• Adriana (10/5): Escapada de finde perfecta para descansar - Es un lugar muy acogedor. No espere grandes lujos , la idea es estar confortable al lado de la laguna Garzón con el rumor del agua como único sonido y el suave balanceo de la habitación que es flotante. Los dueños le imprimen un agradable toni boutique al alojamiento. Son muy simpáticos y atentos al huésped. En suma volveríamos sin dudarlo.
• JOAN E (10/5): Peaceful retreat wish we had another day!!! - Best accomodations during our entire stay in Uruguay!!!
• Jeanette (10/5): A unique and relaxing experience - We only stayed at Laguna Garzon Lodge for one night regrettably. It is a truly special place run by two knowledgeable hosts who care deeply about the place they live. Will definitely return!
• kukita88 (2/5): Bad experience - I was there for lunch . Not a dog friendly restaurant,even if the tables are outside. Expensive,but the quality of the meal was good. The man that is at the front desk was very dry and rude ,no manners whatsoever and one of the waiters seemed to be hired without service experience.Such a nice location,it is a shame that the personnel hire was picked untrained.
• e3lena (10/5): Very special place - I absolutely loved everything about Laguna Garzón Lodge! It is a perfect place to run away from hustle and bustle of the city to a beautiful nature, a peaceful environment and to experience an unusual type of the accomodation. I also liked the opportunity to use kayaks, to have a super fresh (the same with the breakfast) and delicious dinner. Big thanks to the owners and to very kind employees.
• Marcelo (10/5): Mágico - Lodge muito agradável e acolhedor, com um excelente atendimento. O dono, Pablo, sabe receber seus hóspedes com muita simpatia e profissionalismo.
• Verified traveler (6/5): - Es una muy lindo hotel y una muy buena idea, que fue arruinada por el puente que se hizo al lado y la ruta que se encuentra pegada al hotel, ya que hay mucho movimiento y poca privacidad, no es lo que era en un principio que se debía llegar en balsa.
• Simonel_SCC (8/5): Peaceful night/day by the water. Remember to go in good company ... - It is February, the days are still beautiful, prices are lower than in January, Laguna Garzon Lodge is a great spot for a weekend away. Not much of infra-structure but a great and comfortable room surrounded by water, a peaceful feeling. Very good breakfast served in the main house/restaurant, that is only opened to guests. There are not many things to do in the hotel, but we loved our cabin and our time away. It is better for couples or families with older kids
• lauramH4125JM (2/5): Dont go for this one! Never stay there! - Very very bad maintenance, stained towels, dirty room! Waaaaay too expensive for what they charge! Price is 5 star, but the room os worse than hostel! Poor breakfast! They say they are ecoresort, and might use it as a appeal for their lack of care in the room, but we didnt buy it! It's not a problem at all being a simple hotel, with simple rooms, but the lack of maintenance and cleaning, is not ok at all!
• shuchat (8/5): Peace at last - After spending 4 wonderful nights at a 5 star property in fabulous Buenos Aries we were ready to continue our journey to Uruguay and to the Laguna Garzon Lodge. We landed in Montevideo and picked up our car (A DEFINITE MUST) and with the GPS guiding our way we proceeded to Laguna Garzon. The Lodge was not hard to find and approaching it at twilight time, it looked almost magical. Greeted by the owner and two able bodied men to take our luggage, we followed on the boardwalk leading to our Cabin. Upon entering the very minimalistic cabin, my wife and I looked at each other in utter disappointment. Everything was bare bones, no television, no phone, nothing to distract you from the awesome surroundings of the lagoon, its tranquility, and serenity. We soon forgot about Buenos Aries, the beautiful suite we enjoyed, the hustle and bustle, and settled into a paradise. The staff was extremely cordial and always inquiring if there was something they could do. The chef was a wizard and since there were no menus other than the daily special, he would cook you anything you would like. Needless to say the food was wonderful, in fact I had the best Rib Eye steak so far, and thats comparing to the great steaks we had in Argentina. Same for the chicken, lamb, and fresh fish. The pictures of the property are very accurate, and leaves nothing to the imagination. This is a different kind of holiday, a cleansing of the mind and body. If you want to rekindle your relationship this is certainly the place to go to.
• Anand (10/5): Floating in bliss - This property was truly amazing. You're floating on a lagoon, and the land that it's attached to is separated from the ocean by mere meters of sand. We stayed there before a new bridge connecting across the lagoon to the mainland opened so we had to take a ferry over each time we wanted to cross. The bridge is slated to open in mid-December which will mean easier access for anyone that stays here but also likely a little bit more traffic. The one downside is room 1, 2, 5, 6, 9, & 10 now will have a partial view of the bridge so it's not as natural a view as rooms 3, 4, 7, 8, 11, & 12. Regardless of which room you're in, you'll be floating on the water (sea-sickness warning for those extremely sensitive) with a gorgeous view across the lagoon with the occasional wind- or kite-surfer to amaze you. You'll get a very isolated feeling and the nearby beach in particular is very isolated. The property also has a restaurant attached which serves free breakfast and then a quite excellent daily rotating dinner option if you choose not to go into José Ignacio or one of the other nearby towns. Overall, highly recommended.
• Cassie216 (10/5): Do Not Miss the Opportunity to Stay Here - I wish our brief one-night stay at Laguna Garzon Lodge could have been extended by two weeks! My boyfriend and I typically stay in guesthouses, but we decided to splurge for the last night of our trip to Argentina and Uruguay. I could not imagine a better place to stay to end our trip. We visited in March, and the lodge was far from full, which meant we were able to enjoy the beautiful setting in peace and serenity. The room was very clean, and I loved the slight rock you could feel from the water. At night, we saw the most stars I have seen in my entire life from our porch. There is almost no light pollution here. Breakfast was more than plenty, and the setting was perfect. We did not rent a car, but were able to use the bikes to go to/from Jose Ignacio. I believe the journey was about 4 miles, and it was HOT. The sun is very strong in Uruguay, so make sure you bring sunscreen. There were also kayaks, but we did not have the time to use them. Laguna Garzon would be an ideal place to kayak, as the water is very quiet. Andrea is an amazing owner, and you can tell she really puts her heart and soul into the lodge. She made sure that our short stay was very comfortable. Overall, if you have the opportunity, don't hesitate to stay at the Laguna Garzon Lodge. Also, I would definitely recommend a long lunch at La Huella.
• Golightly_travelling (8/5): Romantic - with little faults - Really beautiful setting and the floating houses are charming and well equipped. Very quiet. Unfortunately nobody informs you that you have to use a ferry to get there which closes at 10 p.m. Also no information that due to the construction of the bridge nearby the view is not quite as romantic as the photos suggest and that you have noise in the daytime. When we arrived the reception guy didn't speak English which was a bit challenging but we managed. Breakfast is very basic but served in the main building in a very relaxed way. When we were there in the off season there was no possibility to have dinner at the hotel - which meant driving to José Ignacio or somewhere else and (due to the ferry) be back at 10 p.m. The setting is really unique, but the place is overpriced at the moment, considering the construction site and the ferry service.
• 583bertor (10/5): The beauty of silence - Laguna Garzon is great for body and soul, as well as for your heart. We spent a few wonderful days in this remarkable hotel. The birds, the lagoon, the beach, everything is wonderful. And out of the blue came a lovely stray-dog. He followed us on an long trip on the beach. We baptiese him Dolce Garçon. In this lovely animal we recognized the peaceful nature of the environment and the people who live and work here. Everything is inspiring, in Laguna Garzon, .. Hilde & Berto, Luxemburg
• Gregory (10/5): A classy, unusual place bordering civilization - This is a wonderful, unusual "resort" with about 20 houseboats on the Laguna Garzon . One night in November, there was a thunderstorm, and the houseboat rocked firmly but gently. I had no problem sleeping. I felt comfortable simply reading, watching movies, relaxing, doing nothing and with no real contact to the noise of the outside world except for a kite-surfing school on the lagoon, which brings in students and adds to the atmosphere. The staff is a delight, but they made two mistakes: First, one forgot to give me my passport after check in. I have previously been stranded because of that mistake, although I caught it in time on this trip. Second, there was something wrong with my reservation - at first they said I had only booked two nights, then it was that the credit card was uncooperative. That should have been rectified at the beginning rather than as I had to rush out the door for an early flight from Montevideo. The hotel serves dinner for guests. If you don't want to go out - and after 8 that becomes a problem because a ferry to town stops. I would recommend exploring the nearby city of Jose del Ignazio - a Sotheby's hotspot with lots of good restaurants. One let us sample a marijuana dessert - the country is expected to legalize sale of the plant soon. Summary: this was a wonderful little place that I left relaxed and satisfied.
• jimbMadrid (8/5): Almost 5 stars - We stayed here for just one night in November and it was memorable. The place is beautiful, really quite exceptional, and being able to sleep comfortably on a raft with the waters of the lagoon lapping at your feet is something we will never forget. The lagoon exudes peace and calm and a gentle kayak ride was lovely. And yet if you cross the dirt road only 50 meters away you find yourself on a spectacular atlantic beach of endless sand and crashing waves which is completely unspoilt and beautiful. The service was exceptional: Andrea is the owner and is very friendly Rodrigo is her manager and does everything he can to help. plus in the restaurant there is a spanish couple who are delightful. The cost of the room was very resaonable as it wasnt quite season yet. Our only small criticism was that the dinner was quite limited and expensive. Very nice restaurant and the food was good even if limited choice. But at 40 dolars US without drinks it was no bargain! One final comment... If you arrive from José Ignacio you have to cross on a small ferry until they finish building the bridge sometime in 2015. Currently there is a bit of a building site and so

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