The Sofitel Montevideo Casino Carrasco and Spa is the city's top five-star choice, in the residential seaside district of Carrasco on the eastern edge of the capital. The hotel sits on the Rambla República de México, around a minute's walk from Carrasco Beach, and combines a historic landmark building with modern luxury. Facilities include an indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool, a spa with massage, facials and a sauna, a beachfront fine-dining restaurant named 1921, a tea gallery and café, and a large casino. Guests also get free Wi-Fi, parking and pet-friendly policies. It is an excellent choice for travellers who want a polished, resort-like base, with Carrasco's villas, parks and beaches outside the door, and with the international airport roughly a twelve-minute drive away.
Location and getting around: Carrasco is quiet, green and upscale, quite different from the bustle of the centre. Ciudad Vieja is about 20 km away, roughly 25 to 40 minutes by car depending on traffic, so plan to use taxis or rideshares for sightseeing and day trips. For airport arrivals and departures it is the most convenient of the five hotels on this page. Winery visits on the edge of the city, including Bouza, are also within a reasonable drive. Many guests spend part of their stay on the property, using the pool and spa between excursions.
Rooms and facilities: expect spacious, elegant rooms in the French-influenced Sofitel style, many with views over the coast or gardens. The spa has treatment rooms offering massages, facials and nail care, and reservations are needed; guests under 18 are not admitted to the spa. The outdoor pool is seasonal, typically open from spring to early autumn, while the indoor pool works year-round. The casino is large, with slot machines, gaming tables and a sportsbook, so the lobby area can be lively in the evenings. Dining includes the fine-dining restaurant and a café, and Carrasco has other restaurants nearby.
Who it suits: honeymooners, couples and anyone marking a special occasion, travellers with an early flight, and visitors who want beach and spa time as well as sightseeing. It is less ideal for guests who want to walk to the old town cafés each evening. Good to know: airport shuttles are available at extra cost, rates are among the city's highest and rise in the summer season, and the casino means a livelier atmosphere than a quiet boutique stay. For quiet rooms, ask for a higher floor or a garden-facing room when booking.
Why stay here
- ✓Indoor pool and seasonal outdoor pool
- ✓Full-service spa with sauna
- ✓Fine-dining restaurant 1921
- ✓Casino with slots and tables
- ✓Beach about a minute away
- ✓Free parking
- ✓Pet-friendly policy
- ✓Airport about 12 minutes by car
Good questions
Is the Sofitel close to the airport?+
Yes, Carrasco International Airport is roughly a twelve-minute drive away, according to the Expedia listing, making it the easiest of our five hotels for early or late flights.
Is it close to the old town?+
No, Ciudad Vieja is about 20 km away, so plan on a taxi or rideshare of roughly half an hour or more depending on traffic.
Does it have a pool?+
Yes, there is an indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool, typically open from spring to early autumn.
