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As Punta del Este continues to boom, cementing its status as the Uruguayan Riviera, the region’s longtime devotees can’t help but mourn the loss of character that inevitably accompanies an exploding market. One of them, fortunately, decided to do something about it. Aaron Hojman owns a local antiques business, and in the beach town of La Barra, just outside Punta proper, he’s opened the delightful Casa Zinc, which packs several lifetimes’ worth of personality into a single small hotel.
Well-chosen antiques, salvaged materials and vintage pieces seem to make up the entirety of Casa Zinc’s interiors, in styles ranging from country kitchens to mid-century architectural pieces and industrial cast-offs. The rich, weathered textures and the patina of age drip with character, in stark contrast to Punta’s glossy minimalist hotel rooms. It’s a brilliant couples’ escape, and it’s family-friendly, to a point, at least for kids who are capable of some self-supervision.
As for resort-style amenities, well, you know where to look for those. This place gets by on atmosphere. The communal-style dining room will put you in closer touch with your neighbors than would the typical hotel restaurant, a detail that’s emblematic of the thoughtful approach Casa Zinc takes to ensuring its guests mix well.
How to get there:
CasaZinc is located 140km from Montevideo. The nearest airport is Punta del Este. The hotel can organize a taxi transfer for USD48 from Punta del Este Airport or USD200 from Montevideo Airport. Please contact CustomerService@TabletHotels.com for assistance with airport transfers.
- 6 Rooms
- Style: Contemporary Classic
- Atmosphere: Quiet
- 3 Guest Reviews
- Casa Zinc
- La Barra
- Punte del Este, Uruguay
Hotel amenities and services
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Central air conditioning
- Garden
- Lounge
- Pets allowed (charges apply)
- Room service
- Shopping area nearby
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3 Guest Reviews
All reviews are from Tablet guests with verified stays.
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- bianca
- Stayed January 2013
- Rating: Excellent
What I liked:
Throughout all of my travels I've encountered only a handful of hotels where I cannot think of a single thing I would change, and Casa Zinc is one of them. From the second we walked through the wooden gate to the second we left, our experience was nothing short of magical. Design-wise it's a real gem. Oversized antique windows ensure rooms are flooded with natural light, bathrooms look like something out of a period film (but with great water pressure), and the decor has endless character without being contrived. Breakfast was always delicious. Everyone at the hotel went out of their way to make us feel welcome and happily attended to our every need. We really felt like we were with family and not strangers. Make sure to take a look at all the rooms if possible, especially Arquitecto, each one is different and has its own charm.
We are already planning our return to Casa Zinc!
What the hotel could do better:
Nothing, had a wonderful stay!
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- Nicholas
- Stayed January 2013
- Rating: Good
What I liked:
The decor was incredible. We also loved the quiet, relatively out of the way location.
What the hotel could do better:
Nothing, had a wonderful stay!
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- Janelle
- Stayed December 2012
- Rating: Excellent
What I liked:
We loved so many things about the hotel. We arrived late and Aaron met us close to midnight to welcome us and spent some time giving great advice to local restaurants (most of which we tried and were so amazing). Estephay and her sister were so kind and helpful, the breakfast was amazing. We truly felt welcomed and taken care of during our entire time there.
What the hotel could do better:
Nothing, had a wonderful stay!
