travel42 Hotel Review: Carmelo Resort & Spa

Carmelo Resort & Spa travel42 Professional Hotel Review

Location and History

Located in a bucolic forest of eucalyptus and pine trees on the shore of the La Plata River, this hotel is a three-hour drive from Montevideo, and accessible from Buenos Aires via fast ferry to the historic city of Colonia de Sacramento.

Opened in 1999, the multi-award-winning resort has been hosting wealthy and famous visitors consistently. It also boasts upscale cuisine and an award-winning spa.

Property Overview

At arrival, bellhops wa...