I would say that the small town of Colonia, on the Uruguayan side of the Plata River (Rio de la Plata), is a nearly mandatory trip for any visitor to Montevideo or Buenos Aires.

Sadly, most tourists visit this UNESCO heritage town on a day trip from Buenos Aires, which I think is a real shame.

The city offers a great variety of hotels, hostels and guest houses, so I thought I’d share with you some suggestions of where to stay in Colonia del Sacramento, based on my experience and on hotels I visited.

Before you set off on your trip across the river, click here to find tickets from Buenos Aires to Colonia

Where to Stay in Colonia del Sacramento

Luxury Hotels in Colonia del Sacramento

Radisson Colonia del Sacramento Hotel & Casino

Radisson Hotel Colonia is considered the best hotel in town, according to TripAdvisor and guests who used Booking.com. It is located in the historic part of town, by the Rio de la Plata, and has its own casino, gym, swimming pool and free wifi.

The bedrooms are spacious, with a king or super king-size bed, and many of them offer spectacular views over the river, from their floor-to-ceiling windows. Del Carmen Restaurant & Bar serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast in the morning and light snacks and drinks throughout the day.

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Sheraton Colonia Golf & Spa Resort

Another hotel in town belonging to a prestigious chain, Sheraton Colonia is located on the outskirts of town, and is more convenient if you intend to spend a few days there. The hotel has a golf course, indoors and outdoors swimming pools, gym and playground.

All bedrooms have Sheraton’s personalised beds, with their promise of “the best night’s sleep”. The Deluxe rooms and the Master Suites have a Jacuzzi and a balcony, where you can have breakfast or a drink – or in fact do whatever you please! 🙂

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Charming Hotels in Colonia del Sacramento

Posada del Virrey

Posada del Virrey, a small four-star hotel in colonial style, offers 13 rooms. The location is perfect, in the old town, right between Plaza Mayor, the main square, and the marina.

The decor makes you feel you’re really staying in an old colonial times house, rather than a hotel. The staff is very pleasant and helpful, and the rooms are fairly large and comfortable. Almost all room rates at Posada del Virrey‘s room rates include breakfast.

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Don Antonio Posada

Don Antonio Posada calls itself an “inn with the same services as a grand hotel” and is located at the edge of the historic part of town. Many of the rooms, which I found beautiful, although not very spacious, overlook the swimming pool.

It is rated 9/10 by Booking.com guests and second best hotel in Colonia del Sacramento, on TripAdvisor. Also offering free wifi and great service, I think the hotel offers the best value for money among all four-star hotels in Colonia.

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Hostel in Colonia del Sacramento

Hostel & Suites del Rio

Hostel del Río is a fairly new hostel in Colonia del Sacramento’s Old Town, and is a hostel where you can enjoy some quiet time and relax. In addition to the four and six-bed male and female dorms, this modern hostel also has private bedrooms with double and twin beds. Wifi and breakfast are also included.

The dorms are beautiful and comfortable, with bunk beds in white painted wood; each bed has its own individual lamp and large drawers with locks.

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Disclaimer: All prices quoted are the lowest offered, and are subject to availability. Some of the links are affiliate links, which give me a small commission, but you don’t pay a penny more.

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