Standard Double Room
Overlooking the inner courtyard, with air conditioning, an LED TV with cable channels and a private bathroom.
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Peninsula · Punta del Este · Uruguay
Hotel Shelton
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A 3-star hotel on the corner of avenida Gorlero and calle 31, right in the centre of the Peninsula: 200 metres from Playa Mansa, 250 from Playa Brava and 30 from the Nogaró Casino. Guests rate the location 9.6 and the staff 9.0.
8.2 “Very good” · 1,916 reviews
9.6 for location
250 m from Playa Brava
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Right on avenida Gorlero, between the Mansa and the Brava
Hotel Shelton stands on the corner of calle 31 and avenida Gorlero, the main street of the Punta del Este Peninsula: 200 metres from Playa Mansa, 250 from Playa Brava, 30 from the Nogaró Casino and 450 from the bus terminal. It's a 3-star hotel with 24-hour reception and 1,916 guest reviews.
What past guests rate highest is the location (9.6) and the staff (9.0). It has double, triple and quadruple rooms, all with air conditioning, an LED TV with cable channels and a private bathroom, and one double with a whirlpool bath. It doesn't serve breakfast or have a restaurant: there are restaurants on the same block and avenida Gorlero is right on the corner.
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What makes this hotel different
Six concrete points, all verifiable.
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Location: 9.6
It's what guests rate highest. “Right on Gorlero,” as a guest from Spain puts it.
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Two beaches within 250 metres
Playa Mansa is 200 metres away and Playa Brava 250: you pick your beach depending on the wind.
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The Nogaró Casino, 30 metres away
Right next to the hotel, on avenida Gorlero.
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The bus terminal, 450 metres away
Arrive by bus and walk; the city bus stop is 100 metres away.
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Staff: 9.0
“The service from the young staff at reception was impeccable,” says a guest from Argentina.
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A double with a whirlpool bath
One of the double rooms has a whirlpool bath: “a 10,” according to one guest.
The rooms
Six types, for two, three and four people. All with air conditioning, an LED TV with cable channels, free WiFi and a private bathroom.
Standard Twin Room
The standard double with two separate beds. Overlooking the inner courtyard.
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Double Room with Whirlpool
With a whirlpool bath in the bathroom. “The whirlpool was a 10, and the bed comfortable and big,” says one guest.
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Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
The largest in the hotel, for families or groups of four.
Check priceHotel amenities
A simple 3-star hotel, with 24-hour reception, right on avenida Gorlero.
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24-hour reception
Staffed around the clock: the staff score 9.0.
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Beach umbrellas and loungers
For the beach, among the hotel's services.
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Lift
To every floor.
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Daily housekeeping
And room service.
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Luggage storage
To leave your bags before check-in or after check-out.
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Currency exchange
At reception, according to the hotel's listing.
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Safe
And 24-hour security.
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Free WiFi
Throughout the hotel; guests rate it 8.2.
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Airport transfer
Paid, on request.
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What it doesn't have
No breakfast or restaurant, no parking or pool; no extra beds either.
Where to eat nearby
The hotel has no restaurant and doesn't serve breakfast, but it's on avenida Gorlero: there are three restaurants 100-150 metres away.
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Olivos · 100 m
A restaurant one block away.
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La Vista · 100 m
Another restaurant one block away.
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La Fusión Pizza & Café · 150 m
Pizzeria and café, a block and a half away.
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Avenida Gorlero
The Peninsula's main street: the hotel is on the corner of Gorlero and calle 31.
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No breakfast at the hotel
Several guests mention it. Worth factoring in when you plan your budget.
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Minibar
Some rooms have a minibar.
The beaches, on foot
The hotel is in the centre of the Peninsula, between the bay and the ocean. These are the real distances.
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Playa Mansa · 200 m
The bay-side beach, with calmer water.
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Playa Brava · 250 m
The ocean-side beach, with waves. La Mano (Los Dedos) is 600 metres from the hotel.
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Playa El Emir · 400 m
The Peninsula's small beach, on the ocean side, popular with surfers.
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Playa de los Ingleses · 1.4 km
At the tip of the Peninsula; the lighthouse is 1.8 km away and Playa Honda, 1.9 km.
When to go
Average high temperature and the lowest price per night for two people.
Sep16°
Oct19°
Nov21°
Dec25°
Jan26°
Feb26°
Mar24°
Apr21°
May18°
Jun14°
Jul14°
Aug16°
Summer (Dec-Mar)Mild (Apr-May, Oct-Nov)Cool (Jun-Sep)
🌡️ Average highs: 26 °C in January and February, 14 °C in June and July🌊 The sea is warmest in February (23 °C) and coolest in July and August (12 °C)☀️ December and January get the most sun: 8.5 to 9.5 hours a day🌧️ Rain is steady all year, between 65 and 95 mm a month🍂 October and April are mild and quiet, good for exploring without the heat🎉 January and February are high season: the Peninsula is full and prices are the highest of the year
What it costs per night, month by month
≈ US$ 42-133Price per night for 2 people, the cheapest room
OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSep
The most expensive month is January (around US$ 133 a night), and the cheapest is December (around US$ 42: 69 % less). Months with no bar have no rate loaded yet: the hotel may not have opened sales or released availability for those dates.
This is the public price: it doesn't include loyalty programme discounts. Rates change: check the day's price before you book. In some seasons or on certain days of the week, the property may require a minimum stay of more than one night.Updated 26/10/2026.
Months marked «·» do not have a rate loaded yet: the hotel opens its calendar in stages. That doesn't mean it is closed. If you are looking at those dates, check anyway: rates show up as soon as the hotel publishes them.
Punta del Este is a summer beach resort: January and February are high season, with the sea at 22-23 °C and the Peninsula full. December and March are quieter and still warm; from June to September it's cool (highs of 14 to 16 °C) and the town slows down.
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All with the same booking.
🛡️ What the transfer includes
The driver tracks your flight and waits up to 45 minutes if it's delayed. Fixed price agreed in advance, with taxes, tolls and tip included. You're met with a sign with your name, the vehicle is sized to your group, and it's free to cancel up to 24 hours before.
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Punta del Este Airport · 19 km
Capitán Curbelo Airport. Book the fixed-price transfer below.
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Bus terminal · 450 m
Long-distance buses arrive at the Punta del Este terminal, 450 metres from the hotel.
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On the Peninsula
On the corner of calle 31 and avenida Gorlero, 30 metres from the Nogaró Casino.
Where it is and what's nearby
Distances from calle 31 and avenida Gorlero, Peninsula, Punta del Este.
What guests say★★★
1,916 verified reviews from people who really stayed. Quotes translated from Spanish.
8.2
Very good1,916 guest reviews
VeronicaSpain · 05/2026
9
2 min walk from the bus terminal. Right on Gorlero. 2 min walk to the Mansa and 2 min walk to the Brava.
VivianaUruguay · 08/2026
9
We were very pleased. The location is unbeatable. The room very comfortable. Everything was in perfect working order. We want to come back soon.
GerardoArgentina · 03/2026
9
Excellent location, spotless shower, and the service from the young staff at reception was impeccable.
RubenColombia · 05/2026
8
The service from the staff. The location.
NuriaUruguay · 07/2026
8
The whirlpool was a 10, and the bed comfortable and big.
MelinaArgentina · 02/2026
8
Excellent value for money and super friendly staff, very good location.
Good to know before you book
We'd rather tell you now than have you find out on arrival. All of this comes from real reviews, published scores and the hotel's rules.
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No breakfast
The hotel doesn't serve breakfast or have a restaurant, and several guests mention it. La Fusión Pizza & Café is 150 metres away and avenida Gorlero, right on the corner.
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A simple hotel
It's a small, classic 3-star: some guests describe it as “modest” and point out maintenance details, such as worn pillows or a drip in the bathroom. Facilities and services is its lowest score (7.7).
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No parking
The hotel is right in the centre of the Peninsula and has no parking: if you're driving, find out beforehand where to leave the car.
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Uruguayan citizens: VAT charged separately in season
From 15 November to the day after Easter, Uruguayan citizens may be charged 10% VAT, which isn't included in the booking total.
Things to do in Punta del Este
The activities travellers rate highest in Punta del Este.
La Vista 360: the rotating viewpoint
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Half-day Punta del Este sightseeing tour
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Tour of the coast and neighbourhoods
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Private customised tour
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Cabo Polonio day trip by 4x4
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Private tour of Punta del Este
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Punta del Este Classic City Tour with Sunset at Casapueblo
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Wine Lovers - Punta Wine Experience
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Full Experience Tasting Menu Viña Edén
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Guided Tour of the Winery Viña Edén
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Premium Tasting Viña Edén
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Punta del Este Shore Tour for Cruise Passengers
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8.2 “Very good” from 1,916 reviews · 9.6 for location · on avenida Gorlero
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hotel Shelton close to the beach?
Yes: it's on the Peninsula, 200 metres from Playa Mansa and 250 from Playa Brava. Playa El Emir is 400 metres away.
Where exactly is it?
On the corner of calle 31 and avenida Gorlero, on the Punta del Este Peninsula, 30 metres from the Nogaró Casino and 450 from the bus terminal.
Does the hotel have breakfast or a restaurant?
No. The hotel doesn't serve breakfast or have a restaurant. There are three restaurants 100-150 metres away and avenida Gorlero is right on the corner.
Does it have parking or a pool?
It has neither parking nor a pool. It does have 24-hour reception, a lift, free WiFi, and beach umbrellas and loungers.
What rooms are there and for how many people?
Six types: two standard doubles (with a double bed or with two beds), a double with a whirlpool bath (16 m²), two triples (18 m²) and a quadruple (26 m²) for up to 4 people. There are no extra beds, and children aged 3 and over pay as adults.
What time are check-in and check-out?
Check-in from 15:00 to 0:00 and check-out until 12:00. On arrival you need to show a photo ID and a credit card. Guests under 18 can only stay with their mother, father or a guardian. Pets aren't allowed.
What dates can I book?
Whatever dates the hotel has published when you look: it opens its calendar in stages. If your date doesn't have a price yet, check again closer to your trip: rates show up as soon as the hotel publishes them.