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Sheraton Colonia Golf & Spa Resort

Sheraton Colonia Golf & Spa Resort

5 out of 5
Continuacion Rambla de las Americas s/n Colonia del Sacramento Colonia
The price is AU$273 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
AU$273
5 Apr - 6 Apr
Stay at this luxury resort in Colonia del Sacramento. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Plaza de Toros Real de San Carlos ...
Sheraton Colonia Golf & Spa Resort
Radisson Hotel Colonia del Sacramento

Radisson Hotel Colonia del Sacramento

4 out of 5
Washington Barbot 283. Colonia Del Sacra Colonia del Sacramento Colonia
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$166 per night from 9 Apr to 10 Apr
AU$166
9 Apr - 10 Apr
Stay at this beach hotel in Colonia del Sacramento. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (937 reviews)
Staff was great, informative and helpful.

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Radisson Hotel Colonia del Sacramento
Posada Plaza Mayor

Posada Plaza Mayor

3 out of 5
Del Comercio 111 Colonia del Sacramento
The price is AU$203 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
AU$203
10 Mar - 11 Mar
Stay at this hotel in Colonia del Sacramento. Enjoy a 24-hour front desk, daily housekeeping and dry cleaning or laundry services. Our guests praise the helpful ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (284 reviews)
It was a good trip

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Posada Plaza Mayor
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Colonia Suite Apartments

Colonia Suite Apartments

3 out of 5
Lavalleja 169 Colonia del Sacramento
Stay at this family-friendly apartment in Colonia del Sacramento. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions BIT-Centro Cultural ...
Colonia Suite Apartments
Lomas del Real Resort

Lomas del Real Resort

3 out of 5
Dr. Carlos Martinez Moreno 174 Colonia del Sacramento
Stay at this apartment in Colonia del Sacramento. Enjoy free parking, private pools and bike hire on-site. Popular attractions Plaza de Toros Real de San Carlos ...
7.6/10 Good! (7 reviews)
Estuvo muy bien, es un lugar para pasar muy tranquilos, en familia. Tal vez faltan algunos cubiertos, maderas o utensilios básicos para usar el parrillero. El placar es muy pequeño, suficiente si vas 2 días . Pero se pasa muy bien si el clima acompaña, muy lindo jardín con piscina, muy ...

Reviewed on 1 Jan 2024

Lomas del Real Resort
Casa Cálida Colonia

Casa Cálida Colonia

Colonia del Sacramento Departamento de Colonia
Stay at this holiday home in Colonia del Sacramento. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Granja Colonia and Capilla ...
Casa Cálida Colonia
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Popular places to visit

Ferrando Beach featuring a beach

Ferrando Beach

Located next to lakes and a small forest, this scenic sandy beach receives a refreshing breeze from the south.

Ferrando Beach
Colonia del Sacramento Plaza de Armas which includes a house

Colonia del Sacramento Plaza de Armas

Take a relaxing stroll through the trees and cobblestone streets of the plaza that lays claim to one of the oldest churches in Uruguay.

Colonia del Sacramento Plaza de Armas
Colonia del Sacramento Lighthouse showing a sunset, heritage architecture and a lighthouse

Colonia del Sacramento Lighthouse

4.5/5(2 reviews)

The 360-degree view from the summit of this historic 19th-century lighthouse incorporates the entire city and the Río de la Plata.

Colonia del Sacramento Lighthouse
Rio de la Plata

Rio de la Plata

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Rio de la Plata during your travels in Colonia del Sacramento. Make time to visit the monuments and cathedral while you're in the area.

Rio de la Plata
Just a short boat ride over the Rio Plata from Buenos Aires is the sleepy town of Colonia,Uruguay. A complete contrast . #Ontheroad

Calabres Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Calabres Beach during your travels in Colonia del Sacramento? Discover the museums and cathedral in this walkable area.

Calabres Beach
Street of Sighs which includes street scenes, a small town or village and a house

Street of Sighs

3/5(1 review)

See if the unusual name fits as you stroll down this iconic cobblestone street and its antique buildings dating back several centuries.

Street of Sighs

Activities

Colonia Day Tour in Uruguay

From Montevideo Colonia del Sacramento Full Day

AU$84
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
From Montevideo Colonia del Sacramento Full Day
Unforgettable Day Tour in Colonia del Sacramento - Uruguay

Unforgettable Day Tour in Colonia del Sacramento

AU$115
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Unforgettable Day Tour in Colonia del Sacramento
Bullring

Full Day Sacrament Colony Tour

AU$99
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full Day Sacrament Colony Tour
Day Trip to Colonia from Montevideo

Day Trip to Colonia from Montevideo

AU$120
per adult
Day Trip to Colonia from Montevideo
Picture 8 for Activity Shared Boat Tour Experience - Colonia del Sacramento

Sunset Panoramic Boat Tour Experience

AU$71
per adult
Sunset Panoramic Boat Tour Experience
Lighthouse and Monastery Ruins

Walking tour Colonia del Sacramento. ENG, SPA, GER, BY

AU$26
per adult
Walking tour Colonia del Sacramento. ENG, SPA, GER, BY
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