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Cabo Polonio - Rocha En El Búnker, 27200 Cabo Polonio, Uruguay

#3 of 6 B&Bs and inns in Cabo Polonio

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Review Score

Based on 31 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.1

  • Comfort

    8.0

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    7.7

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free Wifi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: December 21, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A mat in the bathroom would be useful to stop the floor getting all wet. I felt bad tracking wet sandy footprints through the house, even after just going to the toilet.

    The staff are very friendly and patient with my bad Spanish! It had a very homely vibe, especially with the pets. Merlin the cat was my favourite!

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: November 18, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Only thing that would have been great is some sort of mosquito net (cause the little bastards are everywhere).

    Superb location! Had the private room "Gaia" and it was super. Also, like other people have been writing, the breakfast was simple but sooo tasty. Very friendly people running the establishment as well :)

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: October 23, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I knew the standard when I booked it and its ok for a couple of nights but good to know for others: there were no soap in the bathroom and the toilets are not flushable (you just poor water in the toilet), which can make the bathroom feel a bit gross.

    The host was nice and the beds were clean. Breakfast simple but nice.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 12, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The place has just a small heater in the common space and no heating at all in the rooms. So, if you are there during winter, keep in mind that it can get really cold!

    The lady working there is friendly and a great cook! We had a nice breakfast in the morning with homemade bread.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: April 4, 2024

    8.0
    Amazing hosts and great vibe!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Really just some small things, we were missing some kind of chill area, like a hammock. The interior was more on the basic side, which did not bother us drastically. Overall, nothing which would stop us from booking again.

    We loved the general vibe of the hostel. The owners of the hostel were really kind and courteous. Especially their breakfast with homemade bread and orange jam was delicious. We also loved the location, near to the supermarket and bus station but also close to the beaches. Overall a great experience. Would book it again any time!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 11, 2024

    9.0
    Great hostel and delicious food
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    When other people are also staying there, it can transform into your worst dorm experience since there is no real wall between the rooms. We had people next to us having sX at night and talking loudly at 6am in the morning. Not the fault of the owners, but for example there could be a sign telling people to respect each other's sleep after a certain time.

    Very nice hostel in the middle of amazing Cabo Polonio. From the hostel you can easily reach any point in the town, and enjoy it fully. Edith and Lucio are very cool people and Edith's kitchen is a delight. We can only recommend.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: May 2, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    great location and comfortable beds, the hosts were incredibly hospitable and welcoming. the food was DELICIOUS!

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: February 16, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The staff is super kind the location is amazing and the food is home made and tasty. Sometimes they arrange nice music concerts, if you head off to Cabo Polonio, do not miss it. Thanks a lot Lucio!

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: February 16, 2025

    4.0
    Burnt Canola oil
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The staff is not nice, and everything you could do in a common hostel is forbidden. We couldn't use the kitchen for cooking, and everything we asked for was hard to get. The second day there was no hot water, and the staff was blaming other users for that. We stayed in a private bedroom, but privacy was not one the features we get, imagine we could not sleep because of the snoring in the next room. Besides, the bedrooms are upstairs, and the hostel has a restaurant open all day long, whose kitchen (without forced ventilation) is under the bedrooms; all our clothes smell like fried potatoes now. Will not come back, never.

    The place is nice at first sight and has a great location.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: January 8, 2025

    2.0
    Too rustic, noizy and improvised
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We knew we were going to a remote place with little infrastructure, but staying in at the Bunker was something else. All property semt improvised and insecure. We stayed in a room above the kitchen, you could hear and even see the staff working through the breaches (not small ones) on the floor. The bed was extremely unconfortable, even for 1 night. And the bathrooms… let’s say we were glad we stayed in for just one night.

    The friendly staff

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 5, 2025

    4.0
    Has potential but needs a major clean up
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    In our three months of travelling, this was one of the least hygienic places we've stayed in. Mold in the pillows, humid smell, old liquor bottles that were half full, mosquitos and flies in the bathroom, etc. However, this could be the standard in Cabo Polonio according to the experiences of some other people we spoke to... The breakfast was also very minimal.

    Great location in the middle of the village and close to the beach. Friendly host. The cabin has the potential of being very nice if maintained properly.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 22, 2024

    3.0
    Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Cats and dogs running around the place The smell was of dirty pets and humidity If you have any type of allergies, i would not recommend this place

    Location and staff was great

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 1, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I have no complaints, everything was exactly as described.

    Great simple accommodation in Cabo Polonio. The owner, Edith, is such a nice person who welcomes you into her home. Breakfast is delicious with homemade bread and jam. Good coffee too. I also ordered lunch and dinner which were so good (I had fish milanesa and miniaturas de pescado)! I've not had such good home cooking for a while on my trip so it was a treat.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: May 18, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The owner was very hospitable. Very knowledgeable of the area and explained the history of the home. Breakfast was prepared by the owner, simple yet amazing. The hostel fits the aesthetic of a remote/rural town.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 14, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The place ia perfect. Great localization, Lúcio is great and is always there to help If we need something.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 12, 2024

    10
    Amazing!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Everything you need for a stay in Cabo Polonio. Great sized bedroom for a couple of nights in a good location. Bathrooms clean. Host Lucio was so very helpful and kind as well as serving a delicious breakfast each morning. We very much enjoyed our stay at this authentically Cabo Polonio place!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: April 25, 2024

    10
    Wonderful and relaxing time!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights

    This is no critique and rather advise for people to realise that Cabo Polonio is a remote place where electricity depends on the sun and hot water is not available. It brings you down to earth and will be an amazing experience but be prepared. <3

    Bunker Hostel is a wonderful place, very quiet and Lucio is an extremely helpful and charming host. Thank you for everything!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 15, 2024

    10
    A weekend get away in Cabo Polonio, experiencing the off grid life
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    The owner is super friendly and welcoming. Its located in the middle of Cabo Polonio. Its a simple and humble place correlating with the experience you would search for in Cabo Polonio. They also have solar panels for charging your phone when I was there.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 29, 2024

    10
    Super nice staff and food
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The staff is super nice, delicious food and the location is perfect!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 28, 2024

    10
    Loved everything about it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lucio and Edith and everybody who works there were so friendly and amazing people, it felt familiar from the first day. They helped us everywhere they could and made our stay unforgettable. We loved our room, breakfast and whole Cabo Polonio. We will come back!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: September 25, 2023

    10
    Amazing relaxation time.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The beach has a lot of seals that are either dead or dying from a possible fever. Its worth mentioning that you shouldnt touch them and you should cover your feet around them as well.

    The location is really good but since I travelled during off season it was a pretty empty city (which I was looking for)

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: March 3, 2023

    6.0
    Well located but very basic accomodation
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The rooms were very basic, which is ok, but the bed had uneven wooden bars in it, so I couldn't sleep, whenever I turned, I banged my hips. Under our Windows was just an open watercollector for rainwater. But as it wasn't properly closed it was a breading place for moskitos, who just came in through the open roof, no matter what and nowhere to even hang a moskito net. For me they had a cat and several dogs downstairs, while I'm allergic to cats and as the hostel had a Restaurant, we couldn't use the kitchen at all, they helped with breakfast with hot water and heating Milk, but burning anything that was cooked in the kitchen and could be smelled all over in the house.

    Lucio and Evita were very helpful and nice. The location is great, just off the main square and 100m from where the trucks drop you off.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: January 7, 2023

    10
    Sweetest staff in the most magical part of Uruguay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    This type of simple accommodation was perfect for the laid-back vibes of Cabo Polonio

    The staff here are absolutely amazing and were so helpful when I briefly lost my phone. They also kindly gave me a water bottle etc when I went to the beach. It’s hard to find this level of service nowadays :) Bonus points for the cute pets hanging around in the property!

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: April 11, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

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    Stayed in February 2023

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