About this hotel
General information
Narbona Wine Lodge is a small country hotel within the Narbona winery near Carmelo, in south-western Uruguay. The estate covers 50 hectares at the heart of an old estancia founded in the early 20th century: its stone cellar from that time still stands, and a modern winery has been set carefully into the historic settlement beside it. The five suites pair period décor with contemporary comfort, and the lodge welcomes adults only.
Life on the estate revolves around wine and its own produce. The vineyards near the Río de la Plata grow Tannat, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir and Syrah, while milk from the estate’s own cows goes into cheeses, yoghurt and dulce de leche. Guests are met with a welcome glass, soft drinks from the minibar are part of the stay, and days can be filled with a winery tour and tasting, a five-course dinner paired with the estate’s wines or a picnic among the vines.
Location
The lodge sits at kilometre 268 of Route 21 outside Carmelo, in the countryside of Colonia department, where the Narbona vineyards run along the banks of the Río de la Plata. Guests have access to Puerto Camacho, a small port on the coast with moorings, places to eat and a private beach; transfers are arranged on request.
Spa
There is no spa on site: massages are given in the suites, and on request guests can use the spa at Carmelo Resort & Spa.
Sports & leisure
On the estate and beyond:
- An unheated outdoor pool with service in summer
- Mountain bikes
- A guided winery tour with a sommelier and a wine and cheese tasting
- A five-course dinner paired with wines
- Picnics in the vineyards
- Outdoor activities at Puerto Camacho
- Golf at Carmelo Golf on request
Restaurants & bars
The main restaurant is on the estate itself, with more places to eat and drink at Puerto Camacho:
- Narbona Carmelo — the estate restaurant, next to the bakery and a few steps from the winery, open through the day: breakfast of croissants, eggs and pastries from the farm, then homemade pasta or free-range lamb by candlelight in the evening. An antique wooden bar runs the length of the main room, beside a ripening chamber for the estate’s cheeses and a small shop selling its produce
- The old cellar — a stone cellar from the early 20th century, used for tastings
- Basta Pedro — a bar and restaurant at Puerto Camacho serving homemade pasta and pizza from a clay oven, and Uruguay’s chivito sandwich
- Taberna de Puerto — a pub at Puerto Camacho pouring craft beer on draught alongside tapas
- The ice-cream shop at Puerto Camacho — artisan ice cream in flavours that change weekly, plus ice lollies and alfajores
Swimming
The lodge has an unheated outdoor pool, with poolside service in summer. Guests also have access to the private beach at Puerto Camacho.
Rooms
The five suites are named after grape varieties: two look over the vineyards and three over the historic winery. Each has a king-size bed, a balcony and a private terrace, and sleeps two adults.
Every suite has a king-size bed, a sitting area with a fireplace, a desk, a dressing room, a small library, a smart TV, fast fibre-optic Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a safe, a minibar, a coffee maker and kettle with tea and coffee throughout the stay, and a bathroom with separate shower and bathtub, robes, slippers, toiletries and a hairdryer.
Rosé
A spacious suite looking over the vineyards, with a private terrace and a king-size bed; sleeps two adults.
Tannat
A suite of the same size with a private terrace above the vineyards and a king-size bed, for two adults.
Sauvignon Blanc
The most compact of the suites, with views over both the vineyards and the winery, a private terrace and a king-size bed for two adults.
Pinot Noir
A ground-floor suite with a wood-burning stove and winery views; king-size bed, for two adults.
Viognier
A suite with winery views, a private balcony and a king-size bed; sleeps two adults.
Photos are for illustrative purposes only. Actual room layout, furnishings, décor, views and amenities may differ from those shown and may vary between rooms of the same category. Hotel and room descriptions are based on information provided by the property and are believed to be accurate at the time of publication, but are not guaranteed. The hotel may renovate or change its rooms, facilities, restaurants and services at any time without notice. The final details of your stay are confirmed at the time of booking. See our Terms of Use.