My spouse and I spent 10 days at this location in early March, which was the end of the summer season in Uruguay. We have visited Buenos Aires a number of times, 115 miles across the Rio de la Plata River from Montevideo, but this year I had a few days of business to attend to in Uruguay and my spouse suggested an extended stay in Montevideo. This is the first hotel that I have ever booked via Orbitz and we got an exceptionally good rate, more than 50% off the hotel's rack rate. We paid Orbitz in advance, printing out the hotel voucher which we presented at check-in.

The Cala di Volpe is about a half hour drive from Montevideo's Carrasco airport, and we took a taxi from the airport to the hotel for about $20 USD plus tip. The hotel is located in the upscale Punta Carretas residential area of the City, right on the Rambla, which is the road along the Rio de la Plata. The Rambla runs for 22 KM on the side of the City bordered by the Rio. The Rambla is a great place for walking, jogging, or bike riding. There is a bike path adjacent to the wide sidewalk on the water side of the Rambla and you see hundreds of persons on the bike path and walkways exercising each day and into the evening. Our hotel was a very pleasant surprise...Staff was very friendly and helpful. Our room was comfortable and had a great view of the river and the lighthouse off the Point (Punta Carretas) to the West. There was a combination lock safe in the room closet and the room had a small refrigerator with ice maker which was stocked with the usual mini-bar items. On arrival we had the Maid remove all the stocked items, since we had an extended stay and wished to put our own stuff in the refrigerator for our use. She did this with no questions asked. By the way, we tipped the Maid 125 Uruguayan Pesos ($5 USD) each day by leaving it in an envelope on our desk with a thank-you note. Service was perfect, with extra towels, tissues, etc., stocked each day. A Night Maid checked each room in the evening to check whether guests needed anything.

The hotel would change USD to Uruguayan Pesos (UYU) at the going exchange rate. However, USD is accepted currency in most places in the City and you can ask the restaurant or Retail Establishment to provide your bill in USD. Change will be given in UYU currency at the going exchange rate.

The Cala di Volpe's restaurant serves a decent complimentary European style buffet breakfast each day from 7 AM until 10:45 AM. The hotel has bicycles on hand for guests to use on the Rambla. They also have a small rooftop pool and a sauna and small exercise room, including a stationary bike and treadmill in a room adjacent to the pool. Televisions in guest rooms are HD and have about 35 cable channels available, with some channels in English language with Spanish subtitles. HBO and Cinemax usually show English language movies w/subtitles. There are 2 guest use computers available for a $5 USD/hour fee. You buy an access card at the desk and use it as you need it by entering the card's exclusive code when you sign on to use the computer.

The upscale Punta Carretas Shopping Center is a 10 minute walk away and the Center has a large supermarket for your in-room or picnic needs. There is a food court on the 3rd level, as well as a 10 screen movie theatre complex. Near the food court is the "El Fogon" parilla type restaurant which always seemed packed with locals enjoying the great grilled meats! We ate there a couple times at the recommendation of friends working at the nearby American Embassy. The food was fabulous and the steaks were as huge and delicious as they are across the Rio de la Plata in Buenos Aires!

All-in-all we really enjoyed this boutique hotel. It was quiet, relaxing, and well-managed with attentive Staff at your service. It was a terrific value.

Beautiful hotel, amazing location overlooking the ocean, close to a promenda, close to great beaches in the Carrasco area. Beware of shady cabdrivers in Montevideo, however.

We stayed five nights at Cala di Volpe in late February 2007 and loved it. It is right on the water and only a few blocks from the very nice Punta Carretas shopping center. One of the nicest beaches in Montevideo (Playa Pocitos) is only a few blocks away.

Most of the staff spoke at least some English, and they were all very gracious. The real surprise for us was the restaurant--it may be one of the best restaurants in Montevideo. We ate lunch there three times, and the food was uniformly excellent. Gabriela, the head waitress during the day, is extremely nice and thoroughly professional.

Definitely check out the rooftop pool area. Sunsets are gorgeous there. We were the only ones there during two beautiful evenings.

This hotel is perfect in every way. 10 minute drive from dowtown Montevideo but great place to stay. Staff was wonderful, food delicious, rooms, very well appointed and directly across from the beach. Great location, close to shopping. Hotel arranged for a city tour which was terrific in giving an overview of the area. I highly recommend this hotelas a wonderful place to saty in Montevideo.