🇺🇾 Parque del Lago, Salto Grande, Uruguay
HOTEL
HORACIO QUIROGA
A full lakeside thermal resort facing the tranquil waters of Parque del Lago — with its own private thermal well feeding an aquatic park, in-room hydromassage tubs, and a full-service spa, all just 15 km from Salto city.
Where the Thermal Waters
Meet the Lake
Set directly on the shores of Parque del Lago, in the Salto Grande area, Hotel Horacio Quiroga is a self-contained thermal resort fed by its own private hot-spring well, drawn from the same Guaraní Aquifer system that warms every thermal destination in the region. Every room comes with its own thermal hydromassage tub, the resort's aquatic park operates 365 days a year, and the whole property looks out over calm lake waters framed by native forest — a rare combination of relaxation, water-park fun and genuine natural beauty just 15 km from downtown Salto.
"A resort built directly around its own thermal source — where the water that fills your bathtub, the pools, and the aquatic park all rise from the very ground beneath the lake it faces."
— Visit Salto Editorial
Honouring a Literary Legend
The resort takes its name from Horacio Quiroga (1878–1937), one of Uruguay's most celebrated writers and a master of Latin American short fiction, best known internationally for Cuentos de la Selva (Jungle Tales) and his haunting tales of nature, the wild, and the human condition. Naming a lakeside resort surrounded by native forest after a writer so deeply associated with untamed landscapes and the natural world feels entirely fitting — a small literary tribute woven into Salto's thermal tourism story.
Developed on the shores of Parque del Lago as a self-contained destination, the resort was designed around its own thermal source, allowing every guest room, pool and spa treatment to draw directly from the property's private well.
Over time the property expanded well beyond its original hotel building to include lakeside cabins ("Cabañas del Lago"), a dedicated aquatic park, a full spa, multiple restaurants and convention facilities — becoming one of the most complete resort experiences in the Salto thermal region.
Today, Hotel Horacio Quiroga welcomes families, couples and business groups alike, offering unlimited access to its aquatic park for hotel and cabin guests, in-room thermal hydromassage, and a calendar of recreational activities included in the stay.
A Resort Built Around
Its Own Thermal Source
Unlike destinations that share a municipal or regional thermal complex, Hotel Horacio Quiroga draws from its own dedicated thermal well, channelling mineral-rich warm water throughout every corner of the property — from the guest room bathtub to the aquatic park slides.
All accommodations feature a private thermal hydromassage bathtub — soak in mineral-rich warm water without ever leaving your room.
The property's thermal pools are accessible around the clock — a rare feature that lets guests enjoy a warm night swim under the stars.
Located 1,500 m from the main building and 300 m from the lakeside cabins, with free transfer and unlimited access included for hotel and cabin guests during their entire stay.
A dedicated spa offers everything from a single relaxing massage to complete wellness treatment programmes.
Rooms and common areas face directly onto the calm waters of Parque del Lago, framed by native trees — a genuinely scenic setting rare among thermal resorts.
Menus include options for children, coeliac, vegan, vegetarian, diabetic and low-calorie diets — genuinely accessible dining for international travellers.
Relaxation, Family Fun
and Genuine Escape
Hotel Horacio Quiroga is designed to work for very different kinds of travellers — from couples seeking quiet thermal relaxation to families who want a full aquatic park at their doorstep.
Deep Relaxation
Warm thermal immersion, available around the clock in the pools and privately in every room's hydromassage tub, offers a level of continuous access to thermal relaxation that's rare even within Uruguay's thermal region.
Family-Friendly by Design
The aquatic park, unlimited guest access, and children's menu options make this one of the most practical resort choices in Salto for travelling families.
Lakeside Serenity
The Parque del Lago setting — calm water, native trees, birdsong — gives the resort a naturally restorative atmosphere that complements the thermal experience.
Business & Events Ready
Convention rooms and event spaces handle everything from small corporate meetings to weddings and large celebrations — with the resort's leisure facilities as a built-in perk for attendees.
Spa & Wellness
From a single massage to a full spa programme, the on-site spa provides a genuine wellness dimension beyond simply soaking in warm water.
Dietary Flexibility
International visitors with dietary restrictions — vegan, coeliac, diabetic or low-calorie — will find the resort's dining options genuinely accommodating.
The Resort
Hotel Horacio Quiroga has grown into a complete resort destination on the shores of Parque del Lago — built entirely around its own private thermal source.
Comfortable hotel rooms and "Cabañas del Lago" set along the lakefront, every one equipped with a private thermal hydromassage bathtub.
A dedicated water park open 365 days a year, 1,500 m from the main building, with free transfer and unlimited access for hotel and cabin guests.
Individual massages and complete treatment programmes designed to send guests home fully renewed.
On-site dining with menus adapted for children, coeliac, vegan, vegetarian, diabetic and low-calorie diets.
Function rooms for meetings and conferences, plus event planning for weddings, birthdays, farewells and social gatherings of every size.
A full calendar of recreational activities is included in the stay, keeping guests of every age entertained throughout their visit.
Direct lakefront location surrounded by native forest, offering walking paths and calm water views right outside your room.
Every guest room includes its own hydromassage bathtub fed by the resort's private thermal well — relax without leaving your suite.
Your Fellow Travellers
Hotel Horacio Quiroga attracts a broad mix of visitors, drawn as much by the lakeside setting as by the thermal waters.
Predominantly Uruguayan and Argentine travellers, with a growing number of visitors from Brazil, North America and Europe drawn to the wider Salto thermal region.
Families seeking the aquatic park, couples looking for thermal relaxation, and business groups using the convention facilities all find a fit here.
Rest, family recreation, celebration (weddings, birthdays) and corporate events are all major reasons guests choose the resort.
Open year-round with 24-hour thermal pool access. Winter offers a magical contrast of cold air and warm water; summer brings the full aquatic park experience to life.
Plan Your Visit
Getting There
📍 Parque del Lago s/n, Salto Grande, 50000, Salto, Uruguay — 15 km from Salto city
✈️ By air: Fly Montevideo → Salto (55 min, multiple daily). Taxis & transfers available from the airport.
🚌 By bus: Direct coaches from Montevideo (5–6 h) and Buenos Aires to Salto terminal, then a short taxi transfer to the resort.
🚗 By car: Approximately 480 km from Montevideo and 466 km from Buenos Aires via Route 3 and the Salto Grande crossing.
Access & Facilities
🕗 Thermal pools: Open 24 hours for hotel & cabin guests.
🌊 Aquatic Park: Open 365 days a year, free and unlimited access included for guests staying at the hotel or lakeside cabins.
🧴 Bring: swimwear, towel, sandals, sunscreen and a light layer for cooler evenings by the lake.
Contacts
📞 Reservations: +598 4733 4411
🌐 hotelhoracioquiroga.com
🏨 Book directly online
📧 For Salto regional tourism info, visit our contact page.
Nearby
🌡️ Termas del Dayman: Uruguay's hottest thermal centre, a short drive away
💧 Parque Termal Agua Clara: Tranquil riverside thermal park nearby
⚡ Salto Grande Dam: Binational hydroelectric marvel, close to the resort
🏙️ Salto City: Restaurants, markets and colonial architecture, 15 km away
"Facing the still waters of Parque del Lago, with warmth rising from your own private thermal well — this is a resort where the landscape and the wellness experience were designed to belong to each other."
— Visit Salto Editorial