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Bahia Vik José Ignacio
José Ignacio, Uruguay · VIK Retreats · Grand Luxury
Alexander and Carrie Vik built Bahía Vik's main house from Uruguayan grey slate on the dunes of Mansa beach in 2014, the last of their trio of art-filled Vik Retreats around José Ignacio (after Estancia Vik and Playa Vik). Ten suites fill the main building and fifteen more sit in freestanding bungalows tucked into the dunes, several beachfront. The resort runs largely on solar power and recycled water, and its Zodíaco restaurant pairs Uruguayan asado with wine from the Viks' own vineyard in Chile.
- 49 rooms
- Opened 2014
About Bahia Vik José Ignacio
- Bahía Vik is the third and last of the Viks' trio of José Ignacio retreats, following Estancia Vik (2009) and Playa Vik, all built around the couple's private art collection.
- The main building's open, flowing architecture centers on four dark-stone reflecting pools tucked among the beach dunes, visible from the double lounge and Zodíaco dining room.
- Two of Bahía Vik's fifteen bungalows contain five-bedroom suites; the rest split between three, four, and two-bedroom layouts, each with its own design and private bathroom.
- The resort runs on solar power and water recycling, and its Zodíaco restaurant pours wine from VIK, the Viks' own vineyard estate in Chile's Millahue Valley.
History
Bahia Vik opened in early 2014 in Jose Ignacio, Uruguay, as part of Alexander and Carrie Vik's trio of Vik Retreats in the area. Its main building is constructed of Uruguayan grey slate and, like its sister properties, is filled with contemporary art.
The property offers 49 accommodations - 10 suites in the main building and 15 beachfront bungalows - along Mansa beach, with the Zodiaco restaurant on site.
The setting
2 km from José Ignacio Lighthouse. Overlooks South Atlantic Ocean.
Restaurants and bars
- Zodiaco — Restaurant · Authentic Uruguayan cuisine emphasizing locally grown and pr
Experiences
- Experience Concierge program — Regional experts arrange insider access such as visits to local artists' ateliers and private wildlife tours with a local naturalist.
- Traditional Uruguayan barbecue and seafood dining at Zodíaco — Outdoor terrace dining by the pools or open-air patio, with local ingredients, fresh seafood and VIK wine from the sister vineyard in Chile.
- Horseback riding, golf, tennis, surfing, polo lessons, kite-boarding, cycling and canoeing — Activities available through access to amenities at Bahia Vik and its two sister properties in José Ignacio.
- Spa treatments and pools — Four large pools, spa treatments, and swimming in the bay's waves.
Amenities
- Spa
- Infinity pool
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Water sports
- Horseback riding
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Recommended (2026)
- Travel + Leisure World's Best Hotels (2026)
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