CASAS BRANCAS
Nestled in the hillside overlooking the Bay of Armação, this boutique is one of the oldest and most desirable hotels in the area.
The hotel is a 10-minute walk from the 23 beautiful beaches and excellent restaurants that Buzios has to offer. The hotel is heavily based on European design and offers a high level of comfort and charm. Originally a 4 bedroom house, the hotel has been designed to ensure maximum privacy, with rooms arranged on different levels along the hillside. Rooms can be reached via secluded tropical plant filed courtyards and staircases.
Each of the 32 rooms and suites are individually decorated. White walls, paintings of fishing boats and open spaces fill you with the Mediterranean vibe, with unique wall hangings, soft furnishings and art from all over the world give an insight into the owner adventurous travel and lifestyle. The suites all offer a beautiful ocean view and a balcony with hammocks or tables to overlook the bay.
There is a small pool surrounded by a beautiful terrace filled with white sun loungers and parasols offering a spectacular view of the bay. For full relaxation try the hotels spa which offers a white range of treatments from aromatherapy massages to body scrubs. There are also free Tai-chi and yoga classes available.
The hotel boasts two restaurants. 74 Restaurant is on the terrace overlooking the beautiful bay, offering a mixture of Italian and local cuisines. It is renowned for its seafood, we highly recommend the salmon marinated with sweet peppers. The Deck is located by the seafront and offers a more laid-back menu with beautiful cocktails, the perfect spot to sip a caipirinha whilst watching the sunset.
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Pousada Literaria de Paraty
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Pousada Picinguaba
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Sagu Mini Resort
The Sagu Mini Resort on Ilha Grande is nestled in the lush Atlantic Rainforest, with a view of the calm waters of the Bay of Abraão, 10 minutes away from the village, between Comprida and Brava Beaches. Designed in the traditional style of a colonial Portuguese fishing village with an intimate plaza detailed with inlaid terracotta, and light yellow décor, typical of the island.
Vila da Santa
Vila da Santa Hotel Boutique & Spa is decorated in bright, fresh colours with a retro style and has an air of Mediterranean romance about it. Located in the historical heart of Búzios with the beautiful Ossos beach just a stones throw away and the Santa Ana church, built in 1743, next door. The hotel dates back to 1942, and charms guests with its ‘fishermans house’ appeal and chic interiors.
Insolito Boutique Hotel
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Vila D’Este
The Vila D’Este hotel is one of Buzios’s finest luxury hotels. Perched atop a cliff, occupying a wonderful location which provides magnificent views of the bay from the pool deck, the bar or the tropical gardens.
Nau Royal Hotel Boutique and Spa
Nestled between Atlantic rainforest and the vast Atlantic Ocean, Nau Royal Hotel Boutique and Spa is a brand new hotel eager to welcome guests to this beautiful part of the world. With excellent eco credentials and a beachside location, this is a charming place to stay.