Discover 10 Brazilian boutique hotels that are worth a visit – 01/17/2024 – Tourism

Boutique hotels are those establishments that have a small number of accommodations and, consequently, can offer a service full of perks and, sometimes, even personalized for their guests.

In the sixth chapter of the series about 100 incredible hotels in Brazil, Sheet presents ten accommodations of this type that are spread across the five regions of the country. See below.

Alta Vista Amazon Lodge
Despite the English name that could refer to an international chain, Alta Vista is a small family inn, with just seven rooms, that seeks to offer comfort in the middle of the Amazon rainforest. On the banks of the Manacapuru River, very close to where it meets the Amazon River and 100 km by road from Manaus, the hotel operates on a full board basis and also offers two tours per day, where you can observe many birds, monkeys and porpoises. —you can even take a good swim in the river.
Estrada Vic Japonês, 513, Manacapuru (AM). Instagram @lodgealtavista. Daily rates from R$2,200 at (92)9210-9909

Makena
Halfway between Fortaleza and Jeri is Icaraí de Amontada beach. That’s where this place that sells itself as a temple of peace is located. It mixes the rustic vibe of the coast of Ceará with contemporary architecture and a service that seeks to excel in hospitality. With 13 suites, some with private pools, Makena offers a beach club, rooftop with restaurant and kitesurfing, windsurfing, yoga, meditation, functional classes, massages, as well as bike and speedboat trips.
R. Joaquim Alves Parente, Amontada (CE). Daily rates from R$ 1,290 at makenahotel.com.br

Awara Inn Boutique
All ten suites at this guesthouse in São Miguel do Gostoso (RN) are connected by a 900m² swimming pool, which aims to give guests the feeling of being on a kind of floating paradise at all times. A generous breakfast is served on the central island, where there is also a lounge reserved for special events and gastronomic experiences.
Av. dos Arrecifes, 386, São Miguel do Gostoso (RN). Daily rates from R$680 at awara.com.br

Patacho Stones
Right in front of Patacho beach, which is usually not very crowded and is part of the Rota Ecológica dos Milagres, on the north coast of Alagoas, this hotel impresses with its architecture. There, large natural stone walls guide guests through the property, revealing bungalows and apartments with private pools, bathtubs and outdoor terraces. Led by chef Biba Fernandes, the cuisine that fuses the flavors of Brazilian and Peruvian cuisine is among the highlights of the stay.
Praia do Patacho, s/n, Porto de Pedras (AL). Daily rates from R$ 2,200 at lojadopatacho.com.br

Hotel Vila dos Orixás
On Encanto beach, a practically deserted stretch of sand about 10km from Morro de São Paulo, on the coast of Bahia, there is this hotel with just five accommodations — including a bungalow right on the sand with a private pool. There is also a communal swimming pool, spa, full gym and a restaurant with a beach club and an extensive wine list. The hotel also offers tours around the island and specific experiences for events such as weddings, honeymoons and birthdays.
Praia do Encanto, s/n, Cairu (BA). Daily rates from R$695 at hotelviladosorixas.com

Ka Bru Beach
On the Maraú peninsula, right where the Serra River meets the sea of ​​Camamu Bay, Ka Bru has just six accommodations, all of them minimalist, with original design furniture, rustic textures and in the middle of a tropical garden where you can enjoy observe the different landscapes that are sculpted by the tide throughout the day. In addition to breakfast, the hotel restaurant offers haute cuisine meals throughout the day, always with a different and varied menu.
Ponta da Ingazeira, 9995, Maraú (BA). Daily rates from R$954 at kabrubrazil.com

Uxua Casa Hotel & Spa
When Trancoso was rediscovered by hippies, in the 1970s, there were just a few houses arranged around a large lawn, the Quadrado, the city’s famous historic center. In partnership with native artisans from the village, 16 of these houses were restored by a former Diesel designer and today make up Uxua, which promises a stay with lots of style, authenticity and history. Among the amenities, the hotel offers a restaurant, spa, gym, a quartz pool and a beach bar that has a full schedule of activities.
São João Batista Square, Trancoso, Porto Seguro (BA). Daily rates from R$4,800 at uxua.com

Capim do Mato
About 100 km from Belo Horizonte, this hotel has just seven rooms, all of them immersed in the landscape of the Serra do Cipó National Park — which, as the miners say, is “right there”. The location guarantees guests silence and privacy, which provides a perfect atmosphere for relaxing — whether in the bungalows’ hot tub or in the hotel’s spa, designed by the French brand L’Occitane.
Alameda Rubens Ferreira Belisário, s/n, Serra do Cipó (MG). Daily rates from R$910 at capimdomato.com.br

Villa Paranaguá
In the bucolic neighborhood of Santa Teresa, in the capital of Rio de Janeiro, a 20th century mansion was completely renovated, mixing Brazilian and French cultures. There guests will find, for example, classic pieces of Brazilian modernist design and also a field to practice pétanque, a famous French sport. Not to mention the spa with sauna, a Mediterranean cuisine bar and a generous swimming pool with views of Sugarloaf Mountain.
R. Visconde de Paranaguá, 71. Rio de Janeiro (RJ). Daily rates from R$1,800 at villaparanagua.com

Quinta das Videiras
Occupying two classic European mansions on the banks of Lagoa da Conceição, in Florianópolis, this hotel stands out for the charm of its architecture, marked by generous ceilings, frescoes, stained glass, antique tiles and furniture and crystal chandeliers. All 16 rooms come with Egyptian bedding, L’Occitane amenity kits and down pillows. Breakfast can be served wherever the guest prefers: in the room, in the garden or in the solarium.
Rua Afonso Luis Borba, 81, Lagoa Conceição, Florianópolis (SC). Daily rates from R$1,000 at quintadasvideiras.com.br