Best hotels in Brazil

No two cities are alike; why should our hotels be? From Porto Seguro to Trancoso, each property is designed to offer guests a personalised taste of the place, reflecting the best of its cultural and social environment. The result is a refreshing collection of individualised hotels, representing a new generation of luxury.

Pousada Seis e Meia is a charming, family-run, bohemian-style guesthouse in Trancoso, Brazil, operating since 1983. Located near the town's main attractions, it features 14 to 20 rustic-chic apartments set within lush, tropical gardens, each with a private terrace and hammock. The pousada offers an outdoor pool and a relaxed, natural setting, perfect for switching off from the outside world.

Located in the heart of the town square, the inn boasts rustic and charming architecture, seamlessly integrated with nature. The guests find in Capim Santo a human quality that distinguishes people who love what they do. Simplicity with sophistication, and attentive service, are hallmarks for regular guests who, for over 35 years, have made Pousada Capim Santo their second home. There are 22 rooms set amidst a 10,000 square meter tropical garden in the heart of the historic centre, the famous square, divided into apartments, suites, and bungalows

Five-star boutique hotel located just off the well-known Avenida Paulista and close to the best of the city’s restaurants, bars, museums and designer stores, giving you a central location without the bustle of the main avenue.

You will be provided with meeting spaces, accommodation, and other services for individuals and groups. Every detail about this retreat experience is designed to facilitate connection, to inspire engagement with openness and joy in awe of nature – what is called the Power of Place.

The sophisticated simplicity of Hotel Arpoador comes from its ability to connect both nature and the urban environment, to create the best stay for its guests. Close to the beach and the main points of the neighbourhood, Hotel Arpoador offers you the experience of feeling welcome at all times.

A luxurious 5-star hotel for those seeking to enjoy the best of Rio de Janeiro. Located on Avenida Atlântica, opposite the famous Copacabana beach, the hotel is a true symbol of sophistication and refinement. The Miramar Hotel by Windsor is your luxury option in Copacabana. All 198 apartments are equipped with the best in comfort and modern amenities, further enriching your lodging experience in Rio de Janeiro.

Pousada da Marquesa occupies a cluster of 18th- and 19th-century buildings around the largest private garden in Paraty's historic centre. The same family has run it since 1989, and it shows — a German grand piano in the sitting room, colonial furniture collected over generations, oil portraits of previous owners. Twenty-one individually decorated rooms, a pool with its own bar, and a colonnaded veranda that's hard to leave.

Nestled on the serene Araújo Island, just a short boat ride from the historic center of Paraty, you'll find Paraty Marin. This 7-hectare property is a private paradise designed for tranquility and connection with nature, featuring lush gardens, scenic trails, and a private beach. Welcome to a paradise; where the untouched Atlantic Forest meets the sea.

In the heart of Paraty's historic center, where colonial architecture predominates and harmonizes with the cobblestone streets, you will find a mansion that possesses the charm of the 18th century with the comfort of modern times – Pousada Porto Imperial.

Dating back to 1804, the mansion was originally a successful trading post, notable for its location on the banks of the Perequê-açu River, where boats transporting goods to and from Paraty docked.

At Pousada do Ouro, the term "welcome" is more than just a simple greeting! The cheerful service will emphasize that authentic hospitality lies in its elemental simplicity. The kindness and dedication of the team will transform Pousada do Ouro into that special place you return to in your memories with a simple blink of an eye!

Perched high on the Estrada da Colina with 180-degree views stretching from the dramatic spike of Morro do Pico to the shimmering arc of Praia do Porto, this intimate pousada occupies one of the archipelago's most enviable vantage points. Built within an environmental preservation area - and designed accordingly, with solar energy and water treatment systems woven into its fabric - it's a pleasingly conscientious base from which to explore a UNESCO-listed marine paradise that limits visitor numbers to protect its extraordinary ecosystem. Part of the EKOS hotel group, it's a small, polished operation where the team remembers your name before you've finished checking in and the concierge will have your island itinerary sorted before your first caipirinha is poured. Think spa treatments after snorkelling, sunset cocktails by the infinity pool, and deeply personal service that can turn a holiday into something rather more memorable.