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Best hotels in Greater Pantanal

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Pousada Araras Pantanal Eco Lodge

Northern Pantanal

19 Rooms

From $380 per person/night

A self-sustainable lodge with farm-to-table dining and jaguars on the doorstep.

While most Pantanal lodges promise wildlife encounters, Araras Pantanal Eco Lodge delivers them with the kind of consistency that has guests returning time and time again. The famous ‘Jaguar Express’ day trips down the Transpantaneira to Porto Jofre offer fabulous big cat viewing - and the guides will turn every excursion into a wildlife masterclass. The lodge itself is set in 3,000 hectares of private land in the heart of the world's largest wetland, and owners Andre and Jerneja have created something that feels more like staying with naturalist friends than checking into a commercial lodge. Highlights include farm-to-table dining with honey, milk, cheese and meat, all sourced on-site, and unparalleled wildlife viewing from the three iconic observation towers.

Barra Mansa Pantanal Hotel

Southern Pantanal

8 Rooms

From $250 per person/night

A working ranch and some of the best wildlife viewing in all of Brazil.

When Guilherme Rondon inherited his grandfather's cattle ranch in 1996, he could easily have sold it to developers. Instead, this passionate conservationist opened the doors to just 22 guests at a time... and the rest is history! Located 225 kilometres from Campo Grande, just where the Rio Negro meets the seasonal floodplains of Vazante do Castelo, it's one of the most protected areas in the Pantanal and the wildlife is abundant. In flood season, crystal-clear waters surround the lodge, turning morning coffee into a lakeside experience. Beyond, weathered pantaneiros still guide up to 1,000-strong herds of cattle, continuing traditions that predate your great-grandparents and adding to a truly authentic Pantanal experience.

Hotel Porto Jofre Pantanal Norte

Northern Pantanal

32 Rooms

From $80 per person/night

Where jaguars rule the riverbanks & the wilderness is on your doorstep.

At the dusty end of the Transpantaneira's 147km journey, this unpretentious lodge delivers exactly what serious wildlife enthusiasts crave: proximity to South America's most elusive predator. Forget fancy facilities – you're here because this stretch of the Cuiabá River hosts the world's densest jaguar population. Between July and October, multiple daily sightings are genuinely common, not mere marketing speak. The simply styled rooms won't win any design awards, but when you're watching a jaguar wrestle a caiman at sunrise, thread counts become irrelevant. Passionate guides who know every riverside hunting spot make the magic happen, while the buffet keeps you fuelled for long days on the water.

Casa Caiman in Caiman Ecological Refuge

Southern Pantanal

18 Rooms

From $690 per person/night

A refuge for wandering souls and jaguars alike, this is Brazil at its wildest.

One of the most biodiverse regions on the planet, the Pantanal is just the place for an adventure. Jaguars prowl its forests, anacondas sun themselves on fallen trees and giant anteaters lope through the undergrowth. But in this wild and wonderful place, good accommodation is hard to come by – so let us introduce you to the Casa Caiman. Actually part of a 53,000-hectare, family-run cattle ranch deeply committed to preserving this intrepid corner of the world, the refugio is pioneering eco-tourism in the Southern Pantanal. One of their most successful projects involves the habituation of jaguars – they have a 90% success rate for sightings in the dry season! In between the many excursions that you will enjoy, Caiman Ecological Refuge offers all the necessary infrastructure and plenty of comfort for travellers to rest and contemplate nature in their rooms.

Casa Caiman Private Villa

Southern Pantanal

6 Rooms

From $790 per person/night

A remote refuge on the Paraguay River, where jaguars swim past your breakfast table.

A family-run, six-room exclusive retreat, Villa Baiazinha sits in splendid isolation on the banks of the Paraguay River. You are, quite literally, the only tourists for miles around - and the only ones with exclusive access to the waters around the Taiamã Ecological Reserve, one of Brazil's most protected and remote wildlife sanctuaries. Here, you're not just visiting the Pantanal – you're living it, with jaguars regularly spotted swimming in front of the lodge and capybaras treating the riverbank like their personal beach club. The five-hour journey from Cuiabá isn't an easy undertaking, but for those who understand that sometimes the best experiences require serious commitment to reach them, it's worth every minute...

Pantanal Jaguar Camp (Pousada)

Northern Pantanal

The Pantanal Jaguar Camp is an eco-lodge is in the heart of the Porto Jofre region, home to the world’s highest density of wild jaguars! Located at the end of the Transpantaneira Highway and a 2 min walk to the river, is your gateway into Brazil's wildest Jaguar safaris.

Santa Rosa Pantanal Hotel

Northern Pantanal

23 Rooms

From $240 per person/night

Santa Rosa Pantanal Hotel is a top destination in the Pantanal of Mato Grosso. The hotel offer an excellent structure with modern architecture, diverse areas for relaxation, incredible views of the Pantanal, and beyond comfortable accommodations.

Santa Rosa Pantanal Hotel provide the best experience for those looking to explore the Pantanal's unique fauna and flora

Santa Rosa Chalets

Northern Pantanal

On the Santa Rosa Pantanal Hotel property there are a variety of chalets and apartments that are offered to guests for a comfortable stay. These chalet options include: Chalet in the Woods, Farmhouse Chalet, River Chalet and Chalet by the Aquarium River - each designed to provide comfort, security, and tranquility to guests after they enjoy a day out exploring the Pantanal.

Pantanal River Crossing - Akaia

Northern Pantanal

7 Rooms

This exclusive cruise traverses a stunning array of environments within the Grand Pantanal, not just in search of jaguars but also for other wildlife, as well as the region's beautiful landscapes. The Akaia, a comfortable motor vessel with only 7 cabins, winds along the Paraguay and Cuiabá rivers, and through the picturesque Amolar mountainous region, exploring three distinct nature reserves: the Pantanal National Park, the Meeting of the Waters State Park, and the Transpantaneira Park Road. Your journey will be dedicated to discovering the area’s fascinating and diverse fauna and flora, including the elusive jaguar, playful giant river otters, countless caimans basking on sandbars, and the enchanting ‘Victoria Regia’ giant water lilies. Additionally, witness thousands of diverse bird species that make up this wild South American sanctuary.

Aymara Lodge

Northern Pantanal

From $170 per person/night

Located in the Northern Pantanal, one of the most abundant wildlife regions on the planet, Aymara Lodge offers guests an authentic immersion experience without sacrificing comfort. The apartments are nestled in the forest and on the banks of a corixo (a small watercourse in the Pantanal), where animals such as alligators, capybaras, wolf-eared owls, pacas, coatis, and monkeys are seen daily in their natural habitat, as well as several bird species, including the hyacinth macaw, the great blue parrot, the curassow, and toucans. Aymara Lodge is located in a protected 216-hectare Nature Reserve and features 18 Aymara Suites (16m2), a restaurant, bar, and swimming pool—a true ecological refuge home to animals such as the Pantanal deer, tapir, ocelot, giant otter, and more! There's an immense diversity of bird species, making Aymara Lodge a prime location for birdwatching in Brazil. The location is strategic for those planning to explore the vast Pantanal plains: from here you can travel along the entire Transpantaneira Highway and the northern portion of the Pantanal.

Hotel Deville Prime Campo Grande

Southern Pantanal

Hotel Deville Prime Campo Grande is a high‑end hotel located on Avenida Mato Grosso 4250, Carandá Bosque, in the city of Campo Grande, Brazil. It is positioned in a strategic and green part of the city, close to the large urban park “Parque das Nações Indígenas”, offering both convenience for business stays and comfort for leisure travellers.

The hotel features well‑appointed rooms (six accommodation categories for different needs) with modern amenities such as air‑conditioning, WiFi, minibar and Smart TV.

In addition to guest rooms, it offers a full set of facilities: a heated outdoor pool (adult and children), a 24‑hour fitness centre, business and event spaces, and on‑site dining options.

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