For couples who want an upscale and romantic beach vacation, it doesn't get much better than Serena Buzios Resort. Free chairs and umbrellas are set up at Geribá Beach, about a two-minute walk or free shuttle ride from the hotel. Meals and drinks are served at an elegant restaurant that overlooks the outdoor swimming pool, surrounded by lush garden landscaping. Many of the spacious rooms and suites have private balconies and whirlpools. Expect to pay extra for breakfast, but a foot massage and surf lesson are included with the price of a room.
For couples who want an upscale and romantic beach vacation, it doesn't get much better than Serena Buzios Resort. Free chairs and umbrellas are set up at Geribá Beach, about a two-minute walk or free shuttle ride from the hotel. Meals and drinks are served at an elegant restaurant that overlooks the outdoor swimming pool, surrounded by lush garden landscaping. Many of the spacious rooms and suites have private balconies and whirlpools. Expect to pay extra for breakfast, but a foot massage and surf lesson are included with the price of a room.
The mid-range, 30-room Hotel Pousada Experience João Fernandes offers a dual identity. The body belongs to a hotel, but the soul beats to the rhythm of a small "pousada" (guest house). In any case, it offers a great location just a five-minute walk from the popular João Fernandes beach. The hotel changed ownership in 2013 and renovations were completed in mid 2015. It offers basic but clean rooms that all come with furnished balconies and views. Breakfast is included in the room rate and Wi-Fi is free in all areas.
The mid-range, 30-room Hotel Pousada Experience João Fernandes offers a dual identity. The body belongs to a hotel, but the soul beats to the rhythm of a small "pousada" (guest house). In any case, it offers a great location just a five-minute walk from the popular João Fernandes beach. The hotel changed ownership in 2013 and renovations were completed in mid 2015. It offers basic but clean rooms that all come with furnished balconies and views. Breakfast is included in the room rate and Wi-Fi is free in all areas.
Hotel Le Relais La Borie is an upscale option on famous Geriba Beach. All 41 rooms and suites are spacious and artfully decorated with a clean style; some have ocean views. Features include Sealy mattresses, flat-screen TVs, and rainhead showers -- but some bathrooms could use a good scrub. The peaceful atmosphere combines with two pools, a swim-up bar, small spa, and a beach attendant. The restaurant serves a free hot buffet breakfast and a la carte meals for lunch and dinner. Half-board packages are also available. Staff can arrange paid excursions like boat tours and kite-surfing lessons. Note that there's little to do in the immediate area, apart from the beach. As an alternative, neighboring Serena Buzios Resort has lower rates and kids' activities.
Hotel Le Relais La Borie is an upscale option on famous Geriba Beach. All 41 rooms and suites are spacious and artfully decorated with a clean style; some have ocean views. Features include Sealy mattresses, flat-screen TVs, and rainhead showers -- but some bathrooms could use a good scrub. The peaceful atmosphere combines with two pools, a swim-up bar, small spa, and a beach attendant. The restaurant serves a free hot buffet breakfast and a la carte meals for lunch and dinner. Half-board packages are also available. Staff can arrange paid excursions like boat tours and kite-surfing lessons. Note that there's little to do in the immediate area, apart from the beach. As an alternative, neighboring Serena Buzios Resort has lower rates and kids' activities.
The 28-room La Pedrera Small Hotel & Spa is a charming upper-middle-range boutique located on a hill about a 10-minute walk from João Fernandes Beach. Rooms are decorated in a rustic, rather romantic style and feature balconies -- most offering wonderful sea views -- as well as solid amenities such as LCD TVs, minibars, free Wi-Fi, and air-conditioning. The spa offers an excellent treatment menu, along with a sauna, a glass-enclosed steam room with great views, a big whirlpool, and yoga classes (fee). The pools, set on a wooden deck overlooking the beach and surrounding greenery, are a lovely spot for a quiet day in the sun, while the restaurant keeps food and drinks flowing until the evening. Travelers on a tighter budget may want to compare rates at Pousadas Unicornio, though it is farther away from the city center.
The 28-room La Pedrera Small Hotel & Spa is a charming upper-middle-range boutique located on a hill about a 10-minute walk from João Fernandes Beach. Rooms are decorated in a rustic, rather romantic style and feature balconies -- most offering wonderful sea views -- as well as solid amenities such as LCD TVs, minibars, free Wi-Fi, and air-conditioning. The spa offers an excellent treatment menu, along with a sauna, a glass-enclosed steam room with great views, a big whirlpool, and yoga classes (fee). The pools, set on a wooden deck overlooking the beach and surrounding greenery, are a lovely spot for a quiet day in the sun, while the restaurant keeps food and drinks flowing until the evening. Travelers on a tighter budget may want to compare rates at Pousadas Unicornio, though it is farther away from the city center.
The 335-room Buzios Beach Resort is a pleasant upper-middle-range property located on a long, sandy beach about a 15-minute drive from central Armacao dos Buzios. Cute rooms feature flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, terraces, and free Wi-Fi, but most are showing wear and tear and have old air-conditioning units. The huge freeform pool is a definite highlight here, as is the spa, complete with massage cabins and a small but lovely indoor pool. Full-board meal packages are available, but most guests find food just average and rather repetitive. The hotel is also home to one of the largest convention centers in the area, with a maximum capacity of 500 guests. Travelers seeking something closer to attractions may want to compare rates at Atlantico Buzios Hotel, which is just a 10-minute walk from Rua das Pedras and the beach.
The 335-room Buzios Beach Resort is a pleasant upper-middle-range property located on a long, sandy beach about a 15-minute drive from central Armacao dos Buzios. Cute rooms feature flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, terraces, and free Wi-Fi, but most are showing wear and tear and have old air-conditioning units. The huge freeform pool is a definite highlight here, as is the spa, complete with massage cabins and a small but lovely indoor pool. Full-board meal packages are available, but most guests find food just average and rather repetitive. The hotel is also home to one of the largest convention centers in the area, with a maximum capacity of 500 guests. Travelers seeking something closer to attractions may want to compare rates at Atlantico Buzios Hotel, which is just a 10-minute walk from Rua das Pedras and the beach.
The mid-range, 55-room Don Quijote has a location just a few minutes' walk from the beach and the charming cobblestone streets of downtown Búzios. But it lacks beach views, and there's little scenery aside from the busy main road it faces. Some rooms in the higher categories have kitchenettes, furnished balconies, and upscale furniture. But the lower categories can feel a bit sparse, and their bathrooms are in need of a refresh. A generous free breakfast is included, but there's no on-site restaurant to offer lunch or dinner. A petite pool gives a spot to splash around, but little else. (Although the hotel has plans to install a second pool by the end of 2014.) Travelers looking for lodging in this area could compare rates and amenities with the neighboring mid-range Pousada Bucaneiro.
The mid-range, 55-room Don Quijote has a location just a few minutes' walk from the beach and the charming cobblestone streets of downtown Búzios. But it lacks beach views, and there's little scenery aside from the busy main road it faces. Some rooms in the higher categories have kitchenettes, furnished balconies, and upscale furniture. But the lower categories can feel a bit sparse, and their bathrooms are in need of a refresh. A generous free breakfast is included, but there's no on-site restaurant to offer lunch or dinner. A petite pool gives a spot to splash around, but little else. (Although the hotel has plans to install a second pool by the end of 2014.) Travelers looking for lodging in this area could compare rates and amenities with the neighboring mid-range Pousada Bucaneiro.
The Rio Buzios Beach is a popular family-friendly hotel located a two-minute walk from the João Fernandes Beach. This upper-middle-range hotel offers clean and simple rooms with rustic furniture, small bathrooms, and balconies. The Corcovado Restaurant serves a Brazilian buffet breakfast with made-to-order omelets, which is included in the room rate. The hotel offers also half and full board meal plans. A good size outdoor pool, fitness center, and a steam room are nice bonuses. Wi-Fi is free in all areas and the hotel provides free parking.
The Rio Buzios Beach is a popular family-friendly hotel located a two-minute walk from the João Fernandes Beach. This upper-middle-range hotel offers clean and simple rooms with rustic furniture, small bathrooms, and balconies. The Corcovado Restaurant serves a Brazilian buffet breakfast with made-to-order omelets, which is included in the room rate. The hotel offers also half and full board meal plans. A good size outdoor pool, fitness center, and a steam room are nice bonuses. Wi-Fi is free in all areas and the hotel provides free parking.
The Pousada Santorini is one of the most beloved options in the resort town of Búzios, thanks to its personalized and friendly service, spacious rooms with balconies, and superb hillside location. All of the nine total suites offer lovely views and fresh, simple decor -- but bathrooms in some are a bit dated and cramped. The swimming pool area has a tropical feel and also features phenomenal views. Adjacent to it is a small steam room. A home-style hot buffet breakfast -- which is included in the room rates -- is served in the Uruarama Café, which also offers meals until early evening.
The Pousada Santorini is one of the most beloved options in the resort town of Búzios, thanks to its personalized and friendly service, spacious rooms with balconies, and superb hillside location. All of the nine total suites offer lovely views and fresh, simple decor -- but bathrooms in some are a bit dated and cramped. The swimming pool area has a tropical feel and also features phenomenal views. Adjacent to it is a small steam room. A home-style hot buffet breakfast -- which is included in the room rates -- is served in the Uruarama Café, which also offers meals until early evening.
Corais e Conchas is a family-friendly option in Buzios, with generally affordable rates. This pousada offers two rooms for kids' activities, a well-equipped playground, children's pool, nursing room, and even a kitchen for parents. Some of the 38 spacious and air-conditioned rooms come with hot tubs and/or balconies. However, some of the in-room decor looks dated, particularly in rooms housed in the older part of the hotel. Those wanting something more modern should request a room in the new annex, added in 2012.
Corais e Conchas is a family-friendly option in Buzios, with generally affordable rates. This pousada offers two rooms for kids' activities, a well-equipped playground, children's pool, nursing room, and even a kitchen for parents. Some of the 38 spacious and air-conditioned rooms come with hot tubs and/or balconies. However, some of the in-room decor looks dated, particularly in rooms housed in the older part of the hotel. Those wanting something more modern should request a room in the new annex, added in 2012.
The Costa do Sol is an elegant and well-managed boutique three-and-a-half pearl hotel in the upper Brava hills area. It offers 40 units, ranging from spartan, basic rooms all the way up to stylish Personalite Suites. The hotel is mainly frequented by couples and is a popular venue for local weddings. The public areas are full of beautiful artifacts, artwork, and paintings. The hotel offers two pools: a smaller one that's only for Personalite Suite clients and a larger one that's open to other guests. There's also a romantic spa and modern fitness center on-site.
The Costa do Sol is an elegant and well-managed boutique three-and-a-half pearl hotel in the upper Brava hills area. It offers 40 units, ranging from spartan, basic rooms all the way up to stylish Personalite Suites. The hotel is mainly frequented by couples and is a popular venue for local weddings. The public areas are full of beautiful artifacts, artwork, and paintings. The hotel offers two pools: a smaller one that's only for Personalite Suite clients and a larger one that's open to other guests. There's also a romantic spa and modern fitness center on-site.