Popular with local families and business travelers alike, Ferradura Resort is an upper-middle-range property located a short walk from Ferradura Beach, which is known for its calm, safe waters. Most of the 84 guest rooms here are spacious and include balconies, flat-screen TVs, and minibars, but they are dated and have tiny bathrooms. Features include six attractive outdoor pools and three hot tubs, plus a spa, fitness facilities, and plenty of business amenities, like a conference center and meeting rooms. There's also a restaurant and two bars, plus both full- and half-board packages are available. For a nearby hotel with more stylish rooms (but fewer features), check out the La Chimere Buzios Essence.
Popular with local families and business travelers alike, Ferradura Resort is an upper-middle-range property located a short walk from Ferradura Beach, which is known for its calm, safe waters. Most of the 84 guest rooms here are spacious and include balconies, flat-screen TVs, and minibars, but they are dated and have tiny bathrooms. Features include six attractive outdoor pools and three hot tubs, plus a spa, fitness facilities, and plenty of business amenities, like a conference center and meeting rooms. There's also a restaurant and two bars, plus both full- and half-board packages are available. For a nearby hotel with more stylish rooms (but fewer features), check out the La Chimere Buzios Essence.
Porto Bay Buzios, an upper-middle-range hotel, is located halfway between downtown and Brava beach. The neighborhood is mainly residential, with some pousadas (guest houses) and hotels as well. Porto Bay offers clean, sleek-lined suites in three categories. All come with spacious, furnished balconies, as well as modern bathrooms. There is an inviting pool area surrounded by tropical flowers and some tall imperial palms, a small massage area nearby, and a tiny open-air gym. A buffet breakfast is included in the rates, and Wi-Fi is free in public areas.
Porto Bay Buzios, an upper-middle-range hotel, is located halfway between downtown and Brava beach. The neighborhood is mainly residential, with some pousadas (guest houses) and hotels as well. Porto Bay offers clean, sleek-lined suites in three categories. All come with spacious, furnished balconies, as well as modern bathrooms. There is an inviting pool area surrounded by tropical flowers and some tall imperial palms, a small massage area nearby, and a tiny open-air gym. A buffet breakfast is included in the rates, and Wi-Fi is free in public areas.
The Pousada Boutique Bella Nina offers a tranquil, residential location near Brava and Forno Beaches. This value pousada (the term for a Brazilian guest house) is stylishly decorated, cozy, and feels like a home-stay. There are an outdoor pool and cheerful lobby with indoor and outdoor seating. Seven private guest rooms are spacious and decorated with romantic florals, some come with balconies, and some have distant ocean views. Breakfast is included in the room rate, and Wi-Fi is free in public areas, though most rooms don't pick up the signal.
The Pousada Boutique Bella Nina offers a tranquil, residential location near Brava and Forno Beaches. This value pousada (the term for a Brazilian guest house) is stylishly decorated, cozy, and feels like a home-stay. There are an outdoor pool and cheerful lobby with indoor and outdoor seating. Seven private guest rooms are spacious and decorated with romantic florals, some come with balconies, and some have distant ocean views. Breakfast is included in the room rate, and Wi-Fi is free in public areas, though most rooms don't pick up the signal.
The Pousadas Unicornio is an upper-middle-range option located on the extreme end of Ferradura Beach. The location is stunning and good for lazing on the sand, but a bit isolated for exploring without a car. The hotel offers spacious and comfortable rooms and suites with furnished balconies and some ocean views. A swimming pool overlooks the Atlantic Ocean and Prana Spa offers various relaxing treatments and a steam room. Free breakfast is served at the on-site restaurant. Free yoga and mediation classes keep this property zen.
The Pousadas Unicornio is an upper-middle-range option located on the extreme end of Ferradura Beach. The location is stunning and good for lazing on the sand, but a bit isolated for exploring without a car. The hotel offers spacious and comfortable rooms and suites with furnished balconies and some ocean views. A swimming pool overlooks the Atlantic Ocean and Prana Spa offers various relaxing treatments and a steam room. Free breakfast is served at the on-site restaurant. Free yoga and mediation classes keep this property zen.
The Pousada Pedra Da Laguna is located in a quiet area just a short walk from the Ferradura beach. This upper-middle-range pousada offers simple, modern rooms with romantic touches, such as canopied beds and balconies or patios in all. The pool area is particularly attractive, and a tennis court and Asian-inspired Ananda Spa can also be found on-site. A Brazilian buffet breakfast is included in the room rates, and Wi-Fi is free in all areas. However, the hotel is about 10 minutes from town by car, so some may choose to stay in a more centrally located downtown hotel.
The Pousada Pedra Da Laguna is located in a quiet area just a short walk from the Ferradura beach. This upper-middle-range pousada offers simple, modern rooms with romantic touches, such as canopied beds and balconies or patios in all. The pool area is particularly attractive, and a tennis court and Asian-inspired Ananda Spa can also be found on-site. A Brazilian buffet breakfast is included in the room rates, and Wi-Fi is free in all areas. However, the hotel is about 10 minutes from town by car, so some may choose to stay in a more centrally located downtown hotel.
Pousada Aguas Claras Buzios is located along a road leading towards the end of the Armacao dos Búzios Peninsula. This mid-range pousada offers older Classic rooms, as well as fresh Atual rooms in an annex that was built in 2013. The newer rooms are modern, quite spacious, and offer a solid value with large flat-screen TVs and plenty of storage space. Classic rooms include many of the same amenities, but have more dated decor and tired bathrooms. On-site features include a pool and kids' pool. The restaurant serves a Brazilian-style buffet breakfast that is included in the room rate. Wi-Fi is free throughout, as is parking.
Pousada Aguas Claras Buzios is located along a road leading towards the end of the Armacao dos Búzios Peninsula. This mid-range pousada offers older Classic rooms, as well as fresh Atual rooms in an annex that was built in 2013. The newer rooms are modern, quite spacious, and offer a solid value with large flat-screen TVs and plenty of storage space. Classic rooms include many of the same amenities, but have more dated decor and tired bathrooms. On-site features include a pool and kids' pool. The restaurant serves a Brazilian-style buffet breakfast that is included in the room rate. Wi-Fi is free throughout, as is parking.
The fun and funky Aquabarra Boutique Hotel & Spa is located a five-minute walk from the famous Geribá Beach and a 10-minute drive from Búzios downtown. This mid-range property provides colorful and eclectic public areas decorated with an exceptional collection of furniture, paintings, carpets, masks, and memorabilia from around the world. The 15 suites are spacious and individually decorated; each comes with a balcony or private patio and some have sea views. Breakfast, served in the Caetano restaurant, is included in the room rate. Fun extras include a spa, cinema room, free beach chairs, and an outdoor pool. This is an excellent pick for couples who care about style and convenience near the beach.
The fun and funky Aquabarra Boutique Hotel & Spa is located a five-minute walk from the famous Geribá Beach and a 10-minute drive from Búzios downtown. This mid-range property provides colorful and eclectic public areas decorated with an exceptional collection of furniture, paintings, carpets, masks, and memorabilia from around the world. The 15 suites are spacious and individually decorated; each comes with a balcony or private patio and some have sea views. Breakfast, served in the Caetano restaurant, is included in the room rate. Fun extras include a spa, cinema room, free beach chairs, and an outdoor pool. This is an excellent pick for couples who care about style and convenience near the beach.
The Marina Vip Club Resort & spa is located in the Marina area, a 10-minute walk from Baia Formosa beach and a 20-minute drive to central Buzios. The establishment has the feel of a local, family-run pousada (guest house). It opened in 2012 and offers basic, clean rooms for up to four people. Breakfast is included in the room rate, and Wi-Fi and parking are free. Lunch and dinner are available on request, which is especially useful considering the property is somewhat isolated and there aren't any dining or shopping options in the immediate vicinity. Besides the pool, amenities are few.
The Marina Vip Club Resort & spa is located in the Marina area, a 10-minute walk from Baia Formosa beach and a 20-minute drive to central Buzios. The establishment has the feel of a local, family-run pousada (guest house). It opened in 2012 and offers basic, clean rooms for up to four people. Breakfast is included in the room rate, and Wi-Fi and parking are free. Lunch and dinner are available on request, which is especially useful considering the property is somewhat isolated and there aren't any dining or shopping options in the immediate vicinity. Besides the pool, amenities are few.
