7 Best Hotels in The South, Brazil

Name: Hospedaria das Brisas
Address: Caminho do Alto do Morro s/n, Praia do Rosa, Santa Catarina, 88780-000, Brazil
Telephone: 048-3355–6020
Price range: $$$

The South has a great variety of hotels and inns. Except for in the smallest towns and most remote areas, however, you shouldn't have a problem finding comfortable accommodations. Pousadas in historic buildings are common, particularly in beach towns. Hotel-fazendas (farmhouse hotels) are popular in rural areas. Southern beaches attract many South American tourists, and seaside cities might become crowded and highway traffic nightmarish from December through March. Make advance reservations.

Hospedaria das Brisas

$$$ | Caminho do Alto do Morro s/n, Praia do Rosa, 88780-000, Brazil

A solid midrange option for families, Hospedaria das Brisas has ample outdoor space and is a five-minute stroll from the beach. The only letdown is the outdoor pool and hot tub, neither of which are aging gracefully. Sparsely decorated, whitewashed rooms, equipped with both air-conditioning and a fireplace for the changing seasons, are set in two-story blocks in the garden; book ahead to nab the one that boasts a sea view. The guesthouse’s nautically themed Refúgio do Pescador restaurant ($$$) is famed for its seafood paella.

Hotel Ponta das Canas

$$$$ | Rua Dep. Fernando Viegas 560, Florianópolis, 88056-730, Brazil

Cozy up in the poolside Jacuzzi to watch an epic sunset over the mainland at this hotel on the northern tip of Florianópolis. The hotel's Canto do Mar restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner, buffet-style. Request a room with a balcony overlooking the bay for the best sunset views. Stroll to nearby Ponta das Canas Beach, and stick your feet in the sand at the Garra Azul restaurant, by the same owners, while trying siri na manga, a tasty crab and mango appetizer, or crunchy octopus with a chili jelly.

Laje de Pedra Hotel

$$ | Rua das Flores 222, Canela, 95680-000, Brazil

This family-friendly hotel in a resort complex allows guests to sit around the lounge fireplace and enjoy panoramic views of the Quilombo Valley. The room decor is sleek and modern, with brushed-steel accents, lush bedding, and gleaming wood furnishings. West-facing rooms have stunning mountain views. Guests can use the amenities of the resort, like the swimming pools and the tennis courts. The resort offers larger apartment-like rooms with living rooms and kitchenettes at the contiguous Hotel Mountain Village.

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Pousada Borghetto Sant’Anna

$$$ | Via Trento 868, Bento Gonçalves, 95700-000, Brazil

Hosts Rubens and his wife, Gisele, provide an exuberant welcome at this magical location, which was their weekend home before it became their business. Mad about wine, they’ll happily plot you a course around their favorite wineries, all less than a 15-minute drive away. The pousada comprises a cluster of two-story stone houses wedged into the hillside—two of which are split into two rooms, with three rented whole, complete with kitchen and sitting room. They all have antique furnishings, mod cons, and big windows that are perfect for admiring the sweeping views down the vine-covered valley.

Recanto das Flores

$$$$ | Estrada Geral da Costeira 120, Governador Celso Ramos, 88190-000, Brazil

Popular with Brazilian families, this simple, beachfront pousada has 19 sparsely furnished en suite rooms that, while lacking natural light and privacy, are nonetheless clean with all the basic modern conveniences; go for the larger rooms with verandas facing the sea. Ample outdoor space, a football pitch, indoor swimming pool, and games room mean kids can run wild. Breakfast and dinner are included; you can sizzle up your lunch at the communal barbecue.

Serra Azul

$$$$ | Rua Garibaldi 152, Gramado, 95670-000, Brazil

This prestigious downtown hotel is synonymous with fine lodging in the region. Its architecture is German Bavarian style—a trademark of Gramado—and the room decor is elegant and sober, with dark-wood furnishings. At the recanto (lounge area) in the evenings guests can experience gaúcho traditions like chimarrão (tea brewed with yerba mate) paired with folkloric rhythms played by local musicians. The location is prime for browsing the myriad shops, cafés, and restaurants of the city.

Vila Tamarindo Eco Lodge

$$$ | Av. Campeche 1836, Florianópolis, 88063-300, Brazil

A 10-minute stroll from Praia Campeche, Vila Tamarindo is a clean and tidy pousada with a manicured garden where kids can splash about in a fenced-off swimming pool. The 15 rooms, split across two blocks, are in excellent condition, with rustic, wood furniture and a small private balcony strung with a hammock in each. Expect the typical Brazilian feast of fruits, cakes, and cold cuts for breakfast. The only downside is the modern condominiums being built on three sides of the pousada, encroaching on what would otherwise be a tranquil spot.

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