Catarino's Guest House
The best budget option in town, this family-run pousada opened in 2012 and has become a favorite with young travelers. The breakfast goes way beyond what you would expect at this price range.
6 Best Hotels in Brasilia and the West, Brazil
Brasília's hotels cater primarily to business executives and government officials. Most hotels, from the upscale resorts to the budget inns, are found in the Hotel Sectors and along Lago Paranoá. For ease in exploring the city, try to stay in Plano Piloto, close to most architectural landmarks, shopping malls, and a number of good restaurants.
West of Brasília, deluxe accommodations are scarcer. In the Pantanal, the fazendas (farms) are quite spartan, but there are a few extremely comfortable jungle lodges with nearly everything you could need.
When you book a room, note that a 10% service charge will be added.
Hotel Turismo
This family-run hotel celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2013 and continues to combine a convenient location with a high caliber of service. The hotel is just off the main square and a short walk from the bus station. The family are of German origin, and home-baked breads are the highlight of breakfast.
Pousada Águas do Pantanal
A great budget choice, this inn renovated in 2012 occupies a historic house with lots of antiques. You'll receive a warm welcome from the friendly staff and the attentive owner, Fátima Cordella, who also runs a travel agency next door. The hearty breakfasts, with several kinds of pastries, are a rarity in a region where buttered bread is the norm.
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Pousada Rancho Jarinú
A family-run business, Pousada Rancho Jarinú has friendly owners who go to great lengths to make you feel at home. The brick building helps keep the air cool—a boon in the heat of the tropics—and there's also a well-kept swimming pool. You're just steps from the main business district in Bonito.
Pousada Remanso
Run by the town's former secretary of tourism, this centrally located pousada has bright if small rooms and spacious common areas and a swimming pool, all of which makes for a comfortable stay. Staff are attentive and knowledgeable.
Turis Hotel
Perhaps the best budget option in Campo Grande, the modern and spacious Turis provides a cool retreat from the Mato Grosso heat. The large and lively lobby is a relaxing place to rest and meet locals and other travelers. There are special rooms for the disabled. It's popular, so book ahead.
