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There are hotels for all budgets and all tastes, from beachfront pousadas offering simple rooms with barely more than a bed and a ceiling fan to boutique hotels with luxurious amenities and on-site spas. Paraty and Petrópolis have gorgeous 18th-century inns, some of which can be a bit drafty in winter.
Cooled by gentle hill breezes and shaded by trees and coconut palms, this peaceful eco-friendly pousada is a short walk from the beachfront and offers comfortable lodgings in elegantly appointed chalets. Lavish breakfasts and afternoon teas can be eaten in the dining room or alfresco, and the owner, Rennie, offers personal attention and a wealth of insider knowledge to all her guests. There’s a lounge with music and DVDs, too, so guests can relax even if the heavens open.
A Zen-like calm pervades the rooms and living spaces at this casual-chic spot just a few minutes walk from Geribá Beach.
A 10-minute walk from downtown, this Bavarian-style inn has a lobby with a fireplace, a comfortable restaurant and bar area, and cozy, rustic rooms that have marshmallow-soft beds and a view to the mountains. The breakfast is outstanding. The lovely gardens have a pool and spectacular views of the city.
