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Hotels are plentiful throughout the Northeast. Prices range from moderate to pricey, depending on season. Many hotels are sleek and modern, comparable to those you'd find in tourist destinations around the world. Pousadas tend to have a bit more charm and personalized service. Making reservations is advisable during high seasons. Keep in mind that prices listed at the hotel reception are often considerably higher than those that can be found online. Many business hotels will also drop their rates on the weekends.
Named after the seven hills that surround the hotel, 7 Colinas is a sprawling oasis that sits amid the trees and flowers of a tropical estate that once belonged to the São Francisco religious order. Rooms are comfortably furnished and face out onto the garden. The large swimming pool, surrounded by Jabuticaba trees, is a haven on hot days and great for kids. From here it's just a short hike up to Alto da Sé. There is a small museum on the hotel grounds, with furniture from the 19th century.
This beach-chic pousada stands out for its exceptional food and bungalows that open directly onto beautiful beaches. Fresh ingredients sourced from the organic garden and local fisherman are used for the innovative Italian dishes served in the pousada's restaurant, from lobster and avocado carpaccio to shrimp risotto. Special request? The owner can cook pretty much whatever you want, especially for kids. The service and amenities, including plasma TVs, keep this pousada continually booked throughout the year.
One block from the beach, this small hotel is a great option if you're willing to forgo ocean views and stylish design for a friendly staff and competitive rates. Apart from the elevator, the three-story hotel seems more like a guesthouse. Rooms are well equipped and comfortable. The two small pools help compensate for the lack of sea views.
A five-minute walk from Boa Viagem Beach, this slightly dated hotel offers spacious rooms that all come with a small, private veranda. While the lobby decor, outdated gym, and '70s-style hotel shops may leave you feeling like you've stepped back in time, the sprawling outdoor pool area, complete with a waterfall and two kiddie pools, pull you back into the present. A new annex offers the most modern rooms.
This attractive accomodation manages to avoid some of the problems associated with massive resort complexes: its beige color allows it to blend into its sandy surroundings, rooms have original artwork and other strokes of personality, and personalized service makes you feel like more than just a number. An on-site water park comes with three separate swimming pools.
Perched on a deserted white-sand beach, this pousada is a contender for Brazil's most tranquil place to unwind. The nine simple yet sophisticated bungalows come with comfortable beds, double hammocks for two, and hot water provided by solar panels. Some come equipped with Japanese ofuro tubs, while others can host up to four people. The excellent restaurant serves fresh seafood, organic salads, and Brazilian classics with a healthy twist. Rates include breakfast and either lunch or dinner in the restaurant.
Out of the many upmarket pousadas that have opened in Jericoacoara in the last five years, Vila Kalango stands above the crowd with its private bungalows propped on stilts. The style may be rustic, but the quality of service and amenities like 600-count Egyptian cotton sheets provide an extra bit of luxury. Live music is occasionally played around the crimson swimming pool, and the hotel can organize windsurfing and kitesurfing programs with English-speaking professionals and offer complimentary daily transfers to Praia do Prea, one of the top kitesurfing spots.
At the end of Ponta Negra Beach, this resort offers extensive facilities, family-oriented entertainment, and the chance to unwind in the blazing northeastern sun in one of the six swimming pools. The eclectic architectural style stands out, with pirate and cave-painting motifs cultivated through the use of materials such as old driftwood, plaster, marble, and tijolo aparente—locally produced beige bricks. The beach in front is uncrowded, as it's a mile or so from the busy part of Ponta Negra. Rooms are well equipped and adequately sized and the restaurant is open 24 hours a day.
