3 Best Hotels in The Northeast, Brazil

Brazil's first eco-design resort, this remarkable property provides high-end luxury while maintaining its dedication to the preservation of nature and the local culture. Walls are plastered in gray mud rather than paint, paper bags replace plastic, and sink basins are carved from fallen trees. Many of the private bungalows have individual access to the deserted, white-sand beach and secluded dipping pools. Lounge by the infinity pool in the blazing sun before exploring the hotel's impressive spa. Gourmet Portuguese classics are served in the stunning dining room, with eucalyptus trunks rising up from the floor below, or under the stars on the rooftop terrace.

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.

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.