2 Best Hotels in Balneario Camboriu, The South

A well-manicured hotel with direct access to a clean, quiet beach, Estaleiro Guest House has 21 rooms, split across a trio of colorful, three-story buildings. The hotel is a good choice for serious relaxation, the only decision being whether to lounge seaside or around the palm-lined pool. The richly furnished rooms all come with flat-screen TVs and modern conveniences, while the bistro serves lunch and dinner. Add to the mix the massage hut and the beachfront bar, and it's easy to while away a few days here without ever needing to leave.

What started as an upmarket guesthouse in a quiet, residential suburb is now a self-styled “exclusive hotel,” with a vibe that's design-conscious and hip. Expanses of white walls, glass, and wood give a minimalist feel to each of the 10 rooms, all of varying sizes. An excellent bistro ($$$$), with artfully mismatched furniture and lanterns in the trees, is at the heart of the space, and draws a young, well-dressed crowd at weekends. Hire one of the hotel’s bicycles (R$25 for the day) for the five-minute roll downhill to Praia Brava.