16 Top Brazil Hotels To Consider

16 luxury 5-Star hotels to consider if your planning a Brazil trip in 2026

Copacabana Palace, Rio de Janeiro.

This 1923 Art Deco landmark facing the black-and-white wave promenade on Copacabana Beach, the Copacabana Palace hotel opens with marble floors, polished wood, and staff who deliver a service with calm confidence. Rooms are bright and well presented; many have Juliet or full balconies that pick up the Atlantic breeze and sunrise over the bay. Bathrooms are high-end, all marble finished, and nice and roomy. The hotel has a long history, and you really feel it in the best possible way.

The famous semi-Olympic pool sets the day: loungers in tidy rows, umbrellas, and service that's expected, friendly and on the ball. Sun-draped lunches at Cipriani restaurant leans Italian with a Rio accent; MEE restaurant brings a sleek, pan-Asian note. Up top, there’s a rooftop tennis court, a compact but capable spa and gym, and discreet cabanas when you want shade and a book.

The hotel’s rhythm is relaxed but sure of itself: families drifting back from the sand, couples dressing for dinner, musicians slipping in after a set. Carnival season adds sparkle, yet even then, the atmosphere stays grounded and gracious.

You’re in the front row of Copacabana, with Ipanema a quick cab away, Sugarloaf and Corcovado in easy range, and the sea right across the street for a morning swim before the city comes to life.

Rosewood, São Paulo.

Set inside the reborn Cidade Matarazzo complex, Rosewood São Paulo blends a restored 1920s maternity hospital with a foliage-draped tower by Jean Nouvel. Inside, Philippe Starck’s warm, art-filled spaces lean Brazilian: carved wood, cane, ceramics, and commissioned works that make the hotel feel rooted rather than themed. Rooms are calm and well lit, with generous closets, stone-and-wood bathrooms; many look toward Avenida Paulista’s skyline or the property’s gardens.

Days revolve around two distinct pool scenes: a palm-framed Emerald Garden for lazy laps and family downtime, and an adults-only rooftop with city views that sharpen at sunset. The fitness studio is serious about cardio and weights; the Asaya wellness program brings quiet treatment rooms, hydro areas, and therapies that mix modern technique with Brazilian botanicals.

Dining stays local; Taraz restaurant grills over wood and citrus; Le Jardin handles all-day cravings in a sunlit salon; Rabo di Galo bar pours classic cocktails with live music most nights. Service is attentive and relaxed, more helpful friend than choreographer.

The vibe is creative and urban: gallery-goers, business travellers, couples chasing a smart city break. And the location lands you a short stroll from MASP, Trianon Park, and the Paulista corridor, with Jardins restaurants and downtown theatre a quick ride away.

Hotel Fasano, Rio de Janeiro.

Philippe Starck gave Ipanema a glass-and-teak postcard with this low-slung, beach-front hideout. Inside, it’s all Brazilian modernism done right: Sergio Rodrigues chairs, leather, warm wood, and just enough marble to keep things crisp. Rooms are thoughtfully scaled, many with petite balconies; beds are genuinely comfortable, blackout blinds, and the rain showers do what they’re supposed to. You wake to the Atlantic or the city’s tropical glow, not a design lecture.

The rooftop is the hotel's headline: a slim infinity pool looking straight at Arpoador, the Two Brothers peaks, and Sugarloaf off to the side. There’s a capable gym, a compact spa, and a polished beach service across the street with loungers, umbrellas, and cold towels. Fasano al Mare restaurant handles seafood with Italian poise, while Baretto-Londra remains a grown-up bar for busy nights and excellent Cocktails; the all-day café keeps breakfasts and late snacks simple.

The mood is discreet and stylish, creative travellers, low-key regulars, and honeymooners who prefer linen to sequins. Staff are unflappable and provide a really helpful service without hovering.

As for location, you’re on Ipanema’s front row, minutes to Arpoador for a sunset stroll, and a quick hop to Copacabana. Ocean in front, city temptations in every direction.

Fairmont Rio de Janeiro.

At the quiet Posto 6 end of Copacabana, beside the old fort and a short stroll from Arpoador, the Fairmont pairs a front-row beach address with a polished, contemporary look. The lobby opens to sea air and pale stone; floor-to-ceiling windows frame that long curve of sand and Sugarloaf beyond. Rooms feel easy to live in: good light, sensible storage, espresso machines, and balconies in many categories for breezy mornings. Bathrooms are smart and unfussy, with roomy showers and quality fixtures.

Outside, two ocean-facing pools set the day’s pace, one for laps, one for lingering, backed by cabanas and unobtrusive attendants who keep the drinks and sunscreen moving. The Willow Stream Spa offers saunas, steam, and indulgent treatments; the fitness studio is bright and well-equipped. A tidy beach setup across the road handles towels, loungers and umbrellas without fuss.

Eating and drinking stay close to the coast: a seafood-leaning restaurant that grills simply and well, an all-day café for fruit bowls and pastries, and a bar with a strong caipirinha game and sunset views.

The mood is relaxed and confident, families mixing with business travellers and weekend couples, service is warm and on time. With Copacabana out front, Ipanema a 10-minute walk, and easy rides to Sugarloaf and Corcovado, the hotel makes Rio’s greatest hits feel close and uncomplicated.

Fasano, São Paulo.

In Jardins, where tree-lined streets cut between boutiques and low-key cafés, Fasano balances polish with understatement. Isay Weinfeld’s design leans warm and restrained: caramel leather, rich wood, dimmed light. Rooms are thoughtfully laid out, beds are excellent; bathrooms have walk-in showers and amenities that don’t smell like a duty-free experiment.

The hotel’s rhythm is food and music. Ristorante Fasano is a São Paulo institution, serving precise Italian classics without theatrics; the breakfast basket alone could ruin your lunch plans. Baretto remains one of the city’s great rooms for live jazz and bossas, with cocktails mixed exactly as asked. Between meals, a compact rooftop pool and terrace catch late-afternoon sun; the gym is small but well equipped.

Service is attentive without hovering, and concierge staff remember names after one pass. The mood skews adult and unshowy: creatives, executives, couples who prefer linen to logos.

Location is easy: two blocks to Rua Oscar Freire, a short ride to Paulista’s museums, and close enough to Ibirapuera Park for a morning run followed by an espresso you’ll actually finish.

Hotel Unique, São Paulo.

Ruy Ohtake’s curved, copper-clad icon looks like a ship run aground by Ibirapuera Park. Inside, the mood is design-forward without being chilly: smooth concrete, rich wood, soft lighting, and staff who keep things moving with friendly efficiency. Rooms follow the arc of the building, so you get porthole windows, clever storage, and a comfortable bed facing the city glow. Bathrooms are spacious, with deep soaking tubs and walk-in showers; soundproofing keeps the outside buzz at a polite distance.

Head straight to the rooftop. Skye Bar & Restaurant pairs a red-tiled pool and daybeds with skyline views that stretch from the park’s canopy to Paulista’s towers. It’s a great spot for breakfast, sunset cocktails, or a late dinner when you don’t feel like leaving the bubble. Downstairs, the wellness floor has an indoor lap pool, dry and steam saunas, a decent gym, and treatment rooms for quick tune-ups between meetings.

The vibe is creative and urban: fashion buyers at lunch, architects comparing notes, weekend couples staking out a lounger. Service is crisp, warm, and on time.

Location: steps to Ibirapuera’s running loops and museums, a short ride to Jardins shopping and Paulista’s galleries, and easy access to the city’s best restaurants without wrestling with traffic all night.

Palácio Tangará, São Paulo.

Tucked beside the leafy Burle Marx Park in Morumbi, Palácio Tangará feels like a city break without leaving town. The low-rise, cream-stone building opens to gardens and birdsong, with interiors that keep things elegant but relaxed: pale wood, soft fabrics, generous light. Rooms are spacious and quiet, many with balconies overlooking the trees; closets are large, and bathrooms bring big showers and soaking tubs that actually reset you.

Outside, the pool terrace is the daytime magnet, edged by palms and loungers; a second indoor pool keeps laps on the schedule when it rains. The spa is calm and well run, with treatment rooms, sauna, and steam; the fitness studio has solid cardio and weights. Families get thoughtful attention, from a small kids’ club to ample lawns for running off energy.

Dining spreads across a bright restaurant with a garden terrace, an easygoing lounge for all-day bites, and a handsome bar where cocktails are fresh and not fussy. Breakfast on the veranda sets a good tone for the day.

The mood is “urban resort” in the best sense: wedding parties on weekends, business travellers midweek, couples escaping the buzz.

Location puts you in green Morumbi, a drive from Jardins shopping and the Paulista-Itaim business axis, with the park’s trails next door when you need fresh air.

Hotel das Cataratas, Iguassu Falls.

The only hotel inside Brazil’s Iguaçu National Park, this pastel-pink Belmond property, A Portuguese-colonial beauty, gives you the falls almost to yourself. When day-trippers leave, the paths turn quiet and the spray hangs in the trees. Rooms are classic rather than flashy: hardwood floors, crisp linens, tropical prints, and tiled bathrooms; some look toward the forest canopy, others catch a sliver of river mist. Suites add sitting areas for post-trail recovery and a proper place to drop damp raincoats.

The palm-ringed pool is a welcome pause between walks, with loungers, shade, and service that's on the ball. There’s a compact spa using botanicals, a well-kept tennis court, and a small but capable fitness room for early laps or late stretches. Itaipu restaurant serves Brazilian dishes with a light hand on a terrace that hears the falls at night; the wood-panelled bar mixes classic caipirinhas and pours them like they mean it. Breakfast is a generous setup for the day.

The mood is quietly celebratory: honeymooners, photographers, families in comfortable shoes, all sharing the same grin after the dawn walk. Staff are relaxed, informed, and quick with the best viewpoints.

Location: Step straight from the door to the boardwalks of the Brazilian countryside, a short ride to Devil’s Throat lookouts, and an easy drive to the Foz do Iguaçu airport. Nature is the show; the hotel simply secures you a front-row seat in typical Belmond style.

Botanique Hotel & Spa, São Paulo.

About three hours from São Paulo, Botanique sits high in the Mantiqueira hills. The look is modern Brazilian rather than rustic: clean lines, big windows, fireplaces that actually get used at night, and terraces that open to country green. Suites and freestanding villas feel private and pared back, with handmade linens, proper lighting, and generous bathrooms; several add outdoor hot tubs or plunge pools facing the valley.

Wellness: The spa leans into Brazilian botanicals and calm spaces, steam, sauna, contrast showers, and slow, thoughtful treatments. A heated indoor pool lines up perfectly with the view; the gym is compact but well equipped, and daily movement classes keep you honest if hiking isn’t on the schedule. Trails loop out from the door for birding and ridge walks; horseback rides and e-bikes can be arranged.

Dining is seasonal and close to the ground. The kitchen draws on the hotel’s own garden and nearby producers for simple, bright plates; breakfast is a high point, with breads still warm and fruit that tastes like it travelled minutes, not miles. Service is relaxed and switched on.

The mood is quiet, design-savvy, and restorative, more retreat than scene. You’re between Campos do Jordão and Santo Antônio do Pinhal, with mountain air, big skies, and the city comfortably out of reach.

UXUA Casa Hotel, Porto Seguro.

Tucked just off Trancoso’s car-free Quadrado, UXUA feels more like a small village than a hotel. Designer Wilbert Das worked with local artisans to revive fishermen’s houses and build a handful of garden hideaways using reclaimed wood, coral-toned clay, and hand-painted tiles. Each casa is different: some have kitchenettes for lazy breakfasts, others bring outdoor showers, leafy patios, or private plunge pools. Hammocks swing in the shade; nights are for crickets and candlelight.

The green quartz pool sets the day's easy rhythm under palms; the UXUA Vida Spa uses Bahian botanicals for slow, restorative treatments; yoga and capoeira sessions keep the holiday from getting too horizontal. The hotel’s beach lounge on Praia dos Nativos handles shade, loungers, and icy coconuts, with the sea usually calm enough for long swims and paddle boards. Back at base, the open-air restaurant keeps to bright, local flavours, moqueca, grilled fish, cacao desserts, and the bar turns out quietly perfect caipirinhas.

The mood is barefoot and creative rather than scene-y: couples on long exhale, design lovers comparing notes, families who prefer sandcastles to schedules. Staff are relaxed and genuinely helpful. A great disconnect retreat in nature, a million miles away from the concrete metropolis.

Location: Step from your gate onto the Quadrado for artisan shops and candlelit dinners, stroll ten minutes to the beach, and let Trancoso’s slow tempo do the rest.

Fasano Angra dos Reis.

On the green fringe of the Costa Verde, Fasano Angra sits inside the Frade complex, where rainforest meets calm, island-dotted water. The look is sleek, modernist, and airy: generous terraces that pull in sea breeze and mountain views. Rooms are modern luxe, and practical in the best way, with good lighting, strong showers and mod amenities, while suites add living space and larger balconies for unhurried mornings. The ocean view suite would be the way to go for the best resort experience (in my opinion)

Days revolve around water and nature. The marina puts boat trips to Ilha Grande’s coves within easy reach; kayaks and paddle boards launch from the pier; two outdoor pools handle laps and lounging. The spa is quiet and well run, with saunas, steam, and treatments; the fitness centre is solid, and there are tennis courts and a golf course within the estate. Families are well served by a low-key kids’ club and a shallow pool.

Food is coastal. The signature Fasano restaurant leans Italian with local seafood; a breezy, all-day spot covers salads, grills, and post-beach cravings; sunset drinks land by the pool or at the bar with a view over the masts.

The vibe is relaxed and polished, weekenders from Rio, boating families, couples here for quiet sun. Location: about 2.5 hours from Rio, sheltered by forested hills, with islands, waterfalls, and boat-only beaches all around. It feels like a proper escape without being remote.

Awasi Santa Catarina.

Ponta dos Ganchos Exclusive Resort, Santa Catarina: Tucked on a forested headland near Governador Celso Ramos, this adults-only hideaway scatters standalone bungalows along coves and cliffs facing Brazil’s Emerald Coast. The look is clean and natural: warm wood, glass, soft linens, and wide decks that frame the bay. Most categories feel more like small houses than rooms; many include private plunge pools, dry saunas or ofurô tubs, and living areas built for just that.

Days lean toward the water. The sea here is usually calm enough for kayaks, stand-up paddle boards, and snorkels right from the beach. On land, there’s a tennis court, compact fitness room, and trails through native forest that drop to quiet lookouts. The spa keeps the tone low and restorative with sea-view treatment suites and simple hydro areas. A tiny private islet hosts candlelit dinners when the weather cooperates, and there’s a helipad for quick hops from Florianópolis.

Food is a highlight. The restaurant works closely with local fishermen and small producers, shifting menus with the catch and the season; breakfast is a leisurely, made-to-order affair that can stretch to noon on your deck. Service is friendly and precise without ceremony.

The vibe is serene and grown-up, honeymooners, anniversary escapes, and travellers who prefer quiet and relaxation. Location: about an hour from Florianópolis, yet tucked into a protected bay of green water and thick Atlantic forest, with islands, beautiful beaches, and boat-only coves all around.

Pulso Hotel, São Paulo.

In the Faria Lima–Pinheiros pocket where business and nightlife overlap, Pulso feels like a calm, design-forward refuge. Arthur Casas’ tower gives it presence; inside, the palette runs warm wood, stone and soft light, with contemporary art used sparingly. Rooms are compact but thoughtful: good storage, smart lighting, good showers, and many with city-facing terraces. Expect a modern luxe residential feel rather than high drama.

Days revolve around food, wellness and a bit of scene. The line-up includes Charlô Bistrô for polished Brazilian plates, Cha Cha Boulangerie for coffee and viennoiserie, and the moody Sarau Bar for late cocktails. A small spa, an indoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness room keep the travel routine honest. Service is brisk and friendly, more neighbourhood-insider than choreographed ceremony.

The vibe is creative-meets-corporate: design lovers at breakfast, start-up teams comparing slides, couples drifting back from Rua dos Pinheiros after dinner. Public spaces hum without feeling crowded; the overall rhythm is easy and chill.

Location: You’re surrounded by Jardim Paulistano, Pinheiros and Itaim, a short hop to Iguatemi and Eldorado shopping, and a quick metro or app-car to Avenida Paulista and MASP. Faria Lima station is walkable, and Congonhas airport is within city-limits range, so arrivals and exits are painless.

W Sao Paulo.

Set in Itaim Bibi, W São Paulo leans into the city’s energy without turning up the volume too far. The look is clean and punchy: polished concrete, warm wood, neon flourishes, and Brazilian art that feels curated rather than themed. Rooms are modern luxury in finish, compact and simple but well considered, with smart lighting, plenty of charging, blackout shades, and walk-in showers; higher floors pick up skyline views toward Faria Lima and, on clear days, Ibirapuera’s green edge.

Days orbit the WET Deck up top, where a slim pool, daybeds, and a bar make a persuasive case for lingering between meetings. The FIT gym runs 24/7 and actually covers all the bases; the AWAY Spa is small, calm, and good for a reset before dinner. Downstairs, the signature restaurant is Brazilian wood-fired plates; the Living Room bar keeps a steady run of DJs, spritzes, and late snacks. Service is upbeat and on time, with concierges who know which tables are booking fast.

The vibe: typically a younger crowd, locals dropping in for drinks, travellers in sneakers not suits, couples timing sunset on the roof. Location is easy: a short ride to Parque Ibirapuera, quick hops to Rua Oscar Freire, and handy access to both Faria Lima and Juscelino Kubitschek, city business by day, neighbourhood buzz by night, a perfectly located base camp.

Emiliano Rio.

At the quiet end of Copacabana, Emiliano, with its white lattice façade, filters the sun like lace; inside, warm wood, soft textiles, and Brazilian design pieces set a calm, contemporary tone. Rooms feel thoughtfully put together: good lighting, ample storage, and beds you actually sink into. Many face the ocean; some add Juliet balconies. Bathrooms are crisp and practical, with roomy showers and well-chosen amenities.

The rooftop infinity pool lines up Copacabana’s curve, Sugarloaf, and Arpoador in one sweep; a small bar handles smoothies by day and cocktails by night. There’s a compact gym with serious equipment, a quiet Spa for steam, sauna, and straightforward treatments, plus a polished beach setup across the road with towels, loungers, and chilled water.

Dining keeps things focused. Emile serves seasonal, produce-led plates without fuss; the lobby lounge is reliable for coffee, a light lunch, or a bite. Breakfast leans fresh fruit, good bread, and eggs done right.

The atmosphere is discreet and design-minded, catering to business travellers, couples, and low-key regulars who appreciate good service. You’re steps from the Copacabana Fort, a short walk to Arpoador and Ipanema, and a quick ride to the city’s headline sights. Ocean in front, Rio at an easy pace.

Villas de Trancoso, Porto Seguro.

Villas de Trancoso feels like a well-kept secret, twelve standalone villas tucked into tropical gardens where the loudest sound is surf and birdsong. The look is clean and beachy: white stucco, wood beams, cotton linens, hammocks on shady verandas. Interiors are simple in the best way, with good beds, quiet air-conditioning, and bathrooms that favour stone and open-air showers. Some villas bring private plunge pools; all have plenty of space to spread out.

Easy days between the beachfront loungers and the central pool, edged by a low-key bar for ice-cold cocktails. Breakfast is generous and unhurried, served wherever you feel like starting the day. There’s a small fitness room, massage in a garden pavilion, and yoga on request; the team can set up horseback rides on the sand, stand-up paddle, or a boat trip to nearby reefs when the tide cooperates.

The vibe is barefoot and quietly romantic, couples on a quiet getaway, families who prefer sand and shade to activity-laden holidays. The service is really friendly and attentive. A laid-back, tranquil retreat and a perfect place to reset.

You’re a short drive or bike ride from Trancoso’s Quadrado for candlelit dinners and artisan shops. Ocean in front, village charm close by: an easy formula that works all around.

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