Guaruja - or the 'Pearl of the Atlantic' - is a town in Brazil that is located on the Santo Amaro Island. It's a popular tourist and weekend destination and a famous getaway for Hollywood stars. One of the country's most famous people, Alberto Santos Dumont once quoted that, 'the balloons seem to stand still in the air while the earth flies past underneath,. The town mainly depends on tourism, and revenue from port-related business. For tourists and travelers, this is what many can call a magical destination. The perfect climate and the good hospitality will make you want to come back regularly to this town.
Medium class hotels
Guaruja is a multi-cultural town that attracts many visitors annually. The availability of cheap hotels in the town that offer great prices makes tourists and trip organizers flock to the town. It has developed mainly from the revenue generated from tourism activities to become a popular destination for some of the world's known celebrities. It's a unique city where all types of travelers will find what they're looking for.
Some of the cheap hotels that offer standard services are the Guaruja Inn, which serves free breakfast every morning. The staff is friendly, professional and speak many languages. All of the 9 suites and family rooms have modern equipment, including air conditioners, and free high speed internet. There is a swimming pool where guests can relax. The hotel also allows pets.
Hotel Guarumar is also a recommended option. It offers free parking, 40 well furnished rooms fitted with the very modern amenities. Each room contains a minibar with drinks that can help you unwind from a long flight. There is wheelchair access for disabled guests.
Costas Maris Pousada Enseada is located very close to the Cove beach and one of the best hotels in the town. The number of rooms is relatively small, at only 9, but are very well equipped with WI-FI, and air conditioners. Breakfast is served every morning for free and there is free parking.
Guaruja hotels that give similar medium class services include the Grand Hotel Guaruja, Hotel Casa Branca Guaruja, Hotel Rio and Hotel II Faro.
Top-tier hotels
Sofitel Guaruja Jequitimar is by far the most lavish among top class Guaruja hotels. The hotel has a complete business center, special activities for children and babysitting, a self-service laundry, banquet and meeting rooms. Sport services that are provided by the hotel include skiing in and out, a fitness center complete with a workout gym, a tennis court, a golf course, a pool and SPA. There is an on-site restaurant that caters to most various customer needs.
Casa Grand Hotel Resort & Spa is built in a unique colonial Brazilian style. There are 3 villas and 6 luxury suites within the hotel's 265 rooms. There are 7 restaurants within and an award winning Thai restaurant directly on the beach. There is a disco where you can enjoy Brazilian music and also a children's club.
The Falls Hotel is the newest among all luxury hotels in Guaruja. It offers beautifully furnished rooms equipped with state of the art amenities. There is a pool with Jacuzzi, a sauna, a game room, and all rooms are equipped with private balconies. A buffet breakfast is served every morning and meals can be ordered at the on-site restaurant.
Other choices in the top class category are the Hotel Morada Do Mar, Mira Mare Praia Hotel, Hotel Llhas Do Caribe, Transamerica Prime Guaruja, Hotel Vicino Al Mare and Charme Hotel.
What to do in Guaruja
The town is a perfect destination for lazy family vacations or honeymoons. There are private tours that you can take throughout the town and visit different beaches. Perhaps the most interesting place to visit is the Acqua Mundo Aquarium. However, most people don't choose Guaruja for tourism “ they go to relax and enjoy themselves in this beautiful resort.
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