Apa Pau Brasil

“Lovely Eco Hotel away from the bustling center of Búzios”

For my first time in Búzios I wasn’t sure were to go or how to plan my stay, but the photos of the beautiful beach, Praia das Caravelas, that is actually the backyard to this hotel, sold me. And it’s a very beautiful beach - cool refreshing water, nice waves with a fairly strong tide (children will… more

For my first time in Búzios I wasn’t sure were to go or how to plan my stay, but the photos of the beautiful beach, Praia das Caravelas, that is actually the backyard to this hotel, sold me. And it’s a very beautiful beach - cool refreshing water, nice waves with a fairly strong tide (children will need close supervision), and beautiful surroundings. Also, there’s a restaurant and bar on the beach with friendly service and a comfortable veranda to enjoy the view. The hotel is reached by a bumpy, pock-marked dirt road a few kilometers off the main highway. Since APA means environmentally protected area in Portuguese, the dirt road makes sense. If you are wanting to spend time going back and forth to the touristic center, you might find the half hour trip to town inconvenient. However, the raison d’être of the hotel is to provide a getaway into nature and an escape from the rat race. They offer massages, yoga and meditation sessions, and guided walks through trails in the area. The pool overlooking the beach was warm as a bath and definitely the attraction for the many children of families staying there. The staff was without exception sweet and helpful. There is nothing more lovely than a warmly hospitable Brazilian. When I checked out and told reception staff how much I loved my stay, their happiness at hearing this was immediately apparent and absolutely genuine. There is an ample breakfast buffet, typical of the delicious spreads you find at Brazilian pousadas, and they also have a dinner buffet which is quite good. The dining room is a glassed-in veranda which overlooks the gorgeous beach, so it’s especially nice in the morning. My room was comfortable and clean. Due to a mix-up with the room type (we needed two beds and the original room had one queen-sized bed) we were immediately moved to the neighboring center for spirituality, where each room had its dedicated WiFi. My friends in the the hotel proper did mention that the WiFi was weak (non-existent) in their room, and the signal was moderately good in the dining and receptions area. On my Sunday-Tuesday stay there were quite a few quests, so the WiFi was slower when the dining area was full. My stay in Buzios included several days here and several days at a more traditional pousada in Ferradura, and the contrast helped me experience the charm of Búzios’s varied beaches and varied locales. I’m happy I did both and highly recommend Apa Pau Brasil.

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“Birthday Week Stay”

I love the hotel, it has an amazing view from the restaurant in the pool, from the pool and if you have an ocean view you would be very happy. Barbara at he reception was very helpful. If you are a yogui and want to find your place in the nature. This is the perfect spot for you and your love o… more

I love the hotel, it has an amazing view from the restaurant in the pool, from the pool and if you have an ocean view you would be very happy. Barbara at he reception was very helpful. If you are a yogui and want to find your place in the nature. This is the perfect spot for you and your love ones. I will definitely plan to come back in the future.

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