Taiba, Brazil
Opened
2019
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe ResortOutside the door
The house
Carmel HotéisCliffside oceanfront hideaway
Modern timber villas and reflecting pools blend into coastal cliffs above Praia da Taíba, framed by swaying palms and ocean winds.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Geometric cliffside villas integrate regional Brazilian timbers and natural textures across native coastal garden landscapes.
Notable
Private plunge-pool villas offer in-room Caudalie vinotherapy, evening turndown, and personalized beachfront dining over coconut embers.
Notable
Cliffside grounds offer a beachfront infinity pool, sand bikes, water sports access, and sunset beach picnics.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Its minimalist-chic rooms and suites and its geometric villas combine crisp clean lines with rich natural materials, as well as comforts both timeless and modern.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
A quiet fishing village surrounds the resort, where Atlantic winds draw kitesurfers and miles of empty sand invite beach cycling.
The rooms
Clean geometric lines frame Atlantic views, while private verandas and select villas feature plunge pools carved into native stone.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
An expansive infinity pool curves through coastal palms and wooden sundecks along the beach.
Steam and jacuzzi
A charcoal mosaic steam room has stepped stone benches beside sunken jacuzzis overlooking the ocean.
The gym
The timber-lined gym looks through slatted windows onto the surrounding palms.
At the table
Woven teardrop pods enclose dining booths, and open-air bars serve drinks along the timber pool terrace.
How it began
Built into jagged coastal rock formations in 2019, the property reimagines traditional Ceará coastal living through sharp modern angles.
Good to know
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.