Whitewashed hillside pousada
The family-run pousada cascades down Morro do Humaitá, where open terraces look directly out over the fishing boats of Armação Bay.
What it’s good at
Notable
Oceanfront breakfasts with house tapiocas, and welcome sweets by the resident pastry chef.
Notable
Curved whitewashed arches that served as a navigational landmark for local fishing boats.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The laid-back Mediterranean look of Casas Brancas belies the hipness of the place — proof that you don't need big-name designers or challenging hypermodern furnishings to attract the beautiful people.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Steep stairs lead directly down to the Orla Bardot promenade, and the cobblestoned restaurants of Rua das Pedras are minutes away on foot.
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The rooms
Rooms are tucked along quiet courtyards, and selected suites open onto private balconies with plunge pools facing the sea.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A heated plunge pool sits on the central stone terrace, where stepped wooden decks with daybeds look across the bay.
The spa and gym
Treatment rooms host passionfruit scrubs and sound frequency bodywork, and an indoor gym has equipment for aerobic workouts.
At the table
74 Restaurant serves local seafood on the candlelit upper terrace, and 74 Osteria prepares handmade pasta along Orla Bardot.
How it began
The property opened in 1974 with just four rooms, when guests booked through the fishing village's single communal telephone.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
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.