Sao Miguel dos Milagres, BrazilToque
Pousada do Toque
Pioneering coastal pousada
Toque Sao Miguel dos Milagres, Brazil
Opened
2000
Price
$$$
Rated for
Resort Local LuxeOutside the door
Pioneering coastal pousada
As the coast's original boutique pousada, it runs at an unhurried pace, where days follow the tides rather than rigid hotel schedules.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
White sand, clear turquoise water, hammocks swinging between palm trees, a blue-tiled swimming pool facing the ocean: this beachfront boutique hotel has everything you need for a few lazy days
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Praia do Toque stretches right outside, bordered by coconut groves along the Rota Ecológica. The protected Tatuamunha river is a short drive away.
The rooms
Freestanding chalets open onto garden verandas with hammocks. Select chalets include private plunge pools and heated cedar soaking tubs.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The chlorine-free ionized pool is fitted with hydromassage jets and looks straight out toward the ocean.
The spa & gym
At the table
The kitchen bakes fresh fish in sea salt, and the bar mixes cocktails with herbs from the garden.
How it began
Jose Nilo Bulgarelli and Gilda Peixoto settled on an abandoned coastal plot in 2000, starting the inn with just three chalets.
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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.