Atlantic forest hideaway
Wandering beneath the lush forest canopy feels secluded and tranquil, yet Pipa's spirited main avenue sits just beyond the gate.
“the hotel is off the main road in Pipa, but is tucked away behind trees and is tranquil and lush.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Colonial fazenda architecture elevated on wooden walkways winding through twenty-five thousand square meters of preserved Atlantic forest.
Notable
Stilt-built bungalows feature Egyptian cotton linens, private solariums, and open-air Victorian hydromassage baths.
Notable
A dedicated shuttle connects guests to the private Praia das Minas beach club and three swimming pools.
What they say
One Michelin Key
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Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
its spacious two-story bungalows generously spread out amid tropical gardens and connected by elevated wooden walkways.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Step outside to browse Avenida Baía dos Golfinhos, or take the hotel shuttle to the protected sands of Praia das Minas.
The rooms
Luxury bungalows feature Egyptian cotton linens, antique furnishings, and private solariums with outdoor Victorian hydromassage bathtubs and open-air showers.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Ionized swimming pools wind through the gardens, including a 25-meter lap pool and a heated hydromassage pool.
The spa and gym
Thatched open-air pavilions hold the fitness studio and treatment rooms, where massages use L'Occitane essential oils.
At the table
Candlelit tables at OCA serve slow-food regional dishes beside the gardens, and SELVA mixes evening cocktails under thatch.
How it began
Established in 1991, the hideaway was built with reclaimed materials to preserve twenty-five thousand square meters of coastal Atlantic rainforest.
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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.