In Búzios, overlooking the bay and just a few steps from the iconic Orla Bardot, Casas Brancas Boutique Hotel & Spa has cultivated an art of hospitality since 1974, blending Brazilian warmth with Mediterranean influences. Once a family home, this iconic 33- room boutique hotel unfolds like an elegant seaside residence, its whitewashed spaces open to the light and breeze. Terraces, arches and gardens naturally extend this sun-filled atmosphere. Divided into nine categories, the rooms and suites each reveal their own character, with balconies, ocean views, natural materials, classic lines or more contemporary touches; some feature a panoramic terrace, a Victorian bathtub or even a private plunge pool. The cuisine carries on this gentle way of life: seafood, local ingredients, homemade breads and sweet treats, Italian recipes reimagined with a coastal spirit, and contemporary dishes are enjoyed to the rhythm of the bay, from artisanal breakfasts to dinners bathed in the glow of sunset. Guests come for the view, for the refined pace of life in Búzios and for the warmth of family- run hospitality where every detail matters.

Best Spa: A natural extension of this peaceful retreat, the spa brings together massages, facial and body treatments, yoga and rituals inspired by some of the world’s finest wellness traditions. An intimate haven devoted to letting go and restoring both body and mind.