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Armação de Búzios
Praia Joao Fernandes
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Praia Joao Fernandes

About the property

Situated just steps from the beach in the enchanting resort town of Armacao Dos Buzios, this attractive guesthouse features unique rustic architecture overlooking the small bay and the sea beyond. Guests can spend sunny days lounging on the terrace by the outdoor pool, diving or fishing in the sea, or golfing at the nearby 18-hole course. The charming rooms are decorated with a warm touch of colour and sleek wooden furnishings, each offering modern amenities such as air-conditioning, a large flat-screen television, and wireless internet access. Guests can wake up to a daily buffet breakfast of fresh fruit, juice, bread and cakes. For other meals and entertainment, numerous restaurants and bars can be found on the lively Rua das Pedras Road, ten minutes' walk from the guesthouse.

Popularity

8.9
Very good
General
2285
brand
Tripadvisor 9/10
1247
brand
Booking 8.7/10
880
brand
Expedia 8.6/10
158

Main services

Wi-fi
Beach hotels
Total number of rooms
24-hour reception
Included services
Wi-fi

* Some services may carry an extra charge.

Guest reviews

8.6/10 Very good
Cleanliness8.8/10
Staff and Service9.2/10
Amenities8/10
Property conditions and facilities8.2/10
Neighborhood9.2/10

6 / 10

Mariana
Good but not awesome
The pousada is nice but not as you see in the pictures. Our room was at the top and there is a long way up, with low light at night The breakfast was ok, nothing special. It’s one block and a half to the beach, they change the pool towels only every 2 days. The curtains doesn’t cover completely so you get light early. The bed mattress for the small bed had a bump very uncomfortable, and the bed sheets low quality. Front desk people were kind and helpful
29 Feb 2024

8 / 10

Roderick
The property was good and a good location with a beautiful view of the ocean. Staff was friendly. It’s a VIP hotel but I didn’t receive any of the perks that were offered which was a big disappointment because I booked this hotel specifically for the perks.
20 Jun 2022

6 / 10

Verified traveler
I shouldn’t have been disappointed because I knew what I was booking. I should have booked elsewhere. I guess I just hoped it might have been better. This is not a luxury hotel - and I knew that when I booked. But I’d hoped it might have been a special place to stay. One of those smaller places with style and charm. That’s what I’d been hoping for - especially given the price and many of the reviews. But I’m afraid the reality is it’s a slightly run down basic 3 star pousada. It does have nice views from its position on the hill overlooking Praia João Fernandes. It aspires to be stylish and ‘chic’, but sadly they skimped on the quality of materials and fittings - and on space. As a result it all feels slightly cramped and claustrophobic. It is ‘boutique’ in the sense that everything is tiny: tiny pool(s), tiny bed, tiny room (and I did make sure to book one of the bigger ones - the smaller ones must literally be cupboards). And because it was built rather shoddily, it is already beginning to succumb to wear and tear and to look tired. Other issues: the aircon was unbelievably noisy, the bed was small, basic and not comfortable - I did not sleep well here. And when you’re looking forward to a few days’ rest and relaxation it’s things like those (bed, peace and quiet, comfort etc) which are just so important. You don’t need to be a luxury hotel to get those things right. Another annoyance is that the internet didn’t work in the room - though,
28 Feb 2021

10 / 10

Debbie&Felix
The staff was extraordinary! Always asking if we needed anything or if we were content. The actual Pousada was incredible. One of the best I have ever stayed at. Stunning views, great food, only downside is no alcohol but the staff got some delivered to us which was great! We stayed in an ocean view room and it was definately worth every penny!! I will for sure be coming back here I loved every minute of my stay!! Also super super close to the beach.
14 Feb 2020

Information about the area

Armação de Búzios, Brazil
Armação dos Búzios often referred to as just Búzios, is a resort town and a municipality located in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Today, Búzios is a popular getaway from the city and a worldwide tourist site, especially among Brazilians and Argentinians. In the early 1900s Búzios was popular with the Carioca’s high society, who wanted to escape from the chaotic city life of Rio de Janeiro and enjoy over 23 beaches that the peninsula offers. But it wasn’t until 1964, when the French actress Brigitte Bardot visited Búzios, that it grew to be a popular tourist destination. Today, the peninsula is a travelling site that offers calmness, direct contact with nature and scenic views. The west coast beaches offer calm, clear waters while the east coast ones, facing the open sea, are more wild and draw surfers and water sports enthusiasts. Azeda, Ferradura, João Fernandes, Armação, and Geribá, are the most popular beaches in town and to the surf. At night, Rua das Pedras, Buzios' main street, offers its visitors an active nightlife and a great variety of shopping and restaurants. MAIN TOURIST ATTRACTIONS • Beaches The west-facing beaches generally offer calm water while the ones facing the open sea, to the east, attract surfers, windsurfers and kite enthusiasts. Clockwise around the peninsula, the main beaches are. o Praia Rasa. First beach on the left as you arrive from Rio de Janeiro. Wind surfing and kite surfing and a few pousadas but a bit off the beaten track. o Praia de Manguinhos. An extension of Praia Rasa, closer to the downtown area and with more accommodation. o Praia da Tartaruga. o Praia do Canto. The harbour for the downtown area rather than a beach. Lots of accommodation. o Praia da Armação and Praia dos Ossos. o Praia João Fernandes. This is an upmarket residential area but the beach is disappointingly small and at high tide there is little room. o Praia Brava. Surfing beach exposed to the Atlantic. Few facilities. o Praia Olho de Boi. Naturist beach reached by following a 500m trail from Praia Brava. Take your own refreshments. o Praia do Forno. Attractive toe-shaped beach with one small bar. o Praia de Ferradura. Large, sheltered beach for swimmers not surfers. A few bars where the vans stop. One upmarket pousada but little else in the way of accommodation. o Praia Ferradurinha. Attractive small beach that can get rather crowded. Only reachable by car if you want to pay R10 an hour for one of the few parking places. Park at or take a van to Praia de Geribá and walk. From Praia Ferraderinha the fit can swim to Praia dos Amores (Lovers’ Beach), where it is said that “two arrive and three leave”. o Praia de Geribá. Popular beach with many bars and restaurants and pousadas either on the beach or in the blocks behind it or on the overlooking hill. Good surfing location and there are several people offering surfing lessons (look for the upright surfboards in the sand). o Praia Tucuns. Long, almost deserted beach with no facilities other than a large, unattractive resort at the far end. • Rua das Pedras (street of stones) is a street that gives its name to the downtown area on the north coast that offers restaurants, shopping and nightlife. • Statue of Brigette Bardot. The peninsula was popularized by Brigitte Bardot in the 1960s, and a statue of her can be found on the sea front a short distance east of the wharf in the downtown area. • The views. There are several viewpoints (mirantes) around Buzios. On the top of a hill close to Praia Brava there is a tower that offers good views of much of the peninsula. The road up to it is not very good but it is just about reachable with an ordinary saloon car.

What’s nearby

  • Praia da Armação - 0.33 km
  • Lookout Deck João Fernandes - 6.35 km
  • Porto Bay Buzios - 7 km
  • Church of Sant'Anna - 7.17 km
  • Church of Sant'Anna - 7.17 km
  • Juscelino Kubitschek statue - 7.22 km

Getting around

  • (BZC) Armação dos Búzios, Umberto Modiano Airport, BR - 9.77 km
  • (RIO) Rio De Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, BR - 140.44 km

About accommodation

General

  • Air conditioning
  • Safety deposit box
  • Family rooms
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Security alarm
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property

Activities

  • Back massage
  • Beach
  • Neck massage
  • Head massage
  • Massage
  • Foot massage
  • Full body massage
  • Hand massage

Services

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Lockers
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Car hire
  • Concierge service
  • Tour desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area

Safety features

  • First aid kit available
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
  • Process in place to check health of guests

Pool and wellness

  • Pool bar
  • Swimming Pool
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Infinity pool

Physical distancing

  • Mobile app for room service
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Cashless payment available

Food & Drink

  • Snack bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Kid meals
  • Wine/champagne
  • Coffee house on site
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Fruits

Cleanliness & disinfecting

  • Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Food & drink safety

  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized

Internet

  • Internet services
  • WiFi
  • Free WiFi

Outdoors

  • Outdoor pool
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Sun terrace
  • Outdoor pool (all year)
  • Outdoor furniture

Languages

  • English
  • Español
  • Português
  • Português

About the rooms

The accommodation has 30 rooms:

Bedroom

  • Dressing room
  • Linen
  • Cots
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)

General

  • Air conditioning
  • Trash cans
  • Safety deposit box
  • Fire extinguisher

Activities

  • Hot tub

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Non-feather pillow

Pool and wellness

  • Pool towels

Bathroom

  • Body soap
  • Free toiletries
  • Conditioner
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet
  • Bath
  • Toilet paper
  • Bath or shower
  • Bathrobe
  • Shower
  • Towels
  • Walk-in shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Spa bath

Media & Technology

  • Satellite channels
  • TV
  • Cable channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Food & Drink

  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Minibar

Kitchen

  • Coffee machine
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Outdoors

  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area

View

  • Sea view
  • Garden view
  • Pool view
  • View
*Some services may only be available in specific rooms or upon request.

About the pools

The accommodation has 3 pools:

Pool 1

Location

Outdoor

Access

Adults only

Cost

Free
Pool 2

Location

Outdoor

Access

Adults only

Cost

Free
Pool 3

Location

Outdoor

Access

Adults only

Cost

Free

Restaurants

Buzios Remvi

  • Guests only
  • Reservation required

Internet

Coverage

Available in public areas

Connection type

Wi-Fi

Price

  • Free

Policies

Check-in

  • Checkin from 14:00 to 23:00
  • Minimum age for check-in: 18 years old

Check-out

Checkout from 07:00 to 11:00

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Children

Children of any age are welcome.

Extra beds

Extra beds is not available at this property. Cots available subject to availability at this property.

Important information

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.