On Ilhabela's secluded Bonete Beach, Canto Bravo offers rustic rooms with beautiful views and dinner by candle light. It is accessible only on foot, or by boat if the weather is good. Pousada Canto Bravo can be reached via a 12-km trail within Ilhabela State Park. The accommodations includes a private bathroom with hot water and mosquito net. Rooms have a balcony or patio, offering views of the rich Atlantic Forest or the sea. The facilities are painted in bright colors. They include a reading room with fireplace and a lounging area with cushions. Guests can borrow a book from the mini library or play board games. The restaurant serves a rich breakfast. Along the day, guests can order appetizers and a selection of drinks, such as wine, beer and fruit cocktails. At night, a full-course dinner is served. The only way to reach the hotel is with a 5-hour hike or by boat until 5 pm. It is located in the south of Ilhabela, 115 mi from São Paulo.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 full bed
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1 bunk bed
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
2 twin beds
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1 full bed
2 twin beds
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1 full bed
1 full bed
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1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
6.8
Low score for Ilhabela
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Chloé
    United States of America United States of America
    Heavenly. The hotel is on a huge, far-flung beach with smooth waves and gorgeous rocks surrounding it. Excellent service, lovely and attentionate staff. Tasty breakfast, delicious restaurant. Rooms are clean, up to date, no frills but just what...
  • Mel
    United States of America United States of America
    I visited with my girlfriend 4 days and it was amazing. the hostel is located right along the beach. the staff is incredibly helpful and polite. the area is very clean and they offer laundry and room service. breakfast is included and there are...
  • Gadiel
    Australia Australia
    Directly on the beach. Good chairs for the beach. Great restaurant with delicious food. Comfortable rooms. If you stay at Canto Bravo you really do enjoy an amazing lifestyle of food and drinks and beach without going more than 100 meters during...

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Canto Bravo
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Romantic

Amenities of Pousada Canto Bravo
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities
  • Beachfront
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Walking tours
  • Beach
  • Water sports facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Snorkeling
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Indoor play area
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Packed lunches
  • Family rooms
  • Room service
Spa
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Pousada Canto Bravo takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

It is necessary to walk in a trail for 4 to 5 hours to reach Pousada Canto Bravo. The trail is not recommended for beginners. For an additional charge, guests can also go to the guest house by boat if the sailing conditions are good. As soon as a reservation is completed, Canto Bravo will contact guests to provide further information or schedule a boat if it is the case.

Contact with the property can be established after booking only via e-mail.

Be prepared to walk if the weather conditions prevent the boat trip.

Please keep in mind the following safety tips:

- Hike duration: 4 to 5 hours

- Level of difficulty: medium/hard

- Use appropriate shoes and clothes for hiking

- Use your cell phone to call Canto Bravo before entering the trail (confirm in advance to which number you should call)

- Travel as light as possible

- Pack your clothes in plastic bags before placing them in your backpack

- Do not forget to take insect repellent and a flashlight

- In summer, do not enter the trail after 14:00

- In winter, do not enter the trail after 13:00

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

Please inform Pousada Canto Bravo of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

FAQs about Pousada Canto Bravo

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Pousada Canto Bravo on this page.

  • The prices at Pousada Canto Bravo may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Pousada Canto Bravo offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Hiking
    • Snorkeling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Beachfront
    • Beach
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Water sports facilities on site
    • Walking tours

  • Pousada Canto Bravo has 1 restaurant:

    • Canto Bravo

  • Check-in at Pousada Canto Bravo is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Pousada Canto Bravo is 8.7 miles from the center of Ilhabela. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Pousada Canto Bravo include:

    • Double
    • Family
    • Suite
    • Bungalow