Ceará
A young French windsurfer and his South African wife have built their dream pousada (guesthouse) where once nothing stood but coconut palms, nailing the…
Must-see hotels in Ceará
Fortaleza
Easily Fortaleza's best hostel. German owner Karl has whipped an old mansion into shape, following an eco-ethos with breezy natural ventilation and solar…
Jericoacoara
A longtime top-end favorite, Vila Kalango offers a variety of charming accommodations set in a lovely garden. The round brick bungalows are serene escape…
Ceará
The best place to stay in Redonda, the ten comfortable brick chalets of Oh! Linda Pousada are spread around spacious grounds on the clifftop that include…
Ceará
The Dolce Vita is friendly and relaxed. Bungalows are arranged around a garden of palms, flowers and lawns with a beautiful pool at its center. Rooms are…
Ceará
Run by a multilingual British economist turned bearded beachcomber, this relaxed guesthouse backs onto the river across the road from the beach and has…
Jericoacoara
If you've outgrown the hostel party scene, the excellent dorms here are Jeri's best, but exist within the environment of a boutique pousada (guesthouse)…
Ceará
Nine rustic but luxurious wooden stilt chalets (some two-level) stand in a garden that slopes down to the west end of the beach. Villa Mango also has a…
Jericoacoara
Spacious rooms with gorgeous hardwood verandas and hammock chairs are set in tasteful exposed-brick bungalows, amid colorful grounds draped in lush…
Ceará
Located at the entrance to town, Il Nuraghe is one of Canoa's nicest places to stay, with 26 stylish minimalist rooms colored with fresh local art; the…
Jericoacoara
This newish intimate top-ender offers just five rooms within its white-stone-and-brick, thatched-roof construction, flanked by a healthy patch of grass (a…
Ceará
Located right on a pretty piece of beach in Guajiru, this extremely well-run small resort has a variety of modern and elegant rooms with sparkling…
Fortaleza
The cute two-story street frontage is slightly misleading, as most of the hotel is contained in the 13-story block behind, but that means all the tasteful…
Ceará
This secluded German-run spot a couple of kilometers down a spur road near the park entrance has wonderful panoramas and a collection of small A-frame…
Ceará
The closest hotel to the park entrance, this welcoming place offers a variety of rooms across the comfort scale, from simple and somewhat dark options at…
Jericoacoara
This popular hostel in the center of town wins big points for its bright, neat facilities and welcoming atmosphere. The swimming pool and large thatch…
Ceará
Offering some of the best value in the area, this welcoming guesthouse is sandwiched between two higher-end hotels across the road from the beach. The…
Jericoacoara
Bella Jeri has seven cute, tasteful rooms with brick walls, solid wood furniture and hammocks, plus a pleasant garden, pool and breezy roof terrace with…
Fortaleza
This cheerful, well-located, well-run hostel has very good facilities, including a backyard with a pool, plus a sociable atmosphere helped along by the…
Ceará
Canoa's only beachfront pousada (guesthouse) is welcoming and Dutch-run; it's an excellent choice. Cool, tasteful rooms are dotted around a garden of…
Ceará
You can hear the waves crashing on the beach from the the eight simple but comfortable rooms at this unpretentious little guesthouse right on the sand at…
Fortaleza
For its modest price, this friendly 40-room hotel offers many pluses: clean, neat medium-sized rooms with solar-heated hot water; efficient and helpful…
Ceará
This popular 33-room pousada (guesthouse) has a variety of neat, comfortable rooms on two sides of the street, and an attractive courtyard with a sociable…
Jericoacoara
Tucked away inside this walled oasis are 11 neat, comfy rooms with colorful bedspreads, a pool in a flowery front garden, and attractive common areas…
Fortaleza
A little more personal than the larger hotels, this pousada (guesthouse) in Iracema is run by friendly English-speaking owner Vera and offers the right…
Ceará
Set on spacious grounds with a great pool, hammocks and a barbecue area, this comfortable hotel is conveniently located on the edge of town on the road to…
Ceará
A safe and tranquil haven 1km east of the center, this pleasing Swiss-run place has 12 brightly decked-out rooms, a bar, a pool, a garden and a barbecue…
Ceará
At the eastern end of the bay, Les Alizés has nine air-conditioned bungalows (that could use a touch up) in its large beachside gardens. The excellent…
Ceará
Built on the side of a hill right across the road from the beach, this well-run place is an excellent choice for its bright modern rooms, a great elevated…
Ceará
The best budget bet in Icaraizinho is set on expansive grounds with nice gardens and a pool a few blocks back from the sea. The fan-cooled wooden chalets…
Fortaleza
The architect of Fortaleza’s first design hotel could have been a little more daring, but the clean-lined, modern spaces and rooms, plus what is probably…
Jericoacoara
The 25 solidly constructed rooms and apartments, with wood floors and ceilings, are set along a green, shady garden with a pool. Add in a good central…
Ceará
Pastel-colored Pousada O Pescador, right across from the beach, has simple but good fan-cooled rooms with balconies strung with hammocks that provide…
Ceará
A good budget choice just around the corner from the bus stop, this well-run place has two floors of spacious and comfortable rooms with modern facilities…
Ceará
Dorms and rooms are smallish but brightened by colorful throws and flags, and each comes equipped with its own bathroom. But what's best about this hostel…
Fortaleza
This excellent-value place in Meireles is just a couple of blocks from the beach, and has 27 spotless rooms (those upstairs are generally the brightest)…
Ceará
The well-run Estrela de Mundaú hotel, a few steps from the bus stop on the central praça (plaza) has clean and comfortable rooms, some with sea views, and…
Ceará
A solid midrange choice with pleasant brick-walled rooms with small wooden balconies overlooking the pool; there's also a handful of beachfront rooms next…
Jericoacoara
Jeri's best-value place to pitch a tent is a simple affair with a tiled-roof hammock area and a sandy yard shaded by cashew trees. Bathrooms are small but…
Ceará
Tucked away on an alleyway behind the main strip, this welcoming small place is a good budget choice with comfortable and clean modern rooms and good…
