Casas Brancas Boutique - Hotel & Spa
Laid-back Mediterranean luxury. Think white walls, natural wood, ochre arches, hammocks on balconies, and hummingbirds in the courtyard garden. Hipness without fuss — no hyper-modern design statements, just well-chosen details and genuinely warm service.
Book 30+ days ahead for a 12% discount directly through the hotel
Why It Matters
Named Best Boutique Hotel in Brazil by the World Travel Awards 2023, Best Breakfast in Latin America 2024 by Condé Nast Johansens, and Best Spa Hotel in Latin America 2025. Listed in the Michelin Guide to Búzios in 2024 — its 50th anniversary year. The kitchen overhauled and expanded that same year with executive chef Filipe Santos. Virtuoso member. Family-run since day one, now managed by founder Amalia's daughter Luisa and son Santiago.
Casas Brancas opened in 1974 as a four-bedroom hilltop house, and the family has been adding rooms ever since — one terrace, one courtyard, one floor at a time. The result is 33 individually decorated rooms spread across whitewashed Mediterranean-style buildings perched above Orla Bardot, all looking out over Armação Bay. It feels less like a hotel than a very stylish friend's house that happens to have a spa, two restaurants, and a heated infinity pool. Brigitte Bardot put Búzios on the map in the 1960s; Casas Brancas has been one of the best reasons to visit ever since.
Where You'll Stay
8 room types available
Classic Room
A step up from Standard, the Classic rooms face Armação Bay and offer enough natural light to feel genuinely airy. Decor mixes classical and contemporary — white walls, ochre accents, and warm wood furniture. Some have a small balcony.
26 sqmDeluxe Room
The sweet spot for most guests. Private balcony with sea views, Mediterranean atmosphere, and enough space to actually relax. The editorial recommendation from i-escape — go Deluxe if you want the terrace-and-hammock experience without splurging on a suite.
35 sqmJunior Suite
Characterized by its exclusive sea view and soft white-and-straw tones. Room 9 is a standout — the bathroom is anchored by a statuesque freestanding bathtub. Balcony chairs and loft-style layout add genuine elegance without feeling over-designed.
45 sqmMaster Suite
Spacious rooms with wide ocean-facing balconies. Some have a Victorian bathtub; others include a small private plunge pool. Abundant natural light, sophisticated decor, and the kind of space where you might genuinely forget to leave the room.
46 sqmStandard Room
The entry-level option. Smaller rooms without sea views — fine for a budget-conscious stay but you're missing the main event at this hotel. All rooms still have the signature individually decorated character: 230-thread-count cotton sheets, goose-down pillows, AC, minibar, cable TV, and in-room safe.
Superior Room
The smallest category with a guaranteed sea view. Room 8, for example, features white-painted wood floors, an inspiring desk nook, and a small patio. Not huge, but the view does the heavy lifting. A smart pick for solo travelers or couples watching the budget.
20 sqmThe Loft
The top of the pecking order — literally and figuratively. Seven distinct spaces across 160 sqm, positioned at the highest point of the hotel with an unobstructed panoramic view over Armação Bay. Includes an independent kitchen, a massive terrace, and a setting that makes you feel like you're renting a private Mediterranean villa for the weekend.
160 sqmThe Suite
The only room of its kind in the hotel. An indoor pool sits inside this 60 sqm space, alongside a sweeping balcony overlooking Armação Bay. Subtle, restrained decor lets the natural light and bay views dominate. Pure privacy.
60 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Steps from the hotel lead directly down to Orla Bardot and Armação Beach (6-min walk). The hotel supplies beach towels. João Fernandes Beach is 1.8 km away. Over 20 beaches are accessible within Búzios peninsula.
The hotel owners also operate Rocka Fish beach lounge at Praia Brava — guests can lounge on white beds by the ocean and have fresh-caught fish brought to them by staff. Hotel can arrange transport.
The hotel can arrange boating on Armação Bay — fishing boats and tourist schooners are a constant presence in the water below the hotel terrace.
Heated outdoor pool with lounge chairs, sun beds with throw pillows, and umbrellas. Pool bar with cocktails and snacks. The sunset view from this deck is the hotel's signature moment.
Available through the spa as an add-on to your stay.
Classes offered through the spa, using the wellness studio equipped with yoga mats and balance balls. Good for starting the day before the heat kicks in.
Concierge can arrange day tours, schooner trips, and access to Búzios' 27 beaches. Babysitters available for children to accompany on trolley bus or biking excursions.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Available throughout the property in all rooms and public areas.
Full local cuisine breakfast daily, 7:30–11:00am in 74 Restaurant. House-made bread, pão de queijo, tapioca, yogurt, granola, fresh fruit, juices, made-to-order eggs. Named Best Breakfast in Latin America 2024 (Condé Nast Johansens).
On-call babysitters available at any time of day. Can accompany children on activities and tours.
Small aerobic gym on site. Sufficient for a short stay but limited equipment — don't expect a full weights room.
Central garden with palms, vines, flowering plants, and a small kitchen garden. Hummingbirds are a regular presence.
A compact but beautifully positioned heated pool on the main sun deck, overlooking Armação Bay. Not a lap pool — think stylish refresh and sunset lounging.
Multilingual concierge available. Can arrange tours, beach trips, restaurant bookings, and babysitting.
4 sea-facing treatment rooms, infinity Jacuzzi, yoga/wellness studio. Additional charge applies.
Airport and area shuttle available at surcharge. Private transfer from Rio de Janeiro available (~$180 USD one way).
Electric vehicle charging available on site.
Free private parking on site. Reservations not possible — subject to availability on arrival. Gated area per guest reviews.
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