Auberge de La Langouste  

On the Alto do Humaitá peninsula in Búzios, this beach hotel sits steps from Armação Beach (about 40 m) and a short walk to Orla Bardot and Rua das Pedras. Ideal for sun-and-stroll days, it's also close to João Fernandes, Azeda and Ossos beaches. A family-friendly spot that keeps you in the heart of Búzios' best waterfront action.

Small and stylish with 19–20 rooms, the property mixes guesthouse charm with hotel service. Rooms feature pillowtop beds with Egyptian cotton sheets, minibars, DVD players and 32" LCD TVs. Most rooms have private balconies or patios; upper floors offer sea glimpses while lower rooms open to terraces and the garden. Bathrooms are en suite and include bidets and complimentary toiletries.

Two outdoor swimming pools are set in a leafy garden, with a paddling area for kids and poolside seating. Relax in the sauna or solarium, hit the small gym, or fire up the barbecue area. Complimentary wireless internet reaches public areas and rooms. Expect terrace and garden views and easy access to beachside breezes.

24-hour front desk with multilingual staff, luggage storage and a safe deposit box. Concierge and tour desk can arrange local excursions; roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge. Complimentary Wi‑Fi is provided throughout the property.

A coffee shop/café and a bar/lounge keep mornings and evenings covered. Complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:00–11:00. Room service operates during limited hours, and there's a poolside bar plus a barbecue area and shared kitchen for relaxed, casual meals.