Pousada Bella Vida  

On Morro de São Paulo in the Cairu archipelago — minutes from Third Beach and Fourth Beach and close to Second Beach and Saudade Island. A beachside pousada that puts sand and surf within easy reach.

Thirteen air-conditioned rooms with minibars and flat-screen TVs. Rooms include showers, hair dryers and blackout curtains; satellite channels and daily housekeeping keep things easy. Take in the views from the rooftop terrace. Multilingual staff and luggage storage make arrivals smooth.

Rooftop terrace, on-site bar and a restaurant. Complimentary wireless internet and a TV in a common area. Massage room and access to a local diving club. Tour desk can book excursions and transfers. Laundry and dry-cleaning services available — wake up to sea-breeze mornings and head straight for the sand.

Complimentary wireless internet throughout the property and a tour/transfer desk to handle logistics.

On-site restaurant serves guests and a bar/lounge pours evening drinks. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.