Eco Hotel Oceanomare  

Tucked into Florianópolis on Santa Catarina Island in the São João do Rio Vermelho area, minutes from dunes and a regional park. You're about 4.4 miles (7.1 km) from Ingleses Beach and 7.3 miles (11.8 km) from Canasvieiras, with Rio Vermelho State Park and Aqua Show Park very close by. Hercílio Luz Intl. Airport sits roughly 40 km away.

A low-rise, health-and-wellness–leaning pousada with 26 individually decorated, air-conditioned rooms. Rooms have private balconies or patios, flat-screen/LCD TVs, minibars or refrigerators, and en-suite showers with hair dryers. The vibe is relaxed and family-friendly, with shared spaces like a library, a communal kitchen, and playrooms for kids — and it's pet-friendly too.

Soak in the outdoor pool and sip at the poolside bar, or unwind in the massage room and solarium. Grounds include a terrace, garden, picnic area and barbecue grills, plus table tennis and access to diving activities. Tour/ticket assistance, 24-hour reception, free self-parking and laundry/concierge services keep stays easy and active.

Two meeting rooms and complimentary high-speed internet (wired and wireless in public areas) make this a practical pick for small groups. An airport shuttle is available for a surcharge and multilingual staff assist with logistics.

On-site Restaurante Mediterraneo serves Italian dishes with garden views, while a bar/lounge and poolside bar handle lighter fares and cocktails. Guests can enjoy a daily buffet breakfast and limited room service; a shared kitchen is also available for DIY meals.