Hotel Resort & Golfe Clube dos 500  

On São Paulo’s countryside in Guaratinguetá, this eco resort and golf club sits about 4 km from the city center and two hours from São Paulo — a true oasis between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. It’s a family-friendly golf resort near Frei Galvão Museum and Ecological Park Anthero dos Santos, and roughly 11.7 km from Aparecida Shopping Center and the Church of Saint Benedict.

Artful modernist curves and huge green vistas define the place — main apartments were part of the original Oscar Niemeyer project with landscapes by Burle Marx. The estate spans 600,000 m² and blends large-hotel amenities with boutique service. Rooms (about 70) are air-conditioned and feature minibars, LED TVs, safes, showers with complimentary toiletries, hair dryers and turndown service.

Spa and massage services, sauna and steam bath, a heated pool plus an outdoor pool, a Zen Space and fitness center keep you centered. Play a round on the nine-hole golf course, kick around the soccer field, hit the arcade or relax in picnic and garden areas. There’s a poolside bar and bar/lounge so you can unwind after long days on the fairways and lawns.

Equipped for events and meetings with a business center, conference hall and two meeting rooms, the resort handles corporate events, weddings and group retreats. Complimentary Wi‑Fi, free self-parking, a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, tour assistance, laundry and safe-deposit boxes keep business running smoothly.

Two on-site restaurants, a coffee shop/café and a poolside bar serve a mix of dishes with local flavors. A complimentary buffet breakfast is offered daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM, and the bar/lounge is open for evening drinks and bites.