Hotel da Pipa

Perched on the dramatic cliffs of Tibau do Sul in Rio Grande do Norte, this beachfront hotel has direct access to Pipa Beach and is minutes from Love Beach, Greek Village and Rua do Céu — a family-friendly base for beach days and sunset watching.

Thirty-two air-conditioned rooms with minibars and private balconies (many with sea views) keep things simple and comfortable. Expect cable TV, showers and hair dryers, blackout curtains and daily housekeeping, set amid gardens and a broad wooden deck that drops toward the sea.

Large swimming pools with a wooden deck over the sea, a panoramic pool bar, terrace and gardens, an outdoor pool, bicycles to rent, an arcade/game room, massage room and solarium. Complimentary wireless internet, free self-parking and a tour desk make stays easy — wake up to sea-breeze mornings and stroll straight to the sand.

A conference hall and 24-hour front desk with multilingual staff support meetings and group needs; complimentary newspapers and luggage storage are available.

On-site restaurant serves breakfast and lunch, with a complimentary buffet breakfast daily from 8 AM–11 AM; a bar/lounge and a poolside palm-fibre bar keep drinks flowing, and limited room service is available.