Home to two Wonders of the World, the largest and second-largest rainforest on earth, thousands of miles of untouched beaches, and South America’s most scintillating cities, Brazil is the full package. Yet, as luxury South American vacations go, the country has always flown under the radar, overshadowed by more established tourist destinations like Peru and Argentina. In recent years, however, a greater awareness of the country’s safety coupled with a surge in luxury resorts in Brazil has transformed it into an extremely desirable destination for discerning travelers. Along with its more established destinations like Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, and Bahia, luxury Brazil resorts are establishing some of the country’s lesser-known but equally stunning parts like Ganchos, a tropical paradise peninsula an hour north of Florianopolis. Even the Brazilian Amazon boasts a selection of ultra-luxury resorts. 

If Brazil is on your travel radar this year, check out our curated list of the best Brazil luxury resorts of 2024 as chosen by our destination experts. It covers everything from star-studded cultural landmark establishments to eco-friendly jungle lodges, and escapist retreats in hippie towns. While the list is geographically and stylistically diverse, each luxury brazil resort on it has one thing in common: a desire to give their guests a superior experience of this vivid and vibrant country. You can also browse our exquisite selection of luxury Brazil tours, and discover everything there is to know about Brazil in style.

Best Brazil luxury resort in Rio de Janeiro

Belmond Copacabana Palace, Copacabana

Possibly the most famous hotel in Brazil, the Copacabana Palace has always boasted a star-studded guest list featuring names like Paul McCartney, Madonna, and Princess Diana. Exuding the grandeur and class of a real palace, it’s no wonder this hotel has been the epicenter of Rio’s high society since its opening in 1923. Now an official cultural landmark of Brazil, Copacabana Palace features 116 luxurious apartments, a three-storey spa, and the divine pan-Asian Michelin star-rated Restaurante Mee. Sitting pretty on Copacabana Beach, the hotel enjoys some of the best views in Rio and proximity to the enviably upscale shops and restaurants of Ipanema.

Mama Ruisa, Santa Teresa

Positioning itself at the forefront of modernist art and design in Rio, Mama Ruisa boutique hotel is all about experiencing the city through an artistic lens. Situated in the upscale yet eclectic village-like Santa Teresa neighborhood, the colonial-era mansion epitomizes its surroundings with retro furnishings from celebrated designers including Sergio Rodrigues and Oscar Niemeyer. Mama Ruisa’s alternative experience extends to the streets of Rio with a unique offering of art tours, architecture tours, ecological tours, and shopping itineraries — each with your own personal guide. Mama Ruisa’s compelling take on hotel design, service, and adventure allows guests to experience Rio in a way it has never been experienced before.

Best Brazil luxury resort in Iguassu Falls

Hotel das Cataratas by Belmond

Hotel das Cataratas is a blush-pink palatial estate nestled in a lush tropical forest on the edge of the Iguassu Falls, the world’s largest waterfall and one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World. Not only is Cataratas considered one of the best brazil luxury resorts, but it is also the only one in South America to be honored as a Forbes Five Star hotel. Each morning, Cataratas guests get exclusive access to the waterfall’s trails to admire it peacefully before it opens to the public. During the day, you can choose between exhilarating helicopter rides above the falls, a speedboat safari, wine tasting, or a relaxed pool and spa session. From the excursions to the hospitality, and gastronomy, this Brazil luxury resort will lure you into a constant state of wonder.

Best Brazil luxury resort in the Amazon

Anavilhanas Jungle Lodge

‘Luxury’ is not a common term in the Brazilian Amazon, but Anavilhanas Jungle Lodge has proven to understand it well. Choose between a tropical modern panoramic room, bungalow, or cottage, each of which has floor-to-ceiling windows and even glass roofs to bring the outside in without exposing guests to the elements. A tailored itinerary of jungle activities including piranha fishing, canoeing, and nocturnal sightseeing is executed with the option of a private guide throughout your stay to give you an enriching and valuable Amazonian experience. Anavilhanas cares for its guests as it cares for its community: with pride and passion. The lodge strives to sustain and protect the Amazon through inspirational educational initiatives within the local communities.

Best Brazil luxury resort in Bahia

Uxua Casa Hotel, Trancoso

When it comes to remote beachside tranquility, Uxua Casa Hotel is undoubtedly Brazil’s best luxury resort. Featuring 10 boutique casas hidden amongst the forest, each exuding its own sense of style within its collective exuberant rustically tropical theme, Uxua epitomizes understated sophistication and exclusivity. Yet, it remains grounded within Trancoso’s laid-back hippie setting that has attracted free spirits since the 70s. Repurposed wooden furniture and soft natural linens complement the fresh flowers and botanical self-care treats, allowing the beauty of simplicity and luxury to blend seamlessly together. Between Uxua’s aventurine quartz pool, hidden hammocks, beach bar, and beach cabanas, guests are lulled into the art of doing nothing with ease, making it a dream destination for the escapist traveler. 

Fera Palace Hotel, Salvador

Opened in 1934 as the original luxury hotel in Salvador, the Fera Palace is yet to be superseded. Built to resemble New York’s Flatiron building on Rue Chile, Brazil’s oldest street, it’s as much a cultural landmark as it is a hotel. Its reputation attracted a roster of important figures from Brazilian presidents to American director Orson Welles. While there are more lavish hotels in Salvador than Fera Palace in truth, there’s something satisfyingly luxurious about being in a place that holds a sense of significance within its city. Among its winning features are the spacious corner suites with views of All Saints Bay, the rooftop infinity pool, and the always-happening rooftop lounge.

Best Brazil luxury resort in Sao Paulo

Hotel Emiliano, Sao Paulo

Everything about Hotel Emiliano is done with exceptional taste, from its warm and soft minimalist design to its creative gastronomy and thoughtful service. The result is a luxury hotel that matches the standards of global high-end hotel brands with the personality and charm of a boutique establishment. Emiliano’s ‘Cube Suite’, which features its own pool and an overhanging panoramic window above the Sao Paulo skyline, is easily the best of Brazil’s luxury resorts. What’s more, the hotel is considerately lined up beside the city’s best art galleries, restaurants, and boutiques, allowing guests to be enveloped by luxury even when they step outside its doors. 

Best Brazil luxury resort in the State of Rio de Janeiro

Hotel Fasano Angra dos Reis

Featuring its own wellness center, 18-hole golf course, tennis court, private beach, marina, and a shopping boulevard, Hotel Fasano Angra dos Reis is Brazil’s ultimate country club. Unlike most country clubs, however, Hotel Fasano which opened in 2017, exudes a timeless modern style from its minimalist suites and lounges to its linear architecture. Set on the Angra dos Reis bay between Rio and Sao Paulo, it’s ideally positioned as a Brazilian luxury resort getaway from the city. Between the luscious green Atlantic Forest mountains that surround it like a crescent moon, the aquamarine bay, and bright white sand, the hotel’s setting feels like an island paradise. With the help of its impressive range of facilities and calming atmosphere too, Hotel Fasano’s guests are encouraged to unwind from the fast-paced city life and focus on self-care and wellness. 

Best Brazil luxury resort in Santa Catarina

Ponta dos Ganchos

Ponta dos Ganchos is a luxury Brazil coastal resort that knows how to create memorable experiences. It is set on the scenic tropical Ganchos coast just one hour north of Florianopolis in southern Brazil — the ideal location for a vacation combining rest and play. Guests can dream their days away beside the pool or the sea, taking sunbathing breaks to eat delicious and nutritious food freshly caught from the sea, and indulge in ocean-view spa treatments at the Spa by Sisley Paris. When feeling inspired to explore, however, Ponta dos Ganchos is ready with a line-up of exciting experiences like fishing trips, helicopter rides, yoga, and scuba diving. The luxurious experiences extend to the resort’s accommodation itself with gorgeous private bungalows with sea views.

Create a curated luxury Brazilian 2024 itinerary 

Between its cities, jungles, beaches, and colonial towns, there’s so much possibility for your 2024 Brazilian itinerary. Whether you want to spend five days in Rio followed by a week at the beach or opt for more adventure with a stop at Iguassu Falls and the Amazon, we will ensure your tailored vacation itinerary includes all of your favorite luxury Brazil resorts and activities. To find out more about Brazil’s best luxury resorts and destinations, speak to our experts here or call toll-free at +1 855 217 9045 / Direct +51 84 656 421.