The Best Boutique Hotels in Fernando de Noronha, Brazil

Painted in bold turquoise, with bright-white doors and window frames, and kitted out with cushioned rattan-chairs on the veranda, this holiday lodge-like guesthouse has a glamorous and exuberant feel. The cozy, roomy interior features modern furniture and Brazilian paintings and crafts, and all rooms come with a flat-screen TV, air conditioning, wifi, minibar and king-size or twin beds. Breakfast is available, and you can rent a buggy to explore Noronha at your own pace.

Tucked away amid lush greenery, a kilometer from Vila dos Remédios in northeastern Noronha, Maria Bonita is a two-story boutique complex offering stylish suites and a decadent breakfast buffet. Each room features a rattan ceiling, air conditioning, minibar and flat-screen TV, while some have a balcony. Feeling too lazy for the beach? Work on your tan from the comfort of a poolside recliner.

Set on a hill amid flora, Pousada Atobá basks in tropical landscaped grounds, with tiled, safari tent-shaped roofs and bold turquoise and white walls. Rooms are white and bright, with rich wood paneling and wildlife-themed soft furnishings. Beyond your room, a chic plunge pool and hammocks lie nestled among lush foliage, while golden Cachorro Beach – where you can spend an afternoon swimming and snorkeling in crystal waters, or enjoying stand-up paddleboarding or surfing – is a stone’s throw away.

Pousada Solar dos Ventos is made up of eight spacious chalets that combine a rustic wooden setting with modern furnishings such as a huge double bed, a well-stocked minibar and a private balcony with a hammock. Enjoy the buffet-style breakfast on the outdoor terrace while taking in the ocean views and extraordinary landscapes. This stunning boutique hotel is just a short walk from Sueste Bay, a great snorkeling spot.

One of the highlights at Pousada Morena is the infinity pool that overlooks the crystal-clear ocean and its rocky peaks in the background. Around the pool are comfortable loungers and palm trees that create a peaceful setting in which to sunbathe and enjoy the natural surroundings. The rooms are decorated in a modern style with dark furnishings and white walls and bed linen. The buffet-style breakfast includes bread, pastries, cakes and tropical fruits, and is worth waking up for. Reception can organize excursions and island activities.

Close to the town in a quiet corner, the main appeal of Tesouro de Noronha is its land- and seascape-inspired, Brazilian-style interior design. Think seashells in the desk lamp base, octopuses and crabs on the pillowcases and oars on the bright-white walls. Helpful staff and comfy four-poster king-size and twin beds make you feel at home, while the views from the cool air-conditioned rooms – of the pool, or the joystick-shaped Morro do Pico – will remind you that you’re definitely on vacation.

Just a 10-minute walk from Conceição Beach, Noronha 350 is a rustic hostel with both private suites and dorms – an eight-person all-female room, and a 10-person mixed dorm. We’d suggest opting for the suites, which come equipped with a TV, minibar, king-size or twin beds, plus a roll-out bed each. There’s an on-site cafe and living room, which has a TV and darts board, and dinner is shared at wooden slab tables in the spacious kitchen.