Governador Celso Ramos, Brazil

Awasi Santa Catarina

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The takeaway

Choose this secluded, 25-villa peninsula lodge for private guided exploration, Atlantic-facing scenery, and a stay built around coastal nature rather than city access.

About the hotel

On a private peninsula in Governador Celso Ramos, Awasi Santa Catarina faces the Três Ilhas archipelago across a sheltered bay, with Atlantic Forest and coastal water shaping the immediate surroundings. The 25-villa lodge is the former Ponta dos Ganchos, now operating under Awasi. Its defining format pairs private-villa accommodation with individualized excursions; the hotel says each room is assigned a private guide and 4×4 vehicle. The setting favors time outdoors, whether on coastal trails, at the water, or exploring nearby beaches.

Choose it if

You want a private villa and a dedicated guide with a 4×4 to shape your excursions around the coast and forest.
You value a peninsula setting, sea views, and access to beaches and trails over being in a city or busy resort district.
You want wellness facilities alongside outdoor activities, including a spa, treatment spaces, and soaking tubs.

Skip it if

You need a central city base: the lodge is on a secluded peninsula outside Florianópolis.
You are traveling with a child under 14; the hotel says children aged 14 and older are welcome and asks families with younger children to contact reservations.

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