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Awasi Santa Catarina is a 25-suite Relais & Châteaux hotel on a secluded private peninsula in Governador Celso Ramos, Brazil, where individual villas feature private pools and direct beach access. The property combines refined architecture with Atlantic Forest setting, emphasizing water-based activities, dining, and spa wellness on the Santa Catarina coast.
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Awasi Santa Catarina occupies a private peninsula on the Atlantic coast of Governador Celso Ramos, in the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil. The 25 villas are positioned on a rocky outcrop with direct access to a cove of golden sand. The property sits beneath trees on a forested hill overlooking the Atlantic, with views across the water to the horizon.
The surrounding waters support an abundant marine ecosystem where cold and warm currents converge, making the nearby islands of Anhatomirim and Arvoredo ideal for snorkeling. The property's private beach serves as the departure point for sea kayak excursions along the coast, which travel 2.5 miles (4 kilometers) and reveal the shoreline of Ganchos de Fora.
Sissial Beach, a white-sand beach within the Atlantic Forest, is accessible via guided hiking trails that wind through the trees and offer ocean views. The property is a base for exploring this region's natural landscape and island ecosystems.
The hotel offers 25 suites, each housed in a villa with its own terrace and private pool. The suites vary in size and layout. Villa Anhatomirim provides 80 square meters (861 square feet) with one king bed. Villas Arvoredo and Sissial each contain 96 square meters (1,033 square feet) with one king bed.
Larger options include Villa Tinguá at 130 square meters (1,399 square feet) with one king bed, Villa Costa Esmeralda at 230 square meters (2,476 square feet), and Villa Ponta dos Ganchos at 310 square meters (3,337 square feet), both with one king bed. The hotel also offers family suites and multi-bedroom villas suitable for groups.
All villas feature contemporary décor that blends with natural materials, including raw and polished woodwork, handwoven rugs, and linen. Each suite has air conditioning throughout, internet access, and room service. Check-in is from 2 p.m. and check-out is before 12 p.m. Children are welcome from 14 years of age.
The gourmet restaurant serves richly-flavored Brazilian cuisine and offers views across the Atlantic. The dining space provides a vantage point to gaze over the ocean waters similar to that enjoyed from private villa terraces.
The property features a spa with ocean-facing treatment rooms offering massage and wellness services. A heated indoor pool, hot tub, and sauna are available on-site. The hotel has a fitness room and tennis court.
Water and land activities include yoga, fishing, sailing, canoeing and kayaking from the private beach, surfing with lessons from an experienced instructor, and stand-up paddle boarding. Hiking excursions to Sissial Beach are guided. The property also offers wine tasting and cultural visits to nearby areas.
The hotel's design and activity program appeal to couples and small groups seeking privacy in a nature-based setting. Families with teenagers can be accommodated, and the multi-bedroom villas support group travel. The emphasis on water sports and outdoor activities draws those interested in snorkeling, surfing, kayaking, and coastal exploration. The spa and quiet setting suit guests prioritizing relaxation in a secluded environment. Business travel and pet owners should note that pets are not accepted at the property.
Editorial verification: Awasi Santa Catarina Hotel - Luxury hotel Governador Celso Ramos is affiliated with Relais & Châteaux; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
The hotel is located in Governador Celso Ramos, a municipality on the coast of Santa Catarina state in Brazil. The property is accessed via Ganchos de Fora, which lies within this region.
Awasi Santa Catarina is a member of Relais & Châteaux, an association of luxury independent hotels.
The hotel has 25 suites, each housed in an individual villa with its own terrace and private pool.
Guests can enjoy snorkeling near the islands of Anhatomirim and Arvoredo, surfing with lessons, sea kayaking along the coast, sailing, canoeing, stand-up paddle boarding, and fishing.
Yes, the property has a gourmet restaurant serving Brazilian cuisine with ocean views.
Children are welcome from 14 years of age. Family suites and multi-bedroom villas are available.
No, pets are not accepted at the property.
Awasi Santa Catarina Hotel - Luxury hotel Governador Celso Ramos is affiliated with Relais & Châteaux; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
Awasi Santa Catarina Hotel - Luxury hotel Governador Celso Ramos is in Governador Celso Ramos, Brazil. Address: Ganchos de Fora, Governador Celso Ramos, Santa Catarina, Brazil.
| Location | Governador Celso Ramos, Brazil |
|---|---|
| Address | Ganchos de Fora, Governador Celso Ramos, Santa Catarina, Brazil |
| Brand / alliance | Relais & Châteaux |
| Official website | relaischateaux.com |
| Verified | by the editorial board |
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