Hotels in Bonito, Brazil: What to Expect and How to Choose

In Bonito, what is called a hotel is almost always in the urban area: on the main avenue, Rua Coronel Pilad Rebuá, or a few blocks from it. It is the choice for travelers who want convenience, a front desk at any hour and the town within walking distance. Farm hotels and resorts, which are in the countryside, are in a separate listing.

What a hotel in Bonito usually offers

• 24-hour front desk, useful if you arrive late from Campo Grande or leave before dawn for a tour.
• Breakfast included, starting somewhere between 6 and 7 am. Ask whether an early breakfast is available for tours with early departures.
• Parking, almost always free. Confirm whether it is covered and on the premises.
• Air conditioning in the rooms. In Bonito, where temperatures exceed 35 °C for much of the year, this is not a minor detail.
• A pool at some hotels, generally small. Good for cooling off in the late afternoon, not for spending the day.

What to check before booking

1. Distance to the avenue. A hotel 500 meters from the center is still walkable; at 2 km, at night and in the heat, it no longer is. Check the map before you book.
2. Agency routes. Hotels within the urban perimeter are on every pickup route. Outside it, ask the agency whether there is an additional charge.
3. Noise. In high season, the main avenue stays busy until late. Light sleepers may prefer a side street.
4. Minimum-stay policy on holidays and in July, when many hotels require two or three nights.

Hotel or pousada?

If what you want is a practical base to leave early, return at the end of the day and eat out, a hotel and a pousada in the center serve the same purpose. The choice comes down to price, availability and service. The general guide to where to stay explains when the countryside is the better deal. If you will not have a car, also read Bonito without a car.

The list below shows the hotels registered in this guide’s directory. Basic listings are free; paid featured positions are labeled.