Resorts and Farm Hotels in Bonito, Brazil: What to Expect

In Bonito, a resort has nothing to do with the beach. The term applies to the farm hotels (hotéis-fazenda) and leisure properties of the countryside: large grounds 3 to 20 km from the center, with a pool, restaurant, hammock area, sports courts, private trails and, in some cases, a river or spring on the property. It is the kind of lodging where the stay is part of the program, not just a place to sleep between tours.

What is usually included

The most common plan is breakfast included. Some offer half board (breakfast and dinner). All-inclusive, with drinks and every meal, is rare in town. Tours are never included: in Bonito they are booked through an agency and paid separately under the single-voucher system. Lunch at the attractions is also extra.

When comparing prices, look at the nightly rate and the meal plan side by side. A higher rate with dinner included can work out the same as a center pousada (family-run guesthouse) plus dinner out every night.

Transport to the tours

This is the point that most surprises people who choose a resort without a car. Agencies pick up at farm hotels, but not always on the same terms as in town: there may be a higher transport charge, a fixed departure time, or a requirement to book transport by the day. Ask the agency before booking the lodging.

With a car, the countryside is the most comfortable area of Bonito. You drive straight to the tour, come back to the pool and go into town in the evening if you want. Check the access road, which in some cases is unpaved. Read Bonito by car.

Who they suit

• Families with children, who need a pool and space in the late afternoon. See where to stay with kids.
• Trips of four days or more, where time outside the tours is greater.
• Couples who want quiet and nature without leaving the property.
• Groups with a car, who split the cost and gain freedom.

For anyone staying two or three days, without a car, or planning to eat out, a pousada or hotel in the center usually delivers more for the same money. The full picture is in where to stay in Bonito.

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