No Copacabana-style contemporary high-rises are to be found on this section of the shoreline — just twenty-five privately sited cabanas, scattered across the lush natural landscape.
Guide Michelin, January 2026It List 2026
The T&L experts name the 97 stays in new or renovated hotels that impressed them most.
Travel + Leisure
Hotel Collection/Reward Program
More info
Hotels Own Introduction
A secluded coastal retreat in southern Brazil
Set on a lush private peninsula in Governador Celso Ramos, just a short drive from Florianópolis, Awasi Santa Catarina blends refined comfort with the natural beauty of Brazil’s southern coastline. Formerly known as Ponta dos Ganchos, the retreat overlooks the tranquil waters of the Três Ilhas archipelago, where protected bays, forested landscapes, and the rhythm of the sea create an atmosphere of complete serenity.
Private villas immersed in nature
The villas at Awasi Santa Catarina are designed to feel deeply connected to their surroundings, combining understated elegance with privacy and comfort. Framed by lush greenery and ocean views, each space offers a peaceful sanctuary where guests can slow down and fully embrace the calm of the peninsula.
Tailor-made experiences, entirely your own
At the heart of the Awasi philosophy is a fully personalised approach to travel. Every villa is paired with a private guide and dedicated 4x4 vehicle, allowing guests to explore the region entirely at their own pace. From coastal adventures and nautical activities to quiet moments immersed in nature, every experience is shaped around individual interests and rhythms, creating a stay that feels both flexible and deeply personal.
Wellness by the sea
The expansive Wellness Center offers a restorative escape inspired by nature and balance. Spanning 1,200 square metres, the space includes treatment rooms for individual and couples’ therapies, a spacious tatami room, an alchemy atelier, and immersion areas with soaking tubs designed for moments of deep relaxation and renewal.
Fresh flavours from land and sea
Dining at Awasi Santa Catarina celebrates fresh ingredients, local flavours, and thoughtful simplicity. Across the retreat’s acclaimed restaurants — Beach, Bateiras, and Veleza — menus draw inspiration from the surrounding coastline and the lodge’s own gardens, creating relaxed yet refined culinary experiences shaped by the rhythms of the region.
Hotel website