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Where you stay in Balneário Camboriú mostly comes down to which beach you want out front. Centro puts you on the busiest stretch of Praia Central, Barra Sul sits beside the cable car and aquarium, and Praia dos Amores is the quiet northern end. Here are the three areas and a hotel for each budget in each one. For a broader overview, see our Balneário Camboriú travel guide and our best time to visit Balneário Camboriú notes on when rates peak.
Where to Stay in Balneário Camboriú: Centro and Praia Central
Centro is the busiest district, with the widest choice of hotels, restaurants and nightlife along the Avenida Atlântica boardwalk. It is the best base for first-timers who want to walk everywhere, and it is where most mid-range and chain hotels cluster. For the district boundaries, see our Balneário Camboriú neighborhoods guide.
Suggested Hotels in Centro
Mercure Camboriu
The four-star Mercure sits directly on the seafront at Avenida Atlântica 2010, with a rooftop pool overlooking the ocean, a spa, sauna and the Lucca Galeteria restaurant, directly across from Praça Almirante Tamandaré. Best for travelers who want to step straight from the hotel onto the beach boardwalk. Check rates and availability
Hotel Sibara SPA & Convenções
Hotel Sibara on Avenida Brasil 1500 runs a full spa, sauna, gym and its own Hugani Trattoria, and sits about 250 metres from Praia Central. Best for travelers who want a central base with real wellness facilities. Check rates and availability
Ibis Styles Balneário Camboriú
This ibis Styles on Rua 1500 is one block from the beach and scores 9.4 for location, with an outdoor pool, buffet breakfast and a kids’ corner. Best for budget travelers and families who plan to spend all day on the sand. Check rates and availability
Where to Stay in Balneário Camboriú: Barra Sul
Barra Sul is the quieter southern end of the bay, anchored by the Unipraias cable car station, the Molhe pier and the Oceanic Aquarium. It is the natural base for families doing the cable car and theme attractions, and it stays calmer at night than Centro. For what to do in the area, see our things to do in Balneário Camboriú guide and our events in Balneário Camboriú calendar.
Suggested Hotels in Barra Sul
San Marino Cassino Hotel
The San Marino Cassino Hotel has free WiFi, a sauna and an outdoor pool and sits about 400 metres from the beach near the Molhe da Barra Sul. Best for families who want pool time and easy access to the cable car. Check rates and availability
Rizzu Marina Hotel
Rizzu Marina Hotel on Rua Dom Afonso has an outdoor pool, hot tub and free airport shuttle, and faces the Camboriú River marina a short walk from the centre, with a 9.1 guest rating. Best for couples who want a boutique stay near the water. Check rates and availability
Hotel Bella Camboriú
Hotel Bella Camboriú sits about 150 metres from the beach and 50 metres from Atlântico Shopping, with an indoor thermal pool and a breakfast buffet. Best for shoppers and budget travelers who want a central location at a lower price. Check rates and availability
Where to Stay in Balneário Camboriú: Praia dos Amores and Praia Brava
Praia dos Amores and the neighbouring Praia Brava are the quiet, upscale northern beaches, with bigger waves and far fewer people than the centre. This is the pick for couples and anyone after a slower, more premium stay. For transport to and from this end of the city, see our Balneário Camboriú travel tips, and check our Balneário Camboriú weather by month guide before picking a season.
Suggested Hotels in Praia dos Amores
Felissimo Exclusive Hotel
This 12-room boutique hotel near Praia dos Amores pairs private hot tubs and fireplaces in each suite with a full spa, outdoor pool and the Bistrô Felissimo restaurant. Best for couples who want a quiet, adults-focused stay away from the Centro crowds. Check rates and availability
Hotel Rosenbrock
Hotel Rosenbrock is a 79-room hotel with an outdoor pool overlooking the green hills, a 9.2 guest rating and free breakfast, about 800 metres from the beach. Best for travelers who prefer a quieter hillside base near Praia dos Amores. Check rates and availability
Ibis Budget Balneario Camboriu
Ibis Budget Balneario Camboriu offers simple doubles and twins with a pool about 750 metres from the beach. Best for solo travelers and couples who want the cheapest reliable base in the north of the city. Check rates and availability