Awasi Santa Catarina: Emerald coast peninsula sanctuary in southern Brazil with 25 private pool bungalows, island dining, and Sisley Paris spa

Commanding a private emerald peninsula surrounded by crystal-clear waters and lush Atlantic rainforest in Governador Celso Ramos on the southern coast of Santa Catarina, Brazil, Ponta dos Ganchos Exclusive Resort opened in 2001 as South America’s premier romantic coastal sanctuary. Operating as a proud member of The Leading Hotels of the World and holding an adults-only policy (ages 18+), the 25-bungalow retreat is perched along private golden coves. Featuring 25 private standalone bungalows with heated plunge pools, the acclaimed seafood restaurant Ponta dos Ganchos, private candlelit dining on an offshore islet, an indoor heated swimming pool, clay tennis courts, and the oceanfront Spa Sisley Paris, this property is Brazil’s ultimate romantic paradise.

Arrival introduces travelers to unvarnished Brazilian coastal elegance: personal hosts greet guests beneath thatched open-air pavilions beside reflection ponds with chilled cachaça caipirinhas infused with local passion fruit and cold scented towels. Day-one logistics focus on coordinating bespoke Santa Catarina nautical, marine, and romantic pursuits: taking private wooden boat charters to the surrounding uninhabited islands of the Arvoredo Marine Reserve (15 minutes away), paddleboarding and kayaking in the calm emerald bay, tasting fresh oysters from the local oyster beds of Ganchos, swimming in your private heated plunge pool, indulging in botanical therapies at Spa Sisley Paris, and reserving exclusive candlelit dinner on the private offshore island.

Resort living balances coastal seclusion with sublime French botanical wellness: Spa Sisley Paris features three private oceanfront treatment cabanas set on the rocky point, steam rooms, saunas, an indoor heated pool, and therapies utilizing Sisley Paris phytocosmetics. Dining is extraordinary: refined Brazilian coastal seafood gastronomy (highlighting fresh Santa Catarina oysters, grilled lobster, moqueca, and Grand Crus from Brazil and South America), multi-course tasting breakfasts with no fixed schedule, and private island dinners.

Accommodations comprise 25 standalone luxury bungalows ranging from 80 to 310 square metres. Each residence features rich Brazilian freijó hardwood architecture, private heated plunge pools or whirlpools on ocean decks, working fireplaces, plush king beds with Egyptian cotton linens, and marble bathrooms with dry saunas overlooking the emerald sea.

Couples, honeymooners, and luxury travelers seeking adults-only privacy, 25 private heated pool bungalows, and private island dining in Brazil should book Ponta dos Ganchos without hesitation. Travelers seeking large bustling family resorts should look elsewhere. Grounded review consensus confirms legendary standing with a 4.9 out of 5 on Tripadvisor across 1,450 reviews and a 4.9 out of 5 on Google across 1,800 reviews.