The Best Hotels for Scuba Diving in Brazil

Where to Stay for Scuba Diving and Snorkeling in Brazil

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If you're looking for the perfect place to stay during your scuba diving vacation in Brazil, look no further! We've analyzed all the dive resorts and dive hotels in Brazil to find the best options for you. Whether you're a seasoned diver or a beginner, we've got you covered with top-rated luxury hotels, affordable options, 4-star and 5-star resorts, and everything in between. You can choose from a range of dive hotels in Brazil that are tailored to meet your specific needs, ensuring that you have the best dive experience possible. With the most popular resorts and scuba diving hotels below, you'll be sure to find the perfect spot for your next dive vacation. Snorkeling enthusiasts will also find plenty to love here, too. So, which hotel is best for scuba divers and snorkelers in Brazil? Keep reading to discover our top picks for the best scuba diving hotels and resorts in Brazil.

Brazil offers an exhilarating array of scuba diving experiences, combining vibrant marine biodiversity with unique underwater landscapes that captivate divers of all levels. The most celebrated diving destinations include Fernando de Noronha, an archipelago renowned for its crystal-clear waters, abundant sea turtles, and graceful spinner dolphins that frequently accompany divers. This UNESCO World Heritage Site offers spectacular visibility and thriving coral reefs, making it a jewel of South American diving. Further south, the coast near Ilha Grande entices divers with its warm waters, shipwrecks, and rich marine life including colorful tropical fish and octopuses, perfect for exploration and underwater photography. For those seeking something truly off the beaten path, the Abrolhos Archipelago in Bahia boasts vibrant coral formations and is one of the best places to spot humpback whales during their breeding season. Each of these spots encapsulates Brazil’s extraordinary diversity beneath the waves, making the country a hidden gem for scuba enthusiasts eager to experience both thrilling drift dives and serene reef explorations.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Awasi Santa Catarina

Governador Celso Ramos, Santa Catarina
5-star Resort with prices starting at $439 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Easy access to Scuba Diving in Brazil
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool

Located at Rua Eupídeo Alves do Nascimento 104, Awasi Santa Catarina has great rooms from $439 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. It has a terrific 9.80 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only a short distance from the city center, scuba divers will especially love snorkeling, a bar, hiking, laundry services, and a hot tub at this terrific hotel. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Free parking
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator
  • Adults only
  • Breakfast in the room


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Hotel Cabanas

Bonito, Mato Grosso do Sul
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $130 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for Scuba Divers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool

A great place to stay is Hotel Cabanas which has nice rooms starting at $130. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a water park, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 9.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Rod Bonito/Guia Lopes -km 6 Bonito. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, hiking, and a hot tub which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. Spending time at the water park is such a nice activity for kids and adults alike!

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Playground


Salinas de Maceio Beach Resort

Maceió, Alagoas
4-star Resort with prices starting at $330 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Place to Stay for Diving and Snorkeling
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool

We found Salinas de Maceio Beach Resort to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $330. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.10 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Rodovia AL 101 Norte , km 20. You'll also find snorkeling, a bar, laundry services, a hot tub, and a game room which divers will love. And this convenient hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. The swimming pool is fantastic and lots of fun, too.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


Chez Pitu Praia Hotel

Búzios, Rio de Janeiro
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $160 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Where to Stay For a Scuba Trip to Brazil
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool

With terrific rooms from $160, Chez Pitu Praia Hotel, at Av. Geriba, 10 provides an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and scuba diving. Its terrific guest rating is 9.10 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers snorkeling, a bar, parking, hiking, and child care. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too. Don't miss the pool bar which offers drinks and a fun area to unwind.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Parking
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Breakfast in the room


Barra Do Piuva Porto Hotel

Ilhabela, Sao Paulo
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $83 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Stay For a Dive Trip in Brazil
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool

Barra Do Piuva Porto Hotel has a great guest rating of 9.10 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. The great rooms here start at $83 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Avenida Brasil 1140 Piuva. Furthermore, it also offers snorkeling, a bar, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, and a game room, which is nice for scuba divers. Just a short drive from the city center, this comfortable hotel is a terrific choice. The heated pool is comfortable, relaxing, and fun for everyone. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for scuba diving hotels.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Adults only


Serrambi Resort

Porto de Galinhas, Pernambuco
4-star Resort with prices starting at $185 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for a Dive Trip with Friends
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool

The great guest rating of Serrambi Resort is 9.00 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $185, and it's located at Praia de Serrambi. We also love the scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, rooms with kitchenettes, and laundry services which are great for visitors. And since it's just a quick trip from the center of the town, the location is great, too. We find the kitchenette here to be a great way to get a good breakfast and save time and money.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Child pool
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


Pousada Singuitta - Ilhabela

Ilhabela, Sao Paulo
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $54 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Hotel Near the Water
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool

A cool place is Pousada Singuitta - Ilhabela because it has great rooms that start at $54. It has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a fitness center, and scuba diving, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Rua Mario Covas Junior, 14500 A. Only a short distance from the city center, divers will especially love snorkeling, hiking, child care, laundry services, and pet-friendly rooms at this fun hotel. You'll enjoy unwinding in the hot tub, too. It's also less than the average price for scuba diving hotels, so it's a great value.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Free parking
  • Horse riding
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Airport shuttle


Camurim Grande Pousada & Spa - Jantar Incluído

Maragogi, Alagoas
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $472 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Easy access to Scuba Diving in Brazil
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool

Camurim Grande Pousada & Spa - Jantar Incluído offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and scuba diving which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $472 (before taxes). It's located at Km124 AL-101 and has earned a guest rating of 9.80/10. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers snorkeling, a bar, hiking, child care, and a hot tub which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave


Vila Galé Touros

Touros, Rio Grande do Norte
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $282 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for Scuba Divers
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool

Located at Fazenda das Garcas, Vila Galé Touros has great rooms from $282 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. It has a terrific 8.80 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find snorkeling, a bar, hiking, child care, and a hot tub which scuba divers will love. And this relaxing hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. We love an indoor pool because you can enjoy it any time of the year.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Playground
  • Kids' club


Hotel Sombra e Água Fresca

Pipa, Rio Grande do Norte
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $204 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Place to Stay for Diving and Snorkeling
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Hotel Sombra e Água Fresca which has nice rooms starting at $204. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving, it also has a great guest rating of 9.70 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Rua Praia do Amor, 1000. Visitors will really like this comfortable hotel which also offers snorkeling, a bar, hiking, child care, and a hot tub. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Private pool
  • Infinity pool


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How much do scuba diving hotels and resorts cost in Brazil?

Brazil Average Scuba Diving Hotel Price
$122

Visitors will find a large range of terrific scuba diving hotel choices when planning a visit to Brazil. The price of these scuba diving hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average scuba diving hotel price in Brazil based on data from 357 hotels is an affordable $122. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Brazil.

The average prices of our suggested scuba diving hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $291
  • 4-star hotels: $208
  • 3-star hotels: $90


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