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Pousada Mauna Lani
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Pousada Mauna Lani

Avenida Leopoldo Zarling 2183, Itajai, Brasil

Pousada Mauna Lani is a 3-star hotel in Bombas, Santa Catarina, a sensible choice for sightseeing around Praia da Ferrugem without overspending.

Guests typically choose Bombas for its balance of location and price; Pousada Mauna Lani is a good fit if you want to be near the action in Santa Catarina.

Rates shift with the season and with demand, so the live price on the booking page is always the one to trust — tap through for tonight’s or your dates' real availability.

Key facts

Class
3-star
Area
Bombas
Guest rating
4.4 (364)
Address
Avenida Leopoldo Zarling 2183, Itajai, Brasil

What’s included

24 Hour Front Desk Bars Beach nearby Breakfast Buffet Car parking Entertainment activities Free Wifi Free car parking Garden Laundry Service Outdoor pool

Where to stay in Santa Catarina: picking the right area

For a first trip, Florianopolis island is the default base, but which part of the island matters more than the city name. Jurere Internacional is the expensive north — beach clubs like P12 and Cafe de la Musique, flat streets, high-season nightly rates that clear R$800 easily. Lagoa da Conceicao suits people who want restaurants and bars without a resort feel, Campeche and Praia Mole draw surfers, Canasvieiras and Ingleses are cheaper and lean Argentine and Uruguayan in January, and the Centro is where you stay if you’re catching an early bus from the Rita Maria terminal.

Off the island, Balneario Camboriu is high-rise Miami-style with the Unipraias cable car and prices similar to Jurere; Bombinhas and Bombas are quieter with the best snorkelling on the coast; Praia do Rosa and Garopaba are the southern surf-and-pousada belt, more expensive than they look. Blumenau, Pomerode and Joinville are the German-heritage inland cities, cheapest of the lot outside Oktoberfest. Urubici, Sao Joaquim and Treze Tilias sit in the serra at 1,200-1,400 m — go there for winter, not summer.

Best time to visit Santa Catarina, month by month

December to February is peak: sea around 24-26 C, everything open, and hotel prices roughly double their winter rate. The absolute spike is 27 December to 10 January and Carnaval week (February or early March) — in Jurere and Praia do Rosa, three-night minimums and non-refundable rates are standard. March is the local secret: warm water, empty beaches, and rates drop 30-40% from the first week.

April to June is mild and cheap on the coast, and the serra starts getting cold — Sao Joaquim sees frost from May. July is high season inland: Festa do Pinhao in Lages, snow chances in Sao Joaquim and Urubici, and pousada prices in Treze Tilias double. August to November is the quietest coastal window; Blumenau’s Oktoberfest (usually the first three weeks of October) is the one inland spike, when hotel rates in Blumenau and Pomerode go up 50-80% and sell out a month ahead.

Getting around Santa Catarina: do you need a car?

There is no passenger rail in Santa Catarina, so it’s car or bus. A car is genuinely useful if you’re mixing the coast with the serra or hopping between beaches — the BR-101 runs the whole coast, and driving Florianopolis to Balneario Camboriu takes about 1h20, Florianopolis to Praia do Rosa around 1h30, and Florianopolis to Urubici roughly 3h30 up the SC-370 via the Serra do Rio do Rastro.

If you’re staying put in one area, skip the car. Florianopolis has decent municipal buses and plentiful Uber; Balneario Camboriu is walkable along Avenida Atlantica; Bombinhas is small enough to cycle. Long-distance buses from Rita Maria terminal in Florianopolis reach Blumenau (2h), Joinville (2h30), Balneario Camboriu (1h30) and Porto Alegre (7h) reliably. From Hercilio Luz airport (FLN), a taxi to the Centro is about R$70, to Jurere around R$100, and to Canasvieiras 40 minutes on a good day.

Questions, answered

Where is Pousada Mauna Lani located?
Pousada Mauna Lani is in Bombas, Santa Catarina (Avenida Leopoldo Zarling 2183, Itajai, Brasil), close to Praia da Ferrugem.
How much does Pousada Mauna Lani cost per night?
Prices are set live by the hotel — check the booking page for a real rate for your dates.
How many stars is Pousada Mauna Lani?
Pousada Mauna Lani is a 3-star hotel in Santa Catarina.
Is Pousada Mauna Lani a good hotel?
Guests rate it 4.4 across 364 reviews. It’s a midscale choice for Santa Catarina.
What’s the best area to stay in Florianopolis for a first visit?
Lagoa da Conceicao is the best all-round first-visit base. It’s roughly central on the island, has the densest cluster of restaurants and bars outside the Centro, and buses run from there to both the north beaches (Jurere, Canasvieiras) and the south (Campeche, Armacao) in 30-45 minutes. Rates sit below Jurere Internacional and above Ingleses — expect R$400-700 in summer for a decent mid-range room. If you specifically want beachfront and don’t mind paying for it, Jurere Internacional; if you want cheap and calm water, Canasvieiras.
When is the cheapest month to visit Santa Catarina?
May and August are the cheapest coastal months, with pousada rates in Bombinhas, Garopaba and Ingleses often 40-50% below January. The water is too cold for swimming (around 18-20 C) but the weather is dry and mild, and the beach towns are almost empty. Avoid July if you’re heading to the serra — Urubici, Sao Joaquim and Treze Tilias are peak then. March is the best value if you still want to swim: summer temperatures, winter-ish prices.
How many nights do I need in Santa Catarina?
Seven nights is the standard useful length. That’s enough for two or three nights on Florianopolis island, two on the southern surf coast around Praia do Rosa or Garopaba, and two in the serra at Urubici or Sao Joaquim. Under five nights, pick one region and stay put — the state is 95,000 km² and driving between the coast and the serra takes 3-4 hours each way. Ten to twelve nights lets you add Bombinhas and a night in Blumenau or Pomerode.
How do I get from Florianopolis airport to my hotel?
Hercilio Luz (FLN) sits in the south of the island, about 12 km from the Centro. Uber and 99 both work well and are the cheapest option: around R$40-60 to the Centro, R$70-100 to Jurere or Lagoa, R$90-130 to Canasvieiras or Ingleses (35-45 minutes without traffic, longer in January). Official airport taxis charge a fixed table roughly 30% higher. There’s an executive bus to the Centro (linha 183) for under R$10 if you’re travelling light.
Do I need to rent a car in Santa Catarina?
Yes, if you’re combining the coast with the serra or moving between beach towns; no, if you’re basing yourself in one area. A car is essential to reach Urubici, Sao Joaquim and the Serra do Rio do Rastro properly — bus connections exist but eat days. On Florianopolis island a car helps for the south beaches (Lagoinha do Leste, Pantano do Sul) but is a liability in Jurere and Lagoa in January, when parking is the main constraint. Expect around R$150-250 a day for a compact in peak season.
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