Name: Pousada do Frances
Address: Rua Rio Jordao 241 Zimbros Praia De Zimbrosbombinhassc 88215 000, Porto Belo, Brasil, Porto Belo, Brasil
Rating: 4.8

Question 1

Where is Pousada do Frances located?

Accepted Answer

Pousada do Frances is in Porto Belo, Santa Catarina (Rua Rio Jordao 241 Zimbros Praia De Zimbrosbombinhassc 88215 000, Porto Belo, Brasil), close to central Porto Belo.

Question 2

How much does Pousada do Frances cost per night?

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Prices are set live by the hotel — check the booking page for a real rate for your dates.

Question 3

How many stars is Pousada do Frances?

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Pousada do Frances is a 2-star hotel in Santa Catarina.

Question 4

Is Pousada do Frances a good hotel?

Accepted Answer

Guests rate it 4.8 across 199 reviews. It's a value choice for Santa Catarina.

Question 5

Is Santa Catarina walkable or do I need transport everywhere?

Accepted Answer

It depends entirely on the area. Balneario Camboriu, Bombinhas and the Centro of Florianopolis are properly walkable — you can spend a week without driving. Lagoa da Conceicao’s core is walkable but you’ll want buses or Uber for beaches. Jurere, Canasvieiras and Ingleses are each self-contained neighbourhoods but far from each other (20-40 minutes by car). Praia do Rosa, Urubici and the serra towns need a car for anything beyond your pousada.

Question 6

Can you see whales in Santa Catarina, and where do you stay for it?

Accepted Answer

Yes — southern right whales calve off the Santa Catarina coast between June and November, and Imbituba is the official base of the Projeto Baleia Franca. Stay in Praia do Rosa or Imbituba itself; boat trips run out of Praia do Rosa’s beach and cost around R$250-350 per person. Peak sightings are August to October, when mothers with calves come close to shore and you can often spot them from the cliffs above Praia do Rosa without a boat. Winter pousada rates in Rosa are 30-40% below summer, so it’s the cheaper time to visit anyway.

Question 7

What’s the best area to stay in Florianopolis for a first visit?

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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.

Question 8

When is the cheapest month to visit Santa Catarina?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 9

How many nights do I need in Santa Catarina?

Accepted Answer

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.

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