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4- and 5-star hotels in Itapema

A shortlist of 4- and 5-star hotels in Itapema, on Brazil's Santa Catarina coast. It suits couples, families and short-break travellers who want a beach base with the highest-rated addresses picked out.

15 hotels5 rated 4.5+1,776 guest reviews

Staying in Itapema

Itapema sits on the Santa Catarina coast, a beach town where the sand and the seafront set the rhythm of a stay. This shortlist collects the 4- and 5-star addresses in the destination, so you choose between a resort with leisure facilities, smaller residencial-style buildings and self-catering apartments.

The addresses cluster along the town's main avenues and numbered streets: Av. Governador Celso Ramos, Avenida Nereu Ramos, Avenida Beira Mar, Rua 406 D and Rua 292 all appear among the listed hotels, while a few carry Bombinhas or Br 101 Km 144 in their addresses. With rated hotels between 4.5 and 5.0 out of 5, the list covers couples after a balcony and sea air, families needing family rooms and apartments, and business travellers picking a hotel with a business centre or banquet space.

The shortlist

Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.

  1. Blue Sea Hotel

    ★★★★★

    100 Rua 1106, Itapema, Brasil

    Best for: Families

    • Family rooms
    • Beach nearby
    • Air conditioning

    Why stay hereA 5-star address on Rua 1106 where the beach is close by and every room comes with air conditioning and a balcony. The 24-hour front desk and round-the-clock security mean arrivals and late evenings are handled without fuss, and family rooms plus cots are available for those travelling with children. It suits guests who want a full-service stay near the sand in Itapema.

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  2. Sofistic Hotel

    ★★★★4.7402 reviews

    Rua 292 139, Itapema, Brasil

    Best for: Business trips

    • Beach nearby
    • Air conditioning

    Why stay hereRated 4.7 out of 5 by 402 guests, this 4-star hotel on Rua 292 pairs a beach-nearby location with a business centre and banquet facilities, so it works equally well for work trips and events. Air conditioning throughout, a bar and a 24-hour front desk round out the stay. A strong choice for business travellers and couples who want reliable comfort in Itapema.

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  3. Sofistic Hotel

    ★★★★4.7402 reviews

    Rua 292 139, Itapema, Brasil

    Why stay hereThis 4-star hotel on Rua 292 holds a 4.7 out of 5 guest rating from 402 reviews, placing it among the best-reviewed addresses in Itapema. Guests who book here choose it for that consistent approval rather than for extra on-site amenities. It suits travellers who want a highly rated base in the city and plan to spend their time out at the beach and around town.

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  4. Refugio Costeiro II

    ★★★★4.7354 reviews

    Rua Tintureira 57 Bombinhas Rua Tintureira 57 Bombinhas, Itapema, Brasil

    Best for: Families · Drivers

    • Free car parking
    • Family rooms
    • Beach nearby

    Why stay hereRefugio Costeiro II on Rua Tintureira combines a beach-nearby position with free parking and free wifi, and guests rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 354 reviews. Rooms have balconies, air conditioning and hairdryers, and family rooms are available. A practical pick for drivers and families who want a well-reviewed 4-star stay with the essentials covered.

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  5. Hotel Residencial Itapema

    ★★★★4.5614 reviews

    Av. Governador Celso Ramos, 707, Itapema, Brasil

    • Beach nearby
    • Air conditioning

    Why stay hereWith 614 reviews and a 4.5 out of 5 rating, this 4-star hotel on Av. Governador Celso Ramos is one of the most reviewed on the list. Apartments with balconies and air conditioning sit close to the beach, and guests have a bar, banquet space and car rental service on hand. It suits longer stays and guests who want apartment-style space with hotel services.

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  6. Kit 6 Residencial Diego Marcelo

    ★★★★5.04 reviews

    46 Rua 406 D, Itapema, Brasil

    Best for: Families · Drivers

    • Free car parking
    • Family rooms
    • Kitchen

    Why stay hereKit 6 Residencial Diego Marcelo scores a perfect 5.0 out of 5, though from just 4 reviews. The 4-star apartments on Rua 406 D include a kitchen with microwave, free wifi and free parking in a garage, with air conditioning and family rooms. It suits self-catering guests and families who prefer to cook and park their own car in Itapema.

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  7. Marlin Hotel

    ★★★★

    Av. Leopoldo Zarling 1612 Bombas Bombinhas Sc 88215 000 Brazil, Itapema, Brasil

    Best for: Families · Drivers

    • Indoor pool
    • Free car parking
    • Bar/Lounge

    Why stay hereMarlin Hotel on Av. Leopoldo Zarling is a 4-star option with an indoor pool and a bar or lounge, useful when the weather keeps guests off the sand. There is a business centre and car rental service, and parking and wifi come free. Family rooms and a 24-hour front desk make it workable for those travelling with children.

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  8. Plaza Itapema Resort & SPA

    ★★★★

    Br 101 Km 144 Ilhota Itapema Sc 88220 000 Brazil, Itapema, Brasil

    Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa

    • Sauna
    • Parking

    Why stay herePlaza Itapema Resort & SPA sits on Br 101 Km 144 and offers a sauna, room service and on-site shops among its 4-star facilities. Laundry service, parking and a minibar in the room cover the practical side of a longer stay. It suits guests who want resort-style services and easy road access rather than a beachfront address.

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  9. Edificio Estrela Dourada

    ★★★★

    1877 Avenida Nereu Ramos Ap 501, Itapema, Brasil

    Best for: Families · Drivers

    • Free car parking
    • Family rooms
    • Beach nearby

    Why stay hereEdificio Estrela Dourada on Avenida Nereu Ramos gives guests a balcony, air conditioning and a beach-nearby location, with diving and fishing listed among the activities. Free wifi and free parking are included, and family rooms are available. It suits active travellers who want to spend their days in the water and their evenings on the balcony.

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  10. Dk1 Casa Com 3 Dorm Com Piscina Bruno Klemtz

    ★★★★

    Rua 406 D, Itapema, Brasil

    Best for: Families · Drivers

    • Free car parking
    • Family rooms
    • Kitchen

    Why stay hereDk1 Casa Com 3 Dorm Com Piscina Bruno Klemtz is a 4-star house on Rua 406 D with a garden and a private pool, plus a kitchen with microwave and free parking. Air conditioning, free wifi and family rooms make it comfortable for groups. It suits families or friends who want a whole-house base near the beach rather than hotel rooms.

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  11. Apartamento de Cobertura frente para o mar Itapema

    ★★★★

    Avenida Beira Mar 1378 Apartamento 405, Itapema, Brasil

    • Kitchen
    • Beach nearby
    • Air conditioning

    Why stay hereApartamento de Cobertura frente para o mar Itapema is a 4-star penthouse apartment on Avenida Beira Mar with sea frontage and a balcony. Guests get a kitchen and kitchenette, air conditioning, free wifi and lift access, with cleaning provided. It suits couples or families who want to cook and eat with the ocean in view.

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  12. Apto 3 dorm completo 100m Praia Meia Praia

    ★★★★

    Rua 206, Itapema, Brasil

    Best for: Families · Drivers

    • Free car parking
    • Family rooms
    • Air conditioning

    Why stay hereApto 3 dorm completo 100m Praia Meia Praia offers 3 bedrooms on Rua 206, a short distance from Meia Praia. The 4-star apartment has a balcony, air conditioning, free wifi and free parking in a garage, plus family rooms. It suits larger groups or families who need several bedrooms and a car space near the beach.

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  13. Apartamento Em Itapema

    ★★★★

    130 Rua 115 B Apartamento 4, Itapema, Brasil

    Best for: Families · Drivers

    • Free car parking
    • Family rooms
    • Beach nearby

    Why stay hereApartamento Em Itapema on Rua 115 B is a 4-star apartment with a balcony, air conditioning and free wifi, close to the beach. Free parking in a garage, family rooms and a desk cover both holiday and working stays. Cleaning is included, which suits guests who prefer not to handle it themselves.

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  14. Apto 3Q c varanda 150m do mar Meia Praia EIS305

    ★★★★

    26 Rua 266 Bloco B Apto 305, Itapema, Brasil

    Best for: Travelling with pets

    • Pets allowed
    • Kitchen
    • Air conditioning

    Why stay hereThe 4-star apartment includes a kitchen with microwave, air conditioning, free wifi, lift access and hairdryers, and pets are allowed. It suits families and pet owners who want space and a short walk to the sand.

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  15. Casa 1 Encanto Dos Mares

    ★★★★

    Rua Novecentos E Dois C 299 Bairro Alto São Bento, Itapema, Brasil

    Best for: Breakfast

    • Breakfast in room
    • Beach nearby
    • Air conditioning

    Why stay hereCasa 1 Encanto Dos Mares on Rua Novecentos E Dois is a 4-star house with a 24-hour front desk and express check-in, plus breakfast served in the room. Air conditioning, bathrobes and a beach-nearby setting add comfort, and diving, canoeing and bowling are among the listed activities. It suits guests who want a quiet residential base with attentive service.

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The shortlist side by side

HotelClassParkingPool or spa
Blue Sea Hotel★★★★★––
Sofistic Hotel★★★★––
Sofistic Hotel★★★★––
Refugio Costeiro II★★★★Yes–
Hotel Residencial Itapema★★★★––
Kit 6 Residencial Diego Marcelo★★★★Yes–
Marlin Hotel★★★★YesYes
Plaza Itapema Resort & SPA★★★★YesYes
Edificio Estrela Dourada★★★★Yes–
Dk1 Casa Com 3 Dorm Com Piscina Bruno Klemtz★★★★Yes–
Apartamento de Cobertura frente para o mar Itapema★★★★––
Apto 3 dorm completo 100m Praia Meia Praia★★★★Yes–
Apartamento Em Itapema★★★★Yes–
Apto 3Q c varanda 150m do mar Meia Praia EIS305★★★★––
Casa 1 Encanto Dos Mares★★★★––

From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.

How to choose

For top-rated stays

Sofistic Hotel earns 4.7 out of 5 from 402 reviews, and Refugio Costeiro II matches that score across 354 reviews, both with beach access nearby and a 24-hour front desk. Hotel Residencial Itapema follows at 4.5 from 614 reviews. These are the addresses with the strongest guest feedback in the shortlist.

Sofistic Hotel · Refugio Costeiro II · Hotel Residencial Itapema

For families

Hotel Residencial Itapema lists family rooms, apartments and a banquet space; Blue Sea Hotel adds family rooms and a cot. Kit 6 Residencial Diego Marcelo and Dk1 Casa Com 3 Dorm Com Piscina Bruno Klemtz offer kitchens, while Edificio Estrela Dourada and Apto 3 dorm completo 100m Praia Meia Praia bring balconies and free parking.

Hotel Residencial Itapema · Blue Sea Hotel · Kit 6 Residencial Diego Marcelo · Edificio Estrela Dourada · Apto 3 dorm completo 100m Praia Meia Praia

For business trips

Sofistic Hotel has a business centre alongside banquet facilities, Marlin Hotel offers a business centre and an indoor pool, and Plaza Itapema Resort & SPA lists room service, laundry service and parking. Casa 1 Encanto Dos Mares adds express check-in and breakfast in room for early starts.

Sofistic Hotel · Marlin Hotel · Plaza Itapema Resort & SPA · Casa 1 Encanto Dos Mares

For self-catering

Kit 6 Residencial Diego Marcelo and Dk1 Casa Com 3 Dorm Com Piscina Bruno Klemtz include kitchens and microwaves, while Apartamento de Cobertura frente para o mar Itapema adds a kitchenette and lift access. Apartamento Em Itapema and Apto 3Q c varanda 150m do mar Meia Praia EIS305 provide balconies, and the last one allows pets.

Kit 6 Residencial Diego Marcelo · Dk1 Casa Com 3 Dorm Com Piscina Bruno Klemtz · Apartamento de Cobertura frente para o mar Itapema · Apartamento Em Itapema · Apto 3Q c varanda 150m do mar Meia Praia EIS305

Questions, answered

Which hotel in Itapema is closest to the centre?

Hotel Residencial Itapema sits on Av. Governador Celso Ramos, one of the central avenues named in the addresses, and Apartamento Em Itapema is on Rua 115 B. Neither distance nor walking time is given, so judge them by their avenue and street addresses.

Which hotels in this shortlist offer free parking?

Refugio Costeiro II, Kit 6 Residencial Diego Marcelo, Marlin Hotel, Edificio Estrela Dourada, Dk1 Casa Com 3 Dorm Com Piscina Bruno Klemtz, Apto 3 dorm completo 100m Praia Meia Praia, Apartamento Em Itapema and Apartamento de Cobertura frente para o mar Itapema all list free car parking. Plaza Itapema Resort & SPA lists parking.

Do any hotels here have a pool or spa?

Marlin Hotel lists an indoor pool, and Plaza Itapema Resort & SPA lists a sauna among its facilities. No other listed hotel names a pool or a spa, so check your chosen address against the facilities shown.

Are pets allowed in these hotels?

Apto 3Q c varanda 150m do mar Meia Praia EIS305 is the only listed hotel that states pets allowed. The other hotels in the shortlist do not mention pets, so for those ask the property directly before booking.

Which hotels are best for families with children?

Hotel Residencial Itapema and Blue Sea Hotel list family rooms, and Blue Sea Hotel also offers a cot. Kit 6 Residencial Diego Marcelo, Dk1 Casa Com 3 Dorm Com Piscina Bruno Klemtz, Edificio Estrela Dourada and Apto 3 dorm completo 100m Praia Meia Praia add family rooms or kitchens.

Which is the top-rated hotel in this shortlist?

Kit 6 Residencial Diego Marcelo shows 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews, while Sofistic Hotel and Refugio Costeiro II both hold 4.7, from 402 and 354 reviews respectively. Hotel Residencial Itapema follows at 4.5 from 614 reviews.

Is breakfast available in these Itapema hotels?

Casa 1 Encanto Dos Mares lists breakfast in room, and Blue Sea Hotel lists coffee among its facilities. Sofistic Hotel lists a bar and banquet facilities. For other hotels, breakfast is not named in the data shown.

Do the hotels have 24-hour reception?

Blue Sea Hotel, Sofistic Hotel, Refugio Costeiro II, Hotel Residencial Itapema, Marlin Hotel and Casa 1 Encanto Dos Mares all list a 24-hour front desk. The apartment-style addresses in the shortlist do not include this facility.

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