The beach hotel is located by the Praia das Caravelas beach within a reserve spanning 10,000 hectares in the centre of Buzios. The tourist centre of Rua das Pedras, with its many shops, restaurants, bars and nightlife spots, is approximately 2.5 km from the hotel. Cabo Frio is a half-hour drive away. Renovated in 2010, this beach hotel offers 37 comfortable rooms and a wide range of facilities, including a lobby with 24-hour reception, a hotel safe, games room, cafe, bar and a breakfast room. Guests may also take advantage of the conference facilities, wireless Internet access and a car park. The rooms are decorated in a minimalist style well-appointed with a satellite TV, minibar, telephone, Internet access, air conditioning and a safe. A double bed and an en suite bathroom with a shower also feature in all rooms as standard. There is an outdoor swimming pool with sun loungers laid out for use, and guests may also relax in the on-site sauna. Parasols are provided on the sandy/pebble beach and there is also entertainment on the beach. A breakfast buffet is served each morning. The hotel serves contemporary, international and Brazilian cuisine.