Situated just 1.8 km from Praia da Gorda, Pousada Recanto do Chef offers accommodation in Búzios with access to an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, as well as full-day security. This homestay features free private parking, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. All units in the homestay are fitted with a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The homestay provides some units that have garden views, and each unit is fitted with a private bathroom with a shower. At the homestay, units include bed linen and towels. Guests can grab a bite to eat in the in-house family-friendly restaurant, which specialises in American cuisine and also offers vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. You can play billiards and darts at the homestay, and the area is popular for fishing and hiking. After a day of walking tours or bike tours, guests can relax in the shared lounge area. Buzios Marina is 3.7 km from Pousada Recanto do Chef, while Geriba Lagoon is 9.4 km away. Cabo Frio International Airport is 27 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
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1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
1 double bed
1 single bed
and
2 double beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
9.2
Location
8.5
Free WiFi
8.0
High score for Búzios

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Joris
    Chile Chile
    +: We stayed 3 days in September 2023 in Pousada do Chef. The owners were very friendly and helpful; the breakfast and the dishes prepared by the chef mauro are truly delicious (ask for the tapioca arepa!). Our room was spacious, with an extra...
  • Mariana
    Brazil Brazil
    A pousada nos fez sentir em casa. As instalações são ótimas, super agradáveis, novas, cheirosas. E o café da manhã do Chef Mauro é espetacular. Uma delícia! São todos muito receptivos.
  • Claudio
    Brazil Brazil
    Localização excelente para mim, pois fui a um casamento muito proximo ,entao a localização foi perfeita. Acho que para quem quer conhecer buzios, opcoes mais proximas ao centro podem ser mais aconselhavel. Cafe da manha excelente. O proprietarios...
  • Fernanda
    Brazil Brazil
    Excelente, ótima localização! os donos são bem gente boa, amei conhecer toda a família. O café ☕️ da manhã maravilhoso, o bolo da dona me lembrou da minha mãe , a tapioca do seu Mauro sem igual.. hmmm .Isabela maravilhosa no atendimento tbm. foi...
  • Adenilda
    Brazil Brazil
    Acolhimento dos anfitriões, quarto confortável, ótimo café da manhã
  • Douglas
    Brazil Brazil
    Experiência maravilhosa. Atendimento excepcional. Me senti em casa! Não deixem de comer a comida do Chefe Mauro.
  • S
    Sheila
    United States United States
    This was like staying at your favorite uncle and aunt's. Brazilians as a whole are very warm and welcoming people, and our hosts treated us like family. And the food! Prepared to order by the chef. Magnificent!
  • Luis
    Brazil Brazil
    A localização foi escolhida em função de ser próxima ao local onde foi realizada uma festa de casamento.
  • Rabelo
    Brazil Brazil
    Gostamos muito e recomendamos. É uma pousada familiar em que somos recebidos pela família dona da pousada e nos sentimos como se estivéssemos em casa. A estadia teve preço justo, o quarto é confortável, tudo limpo e o café da manhã é simples mas...
  • Jaime
    Brazil Brazil
    Pousada familiar . Muito receptivos . O café da manhã estava ótimo . Isabela muito atenciosa.

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurante do Chef Mauro
    • Cuisine
      American • Argentinian • Brazilian • Chinese • British • French • Greek • Indian • Italian • Japanese • Korean • Mexican • Moroccan • Peruvian • Pizza • Portuguese • Seafood • Spanish • Steakhouse • Sushi • Thai • International • Latin American • European • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Facilities of Pousada Recanto do Chef
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Beach
  • Snorkelling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Darts
  • Billiards
  • Games room
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Dining area

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Minibar

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning services

  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Packed lunches
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome

Wellness

  • Hair styling
  • Hair cut
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Hair treatments
  • Make up services
  • Waxing services
  • Beauty Services
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese

House rules
Pousada Recanto do Chef takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 23:30
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Pousada Recanto do Chef in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about Pousada Recanto do Chef

  • The nearest beach is just 250 yards from Pousada Recanto do Chef. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Pousada Recanto do Chef is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:30.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Yes, Pousada Recanto do Chef is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The prices at Pousada Recanto do Chef may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Pousada Recanto do Chef is 3.7 miles from the centre of Búzios. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Pousada Recanto do Chef offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Billiards
    • Games room
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Darts
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Beauty Services
    • Bike tours
    • Manicure
    • Walking tours
    • Hair cut
    • Happy hour
    • Make up services
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Beach
    • Cooking class
    • Pedicure
    • Hair styling
    • Waxing services
    • Swimming Pool
    • Hair treatments
  • Pousada Recanto do Chef has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurante do Chef Mauro