Pousada Santa Clara

We had a fabulous stay at Santa Clara on our honeymoon. Charles was incredibly helpful in booking and advising on transport options to/from Boipeba, and was always happy to give tips and answer questions about things to do on the island. The rooms/chalets were spotless and very spacious, set in gorgeous gardens just back from the beach. The breakfasts were excellent, and in the evenings the restaurant serves superb food. The menu changes daily, and it's easily the best restaurant around. ||||I can't recommend this place enough, and Charles will be sure to make your stay as stress-free and enjoyable as possible.

Charles is an excellent host, the tip of the iceberg of a fantastic team that makes you think that when you are in Santa Clara you are staying at some friend’s home. And you make new friends there, because Charles introduces you to those whose instinct tells it will work. And it works. The place is located very close to the beach, but at a prudent distance so that the bars on the coast do not disturb the rest. Everything is green and flowers and art in Santa Clara. Everything is set with good taste. The cleanliness, the attention and the quality of service are impeccable. The location is perfect both for heading to the small town of Velha Boipeba and live a bit the local atmosphere or to make the way to the fantastic beaches (Barra, Tassimirim Cueira, Morere) and enjoy the exuberant nature. The Santa Clara restaurant is the best on the island, and the price / quality ratio is second to none. Every morning breakfast is another experience: fruits, juices, cakes, bread, butter, jam and a very rich coffee.||||We had a very serious problem because of an airline strike. The two cancellations delayed our arrival 6 nights. Charles not only did not want to charge those nights but he reassured me, kept the reservation, did everything to facilitate our arrival fastest and hosted us in a magnificent way. And all this during the high season of Reveillon. I have been working in the tourism industry for 20 years and I know perfectly well that such gestures are the exception and not the rule. I returned very comforted, and I hope to be able to come back and enjoy all this once again.

Pousada Santa Clara has been a terrific stay over the past 3 days. The accomodation is very clean and everyone who works here is very friendly. They have a very good system in place that gives you a range of activities to do in the morning and afternoon, Tony my guide was very good on all the trips and gave us a good insight into life in the pantanal, the food provided is of a very good standard and you do not go hungry. Water is free on sight so you do not need to worry about bringing lots of water with you. The setting is beautiful and I can only imagine even more so in wet season. When you are doing the boat tour, once the sun goes down look up at the stars you will not be disappointed some of the best I have seen. The resort is great for chilling in as well in between activities with a pool, hammocks and a range of games that you can play. Highly recommend staying here for your pantanal stay! For the night boat do take stuff to put on and cover up from the masses of mosquitoes!

It’s hard to find enough superlatives to describe my stay at Santa Clara with a friend in August 2018, so let me just mention a few things.||||The grounds are beautiful, filled with lush foliage, winding paths, and accompanied by the music of birds. The chalets are scattered about, giving each guest a sense of privacy. There are beautiful artistic touches everywhere: small whimsical sculptures stationed at the bases of trees or hung like ornaments from the branches, colorful mosaics along the paths and at the entry, and a lovely open-aired dining area with a high conical ceiling.||||Speaking of dining rooms, you will be hard-pressed to find better food in all of Brazil. Breakfast is served in the dining area, and the waitress brings each table a tray with coffee, fresh fruit, cheese, fresh bread and other bakes goodies, delicious homemade jams, egg dishes (could be an omelette or a quiche - or you can order your eggs as you like them), and, of course, fresh fruit juice, which is rotated every day. The three-course dinner at R$75 is not to be missed. Chef Mark is a total pro in the kitchen and delighted us with varied moquecas, one of the most delicious octopus dishes I’ve ever had, and meat and vegetarian dishes (though we stuck to seafood only during our stay). The desserts are highlighted by homemade artisanal ice creams, tarts of tropical fruits, warm brownies with ice cream and more.||||Then there’s the staff, headed by owner Charles. They were exemplary in every way - helpful (arranging all our transport to the tricky-to-reach-but-totally-worth-it Boipeba plus some beautiful excursions on the island), friendly, multi-lingual, and rightly proud of this special place. The service staff were always courteous and friendly and keep the grounds and chalets in perfect condition.||||This was my first visit to Boipeba, and certainly won’t by my last. Thank you, Pousada Santa Clara!

Outstanding five day stay on this paradise island in the best possible of accommodation choices. Charles, Mark and Matteus have created a stunning Pousada with comfortable rooms, amazing (absolutely amazing) food and the friendliest of welcomes and hosting. Brilliant at keeping in touch during the booking process, and relaxed and informative when you are there this is a top hosting team and they add to the paradise of this setting. The island is a wildlife and beach paradise and you can do very little or lots from the activities and walks on offer. The round island boat tour is an absolute must. We hope to return and visit again - and can not recommend it highly enough.

Great stay with very friendly hosts and a splendid breakfast included. I have never stayed in such a unique eco-style place. Room was super spacious and had a fridge included. They provide towels for the beach and toiletries in the bathroom. Rooms cleaned daily. Breakfast consisted of several courses and included fruit, a pastry or cake, rolls, coffee, freshly squeezed juice, cheese and eggs. In the evening the restaurant serves a daily changing menu from 6-9pm. The restaurant is worth visiting even if you are not staying at the hotel as the starters, mains and desserts served are absolutely first class. They arranged a transfer for us when it was time to leave. 9/10 would recommend.

A perfect place for a getaway. We were sad that we didn't have much more time there. Charles,Mark and their team offer meticulous and friendly service in a great little inn. We couldn't have asked for more. ||||Our room was comfortable and quiet, and opened onto a forest view filled with birdsong. We were given over generous breakfasts in a delightful thatch-roofed dining area with an amazingly artistic mosaic floor and where we we were also served a wonderful dinner - all in a wholly tranquil garden environment. And everyone there was ready to advise and assist with a smile and no fuss. ||||Five minutes walk away was the start of miles of almost empty beaches along which we met many friendly and always helpful local islanders. ||||We really dream of going back for a week or two to chill.

Charles felt like an old friend from the moment we met him. I loved the cheery décor. The dinners were quite delicious. Charles has thought of everything to make his guests comfortable, well nourished, and relaxed! He was very helpful with everything from helping us plan our days to sharing with us a bit about his long history on the island. He has had lots of time to assemble a wonderful staff that takes excellent care of the guests. I can add that everything is immaculate. They even brought me herb tea the day I felt sick.

The restaurant is held by an American man, very polite and welcoming. He speaks English, French and Portuguese. The menu is update very often, may be daily. Thus the ingredients of the recipes are fresh and local. Everything is homemade, even the ice cream ... Delicious