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Búzios · Rio de Janeiro

Ilha Branca Exclusive Hotel

Rua 05, Número 05, Lote 65, Búzios, Rio de Janeiro, 28950-000

8.9 Excellent108 guest reviews

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Nov 24, 2026
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Nov 26, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • Luxurious Accommodation

    Ilha Branca Exclusive Hotel in Búzios offers elegant air-conditioned rooms with private balconies for a relaxing stay. Enjoy a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a well-equipped bathroom with a hairdryer.

  • Prime Location

    Situated near Rua das Pedras, guests have easy access to vibrant bars and restaurants, just 1.5 km away. Explore Azedinha beach, less than 1 km from the hotel, or visit the Nossa Senhora Desatadora dos Nós Chapel, located 3.4 km away.

  • Relaxation and Connectivity

    Unwind by the outdoor pool or stay connected with complimentary WiFi access throughout the property.

Book your stay at Ilha Branca Exclusive Hotel for a perfect blend of comfort and convenience.

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Outstanding location and sea views

  • Generally very clean rooms and well-kept property

  • Good breakfast for many guests

At the hotel

Popular amenities

47 listed
  • 24-hour front desk
  • 24-hour security
  • Accessible parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Airport drop off
  • Airport pick up
  • Airport shuttle
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Allergy-free room
  • Bar
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Pools & wellness

  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Swimming pool

Dining & drinks

  • Fruits
  • Snack bar
  • Wine/champagne

Fitness & outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Yoga classes

Rooms & comfort

  • CCTV in common areas
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & cleanliness

  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Safety deposit box
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Free Parking
  • Parking
  • Private parking
  • Shuttle service
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)

Guest services

  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk

Services & essentials

  • Car hire
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Designated smoking area
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Key access
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Room service
  • Snorkelling
  • Solarium
  • WiFi available

Review in focus

108 reviews
8/ 10
Lo mejor: la amabilidad del personal, la relación calidad / precio (al menos en mi caso), y el tamaño y vista de mi habitación (triple, en el Anexo). A mejorar: la zona del anexo necesita una renovación y limpieza importante. OJO, personas mayores o con movilidad reducida, el hotel está en una cuesta importante y tiene muchas escaleras.
Fernando Cerutti Gil · solo traveller · 2026-08-21

The guest experience

8.9out of 10
108 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Outstanding location and sea views
  • Generally very clean rooms and well-kept property
  • Good breakfast for many guests
  • Nice pool/jacuzzi and pool bar
  • Friendly and attentive staff (in several reports)

Worth knowing — Difficult access/steep stairs in some accommodations · Inconsistent service response to room issues · Room maintenance problems (smells, clogged drains, no hot water, gaps letting in noise/ants) · Breakfast sometimes basic or not ready early · Occasional misleading listing / guest house substitution and limited facilities

How guests scored the stay

  • Location9.6

    Repeatedly praised for sea views and setting ('breathtaking', 'nice location', 'vista do mar'); one note that hotel is farther from the beach but location/view are a clear strong point.

  • Cleanliness9.4

    Generally praised across reviews: multiple comments of 'muy limpio', 'impecável' and 'Sehr sauber', though one report of a bathroom smell. Overall strongly positive cleanliness.

  • Amenities9.2

    Good amenities noted: pool, hidromassagem/jacuzzi, pool bar and well-kept common areas; some limitations reported in one guest house (limited kitchenware, parking) but overall amenities are a strong feature.

  • Food and Beverage9.1

    Generally positive: several mentions of a very good, well-served breakfast; however some guests found breakfast basic or occasionally stale and one report of breakfast not being ready early—overall slightly above average.

  • Service9.0

    Mostly complimentary: several guests call staff extremely kind and helpful (evening receptionist highlighted). Some reports of poor responsiveness (room issue left unfixed, breakfast not ready early) produce mixed but overall strong service sentiment.

  • Overall Experience8.9

    Aggregate impression: many perfect/very positive stays driven by location, cleanliness and amenities, but a few significant negative experiences (misleading listing, maintenance and service lapses) produce a mixed overall impression consistent with the target rating.

  • Room Quality8.0

    Mixed: many rooms with great sea views, but several maintenance and comfort issues mentioned (no hot water, bathroom smell, clogged shower drain, gaps allowing noise/ants, poor beds/pillows, privacy concerns).

  • Value for Money8.0

    Mixed perceptions: many felt the stay was worth it given view and facilities, but some guests reported being misled (guest house vs hotel), extra fees and lacking promised breakfast, reducing perceived value for those stays.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Mixed experiences

50% of 14 recent stays rated 8+

8.9108 reviews

  • Guest review

    8/10

    Fernando Cerutti Gil · solo traveller · 2026-08-21

    “Lo mejor: la amabilidad del personal, la relación calidad / precio (al menos en mi caso), y el tamaño y vista de mi habitación (triple, en el Anexo). A mejorar: la zona del anexo necesita una renovación y limpieza importante. OJO, personas mayores o con movilidad reducida, el hotel está en una cuesta importante y tiene muchas escaleras.”

  • Guest review

    6/10

    Gustavo · couple · 2026-08-10

    “Cama super boa, tamanho do quarto excelente e uma vista deslumbrante.”

  • No!!!

    3/10

    Miranda · family with children · 2026-08-09

    “Non lo so, non abbiamo avuto una bella esperienza. Sicuramente non è un posto da consigliare.”

  • Ya llegas cansado de todo lo que tenes que subir

    3/10

    Mile · solo traveller · 2026-06-26

    “Limpieza buena”

  • Hospedagem confortável e de bom padrão

    10/10

    Isabella · couple · 2026-06-08

    “Localização, café da manhã muito bom, limpeza, vista do mar, hidromassagem… tudo maravilhoso”

  • Guest review

    7/10

    Ruben Dario · couple · 2026-06-07

    “Desayuno basico, pero bien. Vistas bien. piscina algo profunda por lo que dificulta pasar mucho tiempo en el agua. pero igualmente se disfruta.”

  • Guest review

    5/10

    Matias · couple · 2026-06-07

    “Nice location”

  • Romantic View

    7/10

    Karolina · couple · 2026-06-03

    “location and view from the hotel, absolutely breathtaking. Had booked the room with sea view and absolutely worth it”

  • A estadia foi perfeita.

    10/10

    Renato · couple · 2026-05-27

    “Tudo perfeito. O staff é extremamente gentil e atencioso. O quarto estava impecável, muito limpo e tudo funcionava perfeitamente. Assim como as áreas comuns. O café da manhã muito bem servido e tudo muito gostoso. Recomendo.”

  • Boa

    8/10

    Gabriela · extended group · 2026-05-08

    “A vista muito bonita, o hotel é mais novo e bem bonito.”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Douglas Machado Dias · solo traveller · 2026-05-05

    “Tudo! É lindo o local.”

  • Exclusive, tolle Lage und super Team vor Ort!

    10/10

    C. L. · solo traveller · 2026-05-04

    “Sehr gepflegte Anlage mit einem top Team! Zauberhaftes Frühstück, super Bar am Pool. Sehr sauber und absolut ruhig”

  • A pior estadia da minha vida 😢

    1/10

    Vanusa · extended group · 2026-04-30

    “Pior experiência da minha vida! 😢 De início, fiquei sabendo ao chegar ao local, que ficaria hospedada num ANEXT, escrito minusculamente numa página redirecionada, da página de pesquisa que fiz. Outra surpresa foi de que não teríamos CAFÉ DA MANHÃ. Na verdade, estaríamos hospedados numa GUEST HOUSE, sendo que eu pesquisei por hotéis, com café da manhã.”

  • Experiência incrivel.

    10/10

    Gabriel · couple · 2026-04-29

    “O quarto é lindo, amplo e vista maravilhosa.”

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