Luxury hotels in Recife

Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in Recife. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Hotel Atlante Plaza Recife, Brazil

  

  Hotel. Hotel Atlante Plaza is a luxury hotel situated in a prime location on Boa Viagem beach and is at a 7-minute drive from the city's main shopping centre. It boasts a rooftop pool, a sun terrace. a restaurant, a fitness centre and bar. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. All the air-conditioned rooms at Hotel Atlante Plaza feature a minibar, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a work desk and a safety deposit box. The private bathroom includes a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Some suites also boast scenic sea views. The Brasserie Restaurant, located in the lobby, offers a rich and varied buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner service. A pool bar can be found on the rooftop. Guests can relax in the sauna or work out at the on-site equipped fitness centre. The Hotel Atlante Plaza is a 7-minute drive from Recife Shopping Center. Pina Beach is only 5 km away. Recife’s historical centre and Guararapes International Airport are within 15 minutes' drive of the hotel. Show full description Guest review score 9.2, rooms from around 1256 BRL.

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• 2 Nexos Motel Piedade - Adults Only Recife, Brazil

  

  Hotel. Featuring 5-star accommodation, Nexos Motel Piedade - Adults Only is set in Recife, 1.4 km from Praia de Piedade and 2 km from Boa Viagem Beach. Featuring a restaurant, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation offers room service and a 24-hour front desk for guests. All guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV with cable channels. At Nexos Motel Piedade - Adults Only all rooms have bed linen and towels. A continental breakfast is available every morning at the accommodation. Guararapes Shopping is 1.4 km from Nexos Motel Piedade - Adults Only, while Natural Lake is 49 km from the property. The nearest airport is Recife / Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport, 4 km from the hotel. Show full description Guest review score 9.1, rooms from around 120 BRL.

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• 3 Flat Executive Beira Mar Recife, Brazil

  

  Hotel. Set in Recife, 1.1 km from Pina Beach, Flat Executive Beira Mar offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a shared lounge. Featuring a terrace, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Guests can use the sauna and the hammam, or enjoy city views. At the hotel, all rooms have a desk. All guest rooms at Flat Executive Beira Mar come with a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a safety deposit box. Staff speak English and Portuguese at the 24-hour front desk. Guararapes Shopping is 10 km from the accommodation, while Boa Viagem Square is 4.9 km from the property. Recife / Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport is 8 km away. Show full description Guest review score 8.3, rooms from around 567 BRL.

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• 4 Flat Paiva Bugam - Paiva Home Stay Recife, Brazil

  Hotel. Set in Recife, 8.5 km from Guararapes Shopping, Flat Paiva Bugam - Paiva Home Stay offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a shared lounge. This 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The hotel has a terrace and sea views, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. At the hotel all rooms have air conditioning, a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom and a patio with a city view. All guest rooms feature a wardrobe. Natural Lake is 44 km from Flat Paiva Bugam - Paiva Home Stay, while Boa Viagem Square is 12 km from the property. Recife / Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport is 12 km away. Show full description

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• 5 Hotel Pousada da Praça Recife, Brazil

  

  Hotel. Set in Recife, 300 metres from Boa Viagem Beach, Hotel Pousada da Praça offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers a shared kitchen and room service. The accommodation features a concierge service, a tour desk and currency exchange for guests. At the hotel all rooms come with air conditioning, a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, towels and a patio with a city view. The units feature a wardrobe. A continental breakfast is available every morning at Hotel Pousada da Praça. Speaking German, English, Spanish and French at the 24-hour front desk, staff are ready to help around the clock. Guararapes Shopping is 4.9 km from the accommodation, while Boa Viagem Square is 200 metres away. The nearest airport is Recife / Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport, 3 km from Hotel Pousada da Praça. Show full description Guest review score 7.4, rooms from around 160 BRL.

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• 6 Beach Class Internacional - Flat Recife, Brazil

  

  Hotel. Set in Recife, 300 metres from Pina Beach, Beach Class Internacional - Flat offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a restaurant. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. Guests can have a drink at the bar. At the hotel every room has air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a kitchenette, a dining area and a private bathroom with a shower. At Beach Class Internacional - Flat each room has bed linen and towels. The accommodation offers 5-star accommodation with a sauna. Boa Viagem Beach is less than 1 km from Beach Class Internacional - Flat, while Guararapes Shopping is 10 km away. The nearest airport is Recife / Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport, 8 km from the hotel. Show full description Guest review score 6.8, rooms from around 650 BRL.

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• 7 Hotel Luzeiros Recife Recife, Brazil

  

  Hotel. Featuring free WiFi, a restaurant and an outdoor pool, Luzeiros Recife offers accommodation in Recife. At the hotel, guests can enjoy the fitness centre and sauna facilities. All air-conditioned rooms feature a TV and a minibar. Bathrooms are private and include free toiletries and a hairdryer. You will find a 24-hour front desk at Luzeiros. Shopping Rio Mar is only 500 metres from Luzeiros Recife. The nearest airport is Recife / Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport, 6 km from the property. Show full description Guest review score 9.2, rooms from around 1206 BRL.

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• 8 Radisson Recife Recife, Brazil

  

  Hotel. Right by the sea, Radisson Recife offers a pool, gym and sauna, and is in Boa Viagem's most fashionable area. It features spacious accommodation with free WiFi and private balconies with sea views. The air-conditioned rooms at Radisson Recife feature a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Other amenities include hair dryer, safety deposit box and mini bar. The hotel’s restaurant serves international food, and there is a bar where you can get a snack or a drink. The hotel also offers 24-hour room service. Guararapes International Airport and Recife Shopping Centre are within 5 km of the hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around 1605 BRL.

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• 9 Grand Mercure Recife Boa Viagem Recife, Brazil

  

  Hotel. Ideally located right in front of the famous Boa Viagem Beach, within walking distance from various shopping and entertainment options, Grand Mercure Recife Boa Viagem boasts an outdoor swimming pool and offers free WiFi throughout and private parking. Tastefully decorated with pastel tones, the air-conditioned rooms at Grand Mercure Recife feature a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a desk, a minibar and a safe. The private bathroom includes a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Some rooms boast scenic sea views, while others offer a seating area. Guests can relax in the sauna, enjoy a drink at the on-site bar or have a meal at the Mangabeiras Restaurant. Spa and beauty services can also be provided. An equipped fitness centre is available for guests who enjoy working out. Fresh fruits, breads and cold meats are served on the breakfast buffet every morning in the restaurant. Tea, coffee cold drinks are also available, as well as dietary options like gluten-free bread, lactose-free milk and detox juice. Other facilities at the hotel include a 24-hour front desk and meeting facilities. Recife-Guararapes International Airport can be reached within a 5-minute drive, while the popular handcraft market and the Recife Shopping Centre are a 10-minute walk away. Show full description Guest review score 8.0, rooms from around 369 BRL.

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• 10 Eros Hotel CDU (Adults Only) Recife, Brazil

  

  Love hotel. Set in Recife, 19 km from Guararapes Shopping, Eros Hotel CDU (Adults Only) offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. This 5-star love hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. Museum of the State of Pernambuco is 6. 9 km from the love hotel and Aloisio Magalhaes Modern Art Museum is 8.9 km away. At the love hotel, every room includes a desk, a TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. The units will provide guests with a minibar. A continental breakfast is available every morning at Eros Hotel CDU (Adults Only). Museum of the Northeastern Man is 5.6 km from the accommodation, while Ricardo Brennand Institute is 6.9 km away. The nearest airport is Recife / Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre International Airport, 11 km from Eros Hotel CDU (Adults Only). Show full description Guest review score 8.5, rooms from around 100 BRL.

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in November 2022. Did I miss a luxury hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!