Vila Selvagem Hotel stands directly on the beach at Pontal do Maceió, in Fortim, in the state of Ceará, in northeastern Brasil. Built in tropical wood and oriented toward the Atlantic Ocean, it blends contemporary architecture, international art and seaside activities along the Ceará coast's dunes.

Why choose this hotel

• Direct beachfront location on Pontal do Maceió, bordering pristine dunes
• Tropical wood architecture designed for the Northeast climate
• Works by international contemporary artists displayed throughout common spaces
• 28 rooms with ocean views, balcony or veranda and hammock
• Spa with Moroccan clay bath, sauna, yoga and body treatments
• Boat and buggy excursions to Canoa Quebrada and Redonda beach

Atmosphere and setting

The hotel sits on a relatively undeveloped stretch of Ceará's coastline, about twenty kilometers from Aracati and roughly two and a half hours' drive from Fortaleza. The main building combines exposed tropical wood, open volumes facing the ocean and a collection of contemporary art from several continents. Brazilian popular music (MPB) accompanies evenings at the lounge bar, creating an atmosphere that favors tranquility and contemplation of the dune landscape rather than festive animation.

The rooms

The 28 rooms are spread across two floors. Each features a king-size bed, air conditioning, flat-screen television, mini-bar, individual safe and wi-fi. The balcony or veranda, equipped with a hammock, overlooks the sea and offers views of fishing boats passing by.

Bathrooms are fitted with hairdryers and L'Occitane en Provence toiletries. Room décor remains understated and rustic, in keeping with the building's materials.

Dining and services

The buffet breakfast emphasizes tropical fruits and Northeast specialties. The restaurant offers regional and international cuisine à la carte for lunch and dinner. The lounge bar and pool bar round out the dining options, with programming focused on MPB.

Service offerings include:

• 24-hour multilingual reception (English-speaking, Portuguese, French)
• Two outdoor pools
• Spa with Moroccan clay bath, sauna, steam bath and yoga classes
• Beach service
• Games room and painting exhibitions
• Free parking and airport transfer service (by reservation)

On the activities side, the excursions desk organizes water skiing, fishing trips, horseback riding, helicopter tours, as well as boat and buggy outings to Canoa Quebrada and Redonda beaches.

Location

The exact address is Praia de Pontal do Maceió, R. Ernestina Pereira 401, Fortim, Ceará state. It's important to distinguish this Pontal do Maceió, located at the mouth of the Jaguaribe River in Ceará, from the city of Maceió, capital of the neighboring state of Alagoas, which has no connection to this hotel.

Fortaleza's international airport is approximately two and a half hours' drive away, while Aracati's regional airport is about twenty minutes away. A private taxi transfer can be arranged directly through the hotel for up to four people.

Nearby attractions

The region offers several points of interest accessible as day trips: Canoa Quebrada beach and its colorful cliffs, Redonda's dunes, the fishing village of Fortim and the Jaguaribe estuary, ideal for sunset boat outings.

To extend your time in Brasil, you can combine this beach stay with other urban or colonial destinations: Bahiacafé Hotel and Hotel Villa Bahia in Salvador de Bahia, Hotel Solar do Rosário in Ouro Preto, Arena Leme Hotel in Rio de Janeiro or Pousada do Príncipe in Paraty.

Planning your stay

Vila Selvagem integrates well into an itinerary combining beach-focused Northeast experiences with Brasil's major cities. To build your complete itinerary, explore our trips to Brasil.