Hotel Fasano Angra Dos Reis

We recently spent 4 nights at the Fasano Angra dos Reis. We had a wonderful time, we got a deal and ended up with the deluxe suite which was very nice and very spacious. Prior to us arriving we had spent a week at the Fasano in Rio. I had not stayed at a Fasano hotel prior to this trip. The Fasano brand is top notch. The staff here also went out of their way to make sure we not only had everything we needed, but were very helpful in planning day trips and other advice. Gabriel at the front desk was very helpful to us. I will say that the staff is not as fluent in English as the staff in Rio, but I think that's to be expected due to the remote location of Angra. The vibe of this hotel was very relaxing, unlike the week we had spent in Rio the week before. The hotel is very modern, and has somewhat of a small mall as part of the facility, which I believe is shared with the residences next door. The property is very clean, and having a convenience store and other stores close by was very helpful. The beach and pools are very nice. We arranged a day long boat trip while we were there which was such a memorable experience. One note is to be careful of the Capybara’s, they look cute and are very docile but there are lots of baby Capybara’s and the moms are very protective and will bite you. I would stay here again for sure!

The hotel was very secluded within a gated community, and the views are lovely. The rooms were clean and modern, and the beds were very comfortable. We thought the breakfast included was outstanding, and the Italian restaurant for dinner was good. We especially liked the fish dishes. The hotel booked Angra Tours for our transfer from Rio and back. They were excellent. The concierge who we communicated before the trip was less reliable. We thought we had booked a trip to Paraty and an all day boat trip. However, when we arrived, this was not booked. Luxxboat was able to get a boat and river last minute, and it turned out fine. The pool was nice and the gym is very large with lots of equipment. Overall, a great experience.

Celebrated my wife's birthday. A truly OUTSTANDING experience from the moment we arrived on location. The whole place is very "zen." Lots of wood, glass and concrete. The rooms have views of the water and the mountains. Lovely beaches and pools to enjoy. The food was superb. Very well presented and tasted great. The rooms were beautifully fitted. Service from the staff was faultless. While we love to travel outside of our hotels, due to our perception of external security, we decided to stay on the hotel site. Didn't regret a moment of that. After a poor recent experience at Nobu in Cabos, this is our new jewel-in-the-crown. Already planning our return trip.

This was an utterly disappointing experience.We were booked on a half board basis and informed the hotel of our special dietary requirements.They failed to make adequate arrangements. The concierge staff was particularly unhelpful in assisting with booking a scuba dive and was more interested in selling the hotel boatfor the day. Breakfast was above average but the breakfast area staff (except for Marlon ) was very challenging to deal with.The staff do not speak English despite the fact that the hotel puts itself out as an “international standard” facility. Also the hotel is dislocated(poorly located) and it is a long drive from either Paraty or Angra.We discovered great other facilities which if we were aware, would definitely not have selected Fasano.

We spent three days at the Fasano Angra to relax and recharge before the new year. Despite the mostly gray weather, we enjoyed ourselves. Pros: 1) Beautiful and comfortable rooms with luxury bath products. The tub was heavenly. 2) Service was great. Special shout-out to Ana at reception. She was extremely helpful. 3) We did a full day boat trip and were upgraded to a larger boat than we'd originally reserved. Highly recommend a day boating if you're in Angra. 4) Spa was wonderful. 5) The hotel has daily nature walks that are complimentary to guests. We enjoyed the short hike to a waterfall. Cons: The resort was undergoining a series of pre-New Years preparations while we were there. This meant that at various points during the day beginning around 8:30/9 AM, there was periodic loud clammering, etc. as workers built a large structure near the pool. This also meant that the second restaurant on property was closed due to the ongoing work. While this wasn't the most inconvenient, we would have appreciated being notified about this in advance, and/or provided with some sort of accomodation due to the disruption. Having only one full restaurant option on site instead of two (with the exception of the small panaderia/bakery near the hotel's shops) made a difference. This also meant that the main hotel restaurant had long waits of up to 1 hour each evening, likely augmented by the fact that it was the only full restaurant open. As others have noted, the resort is isolated and within a gated community. Our two full days, three nights was perfect, but I'm not sure if one would need more time there.

In among the mist of Angra dos Reis we found the out of this world, Fasano Hotel. With Capivaras welcome us in the main gate, to the excellent staff. The hotel is a mix of a mini aman, Six Senses, and a normal standard corporate 5-star hotel. We want to say a big THANK YOU for the maître d'hôtel, Cláudio. Every night he made sure we had a gourmet Travel of Brazilian tastes. We will come back with a big decision proportion, thanks to Claudio!