Pousada Maravilha: Fernando de Noronha, Brasil
First Impression
Our entire honeymoon was planned around visiting Fernando de Noronha and since it was both my husband and I’s ultimate dream destination and such a challenge to get to we knew there was no other choice than to stay at the most luxurious property on the entire island: Pousada Maravilha. I must extend my gratitude to Kiwi Collection for introducing us to, as its name would suggest, this marvelous place. As we walked into the lobby we instantly knew we were in trouble. We had grand plans to explore every inch of the fabled archipelago, however once we saw our surroundings we knew we probably would not leave the hotel for the entire three days that we were there.
Location
Fernando de Noronha is an UNESCO World Heritage Site that is fiercely protected by the Brasilian government, which only allows a certain number of visitors per day. When you arrive, you must pay an environmental preservation fee that is worth every penny. The twenty-one islets truly have some of the most gorgeous beaches in the world. Someone from the hotel will be at the airport awaiting your arrival in order to escort you to Pousada Maravilha.
The Room
In all honesty, while Pousada Maravilha is a stunning hotel, one does not visit for the room, rather the pool (see further down for more information). Our favorite part of the beautifully decorated room, however, is the spacious balcony with a view to-die-for.
In case you cannot find the energy in the morning to walk to the restaurant, it is possible to have breakfast, which is included in the rate, delivered to the room free of charge. As honeymooners, we definitely took advantage of this perk every day.
The Bathroom
The large ensuite bathroom has a tropical feel to it and there is also an outdoor shower appointed to every room.
The Extras
The hotel’s restaurant is pricey, but the food is so delicious that you quickly forget about the bill. I had a petit gateau nightly that I daydream about on a regular basis. In fact, every single meal we had in Fernando de Noronha was there and we would not have had it any other way. The only thing we consumed outside of the restaurant was our afternoon caipirinhas – those we enjoyed by the adjacent pool.
In the lobby are plush couches and tables containing books and games for public use when you need a break from the strong Brasilian sun. There is also a chic boutique with glamorous clothes and accessories, so that you can look your absolute best amongst your fellow jetsetters.
Why It Is Andi’s Pick
I cannot imagine a more perfect pool than the one at Pousada Maravilha. Not only is the view from it glorious, the water was always the right temperature, and the nearby sunbeds could not have been more comfortable and inviting. In my lifetime, besides when I was a competitive swimmer, I have never spent more time in a pool and I still departed wishing that I had spent even more time in it.
Just in case you want to escape the pool, there are other options than returning to your room.
Wow– this hotel looks amazing! Love the scenic views from your balcony. Looks like the perfect brunch nook 🙂 I absolutely loved visiting Noronha and can’t wait to go back!
Me too! I’m counting the days, though it might be years haha! PM is an amazing, amazing place. 🙂
GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!
Totally!
Oh my! that’s an amazing place! We’re planning a trip to Brazil next year and we have to visit this place!!!
OMG please visit, you will LOVE it! Let me know if you do go.
Gorgeous pics Andi, you have a killer eye!
Thank you sooo much!
It looks beautiful!
I miss its beauty every day!
Oh my gosh – this looks like paradise!
The only problem is – I don’t think I’d want to leave the hotel!
Trust me we didn’t!!! It was a blessing and a curse being in such a gorgeous place.
I want to live on those sunbeds!
There was definitely enough for the 4 of us!!!
Soooo amazing!!!
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I’m blessed!
We had an outdoor shower in Jamaica and I loved it!
Sames! Where did you stay? Pretty awesome, huh?
nice place!
Beyond nice!
This place looks absolutely magical! More pictures! more! Did you spend time on the beaches as well?
Promise more love! And yep, there was beach time. 🙂
thanks for such a great post and the review, i am totally impressed!
Hahaha awesome!
This has to be the prettiest place in the whole world.
I think so???
thanks a lot for sharing this beautiful place with us 🙂
You’re oh so welcome!
Que bella!!!!!!!
Siiiiiiiii!
Gorgeous pics Andi!
Thanks Alice!
W.O.W. I can see why this place was so special for you guys and why you made it a priority. That infiniti pool is divine! Did you snorkel there? I love places that allow breakfast in bed at no additional charge (talk about rare!)
All of Brasil does that! That’s one of my most favorite things about the country haha!!! Oh yes we snorkeled, just you wait! 🙂
hi! 😛 I truly enjoyed reading through this post. It was a bunch of great stuff. thank you! All the best.
You’re welcome, glad you enjoyed! 🙂
That pool- amazing! Great, detailed post and beautiful pictures that make me want to hop on the next plane 🙂
Thank you so much for your kind words! I hope you can make it there. 🙂
nice blog!
Thanks Darcy!
well done!
Thanks Alexia!
This is absolutely amazing!! Thanks for the info!
Glad you liked the post! 🙂
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You’re welcome!
i love your blog, don’t find many that are so clear, it is nice to see that someone really understands. i really enjoyed reading this. thanks for the post.
Thanks for such a sweet comment!
Oh Andi what a magical place!
Isn’t it?
i always agree and interested about every topics in this blog. really inspiring.
So happy to hear that, thank you!
Perfection!
Couldn’t agree more.
You’re an amazing photog!
Thanks Alana!
Beautiful post, love it! The photos are amazing indeed :X
Thank you so so so much! XO
Beautiful landscape and peaceful place!!
Excuse me for not visiting it forever, but I’m doing a course, my time is short.
Thank you for stopping by if you’re so busy, I’m honored. 🙂
Paradise on Earth!
Yeeeeeees!
That looks like paradise, really… paradise! The view from your room looks amazing. It would be hard to leave that – especially since you mention that they bring you breakfast. Wow! And that pool… what do they call it endless? It looks so awesome with the sea right behing it. It’s on my Pinterest Wishlist now – not that I think I’ll make it there anytime soon, but one can dream, right?
I love that you put PM on your Pinterest Wishlist!!! I really, really hope you can make it there someday. It’s magical! And I’m glad that you agree that we shouldn’t have left haha.
Looks like a nice place!
Very nice!!!
It’s on the BL now!
Wahooooo!
What a sexy place!
Oh yes!!!
Love your pictures!
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So glad you like them! I will take a look at the link, thanks for the invite!!!
nice review!
Thank you Ed!
WOW ! very beautiful . i wanna go there xD
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thanks and have a nice day !:)
You should definitely go there!!! Have a nice day yourself dear!
Oh my God, I’m dying just looking at these photographs! I am sitting in rainy Canada and lusting after that pool and balcony. Awesome review!! xo
Thank you dear!!!!! So easy to write about this stunningly beautiful place! Trust me, I lust after my own photos every day hahaha.
amazing ! beautiful place !!!
Yes and yes!!! 🙂
Wow! very beautiful! you are so lucky to be there. 😀
Thanks dear!
oh wow that is gorgeous!
Totally gorgeous!
Simply amazing place..love the atmosphere!! xx
Ahhh I miss it so much! XO
Wow that really is a view to die for Andi – I think you have really stayed at the pick of Brazil’s pousadas!
Didn’t I choose well? I’m so proud of myself!!! XO
looks so lovely
SO lovely! 🙂
Amazing pics. Very lovely.
xoxo
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Thank you sooo much! XO
I definitely want to visit!
I hope you do!!!
wow so amazing!
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I didn’t want to leave!
Que bonitaaaaaa!
Siiiiii!!!
Oh my goodness…infinity pools. My dream!
Aren’t they the best???
Another great post Andi!
Thank you Christian!
I’ve been exploring for the perfect place for a honeymoon, I think I just found it!
That is music to my ears!
thanks for the awesome review!
You’re welcome Claudina!
Looks nice!
It sooo is!
Takes my breath away!
Mine too!!!
Wow that is one amazing resort! Thanks for stopping by my blog!
You’re so welcome!
Amazed!
Wonderful!
wow! it is breathtakingly beautiful!!! the view from your room is marvelous! it must be amazing to wake up to that and to eat breakfast with that view. 🙂
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It was truly amazing, so amazing we couldn’t leave the hotel property ahhh!!!!
You really make life seem SO gorgeous!
Because it is darling!!!
Stunning! This has just put Brasil on my list of must-sees!
YAY!!!!!!!!! You should absolutely visit one day. Greatest country in the world.
I’m unquestionably obsessed with this place now!
Hahaha me too!
Woah, this place looks amazing! What an incredible view! And that pool! Just gorgeous.
I dream about this pool ALL of the time!!!
Lol! I can not imagine there is such an amazing, stunning, outstandin place in the world! I want to go there right now!! Thanks for sharing!
I want to go back right now haha! You’re welcome!!!
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Pretty place Andi!
It sure is Lisa!
Lovely pics Andi!
Thanks Beatriz!
pretty nice stuff!!!
Haha yes I would agree!
love the site, very nice and meaningful, keep it up.
Thanks Bernadete!
Stunning place!
It sure is Erna!
i found this place to be gorgeous!!!!
Me too Edna!
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your website is awesome!
Glad you like it Chad!
That is definitely a superb hotel!
Sure is Lawanda!
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So happy to hear that Rob!
obviously you have the coolest life EVER
Haha thank you Farrah, though I’m not sure that’s true! 😉
You’re life is wonderful!
Thank you Pam!
just amazing to see the post like this 🙂
So glad you enjoyed it Andrea!
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So so sooooo gorgeous!!!
What a great location!
Pretty fabulous, huh?
Absolute Paradise!
To me the entire country is Paradise!!! But FDN is the icing on the cake. 😉
Wish I could be there now!
Me too Amos!
Nice pics!!!
Thanks Lisa!
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Thanks Henry!
Stunning!
Agreed Jane!
Oh my, I don’t think I would leave either!
It took every ounce of strength!
Now this is a place I could easily fall in love with!
Trust me I did!
this has to be the best hotel you’ve reviewed yet!
I’m glad you liked it!
Wonderful photos! This is the kind of info that are meant to be shared across the net. Thank you =)
So delighted you liked it so much Annie!
Gorgeous place!
So true Matias!