Nothing. Everything was amazing.

Everything. The property is beautiful, the staff is super friendly and the location is great. We fell in love with the architecture of the hotel. Totally recommended

Stayed in September 2025

Location is in a residential neighborhood with access to a small private beach through the garden. Guests need a car or Uber to get to restaurants and sightseeing. The village SanAntonio de Lisboa is very close.

Stayed in July 2025

The room could have a full body mirror and a rug by the bed for more comfort.

The bed, breakfast, and staff were great.

Stayed in July 2025

Beautiful hidden with private beach. Lovely family run business. Very unique, peaceful hotel. Views were amazing, making you feel immersed in nature, away from the busyness of city life. Lots of great restaurants a stones throw away. Staff very very helpful also. Would defo recommend

Stayed in May 2025

The private beach and the monkeys playing in the backyard. The home feeling while staying in a hotel. Great food and coffee. The ocean view through the garden. The fruit trees. The free boats for water sports. Bring your fishing gear -I caught 4 fish from the private beach using shrimp for bait. Have fun, its a great place!

Stayed in March 2025

The view from the balcony, the garden and they have padle board, kayak and other beach activities. Really nice place😃

Stayed in February 2025

We loved the beautiful views from the rooms and the verandas. Breakfast outside on the veranda. Posada was designed as an architect house, now in the process of being fully upgraded. Beautiful garden with a very small beach. Rooms were spacious, comfy beds. Very kind and helpful staff, advising us on restaurants and excursions. Very good breakfast. Restaurants are close by, within short drive of roughly 5-7 min. Spacious free parking on the property. Very quiet place.

Stayed in December 2024

Nothing

The property was beautiful, the garden was amazing and the beach was perfect.

Stayed in January 2025

No so convenience for food and drinks

Quite place to chill before teaching

Stayed in November 2024

Nothing!

We stayed one night in the Deluxe Suite with Spa Bath after flying into Florianopolis from Italy to rest before driving home to Porto Alegre and it was amazing! We will definitely do it again! The view was beautiful during the morning, sunset and at night. The hotel was quiet and the private beach and gardens were awesome! The staff were friendly, informative and polite. The room and spa were sparkling clean and smelled delicious. The shower is hot and powerful! It was a romantic and perfect getaway! We will be back.

Stayed in August 2024

The whole experience was amazing! Thank you so much for such a fantastic stay. If you like to stay at hotels where the shower is great, please come to Refugio. You won't regret it. The views and surroundings are breathtaking and we'll return for sure.

Stayed in August 2024

It might be a little remote in the off season if you’re looking for things close by to do. The place is beautiful, however. I can imagine in the summer it’s amazing.

The premises are beautiful. The garden and access to the beach are incredible.

Stayed in July 2024

Chromecast for the TV in the room didn't work as we were told, and our inquiry about it was forgotten - understandable because there was an event on in the space that night, but still a shame. Also important was that there didn't seem to be stair-free access to the different levels of the building.

The Refugio is a peaceful paradise: the building is beautifully designed and the garden is lush. The beach is in effect private, even if not officially, because of the location. The views are amazing. The cutlery, sink, water tap, and coffee station are available all the time so you can eat and drink outside of the breakfast hours. Breakfast itself was great and plenty of buffet options - freshly baked pastries, fruit, yoghurt, meats and cheeses - as well as eggs or tapioca cooked to order. The room was very clean with a large bed and bathroom. You can fairly easily get a taxi to nearby Santo Antonio de Lisboa, probably the prettiest town on the island. Finally, the family who own and run the hotel are a lovely team and very welcoming. Muito obrigado!

Stayed in March 2024

Exceeded my expectations. It's an interesting building that mixes the best aspects of a cozy home and a serious hotel. I knew from the reviews to expect the amazing garden and private beach, but there were more surprises: indoor hammocks, a balcony overlooking the garden, a kayak and SUP board (with life jackets!), fantastic breakfast, and the pure peacefulness of the place.

Stayed in January 2024

Do isolamento

Da vista

Stayed in December 2023

When you arrive at midnight somebody should be there to let us in. We had to fight with two bad locks. Meet your guests in person, please.

Everything except for our arrival.

Stayed in November 2023

Some noise out side due to i work

Location was fantastic view was amazing

Stayed in October 2023

The property is beautiful, and the staff very accommodating.

Stayed in July 2023

Adorei o local, a praia privada, e principalmente o café da manhã

Stayed in June 2023

Tranquilidade do local.

Stayed in May 2023

Very nice family run Apartments Very good breakfast with freshly made eggs and a good selection Rooms were exceptional

Stayed in April 2023

Nothing.

Absolutely fantastic! It also has access to an exclusive beach and a mini forest garden.

Stayed in January 2023

They told me, only after I left, I had to ask to clean and stock the minifridge otherwise they wouldn’t do it.

Great garden!

Stayed in March 2025

the dogs are screaming between 4 and 6 am ! not possible to sleep properly. Breakfast could be a bit earlier.

the view, location on the beach, the space.

Stayed in April 2023