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Beach proximity
Hotel Rota Do Sol ★★
Praia Grande
A simple, high-rated stay just a 5-minute walk from Praia da Guilhermina — praised for its rooms and staff.
Cheap and budget hotels · Sao Paulo · Brazil
We reviewed 66 places to stay in Praia Grande (Santos) across every budget and picked the 12 best-value hotels.
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Beach proximity
Praia Grande
A simple, high-rated stay just a 5-minute walk from Praia da Guilhermina — praised for its rooms and staff.
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Beach proximity
Praia Grande
A 9.1-rated stay two minutes' walk from Praia Grande beach, with free parking and a terrace.
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Good value
Praia Grande
A budget-friendly 2-star with free parking, free Wi-Fi, and a 2-km hop to Praia da Guilhermina.
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Free parking & beach
Praia Grande
Free parking and beach access make this Praia Grande stay a practical base for exploring the coast.
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Simple & Reliable
Praia Grande
A compact pousada with free parking and a games room, rated highly for staff and general comfort.
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Beach proximity
Praia Grande Inn
A small, well-rated pousada near Praia Balneario Florida, with air conditioning and friendly staff.
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Budget stay
Praia Grande Guest house
Simple 19-room hotel near Praca das Americas with beach access and pet-friendly policy.
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Pet-friendly
Praia Grande
A dependable pousada with a pool, free parking, and pet-friendly policy in Praia Grande.
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Pool & Parking
Praia Grande Inn
An outdoor pool, free parking, and family-friendly amenities in Praia Grande.
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Adults-only
Praia Grande Guest house
An adults-only pousada with city views and free parking, rated 9.3 by guests.
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Pool & Wi-Fi
Praia Grande
A budget-friendly pousada with a pool and free Wi-Fi, a short drive from Praia do Forte.
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Beachfront value
Praia Grande Aparthotel
A 15-minute walk from the Yemanja statue, this Praia Grande apartment hotel offers private beach access and free parking.
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Budget Stay
Praia Grande
A budget-friendly guesthouse with a terrace and beach access, perfect for travelers who want a simple stay.
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Beach proximity
Praia Grande Inn
A short walk from Praia Mirim, this 18-room inn earns high marks for its staff and value.
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Beach proximity
Praia Grande Inn
A 7-minute walk from Caicara beach, with free parking and a pool.
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Family & Spa
Praia Grande Guest house
Family-friendly hotel with heated pool, spa and beach access, offering self check-in.
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Beach proximity
Praia Grande
Walk to the beach in five minutes, relax in the shared lounge, and bring your pet along – simple comfort at a fair price.
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Self-catering house
Praia Grande
A self-catering two-bedroom house with a terrace, free parking, and pet-friendly policy in Praia Grande.
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Pool & parking
Praia Grande Guest house
An outdoor pool and free parking, just a 17-minute walk from Praia Ocian — a highly rated stay in Praia Grande.
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Beach Proximity
Praia Grande
A 7-room pousada steps from Praia Ocian, with free parking and a 9.3 cleanliness score.
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Pet-friendly & free parking
Praia Grande Guest house
Pet-friendly hotel with free parking and a strong 9.3 facilities score.
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Beachfront value
Praia Grande Guest house
A guesthouse a 5-minute walk from Praia Mirim, with free Wi-Fi and beach access – a simple, well-rated base.
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Good value
Praia Grande
A solid-value stay with free parking, a pool, and an easy walk to the Yemanja statue.
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Beachside pousada
Praia Grande
A simple guesthouse with a pool, free parking, and a 20-minute stroll to the beach, rated 9/10 by 160 guests.
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Pool & Parking
Praia Grande
A small 10-room hotel with a pool, free parking, and a 24-hour reception, three and a half kilometers from Cidade Ocian.
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Beach proximity
Praia Grande Apartment
Self-catering apartments near Praia do Forte with parking, ideal for independent travellers.
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Beach Proximity
Praia Grande Apartment
A no-frills apartment steps from Praia da Aviacao with free Wi-Fi, parking, and pet-friendly rooms.
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Beach BBQ stay
Praia Grande Apartment
A spacious 1-bedroom apartment with a BBQ terrace, just 13 minutes' walk from the beach.
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Beach proximity
Praia Grande Homestay
Beachside pousada with free parking and air conditioning, a 3-minute walk from Solemar Beach.
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Beach proximity
Praia Grande Apartment
A bright, self-catering apartment with a balcony, free parking, and a short walk to the beach.
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Pet-friendly
Praia Grande Inn
Small, pet-friendly pousada near Praia do Caicara with 12 rooms and free Wi-Fi.
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Beach proximity
Praia Grande Apartment
Self-catering suites a short walk from Praia Canto do Forte, with kitchenettes and a garden terrace.
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Beachside Stay
Praia Grande Apartment
Guest-favorite beachside apartments in Praia Grande with on-site parking, near the live music scene and a short walk to the sand.
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Beachfront
Praia Grande Apartment
Beachfront apartment with a sun terrace and garden, plus free parking and a warm welcome for pets.
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Beachfront
Praia Grande Apartment
A beachfront 88 m² apartment with free Wi-Fi, a short walk from Praia do Caicara.
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Adults-only stay
Praia Grande Guest house
An adults-only pousada with a 9.4 rating, free parking, and beach access near Itaipu Fortress.
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Beachfront stay
Praia Grande Apartment
A beachfront apartment with new furniture and Wi-Fi, close to Praia do Forte and local restaurants.
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Beach proximity
Praia Grande Apartment
A cozy one-bedroom apartment near Praia de Vila Mirim, with beach access, a sun terrace, and a game room for relaxed downtime.
Praia Grande Guest house
An adults-only pousada with high guest ratings, free parking, and easy beach access in Praia Grande.
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Guest favourite
Praia Grande Apartment
Walk to the beach in six minutes from this well‑rated 64 m² apartment with parking and Wi‑Fi.
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Beach proximity
Praia Grande Apartment
Compact self-catering apartments steps from the beach, with free Wi-Fi and a relaxed local feel.
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Beachfront
Praia Grande Apartment
Beachfront apartment with a sea-view terrace, a 5-minute walk from the Neptune statue.
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Beach Proximity
Praia Grande Apartment
A compact, well-equipped studio close to Canto do Forte beach, with free parking and pet-friendly policy.
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Family Beach Stay
Praia Grande Apartment
A family-friendly penthouse in Praia Grande with sea views, rooftop pool, and space for up to nine.
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Top-rated near beach
Praia Grande Apartment
Garden-view apartment near Praia do Forte, with high guest ratings, free parking, and pet-friendly policy.
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Sea-view apartment
Praia Grande Apartment
A sea-view apartment with free parking, close to the beach and local restaurants.
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Beach proximity
Praia Grande Apartment
A no-frills apartment two blocks from the sand, with a kitchenette and solid guest ratings.
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Beachfront
Praia Grande Apartment
Beachfront apartment with a gourmet balcony and free parking, near Praia do Balneario Maracana.
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Beach proximity
Praia Grande Apartment
A roomy apartment that puts Praia da Guilhermina within a short walk, with parking and pet-friendly policies.
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Beachfront
Praia Grande Apartment
A beachfront apartment with a kitchen, Wi-Fi, and pet-friendly policy, near Guilhermina Beach.
Map & live prices by our partner
The cheapest way to stay near the water in Praia Grande is to pick one of the pousadas and inns that sit a few blocks from the sand. Pousada Primeira Quadra Da Praia charges from US$16 and is a short walk from Praia Mirim, while Pousada Olga sits a 7-minute walk from Caicara beach at US$24 a night. Hotel Rota Do Sol, a 5-minute walk from Praia da Guilhermina, pairs its location with a 9.1 guest rating, making it one of the best-value beach-adjacent options.
Free parking is a genuine money-saver in a beach town where spaces fill quickly, and it shows up across the budget range. Hotel Araguaia, rated 9.1 with 553 reviews, gives you a 3-star stay two minutes from Praia Grande beach with free parking from US$59. For less than half that, Pousada Dos Eletricitarios offers a pool, free parking, and a pet-friendly policy from US$29. Pousada Aconchego Ocian and many others also include parking at no extra cost.
Several of the cheaper accommodations in Praia Grande welcome pets, which is rare to find bundled with budget pricing. Pousada Dos Eletricitarios, from US$29, combines a pet-friendly policy with a pool and free parking. Cantinho Da Lala and Mayda also accept pets, with rates from US$13 and US$14 respectively. If you are traveling with a dog or cat, these are the kind of places that let you keep the whole trip affordable.
A pool is not a given at the bottom of the price scale, but several pousadas manage it without inflating the rate. Pousada Dos Eletricitarios and Pousada Villa Brasil Ocian both have pools, with the latter starting at US$19 and earning a 7.9 rating. Chale Jofisa, a 3-star with a 8.8 rating, adds a pool and free parking for around US$20. If swimming is essential, these are the budget picks that deliver it.
Praia Ocian anchors its own cluster of budget stays, convenient for the Ocian neighborhood and a short drive from the rest of the coast. Pousada Villa Brasil Ocian is steps from the beach and includes free parking, though it is a small 7-room property. Further away, Chale Jofisa sits three and a half kilometers from Cidade Ocian, which is close enough for easy access if you have a car. Both stay well under US$30.
Rates are lowest outside the Brazilian summer holidays, roughly from March to November on weekdays. In the high season, prices at budget places like Pousada Villa Brasil Ocian can double, so booking ahead matters.
First-timers do well near Praia da Guilhermina or Praia Ocian, where the beaches are walkable and the budget hotels cluster. Praia Mirim is quieter and cheaper, but you will rely more on a car.
Most visitors drive down via the Anchieta-Imigrantes system, which is why free parking is such a common amenity here. Buses from São Paulo's terminals also run to Praia Grande, but having a car makes hopping between beaches easier.
For December and January, booking several months ahead is wise because the cheapest rooms, like those from US$17 at Pousada/Suites Praia Grande III, sell out first. Outside summer, a few weeks is usually enough.
Praia Grande's budget scene clusters around the beaches that give the city its reason to exist. From Praia da Guilhermina to Praia Ocian and Praia Mirim, the cheapest stays are pousadas and small guesthouses set a short walk from the sand. The Yemanja statue and the neighborhoods of Boqueirão and Cidade Ocian act as informal landmarks, helping you get your bearings in a city that runs along the coast rather than around a single center.
At the bottom end, a night costs around US$17 at spots like Pousada/Suites Praia Grande III, while the most comfortable budget options reach US$59 at places like Hotel Araguaia. Free parking and free Wi-Fi are common even at these prices, which makes a difference if you are driving down from São Paulo. Just over half of the properties on this page are hotels; the rest are guesthouses, inns, apartments, and other accommodation types that fill the same budget niche with more varied layouts.
This set suits travelers who want an affordable base on the São Paulo coast, whether that means a simple pousada a short walk from the sand or a slightly pricier hotel with parking and a pool. If your priority is being directly on the waterfront, the beachfront page has more options that skip the walk entirely. Those set on parking should stick with this selection, while travelers with children or pets will find dedicated pages that focus on those needs. For a fuller picture of what's available, the main hotels page covers the whole range.