Hotels · Sao Paulo · Brazil
In the green hills of São Paulo State, Joanopolis' hotels trade on their settings — most cluster around lakes and waterfalls, and for the money you get pools, breakfast and a good deal of quiet.
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Peaceful retreat
Joanopolis
A 5-star retreat with two pools, a spa, and a long list of activities, just a short drive from Pedra das Flores.
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Nature retreat
Joanopolis
A serene nature retreat with pools, spa, and free breakfast in Joanopolis.
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Pool & Lake Views
Joanopolis
A relaxed guesthouse with an outdoor pool and lake-view rooms, a 5-minute walk from Emporio Cachoeira Store.
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Top-rated in Joanopolis
Joanopolis
A well-rated Joanopolis stay with spa, pools, and free parking, minutes from Emporio Cachoeira Store.
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Farm Stay
Joanopolis
A farm hotel with pools, riding, and family activities near Joanopolis.
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Hotel Fazenda
Joanopolis
A countryside hotel with a rooftop pool, indoor pool, and a long list of activities from horseback riding to karaoke.
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Private Pool
Joanopolis
Book a five-bedroom house with private pool, pet-friendly and free parking.
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Nature stay
Joanopolis
Rural retreat with pool and BBQ, minutes from Pretos Waterfall.
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Quiet lakeside
Joanopolis
Lake-view chalets with balconies and free Wi-Fi, in a quiet Joanopolis setting.
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Guest favorite
Joanopolis Inn
A high-rated chalet with garden hammock, outdoor pool, and free parking in Joanopolis.
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Mountain retreat
Joanopolis
A 12-room rural retreat with rooftop pool, mountain views, and a 10-minute drive to Lopo Peak.
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Guest Favorite
Joanopolis
A top-rated apartment with lake views, pool, and pet-friendly policy, just 1.1 km from Pesqueiro Padilha.
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Garden retreat
Joanopolis Guest house
A garden retreat with a pool, jacuzzi, and yoga classes, just a short walk from Emporio Cachoeira.
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Guest favourite
Joanopolis
A highly rated villa with a private pool chalet and lake views in Joanopolis.
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Mountain Stay
Joanopolis
A peaceful mountain pousada with a highly rated staff and a wide range of facilities
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Agroturismo
A 3-bedroom agroturismo villa with a private pool, mountain views and pet-friendly grounds.
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Homely stay
Joanopolis
A quiet 3-star inn with homely rooms, free Wi-Fi, and cots for families.
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Lakeside Retreat
Joanopolis Inn
Lakefront pousada with top-rated staff (9.6) and a peaceful pool-and-garden setting.
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Rustic retreat
Joanopolis
A small countryside lodge with a seasonal pool, lake-view chalet and outdoor activities near Marco da Divisa.
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Pool & Fireplaces
Joanopolis
A relaxed pousada with a pool, restaurant, and charming chalets with fireplaces.
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Rural retreat
Joanopolis
A 3-bedroom countryside stay with a private pool, near two waterfalls and rated 9.8 by guests.
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Hot Tub Retreat
Joanopolis
A one-bedroom house with a hot tub and balcony in rural Joanopolis, rated 8.6 by guests.
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Guest favorite
Joanopolis
A perfect-scoring three-bedroom house with a pool, garden, and pet-friendly policy in Joanopolis.
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Top-rated
Joanopolis
A luxury tent with lake view, a 10/10 guest rating, and self-catering facilities in Joanopolis.
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Countryside villa
Joanopolis
A pet-friendly, two-bedroom villa in Joanopolis with free parking and a relaxed countryside vibe.
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Private Pool
Joanopolis
A pet-friendly 1-bedroom villa with a private pool, a short drive from Lopo Peak and local stores.
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Tucked along the foothills below Lopo Peak, you'll find Estancia Santa Rita Hotel - Joanopolis and Pousada O Bosque, both rated 8.8 by guests. Estancia Santa Rita is a 10-minute drive from the trailhead and offers a rooftop pool with mountain views, while Pousada O Bosque is a peaceful mountain retreat with highly rated staff. The area is quiet and green — ideal if you plan to hike at first light.
Pools are nearly universal in Joanopolis — almost every hotel on this page has at least one. Estancia Santa Rita Hotel - Joanopolis and Hotel E Marina Monteleone both have rooftop pools, the latter also adding an indoor pool and a long list of activities such as horseback riding and karaoke. Pousada Camping Recanto Joanopolis runs a more relaxed rural pool-and-BBQ setup 5 minutes from the Pretos Waterfall.
If you want to be within walking distance of the town's main landmark, the Emporio Cachoeira Store, look to Hotel Ponto De Luz and Pousada Solar Das Palmeiras - both are a short stroll away. Hotel Ponto De Luz is the higher-rated of the two, a 3-star property with spa, pools and free parking. Pousada Solar Das Palmeiras is a more relaxed guesthouse with an outdoor pool and lake-view rooms.
For a proper spa stay, Hotel Ponto De Luz combines a spa with pools and parking, and it's the best-rated of the spa options at 9.3. Resort Monte Das Oliveiras offers a 5-star retreat with two pools, a spa and a long list of activities just a short drive from Pedra das Flores. Both are priced above the Joanopolis typical — expect to pay from around US$169 to US$192.
Breakfast is a common inclusion at rural Brazilian hotels, and it's no different here. Pousada O Bosque, Pousada Do Vale, and Estancia Bela Vista Hotel all list free breakfast in their room rates. You'll typically find fresh breads, local fruit and coffee — and you won't need to look far for a place that serves it, as most of the pousadas in town make it part of the package.
Free parking is a near-universal feature among Joanopolis hotels — most are freestanding buildings with their own lots. Hotel Ponto De Luz and Pousada Camping Recanto Joanopolis both advertise free on-site parking, the latter also sitting close to Pretos Waterfall for a nature-first stay. given the spread-out nature of the area, a car is the practical way to explore, so it's handy that almost every property includes it at no extra cost.
For the full fazenda experience, Hotel E Marina Monteleone offers a countryside hotel with a rooftop pool, indoor pool and activities from horseback riding to karaoke, while Hotel Fazenda Santa Rita keeps it family-focused with pools, riding and activities for kids. Resort Monte Das Oliveiras is the most upscale of the group — a 5-star retreat with two pools and a spa about a short drive from Pedra das Flores. Prices for these farm stays start at US$192, US$128 and US$105 respectively.
Water views are a defining feature of several Joanopolis stays. Villa Garibaldi offers lake views from a top-rated apartment (9.8) with a pool, pet-friendly policy, and is just 1.1 km from Pesqueiro Padilha. Lunar House is a luxury tent with a lake view and a perfect 10 guest rating. Estancia Bela Vista Hotel and Pousada Solar Das Palmeiras both offer lake-view rooms — the former in chalets with balconies, the latter within a 5-minute walk of Emporio Cachoeira Store.
When you filter by guest ratings, Joanopolis' best-rated places cluster around two themes: nature and top-tier service. Topping the list is Lunar House with a 10 rating, followed by Villa Garibaldi and Recanto Do Sol, both at 9.8. For a traditional hotel with more reviews behind it, Hotel Ponto De Luz stands out with a 9.3 rating from 167 reviews. The set's average is a solid 8.9, so you'll rarely go wrong if you stick to the higher-rated pousadas.
If you're looking for the lowest price, Rancho Maria Pimenta Villa and Recanto Do Sol both start at US$46, but they're technically villas. Among the hotels on this page, the cheapest is Estancia Santa Rita Hotel at US$66 per night, which gets you a rooftop pool and mountain views.
Joanopolis is a spread-out rural area, so without a car, your best base is within walking distance of Emporio Cachoeira Store. Hotel Ponto De Luz and Pousada Solar Das Palmeiras are both about a 5-minute walk from there, and you'll have easy access to the store and whatever services it offers.
Joanopolis enjoys mild temperatures year-round, but the driest and sunniest months are typically from April to September. If you're planning to hike Lopo Peak or visit the waterfalls, aim for the winter months (June to August) when rainfall is lower.
Yes, a few properties are set near waterfalls. Pousada Camping Recanto Joanopolis is just minutes from Pretos Waterfall, and Recanto Do Sol is near two waterfalls with a private pool. Both offer a nature-focused stay with easy access to the cascades.
Joanopolis is a rural escape in São Paulo State, where the accommodation scene is dominated by pousadas and farm hotels rather than urban high-rises. Most properties scatter along the roads to the Lopo Peak trail and the Pretos Waterfall, and several sit within a short walk of the Emporio Cachoeira Store, which doubles as the town's informal hub. Alongside the hotels on this page you'll also find villas, holiday homes and guest houses sharing the same countryside.
Room rates here start at around US$66 a night and stretch to US$215 at the top end, with a typical price near US$105. What that money buys is consistent: outdoor pools feature at nearly every property, breakfast is commonly included, and the strongest assets are views over the reservoir or the mountain range — not steps to nightlife. If you want a lake-front position or a rooftop pool, those are the features that push the price up.
Joanopolis is a countryside destination, so its hotels suit travellers who want to trade city bustle for lake and mountain scenery, slow mornings with breakfast included, and afternoons by a pool. If you're set on a specific amenity like a spa, an indoor pool, or a pet-friendly policy, or if you'd prefer a self-catering villa or holiday home for more space, check the dedicated pages for those needs — they'll get you to the right stay faster.