DPNY Beach Hotel & Spa Ilhabela
DPNY Beach Hotel & Spa Ilhabela is a beach hotel on the island of Ilhabela, off the coast of the state of São Paulo in Brazil, with direct access to Praia do Curral, a private sandy beach. The property has ocean-view rooms, a spa, restaurants with terrace seating overlooking the bay, and a heated pool.
The hotel opened several decades ago and quickly became a known destination for visitors from São Paulo looking for comfort by the sea. Over the years, the facilities have been updated more than once while keeping the relaxed character of the original property.
The hotel's name comes from the initials of its founders and is well known among Brazilian city dwellers who head to the coast on weekends. Inside, animal print fabrics and local artwork give the space a relaxed coastal feel that reflects the style of the Brazilian shore.
To reach the island, you take a ferry from the mainland town of São Sebastião, which runs frequently and takes only a few minutes. A rental car or taxi is a good idea for getting to the hotel and exploring the island, as public transport is limited in parts of it.
Ilhabela sits within a state park that protects most of the island, so hotel guests can walk to waterfalls and through Atlantic rainforest without traveling far. This closeness to nature is unusual for a hotel of this type and makes a stay feel quite different from a standard beach holiday.
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