I must admit we didn't actually stay at the Brava, a few of us rolled into Buzios and just wanted to check out the different parts of the island. We actually stayed in a pousada on the other side. But we rented a Buggy (recommended) and drove to Jose Fernendez, drove up the "mountain" and found this little gem tucked away. We walked up and it was like a mix between Santorini (greek island) and South Beach Miami. Art Deco meets paradise. Truly awe inspiring visuals, the website can't even do the pool justice. The restaurant looked very cool. It was spoteless, not sure where some of those comments came from. But it was also empty (hint?). We checked out the rooms; they were small, stylish and art deco-ish, but seemed too expensive. Plus I was with a bunch of guys and it was CLEARLY a place for honeymooners and/or gay guys (no offense...) so we left.

For whatever it's worth we stayed at the Rio Buzios and liked it, but I'm sure there are others even better. Unless you're going over Carnaval time, I would recommend not making a long reservation here but checking it out and staying maybe 1-2 nights. Another reader hit the nail on the head, this place is far as f$% from civilization. They actually had horses roaming around. That might be exactly what you're looking for, but I recommend renting a car (or a dune buggy) if you do. You dont need a car almost anywhere else. Again - looks really nice, but probably not worth the $ to stay there very long. Experience it for a day and move on. There are many great beached in buzios, this is only one of them.

I was quite spectacle at first because the site had perfect pictures so I took the chance to come and visit. I must admit, it was everything and more. This place is MAGICAL and very ELEGANT!! The view from the pool was exuberant. The best part was the large variety of liquors and champagne the hotel had on the menu ;) Breakfast was for sure very health and fresh. Diner was splendid, I had the fish and my husband had the fillet Mignon in which was cooked perfectly, finger licking good. My luxury suite was super elegant and it had a very sensual touch to it. We had the pleasure to meet the manager and she spoke fluent English and was very accommodating to our needs. Overall, this was the best money ever spent and I plan on coming back as soon as possible.

I was at Brava Hotel last month and I still got the peaceful feeling of the place.
The atmosphere over there made me feel as if my wife and I were in one of the best resorts in Europe having our honeymoon!
Never thought we were gonna find a place of Brava Hotel level in Buzios.
The hotel infrastructure is outstanding; it has the most delicate and finesse of the European taste but in a place that is almost like the Caribbean, What else could we ask for??!!
We never thought we were going to have such a great time down there.
The hotel staff is another thing we have to make a point of. Their warm and hospitality made us feel at home and we did not have to worry about anything but to make the best of our time.
Brava Hotel is a high recommendable place to stay and enjoy!

Folks, I booked the Brava Hotel Buzios just from knowing their website for me and my wife for having a new years trip.
I booked a loft for 400 US$ per night. The bath was like a jouth hostel, dirty and not luxurios. The buttons on the leather couch was loose and rusty. one of 2 telephones was not working. The loft was announced with WiFi - there was a wifi router but no(!) cable in the wall for internet - from where should the internet original coming from - no internet! The bed plankets were stinky. The food was horrible - a salmon carpaccio was convience food from the super market. The beef fillet was a sole of a shoe. The waiters dont know nothing about food and wine and forget 50 per cent of the order within seconds and come to ask again 4(!) times. The reception was a mess. The guy at reception dont pay attention for guest and let us and other people wait and made telephones calls with friends. The manager is an argentina guy wich speaks no english and has no computer. The reception is long sloping stairs away from parking lot - but nobody help me and my wife with the luggage. This is a 5 star hotel?? This is the badest experience of a hotel I ever made in my life!! We stayed their 1 night and stay the rest of our time in another hotel. Dont look at their nice website - its all a lie. This hotel dont deserve any guests more!!