Barra do Piraí Hotels

Located in Rio´s historical region of Vale do Café, this resort is surrounded by coffee farms from the 19th century. It features indoor and outdoor pools, sports courts, gym and spa. Guests can hike in Vassouras Eco Resort´s property and enjoy a couple of waterfalls situated 2,3.1 miles from the starting point. Tennis, extreme sports, billiards, a children club and a night club are other choices for entertainment. Featuring lake or garden views, the air-conditioned rooms at Vassouras Eco Resort provide a 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels. Amenities include a safe and a minibar. For breakfast, there is a varied buffet with fresh fruits, cakes and pastries. For lunch and dinner, Brazilian and international specialities are available. At the spa, guests can relax with a dip in the hot tub or a massage. There is also dry and steam sauna units, plus a Turkish bath. This 5-star resort is a 2-hour drive from Rio de Janeiro state capital. Private parking and Wi-Fi in public areas are free of charge.

Rooms with a balcony, an outdoor pool and free Wi-Fi are offered at Mara Palace. The hotel is situated in Vassouras, 73.9 miles from Rio de Janeiro. All air-conditioned accommodation feature cable TVs and minibars. Garden views are offered from the balconies of the rooms. A game of billiards is played in the games room and children are entertained at the playground. The hotel also features a communal reading and TV room. Guests can enjoy a typical Brazilian buffet breakfast with fresh fruit, juices, homemade breads and cakes. The à la carte restaurant serves regional specialties and international dishes during the evening. Free parking is possible at Hotel Mara Palace, when arriving by car. Casa de Cultura is just one block away and the hotel is a short drive to the centre of Vassouras.

Located 2,625 feet from Vassouras bus terminal, this guest house offers an outdoor pool, a garden and buffet breakfast. Guests will have access to free WiFi and free parking (subjected to availability). Rooms at Pousada Vale das Palmeiras are accessible through stairs and feature a TV, a telephone and a minibar. The private bathroom includes a shower. Bed linens and bath towels are provided. Several local attractions are found in 1.5 km: Vassouras historical centre, Casa da Hera and Casa de Cultura museums. Galeão international airport, in Rio de Janeiro city, is 71.5 miles from Vale das Palmeiras.