Rod Dr Manoel Hyppolito Rego 1285, Praia do Toque-Toque Grande, Sao Sebastiao, Brazil | (888) 635-3814
Peaceful and lush tropical setting in the Atlantic Forest, surrounded by mountains
Hilltop setting overlooking the Atlantic Ocean
All 10 suites have balconies with ocean views
Game room with billiards table
Small fitness room, wet sauna and massage room
Ocean-view swimming pool and hot tub
Second swimming pool in forest setting with waterfall
Secluded private beach for for swimming and snorkeling
Snorkeling equipment for free use
Restaurant with a breakfast buffet, local cuisine, and seafood
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Steep entrance to hotel's garage
Some suites are a little small for more than two guests
Occasional traffic noise from the neighboring highway
Occasional problems with mosquitoes and red ants
A boutique retreat situated 20 minutes from Sao Sebastiao, Ilha de Toque Toque Boutique Hotel is a peaceful hilltop haven overlooking the ocean. Guest lodging is limited to 10 suites, which have beautiful rustic-chic interiors and balconies with ocean views. On-site facilities include two swimming pools, a sauna, a hot tub, a game room and a restaurant with a breakfast buffet and fresh seafood at lunch and dinner. The hotel's secluded beach has calm waters that are ideal for swimming and snorkeling.
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Scene
Lush and secluded property with pool overlooking the ocean
Ilha de Toque Toque is situated on a beautiful piece of tropical property, superbly landscaped and maintained, with flowers, trees and songbirds such as hummingbirds and finches. The feel at this intimate getaway is relaxed and romantic and there are panoramic views of the ocean and green mountains from the grounds. The hotel has a strong environmental ethic: no tree was cut during construction and much of the hotel's water is heated with solar energy.The property tends to attract vacationing couples, including honeymooners, and it's popular with guests from Sao Paulo who want to escape the heat and noise of the city.
Location
Secluded forested hilltop location overlooking the ocean, a 20-minute drive from Sao Sebastiao
Ilha de Toque Toque is off Highway 101/SP-055, on a
secluded hilltop in a protected stretch of the Atlantic Forest overlooking the
quiet and unspoiled Toque Toque Grande Beach. Another superb beach is Calhetas
Beach, located a 15-minute walk west of the hotel. The hotel is also a
15-minute drive southeast of Maresias, a fashionable beach town with excellent
surfing, dining, bars and clubs. Located a 20-minute drive east, Sao Sebastiao
features attractions such as the historic Igreja Matriz de Sao Sebastião (Parish
Church of St. Sebastian), Museu de Arte Sacra (Sacred Art Museum), and the Nossa Senhora do Amparo Convent. Sao Paulo's and its international airport take around two and a half hours to reach, give or take.
Rooms
Rustic-chic suites with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and balconies with ocean views
Surrounded by lush greenery, the Ilha de Toque Toque's
10 suites are airy, light-filled, and quiet. All have wood balconies or patios
with hammocks and full or partial views of the ocean. All the suites have lots of wood in the furniture, trim, walls
and ceilings, which add to the charming, rustic-chic character. Walls feature local
art and there are splashes of blue, red, orange and yellow in the bed throws and rugs. All rooms have plush beds, air-conditioning, ceiling fans, safes,
minibars, free Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TVs with movie channels and DVD/CD players.
Most suites feature ofuros (Japanese deep soaking tubs) while the Master Suite
has a sauna and a small private pool. Some suites have fireplaces, kitchens, and/or iPod docks.
Features
Excellent restaurant, two swimming pools, a hot tub, wet sauna, and beach with chair and drink service
Ilha de Toque Toque offers a terrific array of amenities,
especially for a 10-room property. The free breakfast
buffet features items such as eggs, fresh fruit, and house-made bolo de laranja
(orange cake). The restaurant has superb ocean views, a rustic-upscale
dining room with lots of wood, and a deck surrounded by greenery and singing
birds. For lunch and dinner the restaurant serves locally inspired items such as grilled salmon with
tamarind sauce and dourada fish cooked in white wine and cream. Beverages
include numerous fresh juices, an extensive wine list, and excellent
caipirinhas, the Brazilian national cocktail. There are also two pools, one with a hot tub and an
attractively landscaped deck with a ocean views. Set farther down the hill on
its own secluded deck in the forest is a second swimming pool with a waterfall
feature. The hotel also has a wet sauna, a small fitness room, a massage room, a free DVD lending library, a TV room, and a game room with card tables
and billiards. Parking at the hotel is free of charge. A three-minute drive or 20-minute walk from the hotel, Toque Toque Grande Beach is
secluded and usually free of crowds. It features clear water, white sand, and
scenic sunsets. The water is excellent for diving and snorkeling, and the hotel
provides snorkeling equipment free of charge as well as beachfront drink, towel, and chair service. Guests can also hike or mountain bike in the forest
surrounding the hotel, or arrange excursions kayaking, fishing, scuba diving
and boat rides (fees apply for all).
