Where to stay in Ilhabela: choose your base

Plan your itinerary first

Identify your priority activities and boarding point. Then compare accommodation addresses with those locations. Do not assume a tour departs outside your hotel.

Central areas and northern or southern beaches involve different journeys. The right base depends on transport, activity times and the people travelling with you.

🏨 Scalea partner stays

Places to stay that Scalea knows and recommends. Rates, availability and bookings are handled directly with each one.

1. 🌅 Maluhia

Siriúba · North of the island

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🌊 Sea-view rooms🏊 Infinity pool☕ Breakfast

👉 Ideal for: couples and anyone looking for a quiet stay near the northern beaches.

• Address: Rua Dez, 125, Siriúba, Ilhabela–SP.
• Phone: (12) 99113-0420.
• Scalea tip: ask for a sea-view room when booking; not every category has one.

🔎 What to expect

🏠AtmosphereAn intimate, quiet guesthouse away from the bustle of the Vila.

🏊FacilitiesInfinity pool with sea view, Wi-Fi and parking.

☕BreakfastServed in the morning, included in the rate.

📍LocationSiriúba, about 3 minutes by car from Siriúba Beach.

2. 🛏️ Suítes Casa Maembippe

Itaguaçu · Near the Vila

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🍳 In-suite kitchenette❄️ Air conditioning🐾 Pets on request

👉 Ideal for: travellers who want a practical base and the freedom to cook their own meals.

• Address: Rua Marcílio Dias, 166, Itaguaçu, Ilhabela–SP.
• Phone: (11) 99659-8957.
• Scalea tip: breakfast is not served; suites have a compact kitchen. If travelling with a pet, let them know before booking.

🔎 What to expect

🏠AtmosphereRustic-style house with private-entrance suites and a deck with a hammock.

🛏️FacilitiesPrivate bathroom, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, kitchenette and shared kitchen.

🍳MealsNo breakfast; you can cook in the suite or in the shared kitchen.

📍LocationAbout a 4-minute walk from Itaguaçu Beach, near the Vila.

3. 🏡 BNB Guests

Holiday homes · Office in Perequê

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🏡 Holiday homes👨‍👩‍👧 Families and groups🐾 Pets welcome (fee applies)

👉 Ideal for: families and groups who prefer a whole house, with pool and barbecue.

• Office: Avenida Princesa Isabel, 1274, loja 10, Perequê, Ilhabela–SP.
• Phone/WhatsApp: (11) 97847-6889.
• Website: bnbguests.com
• Scalea tip: amenities vary from house to house; check the pool, number of suites and condominium rules in the listing you choose.

🔎 What to expect

🏘️TypeA company that manages houses and apartments for holiday rental.

🛏️SizesFrom couples to large groups, with houses of 3 to 6 bedrooms.

📍AreasProperties in several neighbourhoods: Vila, Itaguaçu, Perequê, Tatambora and the south of the island.

🤝ServiceGuest support during the stay.

Staying on a remote beach?

Bonete is reached by trail or sea. A stay there needs different arrangements for arrival, luggage and departure from a hotel accessible by car.

Do not book a flight or important appointment relying on a boat transfer with no buffer. Ask the accommodation how guests should plan when the sea prevents a scheduled crossing.

Scalea tourRent a boat just for your groupChoose the boat and the route at your own pace.See boats →

Confirm the details in writing

Ask about stairs, accessibility, parking, breakfast times, air conditioning, cots and policies for children or pets. Your group’s needs matter more than a generic amenities list.

Also check arrival times, luggage storage and cancellation terms. A view shown from a common area is not necessarily the view from your selected room.

Hotels and possible whale sightings

“Sea view” does not mean regular whale watching. Coastal orientation, space to scan the horizon and the animals’ movements all matter.

Before booking for that reason, ask for details of the viewing area and verifiable observations. The land-based watching guide explains why a possibility is not a promise.

Scalea tourWhale watching in IlhabelaDepartures from May to September, with a specialized team.See whale tours →

What this guide recommends

Choose a base that suits your plans and confirm conditions directly. This page does not set rates. The partner stays listed above are Scalea recommendations; conditions and bookings are arranged directly with each property.

Other named recommendations, especially properties with whale records, require local validation. We do not describe a property as a whale-watching spot solely because of its view photograph.