a favorite among locals, the pousada da tia (aunt's hostel) faces directly barra de guaratiba beach, has a garage, and great rates -  located at 9831 estrada roberto burle marx,  barra de guaratiba, they can be contacted via phone at tel. 21 2410.0294 / 98385.9964 or via email here.

just a short walk away from praia de barra de guaratiba, the beach from where the trail starts to the adventure beaches,

le relais de marambaia is a sophisticated boutique hotel directly facing the lagoon at the restinga da marambaia, the area created by the thin stretch of sand forming the praia da marambaia,