the restaurant has the unique accolade of being 'eco-chic', using burnt cement floors and recycled wood furniture. guests who are in search of some relaxation and pampering, will be pleasantly surprised by the hotel's exotic spa, which uses an eco friendly amazon brand for the treatments. 

hotel santa teresa is located on rua almirante alexandrino, 660, santa teresa, can be contacted via phone at 21 3380.0200 or 2222.2755, via email on this link, or via the establishment's website here.

not far, the atelier turned bed and breakfast at villa laurinda offers endless beauty to its visitors, in addition to its historical significance. hailing as far back as 1888, the villa offers 2000 square meters of lush tropical gardens, a breakfast terrace overlooking the neighborhood, a swimming pool, a steam sauna, and a self-service mini bar kiosk in the garden, for early morning espressos.