Hotel Canto Das Aguas is a charming pousada in Lencois, Brazil. Set close to the riverbank and backed by rolling, breezy hills, it makes for a tranquil and considered retreat. The hotel is easily accessible, lying close to the main bus station with a wealth of restaurants, shops and of course the national park, all there to explore.

The facilities

The on-site restaurant serves locally-sourced regional cuisine, with a selection of Chilean, Argentinean and Brazilian wines as an accompaniment. There's a chic outdoor pool, with a designated area for little ones, as well as massage rooms and a cosy lounge.

The rooms

Each of the bedrooms in Hotel Canto das Aguas is comfortably, if a little traditionally, appointed. All boast air-conditioning, a television, wifi and a refrigerator. The higher classes have private balconies, Jacuzzi tubs and views over the river.