Pousada Porto do Arvoredo

Five minutes on foot from Praia do Arvoredo on the quieter north shore of Florianópolis, this pousada draws families back season after season with a setup that removes most friction from beach travel: on-site parking, a full kitchen per unit, and a kids' club alongside a playground.

Accommodations include balconies, sofa beds for extra guests, and private bathrooms with tubs or showers. A hot tub, outdoor pool, and BBQ facilities occupy the garden, making the property self-contained enough that guests rarely need to leave between beach sessions.

The north shore's calmer waters contrast with the surf-heavy south beaches. A 9.3 rating across 621 reviews points to consistent delivery rather than occasional excellence — notable for an unstarred property competing against rated hotels on the island.