Pousada Suites Nova Mar Ilhabela

Wrapped in Atlantic rainforest on Ilhabela's northern shore, Pousada Suites Nova Mar positions its outdoor pool and sun deck to face the channel between the island and the São Paulo mainland coast.

Suites include kitchenware, minibar, and private bathrooms — practical for longer stays during the island's diving and windsurfing season. Mosquito nets are standard, a sensible detail given the forest setting. On-site water sports cover snorkeling, canoeing, and windsurfing, while bicycle rental and guided bike tours open up the island's interior roads.

Ilhabela's ferry from São Sebastião docks on the western shore; the pousada runs a shuttle service that removes the need for a rental car. Beach chairs and umbrellas are provided at a nearby beach, cutting one of the typical pousada add-on costs.