🇧🇷 Florianopolis, Brazil
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📍 2304, Rua Bocaiuva, Florianopolis
Your stay — Blue Tree Premium
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The Property — Blue Tree Premium
A reliable 3-star chain hotel planted on the busy Beira-Mar Norte avenue, offering sea-view rooms from its upper floors and a competent breakfast buffet. The lobby feels functional rather than charming — tiled floors, a reception desk, concrete pillars — but it's clean, quiet, and gets you to the beach in ten minutes by car. Best for the self-sufficient traveller who wants a solid base near the centre without paying for character or resort amenities.
Chronicles of Florianopolis
Founded in 1726 by settlers from São Paulo and Portugal, Florianópolis grew around the fortresses that guarded its bay. The historic centre's cobbled streets and colonial buildings reflect a Portuguese military outpost turned modest regional capital. In the 20th century, bridge-building linked the island to the mainland, and tourism began reshaping fishing villages into holiday hubs. Today the city is known for its 42 beaches, lively university population, and a tech-sector boom that sits oddly alongside a very relaxed island culture.
Best Time to Visit
Full Florianopolis guide →Best months
March and April are ideal: warm sea (24-26°C), fewer families than January, and lower humidity. September also works — spring flowers, quieter trails, and cooler air for hiking.
Peak / festival surge
January is peak season: Brazilian summer holidays, New Year's crowds, and high hotel rates that can double. The Réveillon fireworks on Beira-Mar Norte draw huge numbers, so book months ahead.
Budget shoulder season
May and October offer discounts of 30-50% on room rates, mild temperatures (20-24°C), and empty beaches. You'll miss summer buzz but gain space and lower prices.
Weather & packing
July is winter here: expect 12-20°C with grey skies and occasional drizzly fronts. Pack a waterproof jacket, long trousers, and a jumper or fleece — you won't need shorts, but you will need layers for brisk coastal winds.
Live City Briefing — Florianopolis
- The Hercílio Luz bridge, a historic icon, had its cable-stayed refurbishment completed in 2020. Pedestrian access is now open weekends, with an observation deck midway.
- Bus fare for municipal lines (including the airport-to-centre route 215) rose to R$6.50 in mid-2025; tap-for-credit cards work but cash still accepted.
- The summer 2025-2026 season saw a spike in stingray incidents on the northern beaches (Santinho, Moçambique); lifeguards now advise the 'stingray shuffle' along sandy shallows. This is still advised for winter visitors walking barefoot on the sand.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Blue Tree Premium, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 5-9, facing the rear courtyard or side away from Rua Bocaiuva. These upper floors reduce street noise and offer better ventilation.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floors 1-3 facing Rua Bocaiuva — direct street-level noise from traffic on a busy thoroughfare. Also avoid rooms near the lift shaft on any floor (typically adjacent to the lift bank) as lift machinery hums and doors clatter late into the evening.
Best views
Rooms on higher floors (7-9) with a rear or side orientation offer views over neighbouring rooftops and maybe a sliver of sea in the distance. Front-facing rooms see the busy street and car traffic — not scenic.
Quietest floors
Floors 5 through 9 are quietest — far enough above street grumble but not near potential roof-level plant noise.
🔊 Noise notes
Rua Bocaiuva is a main local artery with morning and evening rush-hour traffic, motorbikes, and occasional sirens (nearby hospital or police station?). Expect buses and trucks until about 22:00. Weekday mornings start noisy from 06:30.
Insider tips
1. Park on-site if arriving by car — street parking on Rua Bocaiuva is scarce and patrolled by 'flanelinhas' who expect a tip. 2. Check in after 14:00 to request a high, rear-facing room during quieter handover; ask at reception politely for 'um quarto mais alto e silencioso, sem frente para a rua'.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Blue Tree Premium
Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, 25 Mbps download on average. No login required, but a pop-up asks for room number on first connection.
One lift serves all five floors. No stairs-only sections.
No physical newspapers. Complimentary access to PressReader via QR codes at reception, available 06:00–22:00 daily.
Standard check-in from 14:00. Early bag-drop available from 08:00, no charge. Late check-out until 13:00 for 50% of the nightly rate; after 13:00 charged a full night.
Free luggage storage at reception for same-day check-in/out. No long-term storage.
Step-free entrance from street level via a ramp at the side door. One wheelchair-accessible room on the ground floor. Lift has braille buttons; bathroom grab bars in that room. No hearing loop.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park: Estacionamento Centro (Rua João Pinto, 500m away), BRL 35 per 12 hours, BRL 55 overnight. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: ISS (Imposto Sobre Serviços) of 5% on the room rate, collected at check-in; typically BRL 10–15 per night for a standard double.
Deposit & card hold: A credit card hold of BRL 200 for incidentals required at check-in. No advance deposit for standard reservations; peak periods may require 50% prepayment.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: A Igreja de Jesus Cristo dos Santos dos Últimos Dias (154 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Capela do Divino Espírito Santo (251 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Igreja Adventista do Sétimo Dia (325 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Igreja Presbiteriana (410 m · ~5 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Passeio Rio Branco — 215 m · ~3 min walk
Praça Getúlio Vargas — 211 m · ~3 min walk
Casa da Memória Annita Hoepcke da Silva — 726 m · ~9 min walk
Teatro Álvaro de Carvalho — 598 m · ~7 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Banco do Brasil — 439 m · ~5 min walk
Droga Raia — 193 m · ~2 min walk
Minimercado Franpris — 288 m · ~4 min walk
Terminal Urbano Cidade de Florianópolis — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Brazilian Real, BRL
Use ATMs from Banco do Brasil or Caixa for fair rates; avoid airport and street exchange bureaux — poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard widely accepted; contactless common; American Express less so. Carry some cash for small vendors.
Restaurants: 10% optional but expected if service charge not included. Taxis: round up. Hotel staff: R$5-10 per bag/cleaning.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A pingado (milk coffee) from a padaria: R$4-6.
Prato feito (set meal) at a lanchonete: R$18-25.
A simple pizza or pastel (fried pastry) with juice: R$20-30.
Pastel and caldo de cana at the Beira-Mar Norte temporary stalls or Centro night market.
Supermercados like Angeloni or Giassi are common and affordable.
Rua Felipe Schmidt in Centro has chain stores like Riachuelo and Marisa.
Local bus R$4.50; from airport take line 213 to TICEN (R$4.50).
Eat at commercial lunch-buffets by kilo; drink tap water if offered (filtered in restaurants); use prepaid SIM (Vivo Pré) for data.
Good to know — Florianopolis
Type C/N · 127/220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ R$5.11 · BRL
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Florianopolis, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Blue Tree Premium
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Banco do Brasil — 439 m · ~5 min walk — pharmacy · Droga Raia — 193 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Florianopolis Airport → Pousada Drops de Aniz
💡 Airport Uber has a separate pick-up zone to the right of the main exit. 99Pop is usually 15–20% cheaper but drivers are less likely to accept the long route. On peak summer weekends, double the estimated time.
Florianopolis Airport (Hercílio Luz) → Pousada Drops de Aniz (Praia Brava)
💡 Buy a fixed-price voucher at the airport booth right after baggage claim to avoid surge or meter games. The trip north is about 45km—longer if traffic hits the bridges.
TICEN (Central Bus Terminal, Florianopolis centre) → Praia Brava (final stop, 200m from pousada)
💡 This air-conditioned line runs via the north coast and drops you right at the beach. Buy a rechargeable bus card at TICEN—cash is not accepted onboard. Don't take the cheaper 331; it's slower and stops further inland.
Florianopolis Airport → Praia Brava (hotel drop-off)
💡 These vans run from the airport exit and serve the north beaches. Look for the 'Praia Brava' sign. They're cheaper than a taxi and almost as fast, but don't accept credit cards inside the van—carry small notes in reais.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Blue Tree Premium?
Request a room on floors 5-9, facing the rear courtyard or side away from Rua Bocaiuva. These upper floors reduce street noise and offer better ventilation.
Which rooms should I avoid at Blue Tree Premium?
Avoid rooms on floors 1-3 facing Rua Bocaiuva — direct street-level noise from traffic on a busy thoroughfare. Also avoid rooms near the lift shaft on any floor (typically adjacent to the lift bank) as lift machinery hums and doors clatter late into the evening.
Is Blue Tree Premium noisy?
Rua Bocaiuva is a main local artery with morning and evening rush-hour traffic, motorbikes, and occasional sirens (nearby hospital or police station?). Expect buses and trucks until about 22:00. Weekday mornings start noisy from 06:30.
Which rooms have the best views at Blue Tree Premium?
Rooms on higher floors (7-9) with a rear or side orientation offer views over neighbouring rooftops and maybe a sliver of sea in the distance. Front-facing rooms see the busy street and car traffic — not scenic.
What are insider tips for staying at Blue Tree Premium?
1. Park on-site if arriving by car — street parking on Rua Bocaiuva is scarce and patrolled by 'flanelinhas' who expect a tip. 2. Check in after 14:00 to request a high, rear-facing room during quieter handover; ask at reception politely for 'um quarto mais alto e silencioso, sem frente para a rua'.
What time is check-in at Blue Tree Premium?
Check-in at Blue Tree Premium is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Blue Tree Premium have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, 25 Mbps download on average. No login required, but a pop-up asks for room number on first connection.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Blue Tree Premium?
ISS (Imposto Sobre Serviços) of 5% on the room rate, collected at check-in; typically BRL 10–15 per night for a standard double.
Where can I eat cheaply near Blue Tree Premium?
Prato feito (set meal) at a lanchonete: R$18-25.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Blue Tree Premium?
Local bus R$4.50; from airport take line 213 to TICEN (R$4.50).
When is the best time to visit Florianopolis?
March and April are ideal: warm sea (24-26°C), fewer families than January, and lower humidity. September also works — spring flowers, quieter trails, and cooler air for hiking.
Top Attractions in Florianopolis
💡 Try the oyster bar at Box 42. Six oysters cost about R$15. Avoid the souvenir stalls outside—they mark up prices for tourists.
💡 For the best free view, hike the short trail up Morro da Lagoa at sunset. The path starts behind the church in the village centre.
💡 Arrive before 10am on weekends to get a parking spot near the dunes. Bring sunscreen and water; there are few shade options.
💡 Combine this with a walk along the nearby Praia do Forte beach. On clear days you can see the mainland mountains. Bring a picnic; there are benches on the fortress walls.
💡 Entry costs R$10 (about £1.50). Go early morning or late afternoon when the light is golden and the sand is cool. The trail to the ocean lookout is 1.5km and takes about 30 minutes.