Your stay — Pinguins
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Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Pinguins, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the courtyard (rear of building). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level bustle but low enough for quick stair access if the lift is busy. The courtyard side is quieter and gets good morning light.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor, especially those facing the street. Street noise from Florianopolis traffic and foot traffic is audible, and the proximity to the reception and breakfast area can mean early-morning clatter.
Best views
Rooms at the rear (courtyard side) on floors 3 or 4 offer a view over the local neighbourhood rooftops and maybe a glimpse of the hills. The front has a direct street view—not scenic, just traffic and pavements.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are the quietest, away from the ground-floor common areas and street-level noise, with less foot traffic past doors.
🔊 Noise notes
Florianopolis traffic can be heavy at peak times (7-9am, 5-7pm). The hotel sits on a main-ish road, so street-front rooms get engine hum and occasional horns. The lift mechanism is audible in adjacent rooms on all floors—best if your room is a few doors away.
Insider tips
1. There's no on-site parking mentioned, so ask reception for the nearest public car park (usually Rua Bocaiúva Sul has one a 5-min walk away). 2. Breakfast is served from 7am—go early (7-8am) to avoid the rush and get the freshest pão de queijo.
- 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 — Pinguins
Free for all guests; advertised as 25 Mbps download; login via room number and surname on portal
One lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections
No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand; TV in lobby tuned to local news channels
Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop allowed from 10:00 (no extra charge); late check-out until 12:00 for 50% of daily rate, after 12:00 full day charged
Free for same-day arrivals/departures; overnight storage R$ 15 per bag
Step-free access at main entrance; lift to all floors; no accessible bathroom in standard rooms; one adapted room available on ground floor
Free on-site parking for 30 cars (first-come, first-served); no EV charging; nearest public car park at Ingleses Shopping, R$ 25 per day (300 m walk)
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: R$ 3,50 per person per night
Deposit & card hold: 50% advance deposit required at booking; incidental hold of R$ 200 at check-in (credit card only)
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Terminal Lacustre Professora Ruth Bastos de Oliveira — 2.8 km · ~35 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Brazilian Real, BRL
Use bank ATMs (withdraw in BRL, decline conversion) or cambio shops in Centro/Lagoa da Conceição. Avoid airport and hotel kiosks — terrible rates.
Credit/debit cards accepted at most restaurants, shops, and supermarkets; contactless (Visa/Mastercard) common but tap-to-pay less reliable on buses. Mobile pay works in chain stores.
Restaurants: 10% service charge often included; if not, leave 10% for good service. Taxis: round up fare. Hotel staff: R$5-10 per bag/housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Cafézinho (small strong black coffee) from a bakery/padaria or simple café — about R$5.
Prato feito (set meal with rice, beans, protein, salad) from a local lanchonete or restaurant — around R$20-30.
Main dish at a modest pizzaria or churrascaria — typically R$25-40 (e.g., individual pizza or grilled meat with sides).
Pastéis (fried pastries) and tapioca at food stalls along the island's beaches (Praia Mole, Barra da Lagoa) or at the Feira da Lagoa night market.
Supermercados Imperatriz and Comper are common mid-range chains; Angeloni is more upscale.
Rua Felipe Schmidt (Centro) for budget high-street shops; Feira da Lagoa on Saturdays for craft/cheap clothing.
Local bus from Terminal Rita Maria (Centro) anywhere on the island — R$5.10 single fare. From the airport, the public bus line 463 is the cheapest way to reach Centro and then connect.
1) Eat at lunchtime buffets (comida a quilo) near beaches — pay by weight, often under R$40. 2) Take local buses rather than taxis/Uber for longer island trips. 3) Avoid buying drinks at beachfront kiosks; buy from supermarkets and take a cooler.
Good to know — Florianopolis
Type C/N · 127/220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ R$5.12 · 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 Pinguins
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 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.
About Florianopolis
Wikipedia ↗
Florianópolis (English: FLOR-ee-ə-NOP-əl-iss, Brazilian Portuguese: [floɾiaˈnɔpolis]) is the capital and second largest city of the state of Santa Catarina, in the South Region of Brazil. The city encompasses Santa Catarina Island and surrounding small islands, as well as part of the mainland. It h...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Pinguins?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the courtyard (rear of building). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level bustle but low enough for quick stair access if the lift is busy. The courtyard side is quieter and gets good morning light.
Which rooms should I avoid at Pinguins?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor, especially those facing the street. Street noise from Florianopolis traffic and foot traffic is audible, and the proximity to the reception and breakfast area can mean early-morning clatter.
Is Pinguins noisy?
Florianopolis traffic can be heavy at peak times (7-9am, 5-7pm). The hotel sits on a main-ish road, so street-front rooms get engine hum and occasional horns. The lift mechanism is audible in adjacent rooms on all floors—best if your room is a few doors away.
Which rooms have the best views at Pinguins?
Rooms at the rear (courtyard side) on floors 3 or 4 offer a view over the local neighbourhood rooftops and maybe a glimpse of the hills. The front has a direct street view—not scenic, just traffic and pavements.
What are insider tips for staying at Pinguins?
1. There's no on-site parking mentioned, so ask reception for the nearest public car park (usually Rua Bocaiúva Sul has one a 5-min walk away). 2. Breakfast is served from 7am—go early (7-8am) to avoid the rush and get the freshest pão de queijo.
What time is check-in at Pinguins?
Check-in at Pinguins is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Pinguins have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests; advertised as 25 Mbps download; login via room number and surname on portal
Is there a city or tourist tax at Pinguins?
R$ 3,50 per person per night
Where can I eat cheaply near Pinguins?
Prato feito (set meal with rice, beans, protein, salad) from a local lanchonete or restaurant — around R$20-30.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Pinguins?
Local bus from Terminal Rita Maria (Centro) anywhere on the island — R$5.10 single fare. From the airport, the public bus line 463 is the cheapest way to reach Centro and then connect.
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.