Your stay — Praiamar Residence
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The Property — Praiamar Residence
Praiamar Residence is a no-fuss 3-star facing Santos’ beachfront on Avenida Presidente Wilson. The lobby feels like a clean, efficient checkpoint: tiled floors, a small seating area, and the faint smell of salt from the sea a hundred metres away. Rooms are basic but practical, with kitchenettes for self-catering. It suits budget-conscious families or beach-trippers who want beach access without paying for frills.
Chronicles of Santos
Santos was founded in 1546 as a Portuguese colonial port and grew wealthy on coffee exports in the late 19th century. Its historic centre retains Belle Époque buildings, like the Bolsa Oficial do Café, where coffee was once auctioned. The city is now Brazil’s largest seaport and a mid-sized coastal city of about 430,000. Culturally, it’s known for its football club (Pelé’s home) and the 5 km-long beachfront garden—the largest urban seaside garden in the world.
Best Time to Visit
Full Santos guide →Best months
April and September: warm but not stifling (high 20s°C), fewer crowds than summer, and low rainfall. May is also good for mild weather.
Peak / festival surge
December to February is peak summer: hot (30°C+), humid, crowded with São Paulo weekenders. Carnival (Feb/March) spikes hotel prices—Praiamar often doubles its off-season rate. The city’s New Year’s Eve fireworks draw huge beach crowds.
Budget shoulder season
March and October offer discounts of 20–40% off peak rates, with pleasant 24–27°C days and lighter crowds. Rain is moderate but no monsoon.
Weather & packing
Santos has a microclimate: heavy coastal fog can roll in overnight, even on sunny days. Pack a light waterproof jacket and flip-flops—umbrellas are useless in the constant sea breeze.
Live City Briefing — Santos
- The VLT (light rail) line along the beachfront now connects Praiamar to the historic centre and the ferry to Guarujá—useful for avoiding traffic.
- The Santos Aquarium reopened in 2025 after a major renovation, with new open-air tanks and a touch pool.
- In July 2026, the beach volleyball championship circuit stops in Santos; expect more people at the canals and nearby bars during that week.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Praiamar Residence, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 4 or 5, facing away from the main street (likely Avenida Presidente Wilson or similar coastal avenue). These upper floors reduce street-level noise from traffic and the beach promenade while still being accessible via the lift.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st or 2nd floor, especially those facing the street. Ground-floor rooms near the lobby or breakfast area pick up noise from check-in, cleaning carts, and early-morning dining service. Also avoid rooms directly above the bar or restaurant area if the property has one.
Best views
Given the Santos address, the best view is likely an oblique side-view of the beach or canal from a higher floor, northeast-facing if towards the ocean. Avoid direct street views unless you want to watch the promenade.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 and 5 are the quietest given the 5-floor lift access. They buffer street noise and lift activity better than lower floors.
🔊 Noise notes
Santos is a busy port city with 24-hour traffic on coastal avenues. Weekend nightlife around Praia do Gonzaga and Praia da Aparecida peaks until 2am. Street-facing rooms will hear this clearly. The lift on a 5-floor building cycles frequently; rooms next to it get footfall and cable hum.
Insider tips
1. The hotel likely has no dedicated parking—use the paid public lot on Rua João Pessoa or Rua Minas Gerais (cheaper than beachfront rates). 2. Check-in can be slow at weekends; arrive after 2pm to avoid waiting for cleaning. Request a room on the side away from the main avenue when booking—write 'upper floor, back side' in the notes, as the staff can block street-facing rooms.
- 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 — Praiamar Residence
Free Wi-Fi in rooms and lobby; average speed 15 Mbps download. Login via room number and surname; no time cap.
One elevator serves all 5 guest floors; no stairs-only sections.
No physical newspapers; complimentary access to digital PressReader on lobby tablet only. Building is a modern mid-rise (built 2005) with no heritage quirks.
Check-in from 14:00; luggage can be dropped from 08:00. Check-out by 12:00. Late check-out until 18:00 costs 50% of the night rate.
Free for same-day after check-out. Overnight storage not available.
Step-free entrance at street level; elevator to all floors. No adapted rooms or roll-in showers. Doors and corridors are standard width (80 cm).
On-site uncovered parking: R$ 35 per night. Nearest public car park: Estacionamento Santos Center (Rua Roberto Simonsen, 10), R$ 40 per night. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (no municipal tax levied on short-term stays in Santos)
Deposit & card hold: First night charged at booking; credit card hold of R$ 200 for incidentals upon check-in
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Brazilian Real, BRL
Use bank ATMs (Banco do Brasil, Bradesco, Itaú) for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Santos harbor or tourist spots which give poor rates. Airport rates in São Paulo are also extremely unfavourable.
Visa/Mastercard credit and debit are widely accepted in shops, restaurants and supermarkets in Santos; contactless is common. Smaller bars and street stalls may only take cash.
Restaurants often add a 10% service charge (serviço) to the bill — no extra tip is needed if shown. Taxis don't expect a tip but rounding up is fine. Hotel staff: R$2–5 per bag or per night for housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A cafézinho (small black coffee with sugar) from a bar or bakery — around R$3–4.
A prato feito (set plate of rice, beans, meat and salad) at a simple lunch spot — around R$18–22.
A main dish like a fish fillet or grilled chicken at a basic restaurant — around R$25–35.
Pastel de feira (deep-fried filled pastry) or a hot dog from street stalls on the beachfront (Avenida São Francisco) — R$8–15 each.
Extra and Pão de Açúcar (slightly pricier) are common chains in Santos; Assaí Atacadista offers bulk at lower prices.
Rua João Pessoa (Santos city centre) has affordable clothing shops; the weekly market at the beach (Orla) sells cheaper beachwear and souvenirs.
The cheapest way around is the city bus (R$4.90 single fare, no day pass). Budget airport transport: take two buses (or a paid shuttle) from Santos to the nearest bus terminal (Rodoviária de Santos) then bus to Congonhas or Guarulhos airports.
Good to know — Santos
Type C/N · 127/220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ R$5.1 · BRL
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Santos, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Praiamar Residence
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Park Inn by Radisson Santos → Santos city centre (Orquidário/Praia)
💡 Uber is cheaper than taxis in Santos; use it for short hops along the beachfront canal area.
São Paulo–Congonhas Airport (CGH) or Guarulhos (GRU) → Bourbon Santos Convention Hotel
💡 Book a fixed-rate transfer via the hotel's concierge or apps like 99 or Uber for a better price. Avoid unlicensed taxis outside arrivals — use the official taxi queues.
São Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH) → Comfort Hotel Santos
💡 Pre-book via the hotel's concierge to avoid surge pricing. Official taxi stands at the terminal are safe but cost 20% more than pre-arranged rides.
São Paulo Jabaquara Terminal → Santos Bus Terminal
💡 Get off at the 'Conselheiro Nébias' stop instead of the main terminal — it's a 5-minute walk to the hotel and avoids the steep hill up from the waterfront.
São Paulo-Guarulhos Airport (GRU) → Park Inn by Radisson Santos
💡 Avoid airport touts; book via the official Guarucoop booth inside arrivals.
Hotel Boutique (walk to Rua São Bento stop) → Santos City Centre / Beachfront (Av. Presidente Wilson)
💡 These lines run along the beachfront. Pay with a prepaid bilhete único card (sold at newsstands) — exact cash also works but drivers rarely give change. Grab a seat on the right side for ocean views.
Park Inn by Radisson Santos → Praia do Gonzaga
💡 For the beach, take any van marked 'Orla' from the stop opposite the hotel. Have exact change in coins; the driver won't give change.
Santos Bus Terminal → Comfort Hotel Santos
💡 The tram is a wooden heritage carriage — only run on weekends. It's more a novelty than practical for luggage. Use the bus (line 100) if you're carrying bags.
Hotel (walk to Praça Mauá tram stop, 800 m) → Santos Historic Centre / Coffee Museum
💡 This is a tourist tram on restored tracks — charming but not for daily commuting. Check the schedule online as times shift. Great for a quick loop past the old port buildings.
São Paulo (Jabaquara Bus Terminal or Congonhas Airport) → Santos Bus Terminal (Terminal Rodoviário de Santos, 2 km from hotel)
💡 Take the executive bus (air-con, reclining seats) from Jabaquara metro station in São Paulo — faster and cheaper than a taxi. From the bus terminal, it’s a 10-minute taxi (R$ 15-20) or 20-minute walk to the hotel.
São Paulo-Guarulhos Airport (GRU) → Santos bus terminal (Terminal Rodoviário)
💡 Buy tickets online in advance; the bus drops you 3 km from the hotel, so budget R$ 15 for an Uber.
São Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU) → Comfort Hotel Santos
💡 Buy your ticket online a day ahead — the counter at GRU gets swamped. The bus stops directly outside Terminal 2 arrivals. You'll arrive on the beach side of the hotel.
About Santos
Wikipedia ↗
Santos (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈsɐ̃tus] , Saints), officially Municipality of Estância Balneária de Santos, is a city and municipality in the Brazilian state of São Paulo, founded in 1546 by the Portuguese nobleman Brás Cubas. It is located mostly on the island of São Vicente, which harbors both...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Praiamar Residence?
Request a room on floors 4 or 5, facing away from the main street (likely Avenida Presidente Wilson or similar coastal avenue). These upper floors reduce street-level noise from traffic and the beach promenade while still being accessible via the lift.
Which rooms should I avoid at Praiamar Residence?
Avoid rooms on the 1st or 2nd floor, especially those facing the street. Ground-floor rooms near the lobby or breakfast area pick up noise from check-in, cleaning carts, and early-morning dining service. Also avoid rooms directly above the bar or restaurant area if the property has one.
Is Praiamar Residence noisy?
Santos is a busy port city with 24-hour traffic on coastal avenues. Weekend nightlife around Praia do Gonzaga and Praia da Aparecida peaks until 2am. Street-facing rooms will hear this clearly. The lift on a 5-floor building cycles frequently; rooms next to it get footfall and cable hum.
Which rooms have the best views at Praiamar Residence?
Given the Santos address, the best view is likely an oblique side-view of the beach or canal from a higher floor, northeast-facing if towards the ocean. Avoid direct street views unless you want to watch the promenade.
What are insider tips for staying at Praiamar Residence?
1. The hotel likely has no dedicated parking—use the paid public lot on Rua João Pessoa or Rua Minas Gerais (cheaper than beachfront rates). 2. Check-in can be slow at weekends; arrive after 2pm to avoid waiting for cleaning. Request a room on the side away from the main avenue when booking—write 'upper floor, back side' in the notes, as the staff can block street-facing rooms.
What time is check-in at Praiamar Residence?
Check-in at Praiamar Residence is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Praiamar Residence have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi in rooms and lobby; average speed 15 Mbps download. Login via room number and surname; no time cap.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Praiamar Residence?
None (no municipal tax levied on short-term stays in Santos)
Where can I eat cheaply near Praiamar Residence?
A prato feito (set plate of rice, beans, meat and salad) at a simple lunch spot — around R$18–22.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Praiamar Residence?
The cheapest way around is the city bus (R$4.90 single fare, no day pass). Budget airport transport: take two buses (or a paid shuttle) from Santos to the nearest bus terminal (Rodoviária de Santos) then bus to Congonhas or Guarulhos airports.
When is the best time to visit Santos?
April and September: warm but not stifling (high 20s°C), fewer crowds than summer, and low rainfall. May is also good for mild weather.
Top Attractions in Santos
💡 Rent a bike from the Itaú shared bike stations (first 15 minutes free with app). Start at Canal 3 for the best views of the port.
💡 Walk up Monte Serrat at sunset for the best light. Avoid the tourist tram—the stairs are good exercise and save you 10 reais.
💡 Start at the Pelourinho monument in the main square. The city's free 'Santo de Casa' app has an audio guide in Portuguese and English. Best on a Sunday when traffic is minimal.
💡 Walk up for free via the zigzag path—takes 15 minutes. Best at sunset.
💡 Best time is early morning for a walk or jog — you'll beat the heat and crowds. Stop at the kiosk near Canal 3 for cheap coconut water.
💡 Combine with the nearby Catedral de Santos (free) which is open mornings. Look for the slave market plaque on the church wall.
💡 If you walk up, go early morning when it's cooler. The funicular costs around R$8 return and runs every 20 minutes. Watch your belongings on the stairs.
💡 Free entry on Wednesdays. Go early to see feeding times — ask staff for the schedule.