The hill above Arraial d'Ajuda climbs past the village center until the road opens onto the sea — greens and blues stacked in bands below you. At the top of that climb sit eleven rooms and a name borrowed from Tupi-Guarani, Maitei, meaning greetings: Hotel Maitei. Children under twelve are not taken here, as the house states outright. For anyone who wants the view, the wine list, and nothing else on the calendar.
Luciano Soares designed the house to sit inside the hillside rather than on top of it — contemporary lines against the rough plaster and timber of the village, built with local material and local hands. Every window in your room is turned toward the water, so the greens and blues that mark this stretch of coast move across the walls all day. Eleven rooms only, which keeps the restaurant's twenty-two seats from ever feeling crowded and the pool from ever needing a queue. Sommelier Núbio Ribeiro chose the thirty-seven wines in the cellar; chef Rafa Oliveira cooks the seasonal menu that chef Fernanda Possa signs.
Hotel Maitei sets a minimum age of 18 in its own house rules, read on 25 August 2026. A house whose rule drops below eighteen, or stops naming an age, is taken off HUSH — how every house is checked.
Rooms & prices
Sport on TVSaunaTennisThemed dinnersBike tours (off-site)Cycling (off-site)Diving (off-site)Hiking (off-site)Snorkelling (off-site)Walking tours (off-site)
3 nights · 2026-09-24 → 2026-09-27 · 2 adults
Asking the house for its rooms…
Beautiful charming design - with incredible views
Beautiful and welcoming place! The staff are amazing. Definitely coming back.
Escolhemos o Maitei para comemorar nossas bodas de 10 anos, e foi demais... A vista incrível já nos impressiona na chegada, prepararam o quarto prá nos receber com muito capricho e carinho expressos nos detalhes....
Very well located and charming.
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Luxurious Rooms with Spectacular Views
Hotel Maitei offers luxurious rooms with a hot tub and a balcony featuring a hammock, all overlooking the South Atlantic Ocean. The luxury category rooms provide breathtaking panoramic views of the sea, ensuring a truly unforgettable stay.
Abundance of Recreational Facilities
Guests can enjoy two outdoor swimming pools, one of which offers a stunning 360° view of the surroundings. Additionally, the hotel features a games room, a gym, and a sauna, providing ample opportunities for relaxation and entertainment during your stay.
Exciting Third-Party Services and Dining Experience
Hotel Maitei goes the extra mile by offering third-party services such as whale watching tours with a professional marine biologist, bicycle and kayak rentals, kite and wake surfing, diving, and sailing tours. Guests can also indulge in local and international dishes at Maitei Restaurant, with the option to dine al fresco by the swimming pools.
Experience luxury, relaxation, and adventure at Hotel Maitei. Book now for an unforgettable stay!
Please note, children younger than 12 years of age cannot be accommodate at the property.
Guests will receive a COVID-19 disclaimer, which must be signed and returned directly to the property prior to arrival.
A deposit may be required at the property.
The house lists these as things to do from here. Where a line is marked off-site it is not on the property — a dive site, a trail, a stable. That mark is ours, not theirs.
Maitei's wellness space runs a full menu of body and therapeutic treatments, and you don't need to be staying here to book it — day-use passes are sold to people staying elsewhere in Arraial d'Ajuda. Ask for a slot before the room fills.
The restaurant seats twenty-two, all by reservation, with a sea view from every table. Sommelier Núbio Ribeiro built the thirty-seven-label wine list around a seasonal menu signed by chef Fernanda Possa and cooked nightly by chef Rafa Oliveira.
Arraial d'Ajuda's centrinho — the sand-street strip of shops and bars the village is known for — sits close enough to walk down to for the evening. Walk back up the hill afterward, away from the bars and into the hotel's own hillside stretch.
Estrada do Mucugê, 475, 45816-000, Arraial d'Ajuda, Brazil
Answered from what the house itself publishes.
Yes. Hotel Maitei, a hotel in Arraial d'Ajuda, Brazil, sets a minimum age of 18 in its own house rules, so every guest on site is 18 or older. We last read the rule on 25 August 2026.
No. The minimum age at Hotel Maitei is 18, and it is the house's own rule rather than a preference — anyone younger cannot book or stay. This page quotes where the rule is written.
Hotel Maitei is a hotel in Arraial d'Ajuda, Brazil.
Check-in at Hotel Maitei is from 02 PM and check-out is by 12 PM, as the house lists them.
No — Hotel Maitei lists itself as not accepting pets. Ask the house before you book if it matters to your trip.
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Every house here is adults only: the property's own rules set a minimum age of eighteen. Whether a dog may come is on each page.
