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Awasi Santa Catarina
Governador Celso Ramos, Santa Catarina, Brazil · Awasi · Grand Luxury
Awasi Santa Catarina occupies the former Ponta dos Ganchos Exclusive Resort on a private peninsula facing the Três Ilhas archipelago, a spot known for hosting Paul McCartney, Beyoncé, and Katy Perry over the years under its previous name. The Awasi group bought the resort in 2024 and kept its 25 standalone villas, adding a wellness pavilion in November 2025 with an oceanfront lap pool and three thermal plunge pools. It holds MICHELIN One Key as of 2025.
- 25 rooms
- Opened 2001
- Neighborhood: Ganchos de Fora
- Rooms from 506 sq ft (47 m²)
About Awasi Santa Catarina
- The resort was known as Ponta dos Ganchos before Awasi acquired it in 2024, and under that name hosted Beyoncé in 2010 and Paul McCartney in 2012 and 2024.
- Its 25 standalone villas, ranging from 90 to 300 square meters, each sit on their own plot facing the sea across the Três Ilhas archipelago.
- A November 2025 wellness pavilion added an oceanfront infinity lap pool, three thermal plunge pools at hot, tepid, and cold temperatures, and a sound-healing room.
- As at every Awasi lodge, each villa is assigned a private guide and 4x4 vehicle, backed here by a fleet of Toyota SW4s and two catamarans for excursions along the coast.
- Entry-level rooms start at 506 sq ft (47 m²).
The setting
3 km from Palmas Beach.
Restaurants and bars
- Veleza — Restaurant · Grill
- Bateiras — Restaurant
Experiences
- Private excursions with a private guide and 4x4 vehicle — Each room is assigned a private guide and a 4x4 vehicle for tailor-made exploring at the guest's own pace.
- Bees & Greens — A sustainable activity connecting guests with the region and the importance of pollination.
- Secret Beaches — Hidden beaches in Santa Catarina accessible only by trail or boat, with private guide, for swimming and snorkeling.
- Atlantic Forest Trek — Hikes through preserved Atlantic Forest trails to viewpoints, spotting birds, monkeys and flora with expert naturalist guides.
- Azorean Heritage — Visits to traditional fishing communities of Santa Catarina's coastal villages, authentic cuisine and centuries-old traditions of descendants of Portuguese islanders.
- Diving in the Arvoredo marine biological reserve — Diving in the Arvoredo marine biological reserve, described as one of the places with the greatest biodiversity in the country.
Amenities
- Spa
- Infinity pool
- Private pool
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Tennis
- Wine cellar
- Fine dining
Awards
- MICHELIN Two Keys (2026)
- Travel + Leisure World's Best Hotels (2026)
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