Pousada da Alcobaça

Midway between Petrópolis and Parque Nacional da Serra dos Órgãos, this gorgeous family-run hotel has a pool, sauna, tennis court and ample gardens crossed by a small river. The parquet-floored guest rooms, ranging from cozy under-the-eaves hideaways to larger units with garden and mountain views, are individually decorated with quilts, armchairs and colorful area rugs. There’s also an excellent restaurant.