Itacare

A quiet hideaway near the forest, this pousada has seven rooms (and a bungalow) that feel homey and tropical, with vibrant walls, local pottery, and mosquito-netted beds. Capoeira, yoga, and samba classes are offered, as well as in-room massages. BA-0100,  from $100 for a double in low season to $420 for a four-person bungalow in high season.

The luxe wood-stilted bungalows have an earthy, modern look, with huge bathrooms and outdoor showers. On site are tennis courts, two pools, and a spa. Service is highly attentive. BA-001,  from $300 for a double in low season to $900 a night for a six-person bungalow in high season.

        

Manaus

The tree houses all have thatched roofs and breathtaking views of a 17-mile-wide floodplain, and are connected by four miles of boardwalk. Dramatic catwalks—suspended walkways secured between trees—hang an awe-inspiring 70 feet high. There is also a shared dining room and a tree-house bar, and you can book jungle treks, canoe rides, fishing trips, and caiman-spotting tours by moonlight. Not recommended for children 7 years and younger, but they offer "Real Life Pirates of the Caribbean" and kid-size bedding to accommodate children.  Negro River,  from $280 per person.

    

Rio De Janeiro

Run by a warm, friendly couple, EasyDrop's affiliated hotel is just steps from Praia da Concha beach. The 10 rooms are simple and clean, each with air-conditioning, a refrigerator, and a personal veranda with hammock. The lush garden is the perfect spot for recalling the day's events with fellow surf-campers.  Travessa Angrense 25 A - Copacabana,  from $41 for a double.

Sao Paolo

This 60-room hotel pays homage to the glamour of the '20s and '30s, with an understated deco style that infuses every detail. A four-to-one staff-to-guest ratio guarantees you'll never be waiting long for room service—or anything else—and even the double suites are spacious enough for a family of three or four to spread out in.  Rue Vittorio Fasano 88,  from $450 for a standard suite.

              

Babysitting services

Cribs Available

Room-service kids' menu

Pool

Roll-away Beds Available