Sao Luis, the capital of Maranhão, Brazil, boasts a stunning coastline dotted with beautiful beach hotels that cater to all types of travelers. From luxury resorts offering exceptional amenities to budget-friendly options with unique local charm, this city provides a wide array of choices. Visitors can enjoy the sun-soaked beaches while experiencing the rich culture and heritage of the region. With stunning ocean views and close proximity to local attractions, beach hotels in Sao Luis promise a memorable stay by the sea.
Best Sao Luis (Maranhao) Hotels on the Beach
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Hotel Adventure Sao Luis
Hotel Adventure Sao Luis, set about 6 km from Sao Marcos Beach, offers an outdoor pool as well as a fitness centre. The venue lies near the tropical beach.
Praca Goncalves Dias is less than 7 km away.
Praia do Calhau is not far away.
After a tiring day have a rest on an an individual balcony featured in your room. Bathrooms have a separate toilet and a shower.
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Abbeville Hotel Torre I - Torre II
Offering guests to enjoy their city escape, Abbeville Hotel Torre I - Torre II Sao Luis is a 3-star venue with 112 rooms, located 16 minutes' stroll from Rio Anil. There is a snack bar and a swimming pool available on the premises.
The hotel is 2.2 km away from Museu do Reggae do Maranhao and 2.9 km from iglesia de San Pantaleon. The property lies within a 25-minute walk of the centre of Sao Luis.
Abbeville Hotel Torre I - Torre II is a short ride from Sao Luiz Historical Center.
The rooms include a bathroom with a separate toilet and a shower.
Abbeville Hotel Torre I - Torre II offers a charming accommodation with a sun deck, a shared lounge, and various recreational opportunities. Guests can work out in a fitness room.
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Hotel Luzeiros Sao Luis
Offering a sauna and recreational facilities, Hotel Luzeiros Sao Luis is located in Ponta do farol district, next to Sao Marcos Beach. Guests have access to an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness room and Wi-Fi throughout the venue.
Jansen Lagoon is about 1.1 km from the accommodation, while Plantio Compensatorio e Reposicao Florestal na Estacao Ecologica do Rangedor is 3.7 km away. The centre of Sao Luis is 5 km away from the property.
Hotel Luzeiros Sao Luis is perfectly located close to Fisherman Square.
The rooms have a view over the sea. Also, the venue features marble flooring.
Such various treatments as a steam room and sauna facilities are offered on the premises.
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Brisamar Hotel & Spa Sao Luis
Offering a sauna, a sundeck, and a shared lounge, Brisamar Hotel & Spa Sao Luis is merely 1.8 km from Fisherman Square. Situated in Ponta do farol district, the venue is set 4.3 km from Fonte do Ribeirao.
The accommodation offers an oceanfront location 22-minute drive from Marechal Cunha Machado airport. The centre of Sao Luis is 5 km from the property.
You can get to Praca Goncalves Dias in a few minutes by car.
Certain rooms include views of the sea. A separate toilet and a shower are provided in the bathrooms.
An outdoor pool is provided onsite the hotel. Alternatively, guests can exercise in a fitness club.
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Hotel Ilha Costeira
Hotel Ilha Costeira is located in Sao Luis, about 15 minutes by car from Palacio dos Leoes, and offers an outdoor swimming pool. Do Itapiraco Reserve is less than 2.5 km away.
You can get to Mirante da Lagoa in a few minutes by car.
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Hotel Resort Rio Poty
Set 5 km from the centre of Sao Luis, Ferreira Hospedagens Sao Luis Hotel offers Wi-Fi throughout the venue. Guests can access Beach of San Marcos within a 10-minute drive of the property, while Jansen Lagoon is an 8-minute walk away.
The property features accommodation in Ponta do farol district.
You can get to Convent of Mercy in a few minutes by car.
Certain rooms have views of the sea.
The guest house has a swimming pool.
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Litoranea Praia Hotel
Situated around 10 minutes by car from Calhau beach, Litoranea Praia Hotel Sao Luis features Wi-Fi in public areas and private parking on site. The venue lies near the free beach.
State of the Jansen Lake Park is less than 4.3 km away. This accommodation is just off Mirante Da Litoranea and 20 km from Marechal Cunha Machado airport.
You can get to Praca Goncalves Dias in a few minutes by car.
The rooms offer views of the sea. A separate toilet and a shower are provided in the bathrooms.
Other facilities include a swimming pool.
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Mar E Sol Na Praia Da Litoranea
Mar E Sol Na Praia Da Litoranea Apartment is a beachfront venue in Sao Luis, located within an 11-minute walk of Museu da Gastronomia Maranhense. It also features a fully furnished kitchen with a fridge and kitchenware.
The accommodation is placed within a 10-minute drive from Beach of San Marcos. Guests can find Praia do Calhau in the area. Bonsai offers Japanese meals within 650 metres of the apartment.
Fisherman Square can be reached in a few minutes by car.
The venue also has 1 bathroom. The beachfront accommodation features pool view. The apartment comprises 1 bedroom.
Guests can dive into an outdoor pool area.
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Pousada Litoranea
Featuring Wi-Fi throughout the property, Pousada Litoranea Hotel Sao Luis is set 4.8 km from Fisherman Square. Parking is available on site as well.
Palacio dos Leoes is less than 6 km away.
The venue lies within reach of Praia do Calhau.
The rooms overlook the garden. They provide bathrooms with a separate toilet and a shower.
An extra charge applies to a summer terrace and a picnic area.
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San Fernando Hotel
The 4-star San Fernando Hotel Sao Luis is 2.8 km from Plantio Compensatorio e Reposicao Florestal na Estacao Ecologica do Rangedor. Wi-Fi is available here in public areas.
Fisherman Square is less than 4.8 km away.
You can get to Beach of San Marcos in a few minutes by car.
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Rio Claro Comfort Hostel E Suites
Featuring Wi-Fi throughout the property, Rio Claro Comfort Hostel E Suites Sao Luis offers accommodation in 42 rooms. The venue is a 15-minute drive from Palacio dos Leoes and a 20-minute drive from Mirante da Lagoa.
The nearest airport is Marechal Cunha Machado, 15 km from Rio Claro Comfort Hostel E Suites. A wide range of dining options including Restaurante Nossa Senhora Do Carmo can be found within a 14-minute walk.
Certain units feature views of the garden. The rooms come with a walk-in shower and a separate toilet.
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Vista Mar Com Requinte Na Praia Da Litoranea
Situated 4.1 km from Beach of San Marcos, Vista Mar Com Requinte Na Praia Da Litoranea Apartment provides accommodation with Wi-Fi throughout the venue. The property is fitted with an equipped kitchen that has facilities such as a microwave oven, a refrigerator, and kitchenware.
Mirante da Lagoa is located 4.4 km from the apartment. Guests can find Praia do Calhau in the area. A great range of Brazilian meals can be found in Barraca da Marcela within 650 metres of the venue.
Plantio Compensatorio e Reposicao Florestal na Estacao Ecologica do Rangedor is also a short ride away.
The apartment also has 2 bathrooms. The venue comprises 2 bedrooms.
After a day of sightseeing in Sao Luis, you can unwind at a swimming pool on site.
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American Flat - Ponta D'Areia - Ferreira Hospedagens
Featuring Wi-Fi throughout the property, American Flat - Ponta D'Areia - Ferreira Hospedagens Aparthotel Sao Luis offers accommodation within 4.2 km from Palacio La Ravardiere. The property is located in Ponta do farol district, 5 km from the centre of Sao Luis.
Espigao Costeiro is less than 2.5 km away.
You can get to Ponta do Espigao da Ponta D'areia in a few minutes by car.
This aparthotel offers rooms with views of the sea. They include a separate toilet and a shower in the bathrooms.

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Praiabella Hotel
Praiabella Hotel offers perfect accommodation in a business district of Sao Luis. There is a lounge bar and an outdoor pool area available on the premises.
Calhau beach is 3.2 km from the venue and Praca Goncalves Dias is 7 km away. The hotel is close to the city's touristic area and Mirante Da Litoranea.
This perfect property is located close to the Atlantic Ocean. You can get to Palacio dos Leoes in a few minutes by car.
After a tiring day have a rest on an a private balcony featured in your room. They offer bathrooms fitted with a separate toilet and a shower.
This venue has a fitness area.
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Flat Biarritz Proximo A Praia - Fonseca Imoveis
Featuring an outdoor pool area and a fitness room, Flat Biarritz Proximo A Praia - Fonseca Imoveis Apartment provides a beachfront accommodation with a kitchen. Marechal Cunha Machado airport is 20 km away from the venue.
The property is 2.6 km from Espigao Costeiro and 1.4 km from Praca da Lagoa Da Jansen. The centre of Sao Luis is only 5 km away. Flat Biarritz Proximo A Praia - Fonseca Imoveis Apartment is set in Ponta do farol district, within about 5 minutes' walk of Restaurante Frango de Ouro and Gaia Restaurante serving a range of dishes.
Bom Menino's Park can be reached in a few minutes by car.
A terrace is featured in certain rooms. Bathrooms come with a walk-in shower and a separate toilet.
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Exclusivo Vista Mar Na Praia Da Litoranea
Located in Sao Luis, the beachfront Exclusivo Vista Mar Na Praia Da Litoranea Apartment is 20 km from Marechal Cunha Machado airport. Placed 2.2 km from Plantio Compensatorio e Reposicao Florestal na Estacao Ecologica do Rangedor, the venue consists of 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom and a fully equipped kitchen.
The accommodation is placed within a 10-minute drive from Praca da Lagoa Da Jansen. Guests can find Praia do Calhau in the area. Several restaurants such as Pizza Mania and Barraca da Marcela are within 650 metres from Exclusivo Vista Mar Na Praia Da Litoranea Apartment.
You can get to Palacio dos Leoes in a couple of minutes by car.
Guests can have a dip in a swimming pool.
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Bela Vista Apartment
Bela Vista Apartment offers beachfront accommodation, set within 10 minutes' walk of Sao Luis city centre. Wi-Fi is provided throughout the venue, while a private parking garage is also available on site.
Guests will find Praca Goncalves Dias within 0.7 km and Central Market within about 1.1 km away. Guests can find Igreja da Se Catholic Church in the area. Brazilian meals are served in the restaurant Braulio's, set within 5 minutes' walk away.
You can get to Fisherman Square in a couple of minutes by car.
Bela Vista Apartment features 10 rooms. Some units include a terrace to relax in.
Canoeing and cycling are also available.
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Conforto Na Melhor Localizacao Com Vista Mar
Located 10 minutes’ drive to Museu do Reggae do Maranhao Museum, this beachfront Conforto Na Melhor Localizacao Com Vista Mar Apartment features a fully equipped kitchen for those who want to self-cater. The nearest airport is Marechal Cunha Machado, situated 20 km from venue.
Praca Goncalves Dias can be reached by car in a couple of minutes, while Sao Marcos Beach is right by the accommodation. Igreja de Sao Joao Batista is about 15 minutes away by car. If you do not feel like cooking after a busy day, South American cuisine is served at Restaurante Frango de Ouro, 550 metres away from the apartment.
Fisherman Square is one of the main attractions in the area.
Guests can relax in the rooms which open onto a terrace. They feature views of the pool. The property holds 1 bedroom. A separate toilet and a shower are also featured in the bathroom.
Guests can have a dip in a plunge pool to relax after a long day in Sao Luis.
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Hotel Praia Ponta D'Areia
The lovely Hotel Praia Ponta D'Areia is located in the tourist area of Sao Luis, 15 km from Marechal Cunha Machado airport, and houses a swimming pool. Highlights at this venue include an à la carte restaurant, a snack bar and Wi-Fi throughout the accommodation.
Praca Goncalves Dias is 3.2 km from the hotel and Praca da Lagoa Da Jansen is 2.6 km away. Guests can get to Sao Luis city centre, which is 4 km away.
Shoppers will enjoy proximity to a shopping mall, a supermarket, and shops near the property. You can get to Igreja Nossa Senhora dos Remedios in a few minutes by car.
Rooms come with view of the lagoon. They feature bathrooms with a bidet, a separate toilet, and a shower.
Hotel Praia Ponta D'Areia offers a wealth of numerous bars and restaurants to suit any taste or budget.
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Beach Garden Na Praia Da Litoranea
Located in Sao Luis, beachfront Beach Garden Na Praia Da Litoranea Apartment is 20 km from Marechal Cunha Machado airport. The venue is 6 km from Palacio dos Leoes and features a swimming pool and a kitchen.
The accommodation is placed within a 15-minute drive from Mirante da Lagoa. Guests can find Praia do Calhau in the area. The Brazilian dishes are served at restaurant Soul Lounge Bistro, which is about 650 metres from the apartment.
You can get to Beach of San Marcos in a couple of minutes by car.
This 1-bedroom property also features a refrigerator, an oven, and kitchenware. There is 1 bathroom.
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Rio Poty Hotel By Tarrafas
Set in Ponta do farol district, 2.3 km from State of the Jansen Lake Park, Rio Poty Hotel By Tarrafas Sao Luis features an outdoor swimming pool and views of the sea. Guests will have access to parking on site for added convenience.
Ribeirao Fountain is less than 4.2 km away. The venue lies within 5 km of the centre of Sao Luis.
Rio Poty Hotel By Tarrafas is a short ride from Convent of Mercy.
Bathrooms feature a separate toilet and a shower.
This accommodation has a health club.