Hotel in Búzios: Excellent infrastructure and service in Geribá
I was at Le Relais la Borie for the first time about three or four years ago, when I wrote this post… years later, I just returned from an amazing weekend there and I keep saying that this hotel in Búzios is one of the best!!
With that in mind, I could not fail to update this post with all the news from La Borie, especially in times of Covid-19, where we want to return to our trips safely.
Location:
O Hotel La Borie it's located facing the most popular beach in Búzios, Geribá beach, and it is super next to fishbone, which is the busiest and most disputed square meter on the beach. Therefore, it is perfect for both those who enjoy a busy beach and for those who just want to relax, because in front of the hotel, the strip of sand is super quiet.
Geribá beach has more than 2km extension, it is one of the most sought after places for accommodation and one of my favorites to stay too!! A llocation is excellent, but whoever stays in Geribá it is necessary to use some transport to get to the center, Rua das Pedras and Orla Bardot. By car, it is about 10 minutes away and I particularly find it much more pleasant to spend the day with this incredible view and take the car to go out to dinner or take a walk along Orla Bardot.
O Hotel La Borie it is 176 km from Rio de Janeiro and 158 km from Niterói.
Hotel and Amenities:
The hotel is right on the sand and, in addition to being super charming, it has a sophisticated decor, its outdoor space is very spacious and pleasant and has two pools, being a heated one, sauna, jacuzzi, spa, beach service with chairs and umbrellas, a French restaurant and its own parking lot.
In addition it has a pool bar serving snacks, drinks, wines, sparkling wines and champagnes, which is a perfect combination for a sunny day by the pool.
The cool thing about La Borie is that its infrastructure is so good that it doesn't make you want to go out for tourism, at most take a dip in the sea right in front of you. It is ideal for those who already know the city and really want to enjoy a few days by the pool, drinks, massage and a good dip in Geribá.
Breakfast
O Breakfast is very well served and this croissantt is awesome!! So much so that I traded my cheese bread for any and all hotel breakfasts for it (anyone who knows me knows I'm crazy about cheese bread, lol). There are several types of fruits, breads, cold cuts, scrambled eggs and omelettes, hot dishes, jams, dulce de leche and various cakes.
Just to make this first moment of the day more pleasant, breakfast is served in front of the pool garden with a view of the beach, and there is also the restaurant, French cuisine, Chez Françoise, à la carte restaurant with a romantic atmosphere and excellent options on the menu with a mix of French gastronomy with the flavors of Brazilian cuisine.
In front of the restaurant there is a lounge with another bar and is a pleasant environment for a drink before dinner. In fact, every hotel is full of these cozy environments, every corner you look at has a well-decorated garden, a chair to relax and enjoy the place… all very charming.
the hotel has free wifi and it's excellent!!! This was one of the few criticisms I had when I stayed the first time, the wifi was really bad but now it's super fast and working in every corner of the hotel. In fact, it's an excellent place to do a home office in these times when many people are still working from home and have geographical freedom... not bad to start the work day facing this big sea, huh?!
The rooms:
I've had two experiences with rooms at La Borie and both have been excellent. The rooms are very spacious and with that typical decoration of French resorts… simple and chic! Miss you, Cotê d'Azur <3
room view
This last time I stayed in a triple room on the ground floor, facing the pool and the sea… simply enchanting. This time I also found out that all the windows have soundproof glass, you can't hear anything outside when the windows are closed. As my room was right in front of the pool, I imagined that I would wake up with the noise of the staff in the morning… nothing, zero noise!!!
My room was super cozy, with a king size bed, wonderful and very comfortable, sheets and pillows of excellent quality and super smelling, a single bed, air conditioning, cable tv and a desk.
The bathroom had a great shower, hairdryer, bathrobe and soft towels, as well as L'Occitane amenities. The wardrobe, minibar and safe were also in this area of the bathroom.
The room I stayed in the first time was also a triple and on the ground floor, very reserved, in the corner of the garden and next to the restaurant. It had a view of the heated pool and a small balcony at the front, with the same features as the last room I stayed in. I found it perfect for those who prefer a more reserved room.
My experience in Hotel Le Relais La Borie once again it was incredible, from the attentive service of the employees to the comfort of both the leisure area and the accommodation. It is a typically French hotel that wins over the details, the elegance and charm of the place without having to be extravagant in terms of luxury.
Without a doubt I would stay at this hotel in Búzios again, and as I already know the city inside out (I've been going to Búzios since I can remember, lol) It's a place I don't need to be a tourist, that is, there's nothing better in La Borie than spending the day relaxing by the pools, enjoying the beautiful view of the beach and toasting life... that alone will make your vacation or weekend amazing! !
Details:
- Category: 5 stars
- Location: Excellent
- Value for money: Good – La Borie is a hotel of experiences and not exactly value for money.
- Room I stayed: Master sea view
- Highlight: Sensational leisure area, foot in the sand, service.
- Could improve: Full-length mirror in the room and bar service at the pool that ends very early
- Profile: Couples, family and group of friends – I've been with a group of friends and now I went with my parents, just like me, they elected one of the best hotels they've ever stayed in Búzios.
PS. The hotel has an exclusive camera that shows Geribá beach live, it is great for those who want to see the sea before going to the beach, and for those who are far away to be able to see a little bit of the sea.