Jangal das Araucárias Swan Design Hotel Canela
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Yes, it is worth booking if you want a quiet five-star base in Canela with a strong guest score and a price not far above the city median. Skip it if a varied breakfast matters a lot to you, because that is the one point guests keep criticising.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who this hotel suits, and who should look elsewhere
This is our Luxury pick for Canela. It holds an official five-star rating and a guest score of 9.4 out of 10 from 846 reviews, so it suits couples and families who want a calm, well-run hotel without paying the very high rates five stars often bring.
Families get useful basics: family rooms, free parking and a pool. There is also a gym.
Who should skip it? Travellers who judge a hotel by its breakfast. Guests describe the food as tasty, but often mention limited variety, slow refilling and weak coffee. If that would spoil your mornings, compare the other two picks below.
Location and getting around Canela
The hotel sits at Rua Nagibe Galdino da Rosa 253. Guests describe the setting as quiet and peaceful, and say the town centre is within walking distance. The location score is 9.4.
The Church of Our Lady of Lourdes is about 1.3 km away, roughly 16 minutes on foot. Caracol Falls and Caracol State Park are both about 6.3 km away, close to 79 minutes on foot. That is far, so plan on a car or a taxi for those trips. Free parking helps if you drive.
All walking times here are straight-line estimates, not checked on the ground.
What guests say
Staff get the warmest comments. Guests mention a friendly welcome, personalised notes and chocolates left for them. The quiet setting near the centre is the other point that comes up again and again.
The weak spot is breakfast. It is served as a buffet, and reviewers say the items taste good but the range is narrow, dishes are not refilled quickly and the coffee is weak. Nothing else in the data stands out as a regular complaint, but room size, noise and condition have not been assessed.
Price and value against our other Canela picks
The reference price was €115.87 per night, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 (10 to 12 Nov) for 2 adults in one room. That is about €232 for the two nights. These are not live quotes, so check today's price for your own dates.
For comparison, our Budget pick, Hotel Tissiani Canela (3 stars, 8.9 score), was €66.08 a night on the same dates. Our Best Value pick, Blumen Hotel Boutique (4 stars, 9.5), was €104.21, which was also the sample median. So this five-star option cost only about €12 a night more than the Best Value choice.
What the extra money gets you, based on the listing: five-star status, a pool, a gym, a restaurant, a garden, free parking and free Wi-Fi. Check whether breakfast is included in the rate you pick.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 7 eligible hotels in Canela. Five-star properties get priority for our Luxury slot, and this one shared second place on guest score among the 7. Its price sat only a little above the median, which is unusual for the top category.
Before you book
Confirm whether breakfast is included and what the cancellation terms are. Neither has been assessed for this review. Room size, noise levels and the state of the rooms are also unverified, so read recent reviews for the room type you want.
If you plan to use the pool, gym or restaurant, check opening times and any fees for your dates. And if you want to see Caracol Falls, sort out transport in advance, as it is too far to walk comfortably.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
How far is Jangal das Araucárias Swan Design Hotel Canela from Caracol Falls?
About 6.3 km, which is around 79 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate. That is far, so plan to drive or take a taxi.
Does the hotel have parking?
Yes, the property lists free parking. Check on booking whether a space needs to be reserved.
Is breakfast good?
Breakfast is a buffet. Guests say the food tastes good, but many mention limited variety, slow refilling and weak coffee.
How much does a night cost?
The reference price was €115.87 a night, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults. Prices change, so check today's rate for your dates.
Is it a good choice for families?
It lists family rooms, a pool, a garden and free parking, which cover the basics. Confirm room layouts and bed set-up before you book.