Top Pet-Friendly Stays in Cuiabá, Brazil

I like these lofts for small families who want their own space in Cuiabá. Each air-conditioned unit has a fully equipped kitchen, a dining area and a balcony, so meals and quiet evenings stay in your hands, and a dedicated workspace helps if one parent needs to work. The garden, free private parking and a pet-friendly policy add flexibility for a longer stay. A 9.2 score from 233 reviews shows guests rate it highly.

Amazon Aeroporto Hotel is a 4-star hotel serving Cuiabá's airport, handy for families starting or ending a trip to the Pantanal or Chapada dos Guimarães. Rooms are air-conditioned with a private bathroom. The outdoor pool is open all year, which counts in Cuiabá's heat, and there is a garden and terrace to cool off. Adults have a fitness centre and wellness facilities, the restaurant and bar save going out, and pets are accepted. Guests rate it 9.1 across 2,036 reviews.

Hotel Deville Prime Cuiabá is the most complete family option in downtown Cuiabá. The outdoor pool is welcome in the city's heat, and a games room keeps children busy when the sun is too strong. Rooms are air-conditioned with an LCD cable TV and a minibar, and several dining options mean nobody needs to go out at night. Parents get a gym and a spa. Pets are accepted and parking is on site, which I find useful.

Hotel Gran Odara is the 5-star I would suggest in Cuiabá for a family that wants a pool to escape the heat: it is on the roof, with city views. Rooms are modern and air-conditioned with an LCD TV, there is a spa and a gym for the adults, and the restaurant serves French and regional dishes. Mãe Bonifácia Park and Goiabeiras Shopping Mall are nearby, good for a walk or a rainy afternoon. Guests rate it 9.0 across 493 reviews.

Amazon Plaza Hotel's garden pool, with its cascade and hammocks, is exactly what families need in Cuiabá's heat. Children can splash under the waterfall while parents rest in the shade, and the spacious air-conditioned rooms give everyone a cool retreat afterwards. The décor follows an indigenous theme, a talking point for curious children. Breakfast is a buffet with regional specialities, and shops and restaurants are close by in the city centre. Nearly 2,000 guests rate it 8.7 out of 10.

I would recommend Hotel Mato Grosso Inn to a pet owner or a budget-minded family who wants a simple two-star base in Cuiabá. Air-conditioned family rooms have private bathrooms and free WiFi, and a continental buffet breakfast is served in the room. A lounge, a 24-hour front desk, a minimarket and free private parking are included, and streaming services are available. Guests score it 8.7 across 380 reviews.

Serras Hotel gives families in Cuiabá modern, air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi, which counts in a city known for its heat. The restaurant on site means meals are easy after a long day, and parents can use the fitness centre or the spa and wellness area. The 24-hour reception helps with late flights, and Marechal Rondon International Airport is about a 25-minute drive away. Pets are welcome too. An 8.5 score from almost 300 reviews is reassuring.

Abudi Hotel is about 400 metres from Cuiabá's city centre, close enough to walk in for a meal or some shopping with children. The air-conditioned rooms, with tiled floors, are a welcome refuge from the city's heat, and the buffet breakfast offers both local and international options. Free on-site parking and a 24-hour reception make arrival easy, Wi-Fi and cable TV are included, and pets are welcome. More than 1,100 guests rate it 8.4 out of 10.

Hotel 365 suits families in Cuiabá who want some play time at the hotel. There is an outdoor swimming pool, a sun terrace and a green garden, plus a games room for the hottest hours. Family rooms are air-conditioned, with garden views and free WiFi. The restaurant and bar keep dinner simple, and pets are welcome. Parents can use the fitness centre. The airport is close by, which I find handy for an arrival or departure day.

Hotel Capital is a modern, practical base in Cuiabá, rated 8.2 out of 10 by nearly 1,000 guests. Rooms are air-conditioned, with porcelain tile floors, LED TVs and private bathrooms with walk-in showers, which are easy to use with young children. A complimentary buffet breakfast starts the day, the front desk is open 24 hours, and pets are welcome. Free parking helps, as 3 Américas Shopping Mall and downtown Cuiabá are both a short drive away.