Top Hotels with Pool for Your São Luís Stay

A M Hotel is the São Luís base I would suggest to a family that wants space and a pool. The apartment-style rooms are air-conditioned, with private bathrooms and free WiFi, the outdoor pool and garden give children room to play, and the sun terrace is there for parents. A buffet breakfast is served every morning, and the bar and the spa and wellness facilities make it easy to stay in for the evening.

Hotel Luzeiros is the São Luís hotel I would book for a family wanting comfort close to the sea, with Ponta do Farol Beach a short walk away. The outdoor pool keeps children happy between beach outings, rooms are air-conditioned and apartment-style with a minibar and an LCD TV, and the restaurant and bar mean dinner can stay in the hotel. Parents can use the spa, the wellness centre and the fitness centre, and WiFi is free.

Brisamar Hotel & SPA is the beachfront São Luís hotel I would suggest to a family that wants the sand right outside. Some rooms look out to sea, the swimming pool gives a calmer option for younger children, and room service runs 24 hours, which helps with odd mealtimes after a long day. The restaurant cooks regional, national and international dishes, so picky eaters have choices, and parents can take turns in the sauna.

Casa Imperial Hotel Pousada is a garden pousada in São Luís where the outdoor pool is open all year, a real asset in the city's steady heat. Rooms are air-conditioned with a private bathroom and a balcony overlooking the garden or the pool, so parents can keep an eye on the water. There is a sun terrace, a spa and wellness area for adults, breakfast is served each morning and pets are accepted. Guests rate it 8.9 out of 10 across 1,242 reviews.

Melo Hospedagem Flat Bellagio is a beachfront apartment hotel in São Luís with direct access to the sand and sea views, which is why I would put it on a family shortlist. Family rooms are air-conditioned with a private bathroom, a minibar and a flat-screen TV. A swimming pool and an outdoor seating area are on site, and a minimarket covers snacks and essentials. The front desk is open 24 hours and WiFi is free. Guests rate it 8.8 out of 10 across 77 reviews.

I would choose Praiabella Hotel for a family or a couple who wants to be directly on Calhau Beach in São Luís. Modern apartment-style rooms have private balconies and air conditioning. The swimming pool has Atlantic Ocean views, a spa and wellness area is on site, and the restaurant serves regional cuisine. Guests give this three-star hotel 8.7 across 1,536 reviews.

Blue Tree Premium São Luis is a five-star hotel directly on Calhau Beach. It has a pool, a spa, a fitness centre and a sauna, and pets are welcome. Air-conditioned rooms come with a minibar, a TV and a private bathroom. It is described as suitable for families and solo travellers. Guests rate it 8.7 from 1,071 reviews. I would recommend it to couples and families who want beach access and wellness facilities in one place.

Flat Biarritz suits families who want the beach and a pool in São Luís, with São Marcos Beach a short walk away. The family apartments are air-conditioned, with balconies and private bathrooms. The year-round outdoor pool and the garden keep children busy between swims in the sea, and there is a bar on site. Parking and WiFi are included. No restaurant is listed, so plan to eat out. An 8.7 rating from 7 reviews is good, though it rests on only a few stays.

Pousada Vila do Mar is one of the more complete family options near the sea in the São Luís area, just 100 metres from Praia do Meio. The outdoor pool and children's playground give kids plenty to do between beach sessions, and parents can use the spa and wellness area. Rooms have balconies with hammocks, some looking onto the garden, and a breakfast buffet is included every morning. An 8.6 score from 508 reviews confirms that families leave happy.

American Flat suits families who want space and a kitchen of their own by Ponta d'Areia Beach in São Luís. Each one-bedroom apartment has a living room, an equipped kitchenette, air conditioning and a balcony or terrace, so meals and naps can follow the children's rhythm. The outdoor pool is open all year, the front desk works around the clock, and pets are accepted. A rating of 8.6 from 40 reviews is reassuring.

Hotel Ilha Costeira is a short drive from Calhau Beach and the Coastal Highway in São Luís, and its swimming pool is what I would mention first to families. A spa and wellness area offers parents a quieter hour, and the restaurant serves a varied menu. Rooms are simply furnished, air-conditioned and come with a minibar and cable TV. WiFi and private parking are free. Guests rate it 8.4 out of 10 across nearly 500 reviews.

Costa Atlântico Hotel has a pool and spacious air-conditioned rooms, a welcome combination for a family after a hot morning walking around São Luís. The historic centre, with its tiled colonial façades, is close by, and the restaurant on site keeps dinner simple. Parents get a spa and wellness area, Wi-Fi and parking are free, and guests rate it 8.2 across 830 reviews.

Hotel Sambaquis is a family-friendly apartment hotel 12 km from São Luís historic centre, with a pool and spa and wellness facilities. A daily buffet breakfast is served in an air-conditioned dining area, and the hotel has a 24-hour reception, luggage storage and free parking. Rooms have air conditioning, a TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom. Guests rate it 8.2 from 705 reviews. I would recommend it to families with a car who want a pool and parking outside the old centre.

Litorânea Praia Hotel is the São Luís base I would give a family who wants the beach across the road, since it stands opposite Praia do Calhau. The pool is there for when the sea feels too rough for small children, rooms are air-conditioned, and both WiFi and parking are free. Parents can use the spa and wellness facilities, and the historic centre of São Luís, a UNESCO World Heritage site, makes an easy day out.

Hotel Itatiaia is a simple São Luís choice for a family that mainly wants a pool, and the outdoor pool here is open all year. Rooms are air-conditioned with free WiFi, some with pool views, and the garden and outdoor dining area give children room outside. Room service helps on evenings in, the front desk is open 24 hours and private parking is free, so arriving by car with luggage is straightforward.