You can look forward to free full breakfast, a garden, and an outdoor entertainment area at Essência da Guarda Surf House. Take some time to relax at the onsite spa. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and a hot tub are available to all guests.
Located in Guarda do Embau, a neighborhood in Palhoça, Essência da Guarda Surf House is in a state park and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Garopaba Beach and Ferrugem Beach. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails and other activities like whale-watching. Visit our Palhoça travel guide
Servidão João Bento Martins, Palhoça, SC, 88131000
What's nearby
Serra do Tabuleiro State Park
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Morro da Guarda do Embau
15 min walk - 1.3 km
Garopaba Beach
30 min drive - 33.2 km
Ferrugem Beach
47 min drive - 43.2 km
Prainha do Joaquim Martins
17 min drive - 4.7 km
Getting around
Hercilio Luz Intl. Airport (FLN)
65 min drive
Restaurants
Bar Del Mar Restaurante E Petiscaria
7 min walk
Big Bamboo Restaurante Orgânico
8 min walk
GuardaGosto
8 min walk
La Madre
7 min walk
Pizzaria Biruta
9 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Essência da Guarda Surf House
Spend the day relaxing on the beach or pampering yourself at Essência da Guarda Surf House's full-service spa. Each apartment provides a kitchen island and a dining table, plus free WiFi and a Smart TV with digital channels. For a bit of entertainment, guests will find a TV with Netflix, and other amenities include a furnished patio and a private yard.
Essência da Guarda Surf House offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with shared/communal kitchens. Rooms open to furnished patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include dining tables and kitchen islands. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 32-inch Smart televisions come with premium digital channels, pay movies, and Netflix.
Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. This Palhoça apartment provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the apartment include a hot tub.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the apartment's full-service spa. The spa is equipped with a hot tub. The spa is open daily.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Daily housekeeping
Guidebooks
Local maps
Location highlights
In a state park
Near the bay
On the riverwalk
Things to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Whale watching nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
6 units
Garden
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Host will greet you
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of BRL 150 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 15 lbs per pet)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Important information
Optional extras
Pet fee: BRL 150 per pet, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property only accepts cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Parents or a legal guardian traveling with children under 18 years must present the child's birth certificate and an identity card with photo (passport, for example) at the check-in. For international travels to Brazil, if just one of the parents is traveling with the child, she/he must present – in addition to the child's certificate of birth and identity card with photo – a letter authorizing the trip signed by the other parent with a notarial certification of signature. In case the parents or the legal guardian, as applicable, cannot or are unwilling to give this authorization, a judicial authorization is required. People who intend to travel to Brazil with children must consult with the Brazilian consulate before traveling for more information.
Property is also known as
Essencia Da Guarda Surf House
Essência da Guarda Surf House Palhoça
Essência da Guarda Surf House Apartment
Essência da Guarda Surf House Apartment Palhoça
Frequently asked questions
Is Essência da Guarda Surf House pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 15 lbs per pet. There's a fee of BRL 150 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much does it cost to stay at Essência da Guarda Surf House?
As of 2026/3/11, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Essência da Guarda Surf House on 2026/4/6 start from NT$1,846, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Essência da Guarda Surf House?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Essência da Guarda Surf House?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Essência da Guarda Surf House located?
Located in Guarda do Embau, this beachfront apartment building is on the riverwalk and within a 15-minute walk of Serra do Tabuleiro State Park and Morro da Guarda do Embau. Prainha do Joaquim Martins and Praia de Cima are also within 3 mi (5 km).
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Reviews
Essência da Guarda Surf House Reviews
9.0
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Reviews
8/10 Good
Verified traveler
2025/8/10
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Localização incrível, Maycon um cara super gente boa... Ótimo quarto, apenas o ar condicionado que poderia ser um pouco melhor. De resto, só ir.
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Eduardo
2025/6/15
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Acredito que tenha sido o lugar que fomos melhores recebidos na vida. Parabéns ao Maycon! Estrutura simples, porém demasiadamente acolhedora. Iremos mais vezes com toda certeza.
Eduardo
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Pedro
2025/1/4
Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Muito bom, só o ar condicionado poderia melhorar
Ótimo! Único ponto é que o ar condicionado não gelava bem. De resto, tudo perfeito.
Pedro
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Luiza
2024/11/11
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Anfitrião maycon muito gente boa! Deu tudo certo e voltaríamos.
Luiza
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rafae
2024/10/22
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Vá sem medo de errar!
Realmente superou as espectativas, pousada muito bem localizada, bem no estilo da guarda, sem falar no anfitrião Maicon que realmente foi extremamente educado e solicito a tudo que precisamos, recomendo!
Rafae
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
CARLA G R
2024/4/21
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Excelente
Lugar aconchegante em meio a natureza, eu e minha filha fomos recebidas com muito carinho pelos anfitriões Maycom e Suelen, pessoas incríveis e sempre preocupados com nosso bem estar, nos sentimos como da família. O café da manhã, hummmmm.... Delicioso! Da água na boca só de lembrar da banana frita na manteiga com canela!
Com certeza quando voltarmos pra guarda é aqui que iremos ficar!
Super recomendo!!!
CARLA G R
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
8/10 Good
Guilherme
2024/1/22
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Muito bom
Localização boa, perto da praia, infraestrutura um pouco precária, porém acho que faz parte da região, anfitriã super simpática, faz de tudo para agradar ao hóspede e dá várias dicas de onde ir. Sugestão: investir um pouco para melhorar o conforto nos quartos, como colocar cortinas blackout em todas as janelas e um colchão bom.