How to get to Duke Beach Hotel & SPA, Maresias, Brazil

How to get to Duke Beach Hotel & SPA

How to get here

The hotel is on Avenida Dr. Francisco Loup, on Maresias beach, in the municipality of São Sebastião, on the northern coast of São Paulo state. It is about 150 km (95 miles) from the city of São Paulo, around three hours by car, on the Rio–Santos highway (SP-055). There is no airport in the region: the main gateway is São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU).

Distances from Duke Beach Hotel & SPA
FromDistanceTime
City of São PauloAbout 150 km (95 miles)About 3 hours by car
São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)About 150 km (95 miles)2.5 to 3 hours by car
São Sebastião historic center27 km (17 miles)—
Ferry to Ilhabela27 km (17 miles)—
Praia de Paúba500 m by trail, 2 km along the sandOn foot
Sete Quedas waterfall850 m—
The Lake Building of Duke Beach Hotel & SPA on Avenida Dr. Francisco Loup

By car and by bus

The hotel is reached by the Rio–Santos highway (SP-055), a coastal road between the mountains and the sea. From São Paulo, the most used routes are the Tamoios, Mogi–Bertioga and Imigrantes highways, all of which connect to the Rio–Santos.

Litorânea and Pássaro Marron run coaches from Guarulhos airport to the northern coast, stopping in Maresias, in about 2 hours and 45 minutes; their ticket desk is in Terminal 2. There are also coaches from São Paulo’s Tietê bus terminal. A local bus runs to the town of São Sebastião about every three hours, a ride of about 35 minutes.

Covered valet parking at Duke Beach Hotel & SPA

Private transfer

The concierge arranges private transfers, charged separately. Transfers are operated by local partners and arranged by the hotel’s concierge. They are not a scheduled shuttle or a complimentary service.

  • Concierge: +55 12 99622-3355
The Beach Building of Duke Beach Hotel & SPA on Maresias beach, seen from above

The view from the hotel

The view takes in Maresias Bay, Alcatrazes Island and Montão de Trigo Island. Alcatrazes is a wildlife refuge with restricted public access.

Address: Avenida Dr. Francisco Loup, 539 (Beach Building) and 546 (Lake Building) — Maresias, São Sebastião, São Paulo state, Brazil. The two buildings face each other across the avenue.

Frequently asked questions

What is the address of Duke Beach Hotel & SPA?
Avenida Dr. Francisco Loup, 539 for the Beach Building and 546 for the Lake Building, in Maresias, São Sebastião, São Paulo state, Brazil.
How long does it take to get from São Paulo to Maresias?
About 150 km (95 miles) and three hours by car, on the Rio–Santos highway.
What is the nearest airport?
São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), about 150 km (95 miles) away, a drive of 2.5 to 3 hours. There is no airport in the region.
Can I get there by bus?
Yes. Litorânea and Pássaro Marron run coaches from Guarulhos airport and from São Paulo's Tietê bus terminal to Maresias. From Guarulhos, the trip takes about 2 hours and 45 minutes.
Does the hotel offer an airport transfer?
The concierge arranges private transfers with local partners, charged separately. It is not a scheduled shuttle or a complimentary service.
Can I walk to other beaches?
Praia de Paúba is 500 meters away by trail, or 2 km along the sand. The other beaches in the region are reached by road.