Six villas on a private peninsula near Florianópolis, made for a small wedding where the whole lodge may be yours.
The Setting
Awasi Santa Catarina, the lodge once known as Ponta dos Ganchos, sits on its own peninsula in Governador Celso Ramos, a short trip from Florianópolis in southern Brazil. It faces a calm bay and the Três Ilhas archipelago, with Atlantic Forest behind.
The lodge is tiny, with just six villas, and every stay comes with a private guide and a 4x4 so guests set their own pace. There is a 1,500 square metre wellness centre, spa tents looking out to sea and three restaurants led by chef Dani Damasceno, cooking with produce from the garden.
The day itself
Awasi hosts small, multi-day weddings, with numbers set by the size of its private villas, and the whole lodge can be reserved depending on how big the celebration is and when it falls. On this coast the bay and the open sea set the pace for vows. Food is a strength, with the Beach, Bateiras and Veleza restaurants drawing on the lodge's own garden. Ask the team about the best spot for your vows, how many guests they can seat for dinner and timings for the evening.
Where your guests stay
With only six villas, this suits an elopement or a wedding for close family. Other guests will need to stay elsewhere around Florianópolis, so ask the team for advice.
The days around the wedding are the real draw: secret beaches reached only by trail or boat, Atlantic Forest hikes with naturalist guides, visits to Azorean fishing villages, yoga and time out on the bay. Awasi wedding stays bundle the villas, food, drinks, guided outings and private transfers. The nearest airport is Florianópolis Hercílio Luz, and the private transfer covers about 57 km in roughly 50 minutes.
Use your private guide to plan a boat trip to one of the secret beaches the morning after the wedding. It is the quiet, shared moment a small group will remember.
Questions couples ask about Ponta dos Ganchos Exclusive Resort
Is Ponta dos Ganchos still open?
The lodge now runs as Awasi Santa Catarina, with six villas on the same peninsula.
Can we get married at Awasi Santa Catarina?
Yes. Awasi hosts small weddings, with guest numbers in line with its private villas. Ask the team for exact numbers and dates.
Can we book the whole lodge?
The whole lodge can be reserved depending on the size and timing of your celebration. Ask the team for your dates.
How do guests get there?
Fly into Florianópolis Hercílio Luz airport. The private transfer to the lodge is about 57 km and takes roughly 50 minutes.
How many guests can stay on site?
There are six villas, so most guests will stay nearby.
Facts checked against Awasi's own pages for Awasi Santa Catarina and for its weddings. Guest numbers are confirmed by the venue for each wedding.
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