THE LODGE
Set in the heart of the Atlantic Forest, the REGUA lodge offers a peaceful and immersive stay surrounded by native vegetation, while being conveniently located just 400 metres from the visitor centre. The lodge combines comfort with excellent access to trails and observation towers, including a bird hide known as Amanda’s Hide. It features 10 comfortable en-suite bedrooms accommodating up to 18 guests, comprising six double rooms — three of which include a private balcony or terrace — two twin rooms and two single rooms. A small additional single room is also available for guides or drivers, upon request.
All rooms are equipped with air-conditioning or ceiling fans. All accommodation is provided on a full-board basis, with breakfast, lunch and dinner included. Packed lunches are available on request for full days in the field.
The lodge also offers a well-stocked natural history library, Wi-Fi, and a swimming pool, providing a comfortable space to review field notes and bird lists at the end of the day. Parking is available right next to the lodge.
Check-in is from 14:00, and check-out is by 12:00. Each evening, at around 18:00, the lodge manager visits the lodge to ensure everything is running smoothly and to assist guests with planning the following day’s activities and excursions. Tea and coffee are available throughout the stay, allowing guests to relax and feel at home at any time.
And don’t forget! At 6.30 pm we serve a complimentary caipirinha served at the lodge’s veranda.
CONSERVATION FOCUS
By staying at REGUA, guests directly support conservation: all tourism income is reinvested into funding the REGUA restoration and biodiversity conservation project. We warmly welcome birdwatchers who support REGUA to visit and see how their contribution helps protect and restore one of the most important Atlantic Forest reserves — and returning visitors are always invited to discover how the reserve continues to grow.
Room rates are available upon request.
ROOMS
The lodge features 10 comfortable en-suite bedrooms, thoughtfully designed to accommodate up to 18 guests in a relaxed and welcoming setting. Accommodation includes six double rooms — three of which are Premier rooms offering a private balcony or terrace — along with two twin rooms and two single rooms, providing flexibility for couples, friends and solo travellers. A small additional single room is also available for guides or drivers, upon request, ensuring comfort and convenience for all members of the group.
All rooms are cleaned daily and feature screened windows to keep insects at bay. Facilities include:
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Comfortable beds with fresh bedding
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Private bathroom with hot solar-heated shower
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Towels and a pool towel
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Wardrobe or hanging space
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Flushing toilet
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Power sockets (110 volts)
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Natural handcrafted soaps
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Screened windows
PREMIERE ROOMS
DOUBLE ROOMS
SINGLE ROOMS
GARDEN & BELVEDERE
The lodge is set within a beautiful garden that features hummingbird and fruit feeders, attracting a wide variety of species and allowing for excellent birdwatching directly from the lodge. A nearby two-storey observation tower provides panoramic views over the mountains and wetlands.
Guests are welcome to enjoy the swimming pool and sun loungers set within our garden, as well as the beautiful views over the garden and surrounding mountains from our comfortable veranda.
In the lodge garden, you’ll also find a dedicated moth wall, equipped with a special light to attract moths and other fascinating insects such as praying mantises.
