Vale Suíço Resort

The staff delivers excellent service, particularly the talented and polite recreation monitors. Convenient location near the beach and SP, with spacious, well-maintained rooms and useful amenities.

I am kindly writing this review for Vale Suíço Resort (Itapeva - Minas Gerais) in gratitude for the attentive staff that made our family vacation truly enjoyable. My parents (a.k.a: grandma & grandpa), my husband, my toddler and I spent quality time together at the resort nestled in the hills, surrounded by nature and a gentle breeze. We checked-in early August (Brazilian winter), but it felt like just a perfect summer (temps. from low to mid 70s F). Everyday, we were tweeted “good morning” by wild green parakeets that roosted at the top of the palm tree by the infinity pool. There’s a swimming pool for everyone during the day and at night too (indoor cave pools with waterfalls are heated). Breakfast will never be the same without toasty and gooey “pão de queijo”, eggs cooked to order and even a freshly squeezed detox ginger-lime-pineapple juice. There was quite a spread at lunch and dinner, including “churrasco”(roasted meat on giant skewers) and customized pasta station; desserts galore. Having a “picky eater” dedicated menu selection at the restaurant definitely helped us (parents) feel more at ease during meal times. There was no need to worry about gaining weight for we were biking, swimming, pedaling boats, swinging hammocks, visiting the petting zoo, and playing with our little one at the two level indoor playground. If you must work out, there’s a nicely equipped gym too with sunrise/sunset views. There’s a team of “monitores” (children activity coordinators) that run a daily schedule of activities with the guests’ kids. The monitores are very engaging and plan activities encompassing different age groups. By the end of the first day, my toddler, the other guests’ kids and the monitores became close friends and hang out together as if they had known each other for a long time. They often sat together at meal time at their own “members only” table. Another resort feature that surprised me was the “cantinho da mamãe” (the mother’s corner); they consisted of kitchenettes with microwave, mini fridge, sink and stovetop stocked with fruits, cereal, milk and, filtered water and even a highchair (dedicated spots for mom’s to prepare their little kids meals and wash bottles etc…) Overall the property is well cared for, the staff is friendly and helpful (lifeguard included), there are lots of activities, lounge areas to relax or read and amenities (spa services, pool towels and toiletries too), and it’s safe (gated property with security guard and 24 hour reception). There was no time to be scrolling down on our cell phones screen; we only used our cell phones to record the smiles, fun and joy we were experiencing. I definitely recommend staying at Vale Suíço Resort and wish your family have the same precious moments we had. Special thanks to Marcos N. who made us feel more than just guests with a room #. Marco had to remind me about “jogo da velha” too; (it’s been a long time since I played that game). Obrigada

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