Where to stay near Cacau Park
Cacau Park will have two resorts inside the complex, expected to open with the park. Names, rates and bookings are not officially announced yet. In the meantime, Itu already has hotels open — such as Novotel Itu Golf & Resort, ibis Itu Plaza Shopping and Hotel Fazenda Brisa Itu — and São Paulo city is about 90–100 km (55–60 mi) away.
- Status
- Under construction
- Opening
- Expected December 2027Exact date not officially announced yet.
- Location
- Itu, SP, Brazil
- Tickets
- Not officially announced yet.
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What will Cacau Park’s own hotels be like?
Cacau Park will have two resorts inside the complex: one for families and a quieter one with a spa. Names, rates and booking have not been officially announced yet.
- Number
- 2 resorts inside the complex
- Size
- About 1,300 rooms, according to 2025–2026 reports
- Style
- One family resort, one quieter resort with a spa
- Names
- Not officially announced yet.
- Rates and booking
- Not officially announced yet.
- Opening
- Expected with the park; exact date not officially announced yet.
In December 2024, Cacau Show founder Alê Costa said there would be two hotels with around 1,000 beds — roughly 700 in a family resort and 300 in a spa resort aimed more at couples. Later Brazilian reports cite about 1,300 rooms in total. Final official figures have not been published.
Sources: Melhores Destinos · Exame · PANROTAS
What Cacau Show’s current resorts are like
Cacau Show already runs two Bendito Cacao resorts elsewhere in São Paulo state. They hint at the style to expect, but there is no confirmation that the park hotels will share their names or format.
- Bendito Cacao Resort & Spa in Campos do Jordão, a mountain town: the first one, intimate, with 94 suites.
- Bendito Cacao Family Resort in Águas de Lindóia: opened in July 2024, designed for families with children.
Sources: Melhores Destinos · Bendito Cacao (Cacau Show)
Hotels already open in Itu
- Novotel Itu Terras de São José Golf & Resort: a 4-star resort with a water park, spa and kids’ activities, on a full-board basis.
- ibis Itu Plaza Shopping: a budget hotel next to Itu’s main shopping mall, with 126 rooms.
- Hotel Fazenda Brisa Itu: a farm-style hotel on the Castello Branco highway (km 72.5), full board, with kids’ activities.
Sources: Accor · Accor · Passeios Kids
Planning tips for international visitors
- Flying into Guarulhos (GRU)? Many visitors combine a few nights in São Paulo city with a day or two in Itu. Campinas, near Viracopos airport (VCP), is another base. See how to get there.
- Hotel rates in Brazil are quoted in reais (R$) and often include breakfast — check what’s included.
- The park is expected to open in December, Brazil’s summer holiday season: once dates are announced, choose free-cancellation bookings.
Frequently asked questions
Will Cacau Park have hotels?
Yes. Two resorts are planned inside the complex: one for families and one with a spa.
How much will Cacau Park hotels cost?
Not officially announced yet.
Where should I stay to visit Cacau Park?
Until the on-site resorts open, Itu has hotels at different price points. São Paulo city (about 90–100 km away) and Campinas are also practical bases.