The Beira Mar is the postcard avenue of Fortaleza, a broad seafront road lined with towers, with a wide promenade on the sea side where joggers, cyclists and families walk from late afternoon until well after dark. Blue Tree Towers Fortaleza Beira Mar takes its name and its position from that avenue, which makes it a natural choice for travellers who want the sea within sight and a lot of the city within a short walk. Staying on this stretch has real advantages. The promenade is on your doorstep, the evening craft fair that fills the central section of the avenue is a stroll away, and the restaurants and bars of Meireles are close enough that you rarely need a car in the evening. It also means you wake to the sea air and the sound of the city waking up along the front, which many guests find more memorable than a hotel tucked behind the shopping streets. The hotel sits in the upper-mid to upper range for the city, so expect a more polished stay than the budget options, with the sort of rooms, service and facilities that business travellers and couples on a longer trip tend to look for. Because services and room types vary, check the current details when you book, including which rooms have sea views and what is included in the rate.
Choosing a room
If the view matters to you, ask for a higher floor with a sea outlook, since the avenue is the main attraction of this location and the difference between a sea-facing and a city-facing room can be large. Light sleepers should ask for a room away from the avenue, because the front stays busy in the evening. Check when you book whether breakfast, parking and any pool or gym access are included, as arrangements can change.
Getting around
The hotel is a comfortable base for the day trips in this guide, since tour operators generally collect guests from hotels along the Beira Mar for outings to Cumbuco, Beach Park, Morro Branco and Canoa Quebrada, and ride-hailing is cheap and plentiful for everything else.
The airport is on the southern side of the city, and the transfer is usually around twenty to thirty minutes depending on traffic. Who it suits: couples, business travellers and families who want a comfortable tower hotel with sea views and an easy walk to the promenade, the craft fair and the dining district. Trade-offs: the city beach here is better for walking than for swimming, so for dunes, lagoons and resort pools you would head out to Cumbuco or Aquiraz for the day or choose a resort there instead.
As in any large city, carry little cash, use ride-hailing after dark and keep valuables out of sight on the promenade. Book early for December to February, Carnival and the July school holidays.
Why stay here
- ✓Air-conditioned rooms
- ✓Breakfast available
- ✓Front desk assistance
- ✓Wi-Fi
- ✓Seafront promenade nearby
- ✓Restaurants and cafes nearby
- ✓Airport transfers on request
- ✓Tour pick-ups from the area
Good questions
Is the Beira Mar a good area to stay in Fortaleza?+
Yes. It is the main seafront avenue, with a long promenade, the evening craft fair and plenty of restaurants, and it suits first-time visitors who want to be near the sea.
Can I swim at the city beach?+
Many visitors prefer to walk the promenade here and swim at Cumbuco or Beach Park, where conditions are better. Ask locally about the day's sea conditions.
Can I book day trips from the hotel?+
Tour operators commonly pick up guests from hotels along the Beira Mar. Confirm pick-up details when you book.
