Belmont Hotel das Cataratas is the only hotel located within Brazil's Iguassu National Park, and is the only place to stay to truly enjoy the falls. Its unrivalled location just a short stroll from the sensational waterfalls gives you exclusive access to this magnificent sight in the evening and at dawn, when the park is closed to other visitors. Once a Portuguese-colonial residence, this classic Orient-Express hotel in pink and white is redolent with the atmosphere of lazy days lounging on a veranda or beneath sub-tropical palms. As the building is only 2 storeys (except for a bell tower), it does not look imposing notwithstanding its size. The rooms are spread out on 2 floors. The Deluxe Falls View rooms on the are excellent as they have views of the falls. Rooms are large and beautifully furnished again with wood detailing in a classical style. You will love the Brazilian toiletries from Granado Pharmacias and colourfully packaged Phebo soaps. The hotel has a small gym, tennis courts, a spa and a lovely outdoor pool. Breakfast and dinner is served at Ipe Grill and the more formal Itaipu restaurant serves an international selection of gourmet cuisine, Other than the spectacular falls itself which is breathtaking, this natural paradise also offers thrills and excitement in abundance: white water rafting, helicopter trips over the gorge and jungle treks to view amazing wildlife including colorful toucans and giant butterflies.