Blue Tree Thermas de Lins has been named Brazil’s Leading Family Resort at the World Travel Awards 2026, marking its fourth consecutive win. The recognition puts the inland São Paulo retreat back in the spotlight for travellers looking for a Brazilian holiday built around warm-water pools, family activities and time outdoors.
The official award results confirm victories in 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026. For anyone considering a stay, our seven-photo gallery looks beyond the trophy to the spaces guests will actually use, from the palm-lined pool complex to the rooms and sports grounds.
Thermal Pools at the Centre of the Stay
Water is the main attraction here. The resort’s facilities guide describes 2,800 square metres of thermal pools, with mineral water, waterfalls and landscaped areas creating different places to swim or settle into a slower day. The photographs show curving pools, bridges and islands of greenery rather than a single rectangular swimming area.
There is also a separate unheated outdoor pool for warmer days. Families have a children’s pool with colourful slides, while adults can divide their time between the water, gardens and other facilities. The variety matters for a longer stay, when different members of a group may want different things from the same afternoon.
The resort also offers spa treatments and a beauty salon. These are optional paid services, so budget for them separately rather than assuming that every experience around the pools comes with the room.
Family Activities Beyond the Water
The leisure programme includes supervised recreation for children aged four and above, scheduled daily from 9am to 10:30pm. That gives families a range of organised activities to consider alongside time together, although parents should check the current programme and any participation conditions for their children.
Outdoor options include football, tennis, beach tennis and pickleball, as well as paths for walking and running. Indoor play and games areas provide alternatives to the pools. Adventure activities such as the zipline and treetop course are available at an extra charge; check the age, height and safety requirements before promising a particular experience to younger travellers.
Rooms, Suites and Full-Board Meals
Blue Tree Thermas de Lins lists 182 accommodations. The gallery shows a bedroom with two beds and the living area of a Master Suite, illustrating two different ways to organise a stay. Room choice is especially important for families: confirm the bed arrangement and permitted occupancy for the category you book.
The resort’s accommodation guide describes the Master Suite with a king-size bed, living room, soaking tub and a large balcony overlooking the pools and gardens. The larger Presidential Suite has two bedrooms and separate living and dining areas. Those features belong to specific categories and should not be assumed to come with every reservation.
Meals are another useful part of the proposition. The official website says stays include full board, with non-alcoholic drinks during meals. That can make the daily food budget easier to plan, but it does not mean all drinks and paid activities are included throughout the day. Check the precise inclusions attached to your chosen offer.
Getting to Lins and Planning a Stay
Lins is in the interior of São Paulo state, more than 400 kilometres from São Paulo city. This is a resort stay that needs its own transfer plan, particularly for overseas visitors arriving through the state capital. Our coverage of São Paulo flights looks at one international connection; reaching the city is still a separate step from reaching the resort.
The hotel’s location guide places Bauru airport about 100 kilometres away and São José do Rio Preto airport about 125 kilometres away. Compare current flight options and onward transport before choosing a gateway. Travellers arriving by car can use the resort’s complimentary parking.
Check-in begins at 3pm and checkout is at noon. Before reserving, compare the final rate, cancellation terms, room configuration and charges for the activities you want. The award is a reason to take a closer look; the combination of thermal pools, family recreation and full-board meals is what will determine whether this inland Brazilian escape fits your trip.
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