Hotel owner, operator and investor Minor Hotels has announced plans to unveil a second Anantara property in Brazil.

Slated to launch in 2026, the new-build Anantara Preá Ceará Resort will be located in the state of Ceará on the country’s northeast coast.

Soon to start development on Preá Beach in the municipality of Cruz, Anantara Preá Ceará Resort will offer 60 guest rooms and villas, 25 branded residential bungalows and a Presidential Suite.

To be built within the high-end Vila Carnaúba real estate development, Anantara Preá will be home to a signature Anantara Spa which will offer a wide range of spa treatments and wellness programmes.

The resort will also offer guests access to all of Vila Carnaúba’s amenities, such as restaurants and bars, sports facilities and a gym, a kids club, a kitesurfing school and a variety of nature walks.

The new resort is being developed in partnership with Grupo Carnaúba. The partnership aims to strengthen the real estate market in the region with the introduction of the Anantara brand providing a luxury experience for discerning travellers.

Dillip Rajakarier, CEO of Minor Hotels and Group CEO of Minor International, commented: "In 2022 we announced our luxury Anantara brand's first hotel in Brazil, with Anantara Mamucabo Bahia Resort scheduled to open in 2025.

"We’re excited to follow this with the announcement of a second Anantara in the country, demonstrating our commitment to expanding our footprint in Brazil with quality projects focused on preserving nature and the surrounding landscapes.

“We look forward to working closely with Grupo Carnaúba to bring this new Anantara resort to fruition.”

The state of Ceará is well known for its sand dunes and beaches, natural lagoons and mangroves thriving with nature, with around a third of the state’s territory forming part of the Jericoacoara National Park.

The project will be focused on sustainability, ensuring the values of the local natural beauty are incorporated in harmony with the guest experience.

The ecoresort will extend over an area in excess of 52,000sq m. The project’s design and decor are being created by Miguel Pinto Guimarães, a Brazilian architect well known for his contemporary creations which unite comfort in total harmony with the natural environment and the beauty of the surroundings.

The landscaping will be developed by Embyá Paisagens & Ecossistemas. The hotel’s construction will focus on natural and regional materials.

The sustainable and social initiatives of Vila Carnaúba will include waste disposal and recycling, reforestation initiatives and replanting of Carnauba Wax Palm Trees and a fan palm indigenous to northeastern Brazil, along with supporting local food producers.

At night there will be reduced lighting to preserve the sky’s panorama and to minimise the impact on the local fauna.

About Minor Hotels

Minor Hotels is an international hotel owner, operator and investor currently with more than 530 hotels and resorts in 56 countries across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, the Americas, Africa and the Indian Ocean.

In addition to Anantara, Minor operates the following brands: Avani, Oaks, Tivoli, NH Collection, NH Hotels, how, Elewana, Marriott, Four Seasons, St. Regis, Radisson Blu and Minor International properties.