The stylish Serena Resort is just 328 feet from the Geriba Beach. Its rooms are decorated in a modern style with colonial touches and feature flat-screen TVs and free WiFi. Set in 6000 square yards of lush tropical gardens the Serena has an outdoor swimming pool surrounded by sun loungers and a children’s play area. The restaurant and pool bar offer a menu of characteristic Brazilian dishes and international cuisine. The Serena resort is just 1.9 mi from the Central Bus Station and is approximately 99 mi from Rio de Janeiro.