Grand Carimã Resort & Convention

What Grand Carimã Resort & Convention does

Grand Carimã Resort & Convention Center (legal entity: HOTEL CARIMA LTDA) is a privately-held full-service resort and convention property in Foz do Iguaçu, Paraná, Brazil, located on the Avenida das Cataratas tourist corridor near Iguaçu National Park. Originally constructed in the 1960s as Hotel Carimã and once ranked among the largest hotels in Latin America, the property was retrofitted and rebranded as Grand Carimã to preserve its historical character while modernizing facilities. The asset comprises 300 apartments across three tiers (Luxo, Grand Luxo, Grand Suite), a convention center exceeding 7,000 m² with capacity for 10,000+ people (including the 2,000-capacity Rinascere Hall, 1,400-capacity Grand Ballroom, and nine support rooms), and the newly inaugurated Quincho outdoor event space.

The company generates revenue across four streams: hotel accommodations priced per person per day with dynamic rates by season and package (R$ 298–R$ 557 across holiday packages disclosed), event and convention services, food and beverage (main restaurant, Piano Bar, pool bar, half-board meal plans), and Day Use day-pass packages for local visitors. Pricing is dynamic, an optional 10% service fee applies, and reservations are sold through direct website booking (Omnibees integration), WhatsApp, phone, and walk-in channels. Marketing is multi-channel across Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest, TripAdvisor (4.7/5 from 3,439 reviews), and a multilingual blog.

The customer base is hybrid and diversified: families with children are the primary leisure segment (targeted via the Equipe Dimitri recreation team, kids club, kids pools, playground, and themed programming), while corporate and event planners drive convention center utilization. Secondary segments include couples, pet owners (small pets up to 10 kg), and international inbound visitors. The underlying technology stack is conventional hospitality infrastructure — Omnibees booking engine, Trustindex review aggregation, gtranslate multilingual plugin, and integrations with WhatsApp, TripAdvisor, Google Maps, Waze, and Uber — with no proprietary AI/ML or differentiated platform architecture. Ownership is concentrated within the founding operating entity with no disclosed external investment, subsidiaries, or public listing.

Name

Grand Carimã Resort & Convention

Legal name

HOTEL CARIMA LTDA

Website

https://grandcarima.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Grand Carimã Resort & Convention Center is a privately-held Brazilian resort and convention property in Foz do Iguaçu offering 300 apartments, a 7,000+ m² convention center, dining, recreation, and event services for families, corporate clients, and international tourists.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Resort and Convention Hospitality

NAICS

Traveler Accommodation (7211)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Integrated Convention & Expo Complex Hotels (THAGALAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Resort-Area Full-Service Hotels (Non–All-Inclusive) (THAGAAAD), Large-Scale Headquarters Convention Hotels (THAGALAH)

Keywords

• Resort accommodations
• Convention center services
• Hospitality and lodging
• Corporate event venues
• Family leisure facilities

Headquarters

HQ city

Foz do Iguaçu

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Hotel Accommodations: Room rentals across three accommodation categories (Luxo, Grand Luxo, Grand Suite) with 300 apartments total. Revenue generated through nightly stays with pricing varying by season, room type, and package.
2. Event and Convention Services: Convention center with over 7,000 square meters hosting congresses, meetings, corporate events, and weddings. Includes Rinascere Hall (1,467.72 m², 2,000 person capacity) and Grand Ballroom (1,400 person capacity).
3. Food and Beverage: On-site restaurants and bars including main restaurant, Piano Bar, and pool bar. Half-board (media pensão) meal plans included in packages, plus specialty dining experiences.
4. Day Use: Day-use passes available for local residents and visitors seeking to enjoy resort facilities without overnight stay.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Grand Carimã Resort & Convention Center operates a full-service family resort with 300 apartments across three tiers (Luxo, Grand Luxo, Grand Suite) alongside a 7,000+ square meter convention center (Rinascere Hall, Grand Ballroom, nine support rooms, and the newly inaugurated Quincho) in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil. The property bundles accommodation, on-site dining (restaurant, Piano Bar, pool bar), leisure facilities (pools, jacuzzis, sauna, gym, sports courts, kids club), and event hosting services for individual leisure guests, families, and corporate or social event organizers. Revenue is generated through nightly stays, holiday packages, convention rentals, food and beverage, and day-use passes, distributed via direct website, WhatsApp, Omnibees platform, and walk-in channels.

Product overview

Grand Carimã Resort & Convention Center is a full-service family resort in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil, located near the famous Iguaçu Falls. The property operates 300 apartments across three accommodation tiers: Luxo (standard), Grand Luxo (upgraded), and Grand Suíte (premium with separate living room and hydromassage). The resort features extensive leisure facilities including outdoor and covered pools, kids pools, jacuzzis, sauna, fitness center, sports courts, playground, game room, and supervised kids club with the Equipe Dimitri recreation team. The Convention Center spans over 7,000 m² with Grand Ballroom (1,400 capacity), Rinascere Hall (2,000 capacity, 1,467.72 m²), nine support rooms, and the newly launched Quincho event space. Dining options include the main restaurant and Piano Bar. The resort offers pet-friendly rooms for small pets up to 10 kg and Day Use packages for day visitors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Luxo Room Standard accommodation category featuring double or queen size beds, shower, hair dryer, chairs, desk, safe, minibar, air conditioning, soundproof windows, telephone, Wi-Fi, and a 32-inch TV with movie channels. Room size is 10 m² and accommodates 2 persons.
• Grand Luxo Room Mid-tier accommodation with intimate decor, balcony with garden or pool views, double/queen/king size beds, air conditioning, shower, hair dryer, safe, minibar, chairs, desk, telephone, Wi-Fi, and 32-inch TV with movie channels.
• Grand Suite Premium accommodation with separate living room, hydromassage bathtub, king size bed, shower, hair dryer, minibar, desk, chairs, Wi-Fi, 42-inch TV, and two telephones, designed for sophisticated comfort.
• Grand Ballroom Convention center event hall with maximum capacity of 1,400 people in theater style, accompanied by five smaller rooms for meetings, lectures, and breakout sessions.
• Rinascere Hall Large-scale event hall spanning 1,467.72 m² with capacity for 2,000 people in theater style, designed for large-scale congresses, conventions, and corporate events.
• Support Rooms (Scendere & Adestras) Nine support rooms comprising 5 Scendere and 4 Adestras rooms, designed for smaller meetings, workshops, and breakout sessions supporting the main event halls.
• Quincho Event Space Outdoor event venue integrating comfort and sophistication with nature, suitable for corporate events, trainings, workshops, team celebrations, social gatherings, anniversaries, intimate weddings, and personalized gastronomic experiences.
• Convention Center Full-service convention center with over 7,000 square meters of event space across multiple halls and support rooms, accommodating over 10,000 people total, for congresses, conventions, corporate meetings, and weddings.
• Restaurant Spacious modern dining venue serving daily meals from breakfast (variety of breads and cakes) to dinner (Tri-Border regional cuisine and international dishes), created by the hotel chef.
• Piano Bar Modern and refined entertainment space featuring classical and contemporary piano music and a variety of drinks for guests.
• Day Use Day visitor package allowing local residents and visitors to enjoy the resort's recreation, dining, and nature facilities without overnight stay.
• Pet-Friendly Accommodation Pet-friendly lodging option accepting dogs and cats up to 10 kg (maximum 2 pets per room), with amenities including bowls, bed, hygienic pads, and waste bags, requiring advance reservation.

Quantifiable outcome

• TripAdvisor rating of 4.7 out of 5 based on 3,439 reviews
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Atlantica Hotels: Large Brazilian hotel chain operating multiple brands and properties across Brazil, including in Foz do Iguaçu. Overlaps with Grand Carimã on family leisure and corporate event demand but at portfolio scale with stronger loyalty and distribution.
• Accor Brazil (ibis, Novotel, Mercure, etc.): Global hospitality group with significant Brazilian presence including properties in Foz do Iguaçu. Competes broadly via loyalty (ALL), corporate sales reach, and digital distribution that Grand Carimã cannot match.

Direct peers

• Wish Resort Foz do Iguaçu: Resort-format competitor near the falls targeting families and corporate events, with comparable F&B, pools, and event space. Part of the GJP Hotels group with broader Brazilian distribution.
• Belmond Hotel das Cataratas: Luxury hotel located inside Iguaçu National Park with full-service amenities, F&B, and event capability. Competes with Grand Carimã at the premium end of the same destination market.
• Bourbon Cataratas do Iguaçu Resort: Largest direct competitor: full-service family resort on the same Avenida das Cataratas corridor with similar convention facilities, F&B, pools, and kids programming. Targets the same family and corporate event segments in Foz do Iguaçu.
• Mabu Thermas & Resort: Regional family resort in Foz do Iguaçu with thermal pools, leisure facilities, and event spaces. Comparable size and target market to Grand Carimã.
• Recanto Cataratas Thermas Resort & Convention: Direct competitor combining family resort amenities (thermal pools, leisure) with convention/event facilities in the Foz do Iguaçu region. Competes head-to-head on MICE bookings and family leisure packages.
• Sanma Hotel: Hotel in Foz do Iguaçu with convention/event facilities, competing in the same MICE and family leisure market along the Cataratas corridor.
• Viale Cataratas Hotel: Mid-to-upper tier hotel in the Foz do Iguaçu corridor with leisure amenities and event facilities, targeting similar family and corporate segments.

Others

• Resorts Brasil: Industry association representing Brazilian resort operators, including competitors and adjacent participants in the leisure/MICE ecosystem. Relevant for benchmarking and indirect competitive intelligence.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/grandcarimaresort
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/grand-carima-resort

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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