Ilha do Japao is a six-acre private island in Angra dos Reis, the bay of emerald water and forested islands west of Rio de Janeiro. The estate blends Indo-Brazilian design around a prehistoric boulder and koi pond, with a main villa, three sea-view bungalows, a pool, and a private sandy beach. It rents as one whole island to one group at a time: 10 guests overnight as standard, or up to 12 on prior confirmation, and up to 25 daytime visitors for long lunches, celebrations, and weddings. An island awaiting you, in Angra.
The island sits 7 km off the coast and is reached only by boat at its pier or by helicopter at its helipad, which keeps it entirely separate from the mainland while Angra's marinas and services stay within easy reach.
Accommodations & Design
The Main Villa anchors the estate, and three independent bungalows stand apart as one-bedroom pavilions: five bedrooms and 1,300 sqm of built space in all, arranged so a group of 10 as standard (up to 12 on prior confirmation) can spread out or come together as the day dictates.
Main Villa: A 500 sq. ft. Master Suite and a 1,300 sq. ft. Master Duplex with its own living room.
The Bungalows: Three sea-view pavilions, each with a king bed and an ensuite bathroom.
Amenities & Inclusions
A resident team cares for the island around the clock, and the rate is built around their service:
Staff & Service: A hospitality manager, a chef, daytime and evening bartenders, a waiter, housekeeping and cleaning staff, maintenance, and security, all included in the rate. The service is discreet and attentive, and the team adjusts to the shape of each stay. A chef assistant joins the kitchen for every stay and is charged separately.
Dining: With your own chef and two bartenders, dining keeps island hours: breakfast when you wake, long lunches that drift into the afternoon, and dinners under the solarium stars. The BBQ pavilion seats 20 for sunset gatherings. Food and beverages are not included: your chef cooks with provisions arranged for your group, so menus run exactly to your taste.
On the Water: A pool and a 10-person Jacuzzi for slow hours, paddleboards and kayaks for exploring the shoreline, and the island's private sandy beach for doing nothing at all. Premium excursions, from boat days around Angra's islands to diving and fishing, are arranged on request at extra cost.
Day Use & Events: Up to 25 daytime visitors, approved at least 14 days in advance, for lunches, cocktail gatherings, and celebrations. Weddings and cocktail events are arranged by request, with additional staff brought in as needed; gatherings above 25 guests require advance notice.
Your Stay Includes: The full resident staff team, and full use of the island's pool, Jacuzzi, paddleboards, kayaks, and private sandy beach. Food and beverages, transfers, and premium excursions are arranged separately.
How Private Is This Island?
Entirely. The island rents whole, to one group at a time, with no other guests, and a resident security team on site. Seven kilometres of water separate you from the coast, and the only ways in are your boat at the pier or your helicopter on the pad.
Getting There
The island lies off Angra dos Reis, reached by boat to its private pier or by helicopter to its helipad. Transfers by sea, land, and air, including helicopter, are arranged separately and are not included in the rate.
