Sesc Bertioga is one of the institution’s most popular vacation destinations, being the only unit with accommodation in the entire state of São Paulo. The hotel attracts tourists from all over the country because it combines a “resort” atmosphere – surrounded by nature and right on the sand – with rates well below the market average. After all, daily rates with full board start at just R$ 123!
However, the high demand means that bookings are different from what we’re used to. As the demand is much higher than the supply of rooms, the unit uses a system of draws to distribute places fairly. In other words, you don’t just go to the website and pay for your stay: you have to register in advance and wait for the results.
Sounds confusing, but don’t worry. Our guide explains in detail how the Sesc Bertioga lottery works and how to enjoy your vacation on the São Paulo coast!
How does the draw for the Sesc hotel in Bertioga work?
Those interested must register in advance at centrodeferias.sescsp.org.br or at any physical Sesc SP unit, usually five months before the period in which they intend to travel. If you choose the website, log in to your Sesc account, click on “new accommodation” and choose the date you want. Then simply select the “early registration” option, which guarantees automatic participation in the draw for that month.
Please note: if there are no dates available for registration, keep an eye on Sesc Bertioga ‘s social networks to find out when the calendar will open again.
About four months before the accommodation date, the institution holds an electronic draw and notifies those selected by e-mail or SMS. It is essential that the lucky ones follow the payment instructions by the deadline, as any delay immediately releases the place to the waiting list.
In addition, the draw does not follow the order of registration, but rather rotation criteria. People who have never visited Sesc Bertioga have high priority, those who haven’t stayed for more than three years have intermediate priority, and those who have been there recently have low priority.
How to book a hotel without relying on luck
Not everyone wants to rely on chance and, for these cases, there is a “trick” to guarantee a stay at Sesc Bertioga without going through the lottery. As well as registering in advance, the system offers the direct purchase of remaining places, which allows rooms left over after the lottery to be booked immediately.
Those interested can also check the availability of remaining places on the Centro de Férias website. In this case, simply choose an available date and pay by credit card. It’s worth mentioning that direct purchase fees are higher, especially for those who don’t have a Full Credential. The exact prices are not visible until you log in to the system, so we recommend that you do your research beforehand and prepare your budget.
