Title: Goldmen Business Criciúma Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6049480&destination=Criciuma%2C+Santa+Catarina%2C+Brazil&selected=115952527&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Goldmen Business Criciúma ## Photo gallery for Goldmen Business Criciúma ![Reception - Goldmen Business Criciúma (Criciuma)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115960000/115952600/115952527/72c64907.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Restaurant - Goldmen Business Criciúma (Criciuma)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115960000/115952600/115952527/a8b16bb0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property - Goldmen Business Criciúma (Criciuma)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115960000/115952600/115952527/49dc7aee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Free WiFi - Goldmen Business Criciúma (Criciuma)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115960000/115952600/115952527/c2bbd924.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Reception - Goldmen Business Criciúma (Criciuma)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115960000/115952600/115952527/707a60e8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Goldmen Business Criciúma provides amenities, such as a free breakfast buffet and a business centre. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 7.6 Good ## Popular amenities - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Business services - Housekeeping - 24/7 front desk £45 includes taxes & fees 4 Apr - 5 Apr ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30&selected=115952527&PinnedHotelID=115952527&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30&selected=115952527&PinnedHotelID=115952527&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-30&endDate=2026-03-31&selected=115952527&PinnedHotelID=115952527&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-30&endDate=2026-03-31&selected=115952527&PinnedHotelID=115952527&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=115952527&PinnedHotelID=115952527&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=115952527&PinnedHotelID=115952527&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=115952527&PinnedHotelID=115952527&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=115952527&PinnedHotelID=115952527&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options All rooms 2 beds 3+ beds 1 bed Showing 10 of 10 rooms ### View all photos for Executive Triple Room ![Free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115960000/115952600/115952527/a5c446ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Executive Triple Room - 215 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed ### View all photos for Executive Room ![Executive Room | Free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115960000/115952600/115952527/a65cc68e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Executive Room - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 4 - 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room ![Deluxe Twin Room | Free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115960000/115952600/115952527/6499363b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Twin Room - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Deluxe Double Room ![Free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115960000/115952600/115952527/c2bbd924.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Double Room - Sleeps 2 - 1 Large Single Bed ### View all photos for Standard Double Room ![Standard Double Room | Free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115960000/115952600/115952527/0afe8161.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double Room - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 Large Single Bed ### View all photos for Standard Single Room ![Standard Single Room | Free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115960000/115952600/115952527/e8422f5a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Single Room - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bed ### View all photos for Deluxe Triple Room ![Free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115960000/115952600/115952527/3e6517ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Triple Room - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 3 Single Beds ### View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, City View ![Deluxe Double Room, City View | Free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115960000/115952600/115952527/0a79f833.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Double Room, City View - City view - 215 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Studio Suite ![Studio Suite | Free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115960000/115952600/115952527/59217196.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Studio Suite - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Premium Studio Suite ![Premium Studio Suite | Free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115960000/115952600/115952527/8d451d13.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Premium Studio Suite - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FCriciuma-Hotels-Goldmen-Business-Criciuma.h115952527.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FCriciuma-Hotels-Goldmen-Business-Criciuma.h115952527.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Comerciário, a neighbourhood in Criciuma, is home to Goldmen Business Criciúma. Borgo Winery and Mazon are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Centennial Park and Nations Park. [Visit our Criciuma travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Criciuma.dx6049480) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-28.68625%2C-49.36908&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=d9Q8iP23p5G2Ne_3kT2vyk4s3zM=) R. Des. Pedro Silva, 649-2147483647, 690, Criciuma, SC, 88802-300 ### What's nearby - ![Car, Landscape, Serra, Brazil, Serra do Rio do Rastro, Natural, Mountain, Hill, Nature, Trees, Field, Green, Wind energy, Weather vane, Cold, Winter, High, Road.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635056353304/93156539-9ab0-4ce6-b5d6-a0489d2a41f3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Serra do Rio do Rastro 47 min drive \- 37.4 miles - Congress Square 18 min walk \- 1.0 mile - Centennial Park 3 min drive \- 1.7 miles - Nations Park 3 min drive \- 1.9 miles - Serra do Rio do Rastro Viewpoint 56 min drive \- 44.8 miles ### Getting around - Criciuma (CCM-Diomicio Freitas) 17 min drive ### Restaurants - Duka’s Beer 4 min walk - San Diego Happy Hour 6 min walk - Ohlord! 4 min walk - Queen’s House 1 min walk - VN Conveniência e Cafeteria 9 min walk ## About this property ### Goldmen Business Criciúma Hotel located in Comerciário Goldmen Business Criciúma provides amenities, such as a free breakfast buffet and a business centre. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 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Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Free covered self parking on site - Limited on-site self parking ### Food and drink - Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk ### Guest services - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Housekeeping (daily) ### Business services - Business centre - Coworking space ### Accessibility - No lift ## Room amenities ### Bathroom - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime ### Check-out Check-out before noon ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher Property Registration Number 59.431.451/0001-26 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts Parents or a legal guardian travelling with children under 18 years must present the child's birth certificate and an identity card with photo (for example, a passport) at check-in. For international travels to Brazil, if only one of the parents is travelling with the child, she/he must present – in addition to the child's certificate of birth and identity card with photo – a letter authorising the trip signed by the other parent with a notarial certification of signature. In the event that the parents or the legal guardian, as applicable, cannot or are unwilling to give this authorisation, a judicial authorisation is required. People who intend to travel to Brazil with children must consult with the Brazilian consulate before travelling for more information. ### Property is also known as Goldmen Business Criciuma Goldmen Business Criciúma Hotel Goldmen Business Criciúma Criciuma Goldmen Business Criciúma Hotel Criciuma ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Goldmen Business Criciúma pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Goldmen Business Criciúma? ### How much is parking at Goldmen Business Criciúma? ### What time is check-in at Goldmen Business Criciúma? ### What time is check-out at Goldmen Business Criciúma? ### Where is Goldmen Business Criciúma located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Goldmen Business Criciúma Reviews 7.6 ### Good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.0 Cleanliness ### 7.6 Amenities ### 9.0 Staff & service ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews Verified ### 4/10 Poor #### Carmem 6 Dec 2025 Liked: Staff & service Comodidade. Ar condicionado muito barulhento, secador de cabelo estragado, cheiro de comida cedo no quarto. ##### Carmem Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Carmem 6 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Ar condicionado com muito barulho, secador não funcionando. ##### Carmem Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Milton 31 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Quarto limpo, mas TV não funcionava. ##### Milton Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 Verified ### 4/10 Poor #### Fernando 9 Oct 2025 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities Disliked: Cleanliness Dois travesseiros estavam cheirando muito mau. A internet não funcionava no quarto. Nem mesmo após o pessoal ter reiniciado a rede algumas vezes ##### Fernando Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Márcia 24 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Conforto e segurança ##### Márcia Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025 ### Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > - [The Churchill Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/York-Hotels-The-Churchill-Hotel.h1779789.Hotel-Information) > - [The Hyperion Boutique Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Florianopolis-Hotels-The-Hyperion-Boutique-Hotel-Bar.h10979816.Hotel-Information) > - [5 Star Hotels in Stoke-on-Trent](https://www.expedia.co.uk/5Star-Stoke-On-Trent-Hotels.s50-0-d5701.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > - [Fodele Beach & Water Park Holiday Resort - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Malevizi-Hotels-Fodele-Beach-Water-Park-Holiday-Resort-All-Inclusive.h922550.Hotel-Information) > - [4 Star Hotels in Leckhampton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/4Star-Leckhampton-Hotels.s40-0-d3000700584.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > - [Hotels with Parking in Jesmond](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Jesmond-Newcastle-Upon-Tyne-Hotels-Hotel-With-Parking.0-n6249033-0-thotelwithparking.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > - [Selina Floripa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Florianopolis-Hotels-Selina-Florianopolis.h37846222.Hotel-Information) > - [World Hostel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Florianopolis-Hotels-World-Hostel.h16662150.Hotel-Information) > - [Pear Tree Cottage](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tenby-Hotels-Pear-Tree-Cottage.h27370813.Hotel-Information) > - [Warwick New York](https://www.expedia.co.uk/New-York-Hotels-Warwick-New-York.h8736.Hotel-Information) > - [Cretan Beach Resort - Adults Only](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Apokoronas-Hotels-Cretan-Beach-Resort.h40232453.Hotel-Information) > - [Hotels in Kelso](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kelso-Hotels.d55341.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > - [Jurerê Beach Village](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Florianopolis-Hotels-Jurere-Beach-Village.h2308904.Hotel-Information) > - [Hotels in Knoxville](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Knoxville-Hotels.d602977.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > - [Gay-Friendly Hotels in Dubrovnik](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dubrovnik-Hotels-Gay-Friendly-Hotel.0-0-d553248635126030638-tGayFriendlyHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) ### Flights > - [Flights from Bishop's Stortford (STN) to Aberdeen (ABZ)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/stn/abz/london-to-aberdeen) > - [Flights from Corballis (DUB) to Guarulhos (GRU)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/dub/gru/dublin-to-sao-paulo) > - [Flights from Paisley (GLA) to Hyères (TLN)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/gla/tln/glasgow-to-toulon) > - [Flights from Paisley (GLA) to Great Falls (GTF)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/gla/gtf/glasgow-to-great-falls) > - [Flights from Paisley (GLA) to Dubai (DXB)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/gla/dxb/glasgow-to-dubai) ### Cars ### Packages > - [Royal Exchange](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Royal-Exchange-London-City-Centre.d6079067.Attraction) ### General ---