I absolutely loved the Pousada Aconchego!! It was about a 10-minute (or less) walk from the bus…read morestation (I suggest you map it ahead of time and print out the walking directions). While nobody speaks enough English to have a conversation (speak Portuguese if you can), the staff is very kind. The accommodations are very clean. The morning breakfast is good, and the kitchen staff is friendly. Plus, it's almost a mini compound, so it's quieter than being in a pousada right on the street. Only downsides: The wifi only works in the dining room, and there is only one hair dryer that you have the check out at the front desk. But altogether, it's a very charming place that I highly recommend!! Good price too.

I spent six nights at Pousada Guarana, in the beautiful town of Paraty, and I can't recommend it…read moreenough. The rooms are beautifully decorated, spotlessly clean and wonderfully quiet. The pousada itself is kept to the same standard, with wonderful friendly staff. Breakfast was lovely and set me up for the day, I still hanker after those delicious fresh cakes and good strong coffee. David and his wife, the owners, couldn't have been more helpful if they tried, from suggesting things to do (but not pushing expensive tours on you) to providing us with umbrellas, they were awesome. The only thing I could say is that it's a 10 minute walk out of town. But I have to say there's a big positive to that; there are a lot of things on the way to town you might miss out on; the canal walk on an evening, the lovely and cheap barbeque grills, the local bars full of life. Added to that, the Pousada has bikes you can use for free if you can't face walking, so it's no inconvenience at all. The local buses also pick up right at the end of the street, making travel to the many great surrounding towns and places both easy and cheap. So, I can't recommend it enough, if you're going to stay in Paraty, Pousada Guarana should be top of your list :D

Totally agree with the first review. We stayed here in Nov 2007 - were slightly concerned about the…read moredistance to the center, but we so glad we stayed out here. Prices are lower, rooms are bigger and it is much quieter. The owners were very helpful, not pushing tours on us. We took the local buses a couple of times, once to Trinidade and once to the start of the walk to Praia do Sono. Lovely people and lovely place. Def recommend

Lovely hotel in Paraty, Brazil. Our room was spacious clean and perfect for a group of 4 people…read more The staff was nice, beds were comfortable, the room was spacious and they had hot water!

The hotel looks unassuming from the outside. It has a nice courtyard, small pool and bar with a…read moresmall breakfast room. There didn't seem to any one else in the rooms. Ours had two beds, a double and a kids bed which took up a lot of space which we used to set our things. The air conditioning could only be felt in one side of room with a small ceiling fan, unfortunately not the side with the larger bed. The bathroom was modest with a window for ventilation, but opened only to another part of the room. The main doors to the room were wooden slated doors which allowed the hall light in, followed by glass doors which kept the cool air in. They provide you with bath towels a single hand towel and two tiny rough bars of soap, no shampoo, no lotion, no shower cap or any other extras. The bathroom was tight with very little counter space and a facet that easily dripped water over the edge. There are plenty of mosquitos so bring bug spray. The water heater isn't very strong, so expect a luke warm shower at best. They're anticipating it to always be warm outside, so a cool shower won't feel too shocking. They never came to clean the room or offer new towels so after three days, the floors got a little dirty and the garbage was overflowing. Breakfast is in a large common area with a selection of breads, cakes, some cereal, cheese and ham slices, a few fresh fruit slices and juices (unsweetened). They had a coffee carafe (not always full) and tea bags but no hot water. It was minimal selection but not bad. There was weak wifi in the lobby (not in room) and slow but kind service at the front desk. Really this place wasn't too bad but extremely overpriced for the bare minimum they provided. Don't bother coming on a holiday period because the increased prices aren't worth it. That being said we didn't find that much other offerings in Paraty itself as far as hotels. Staying in centro historical is quite expensive.

Super cozy and familiar Pousada. The lady who runs this pousada is the typical Brazilian…read morewarmhearted lady. She takes care of her guest like the were family. She prepares the breakfast for you as soon as you reach the table, like having breakfast at your grandmother's house. She even makes the laundry for you! So adorable. She really likes. to talk and is very friendly. She have us a lot of good tips so don't hesitate to ask for anything, she is more than happy to help. The house is located a bit from the center which is adequate if you want to have a calm and relaxing time. However the town is very small so you can easily reach the center, the beach and the waterfalls by walking. The lady even offers you to borrow her bikes if you would like to. Almost everybody is going by bike, in other words a bike-friendly town. I have to admit that this town feels very secure. Not once did I felt insecure and uncomfortable, however be always on your watch and street smart. The house is a dream house. When I get old I we most probably buy me a house like this. It has 3 big rooms, a spacious living room and kitchen plus a garden - the perfect summer house.