Pousada Tio Joao

We had a bad first impression because we were received with some antipathy as the employer understood that we were not a couple, but two friends, and therefore needed two separate beds. We had to wait about 20 min for them to arrange a new room. Apart from that, they were always very nice, specially Tio João, the owner, and the girl that prepares the breakfast, which is perfect. The breakfast had tropical fruits, juice, coffee, cake, cheese and ham. And best of all, you could ask for the girl to prepare tapioca. The place is also a restaurant, so you can have lunch and dinner for only 30 reais, which strangely is very cheap in the island. The room was very simple, but had a fridge and AC, and personal bathroom.

I stayed here in January 2016. I had trouble looking for an available Pousada at New Year very much. I sent e-mails to about 40 to Pousadas. Here was found finally. There was little information I get about the island in Japan, also I can't speak Portuguese at all, but Mr. John, owner of the Pousada, translated into English using a PC, and all stuff were very kind. I enjoyed a stay at an island very much. A bug is entering a room from a gap, but when filling a gap of a window and a door with a tissue, it's no problem. There was time when hot water from the shower is lukewarm, but it was no problem. The air conditioner was also effective and comfortable.There was Mini bar. Many fruits were served to breakfast, and the tapioca crepe was also very good.Lunch of the fish dish and Feijoada were also very good. You can also go to DOS REMEDIOS, PARAIA DO CACHORRO, PARAIA DO MEIO and PARAIA DA CONCEICA on foot. There was also a mini supermarket in the neighborhood, and it was convenient. 私は2016年1月に宿泊しましたが、年末年始に宿を探すのにとても苦労しました。合計40件くらいの宿に電子メールを送信して、やっとここを見つけました。 日本では手に入る情報が少なく、また、私はポルトガル語が全く話せませんが、宿のオーナーのジョンさんがパソコンを使って英訳してくれたり、とても親切でした。 私は、島での滞在をとても楽しみました。 部屋に虫が入ってきますが、窓とドアの隙間をティッシュペーパーなどで埋めれば問題ありません。 シャワーのお湯がぬるいときがありますが、問題ありませんでした。 クーラーも効いていて快適でした。ミニバーもありました。 朝食では、果物がたくさん出ました。タピオカのクレープもとてもおいしかったです。昼食に作っていただいた魚料理やfeijoadaもとてもおいしかったです。 DOS REMEDIOSや、PARAIA DO CACHORRO、PARAIA DO MEIO、PARAIA DA CONCEICAへも徒歩で行けます。 近くにミニスーパーもあり便利でした。

considering how expensive it is to get to fernando and the additional costs once you arrive (arrival tax, beach tax, food and day trips), we wanted a place that was conveniently located and comfortable and we found exactly that. the owner of the pousada generously arranged a free pick up and drop off to the airport for our stay which was very much appreciated. the pousada is located a comfortable 10-15 walk minute walk from the main restaurant/shopping area of fernando and a 10 minute walk to Conceicao Beach (if you get permission to walk through the grounds of a neighbouring pousada). getting around the island involves either hiring a buggy or using the many taxi buggies that operate (R$20-30 per one-way trip). if you book a day excursion or boat trip it will usually include pick up from your hotel. the pousada was simple and clean and excellent value for money (compared with the available accommodation on fernando). the room and bathroom were both a good size and there is an LCD tv in the room (which we never really used) as well as good functioning air conditioning. breakfast was good with some fairly standard brazilian options of fruits, bread, cheese and cold meats. the staff were friendly and helpful but only one of the staff members spoke english which made things slightly complicated when trying to make bookings for day trips. considering that we spent most of our time at the beach and exploring the rest of the island this was the perfect option for us and would definitely recommend to others.