Pousada Dunas Do Icarai

Bete, the host, was warm and attentive, and the women serving breakfast were lovely too. The pousada is quiet overall, the room is spacious with a double bed and a single, and Waze got us there fine. But there was no soap, and the morning noise was awful. Our room shared a wall with the kitchen, so on both days we were woken before 7 by people moving around and using the blender. The stairs up to the breakfast area are right beside the room wall, so once people started going up and down to set up breakfast, we couldn't sleep again. If there aren't many guests, I'd suggest putting them in the upper rooms, away from the breakfast area.

The only real drawback was the location: it's quite far from the beach and even farther from the town square. The inn itself is lovely, with plenty of charm, nice decor, and spacious, comfortable rooms. The staff were friendly, and breakfast was varied and good quality.

The breakfast was simple but generous, and the woman working in the kitchen was very nice. Our room was clean and tidy, and the pousada itself is beautiful and cozy. The reception area is a little hidden, and there was no still water in the minibar. I'll give that a pass since I was told the staff would be off after a certain time. Otherwise, I was happy with our stay!

Beth was kind and attentive and looked after us well, and the garden and inviting pool were lovely. The common areas were reasonably well kept. Still, the place needs repairs: the electric shower in our bathroom gave shocks, which could be dangerous, and the stained towels need replacing. Breakfast was basic and could use more care. The pousada looks bigger in the photos than it is, and the outside parking area is very small. It's also a bit tucked away, with an about eight-minute drive over dirt and paved roads to the town center and beach. It can be a reasonable option if you're looking for a lower price, since there aren't many places to stay in Icaraizinho and some are quite expensive.