Pousada Areia Cristal

The rooms are cozy and everything is neatly organized, and breakfast was spectacular. It's right on the beach with a lovely sunrise view. I'll definitely come back again.

Being right on the sand was the best part, along with the friendliness of some of the staff. The room wasn't as comfortable as I'd expected, and sound carried in from other areas, so the acoustics weren't great. Breakfast also fell short of expectations. From the photos, the room and breakfast had looked better to me. Still, the stay went smoothly overall, though the price seems a little high for what you get. The photos show the view from the inn's deck.

The main thing going for this place is its location. Breakfast is served in a nice spot facing the sea, but it was basic hotel fare, poorly served, and items were often missing. On arrival, the young man who greeted us seemed to have little or no interest in helping. We got the keys and barely any instructions. The parking area is extremely cramped. For the price, it's okay, but if we visit Bombinhas again, we'll pick another hotel.

It looks just like the photos. The kitchen area is small but works fine, and there's a good range of utensils. Breakfast is arranged through a beach restaurant. There were a lot of flies on the food, almost like eating in India. Apart from that, it was very good.