Pousada Portal da Ilha

I felt really welcomed and respected, even traveling alone. Luide, the owner, was very friendly and always helpful. The shared balcony has a lovely view, and you can hear the sea in the morning and at night. I’d happily come back. The room was simple but very clean and airy, with clean towels and sheets, and the bathroom was simple and clean too. Nothing was missing, and I was very satisfied. Breakfast was simple, with bread, fruit, little cakes, coffee, milk, yogurt, cold cuts, and more, all very fresh. I definitely recommend it.

It was a really bad stay. No one was there to greet me, and I waited over 40min. At check-in I was charged 40$ more than the agreed price. The air conditioner in the room was extremely dirty, and the minibar was moldy inside with a slimy mess, making it unusable. I asked for the wi-fi password all day and only got it at night. There was no one at reception the whole time. I don’t recommend it, and suggest finding another inn nearby.

The staff were friendly and welcoming, and it was very peaceful right across from the beach. Breakfast was simple but really good. I liked it a lot and will definitely return.