Pousada das Bananeiras

Gisele's warmth was the finishing touch on a really good stay, from check-in through departure. The grounds are nicely landscaped, and the location makes it easy to walk around the whole town center or reach the nearby beaches and those in Trindade. Our room was very clean and had air conditioning, a ceiling fan, antenna TV, and a minibar, things some more expensive inns don't even provide. Wi-Fi was strong enough for me to watch Netflix comfortably at night. Parking is uncovered, and given the setting, birds may leave a little souvenir on your car, haha. I'd recommend it and would come back.

No frills, but it felt cozy and the location was great. We could walk to the Rua das Pedras area, which saved us from looking for parking in a busy part of town. There is parking at the inn too. The room had air conditioning, a ceiling fan, and regular broadcast TV. The shower's heating element burned out, but the staff fixed it right away.

The location was spot on, the staff were attentive, and everything was clean. The furnishings aren't very new, but as long as things are clean and working, that doesn't bother me. Breakfast isn't provided, so you'll need a bakery or somewhere else nearby for coffee. I booked a month ahead for a major holiday, so I can't really judge the price. It was the least expensive option that still had availability.

The beds were a bit hard, but the rooms were roomy and had a TV and minibar. Service was excellent, the place was very clean, and the shared area was pleasant. Good value, and the location meant we could explore the historic center without a car.