Pousada da Tina

The breakfast was a real feast, with lots of tasty options. The cheese bread, croissant, scrambled eggs, and fruit salad were must-tries. We did find it unusual to book a breakfast time the day before, but it kept things organized and the food fresh, and helped us plan our day. We wanted a simple inn without a pool or games room, with a comfortable high mattress, air conditioning, a well-equipped bathroom, included breakfast, a clean setting, and somewhere near the center. We came at the end of January, near the low point of the season, so there were very few guests. The staff answered our WhatsApp questions and explained payment choices before we booked the deluxe suite. Everything was clean. Our room had a queen box bed, modern air conditioning that cooled well and was quiet on low, a mini-fridge, bedside lamp, four pillows and two cushions, clean white sheets, and a microfiber blanket. The bathroom had a good-pressure gas-heated shower, a roomy stone sink, hair dryer, shampoo, and soap. Everyone was kind and helpful, including the breakfast woman, Claudio, João, and the owner Renata. There’s parking on the next lot with an automatic gate, and they give you the remote so you can come and go. Room service is available if you leave the key, and you can rent a bike. The location is handy for walking to lots of places. We recommend Restaurante da Regina, a few blocks away, for home-style food by weight at one of the area’s more affordable prices. The beaches we liked best are farther north, so you’ll need a car for those. A couple of things could be better: there weren’t enough hooks for clothes and towels, and the mini-fridge had noisy spells that woke us up. I’m not sure if it could be replaced. We also woke one morning to other guests’ noise, probably because of the sound insulation, though they weren’t behaving badly. Still, we slept well overall since the noise came and went. We’d recommend the place and stay again. It’s charming, naturally bright, calm, and cozy, with a rustic feel that reminded me of an old coffee house.