Recife Hotel Guide - 2 stars Hotels in Recife, Brazil

I initially had reserved one of the cheaper rooms on the lower level. The room was pretty grim and closer to what you'd expect from a cheap hostel. When I arrived on Friday, it was so loud even with the windows closed, the AC turned on, and earplugs in, I would not have been able to sleep. There was a huge street party about 1 metre away from the window. This was during off season in May - I think it's that loud every weekend. Luckily because it was off season the staff transferred me to a much nicer and much quieter room on the main floor that overlooked the pool. The pool made my stay enjoyable, especially considering the heat. The breakfast every morning was lovely with fresh fruit, prepared treats, and fresh eggs. The pousada is well located and convenient for everything in Olinda. I would recommend this hotel IF you upgrade to one of the nicer rooms. If you're looking only for a low price, you may be better off elsewhere.

Good value for money in Porto de Galinhas. Excellent breakfast.

The room was nice with a great view of the beach. People are friendly but don't speak English. Breakfast has a great variety of fresh items (the cakes were delicious). I assume that prices are normally lower, we felt it was a bit pricey for what the hotel offered. They even charged for beach towels (R$ 5). Unfortunately the beach has pretty strong waves and a strong current, not ideal for swimming. It is about 4-5 km from Porto de Galinhas and not easy to find, and I agree with what one reviewer said about the drive from the main road and the neighborhood (bad road condition and a bit depressing area). The hotel offers a daily shuttle in the evening to PdG and back which is really nice. This is a charming place, but definitely more for people who seek a quiet place away from everything. I also would recommend it rather to couples than to families. Wifi was included and reception was actually pretty good, even in our room.