Paraíso Azul Retiro

This is a perfect spot to spend a few days and forget about the world. The standard room was very comfortable and had a lovely verandah from which to watch the ocean. The food is fantastic, especially the breakfast. The staff were really pleasant to deal with, and are very friendly. We brought snacks to eat for lunch instead of eating at the restaurant 3 times per day, and that worked well for us. Drinking water was available at all times in the bar area.

There are a few important caveats: - There is a lot of pleasure boat traffic in this area, some with lots of loud music. - The hotel does not offer any laundry service. - I was in a standard room, and there was quite a bit of noise transmission between the rooms. Thankfully we had quiet neighbours! - If you want to explore Ilha Grande, there does not appear to be any water taxi service - you have to make arrangements with independent operators and prices are quite high. The hotel can help with arrangements. - I never saw the bugs, but I received lots of bites on my ankles. I would recommend bringing bug spray.

Staff always helpful, place very peaceful

We had a wonderful stay at this hotel. Its boutique style makes it perfect for a relaxing getaway, surrounded by nature, it feels private and peaceful. We especially appreciated the complimentary kayaks and snorkeling gear. The water in the area is very calm, making it easy to explore nearby beaches and even reach the Blue Lagoon within 15–20 minutes. We went around sunset, and it ended up being the highlight of our trip, absolutely serene and beautiful. The staff were all really kind and helpful, and it was very convenient to book tours and boat transfers directly through them. The food at the restaurant was great too! We would definitely recommend this place and would love to come back.

The location, facilities, restaurants, view and staff

When the weather is bad (it rained the entire stay), there's nothing to do It rained heavily one night, it rained on us in our beds. When it was mentioned to the staff in charge we were met with a "Too bad". Considering all the above and the price paid, it's hard to give a good review.