Pousada Corsario Paraty

I wanted a place as close to the bus stand as possible. Though a bit of a trek - and a challenge dragging my roller over the cobble stones, my stay was special. Though the front desk had limited staff that spoke English, their polite eagerness came through strong and won me over. I loved the languid river scene and the calm surrounds. Will gladly stay there agin.

The location is very handy for the old town which is only 10 minutes walk away . You are also close to the bars and restaurants in the new town but down a quiet lane away from the crowds and noise of the main street. The grounds of the hotel are pretty, full of wildlife, flowers and art work. The rooms tidy and a decent size perfect for the first stop after a trans Atlantic flight and the 4hr transfer from Rio. We arrived by a private cab that could access the back lanes but remember that if you are getting here by bus and have to walk the last 100 meters from the high street the road is cobbled and will kill any wheeled cases that you are trying to lug from bus stop to hotel. Best arrive by private transfer from the airport The breakfast room is great with a wide selection of good foods on offer. Keep going back as often as you want , they wont rush you to leave so enjoy the river view. However the same can not be said for the evening meals. these are poorly cooked with tough meat , and under cooked meat. The bar also had a very a disappointing selection of canned beers imported from Europe. Nothing Brazilian was available to drink apart from very over priced Cachaça Forget using the sauna , it was out of use but then you have the old town on your doorstep why bother staying in a sauna?

It’s a lovely Pousada in a great location. Two issues however: very old and extremely loud air conditioners in the rooms which makes sleeping almost impossible and many of the reception staff are incompetent and untrained which is quite frustrating.