I just returned from a two night stay. The Pousada is located a little too far from the main center of the city for walking, at least for me, but driving to downtown was easy enough and parking as well - so no complaints there. The staff was very friendly, including the owner. It is a secluded place, quiet, located off a dirt road at the end of the beach, and the rooms look like chalets. There is a loft, and on the main floor there is a room with a double bed, a small kitchen, bathroom, and living room with two single beds. A little dark, with little lighting, but comfortable. Two A/C's, one in the bedroom and one in the living room. WIFI reception was good, but available TV channels limited - no English channel TV.

Definitely for nature lovers, with lots of trees and nice private gardens. Overall this pousada only has 5 (or 6) rooms (sorry don't remember the exact number), so plenty of privacy. It also has a pool and whirlpool.

I think the thing that disappointed me the most are those little things that can make a visit great or just 'ok', considering that this property is not exactly cheap. Since I was paying R$400 a night (which is about $225) I did have some type of expectations.

The first "little" disappointment happened after the first night. My travel companion and I enjoyed downtown Paraty quite a bit the night before and did not return until about 3:00am in the morning. This caused us to sleep in and miss the breakfast. Since breakfast was only from 8:00am - 10:00am, I did not expect much when I arrived for a cup of coffee at noon. While the owner offered us some left over food, I could not convince him to make me a pot of coffee for me (which was definitely needed). How hard is it to put a water into a coffee maker and make some coffee? It is not like it is a big hotel....5-6 rooms???? The response I got was that coffee and tea was offered between 5-7:00pm. I even offered to make coffee myself.....I do know how to use a coffee maker....

The second disappointment was the second morning. We woke-up in time for breakfast, but there was not enough orange juice for both myself and my companion. I asked for more orange juice, but was asked if I could drink other juice because making more orange juice was "a lot of work". In the end it took a little convincing, but extra orange juice was made - even so not enough for my companion.

So, at least for me, those little things is what makes all the difference in the world especially when I paid $450 for two nights. Can't make a pot of coffee for me, nor additional orange juice??? Sorry, big time failing grades!!!

My mom, sister and I stayed at Eliconial in Paraty for two nights. We were made to feel incredibly welcome, and Ricardo, Yvan and Roberto did everything they could to make our trip delightful. Every recommendation they made was excellent (don't miss La Luna right nearby and Margarida in town for some great service and relaxing bossanova). The pousada is located about a mile from the historic centre, but it's right near fantastic beaches with great places to eat and drink and relax. The rooms are simple but very comfortable - ours came with a full size sink, gas hob and large fridge - and the garden is lovely - full of some of the most beautiful Heliconias we'd seen. Showers are cold, but that's the general standard we found in Brazil, and the heat of the day makes them feel quite refreshing. The pousada is also home to a number of friendly animals, including several cats, a parrot, a dog and the occasional group of monkeys that come for a snack. We enjoyed everything about our stay at Eliconial - I couldn't recommend it more!

There are apparently 500 Pousadas in or around Paraty, but here are some reasons to consider staying at Eliconial Paraty Pousada.
Roberto, Ricardo and Yvan are delightful hosts - they are French, and offer exceptional hospitality. Yvan is a great gardener, and the flowers and plants in the garden are quite lovely.
They love animals, so if you like cats, dogs, tame monkeys, parrots etc. they are part of the family.
Breakfasts were great, and evening tea and coffee too, and extra evening drinks around the pool were also amazing.
And, a huge consideration, the location. This pousada is not in the center of the town. It is a 20 minute walk, along one of the most beautiful beaches ever. The beach is great, (check out the mud baths) and there are several cafes and restaurants serving great food and drinks on the beach, just a few minutes away. Coming back at night was like coming home. We felt like very special guests, but I suspect that all guests are made to feel that way.

I stayed for 3 nights, had food poisoning on arrival night, and the entire team could not have been nicer. I got tea, cuddle from the cats, sympathy and drugs from the team, fantastic. Had a good rest, was very relieved to have this lovely place and nice bungalow to rest and recuperate. Main terrace is lovely place to read, have a chat, enjoy the pool..... also the bungalows are nice and spaceous.