Since the only seafront pousada on the island (Joab's) was not available, we decided to pick Frances. And we will go back there when the time comes again! A very nice and peaceful hide-out, though not far from the main road across the island, at the border the main town. We spend 6 nights and rented a buggy for the entire stay, which I would strongly recommend: both convenient and adventurous to explore the island. Our tasteful aircon room with nice terrace for max 3 was fine for 4 (kids 5 and 7), the owner put in an extra bed which fitted perfectly. At our stay we had no trouble with mosquitos, we didn't use the nets we brought with us. Reception desk (portuguese, french, german; not english) was very friendly and helpful. Breakfast buffet was sufficient in choice and tasteful. To us, Frances was a great base to explore an amazing island, with family snorkeling every day on different beaches, and much more.

I stayed a week at this French-managed pousada. I was met at the airport by Luana, one of the 2 friendly receptionists, who helped me with setting up boat and island tours. It is set in a quiet garden with seating and hammocks on veranda´s and within 5 min. walk from the centre there are many restaurants. The French manager is extremely friendly and hospitable and enquires whether everything is to your liking. Definitely recommendable.

We had a very nice stay at Pousada do Frances. The rooms are nice, especially with the little veranda, breakfast real good and beaches and restaurants close by. We really enjoyed the trip. Thank you

It is the 3rd time i am going to fernando de noronha ,i have been to 4 diffrerent pousadas and i have to say that the pousada do frances is the best cost benefit on the island in that range ,for that kind of price you don t get flat 40 inch screen dvd and free wi fi in many others pousadas which charge the same.The pousada is well located near the villa dos remedios but a little outside the village so it is quiet at night.The little off side is the dirt road to get to the pousada .