Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 32 reviews.
Oliver
Germany · Couple · November 2026
+Esmeralda took very good care of us.
Zoe
United Kingdom · Couple · August 2026
“High-quality home stay in a great location”
+The house is immaculately presented and in a great location. Very yummy and extensive breakfasts.
−We hired the property's kayak for a day but it proved not to be seaworthy. We were not charged, but the experience was quite distressing and the owner seemed more concerned about her boat than us (admittedly the language barrier was an issue so she may not have fully understood what happened). She is a sweet person, but we were always quite conscious that we were staying as guests in her house (where she also lives full-time) so we never quite relaxed fully.
Laura Maria
Spain · Group of friends · April 2026
+We loved our stay with Esmeralda. She really looked after us and made the best breakfast every morning. We didn’t realize she lived in the house until we arrived but it made it so much better knowing she was always there. Carlos was very helpful and guided us to the best tours
Samuel
Spain · Couple · January 2026
+The whole house, the lovely host and the breakfast in the garden with sea view.
−All good
Juliana N de A Marques
Brazil · Group of friends · October 2026
“Perfeita!”
+Uma estadia maravilhosa, com rececptividade super acolhedora da Dona Esmeralda e do Carlos. A vista é linda, o café da mnhã é uma verdadeira experiência de paz e tranquilidade. A Dona Esmeralda é super caprichosa em todos os detalhes: desde a organização do quarto, à beleza e cuidado com a casa (e com os hospedes!), até a delicadeza ao preparar e servir o café. O Carlos nos ajudou bastante na escolha dos passeios a serem feitos durante a nossa estadia. Mal voltamos para nossa cidade, e a vontade de voltar pra Ilha Grande já é enorme. Com certeza podemos atribuir grande parte disso a escolha da pousda Aretê para nossa estadia!!
Vincent arie Claude
France · Solo · October 2026
“Agréable et central”
+Carlos a su me dire que ma rando prévue était compliquée par rapport aux conditions climatiques Petit dej sympa avec de superbes jus de fruits et une assiette de fruits frais i croyable Tous les produits nécessaires pour la salle de bain La proprete
−Le fait de n'avoir pas d'entrée et sortie privé Le lit refait chaque jour avec un tas de choses inutiles,coussin ,couverture,polochon que j'enlevais chaque jour Le petit dej un peut tard pour partir en rando sur l'île Un rez-de-chaussée mais je le savais
peyotefree
Italy · Solo · August 2026
+assolutamente tutto eccezionale. il posto, la colazione,la cordialità della signora Esmeralda.
Althaus
Argentina · Solo · July 2026
+Gracias a Esmeralda, por su dedicación, por atendernos como si fuéramos familia. Su desayuno un 10, casero, rico, variado y consultando siempre si necesitábamos otra cosa ó si estábamos cómodas. Carlos muchas gracias por explicarnos del lugar, por guiarnos en los diferentes itinerarios diarios. Lo recomiendo 100 %.
Norberto
Argentina · Couple · July 2026
“Excelente alojamiento, desayuno, ubicación y atención! No se lo pierdan”
+La ubicación es excelente, a 5 minutos caminando del centro y lejos del ruido, frente al mar. La isla es completamente segura. La casa es muy bonita y cómoda. La limpieza impecable. El desayuno preparado con dedicación y amor por Esmeralda y servido con vista al mar es imperdible. Por la tarde a veces te ofrece un café de cortesía. Carlos te brida toda la información necesaria y útil y siempre está bien dispuesto para colaborar en lo que necesites. La casa solo tiene 2 habitaciones por lo que la atención es muy personalizada. Agradecemos a Esmeralda y a Carlos por su candidez y atención
−Info útil: al llegar al muelle hay carreteros que por 50 reales llevan el e. quipaje. A pesar de que la casa está sobre la playa es conveniente caminar por la calle paralela para no mojarse (hay que hacer una U) Una parte del camino tiene empedrado, otra es arena y si llueve se enloda. El cartel es pequeño en la entrada, está a la derecha de Rubi Bistró y la puerta de acceso está perpendicular a la playa. La zona es MUY HUMEDA, conviene llevar ropa extra Cuenta con ducha eléctrica por lo que en 1 sale tibia y en 2 demasiado caliente La playa que esta en el frente de la posada no es de las mejores porque están todos los barcos parados, es conveniente irse a otras playas (algunas caminando y otras en barco)
Adi Levy12
Israel · Couple · June 2026
“Great hosts and amazing breakfast, but it's a shared home”
+The hosts (Esmeralda and Carlos) are truly amazing, warm, and kind-hearted people who do their best to help with everything. The beachfront location is absolutely beautiful and perfect. The room is nice and very clean. Also, the breakfast was incredible,honestly the best one we had during our entire trip!
−It is very important for future travelers to know that the listing description lacks transparent information. This is not a commercial pousada or an independent apartment, but a private room inside the host's active personal home. This information needs to be emphasized in the description! We were shocked to discover this. There is no privacy in the living room or common areas. The price is high for a homestay concept, and when the weather is rainy and you are forced to stay inside, the lack of privacy for a couple becomes very uncomfortable.