Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 32 reviews.
Peter
Netherlands · Couple · April 2026
“Modern apartment with sweeping views in area of natural outstanding beauty”
+We had apartment Pontal. The choice of apartment is important, see further below. We had sweeping views over the bay of Arraial do Cabo, use of the BBQ in the garden, a sky full of stars, cool breezes in the evening, direct access (via some steep steps) to a small viewing deck on the water-side where you can see turtles in the super clear waters (note: access for swimming is a bit difficult/impossible). The property is along the way to one of the more popular beaches in Brazil with incredibly white sand and deep blue waters, at less than 10min slow drive, so if you get up early, you should be able to get good parking. As a guest to Ioda, you get free access to the gated area, and you don't have to worry about the 150 cars limit to the area. That is a bit plus as well. The waters around Arraial are full of sea life, with whales from June-August, basking sharks and hammerhead sharks, dolfins and pinguins. We saw turtles, which was amazing enough for us. There are also at least 3 nice looking restaurants nearby Ioda (which we did not use). And you can order some drinks and wines at Idoa from a card. For the rest, you are advised to bring your own things from the supermarket in town (1
−Although we loved our stay, and rank it highly, there is room for improvement. Ioda Guesthouse has two very separate buildings, the upper building, with about 3-4 apartments near the pool and breakfast area and a (much) lower building with another 4 apartments. Each apartment is very different in layout and facilities, some have a mini-pool, some have better views, others have more privacy, some have more shading. A road access separates the buildings. To go from the lower building to the upper building, you have to either take the car or walk quite a few steps up. If you know it and you are fit, you will not mind. But if you don't know it or you are not so fit in the morning, you might be disappointed on arrival. For us, this meant we never used the upper pool area, because it was too clumsy to walk up. Also, Pontal apartment has no outside shading and no lounge beds. It has a a small garden table and 2 chairs. This means you can only sit outside at night, because during the day it is way too hot. We did not mind too much, because we were away during the day. Also, Pontal kitchen space has no air conditioning (other apartments do have airconditioning in the kitchen space). In comb
Robson.fercosta
Brazil · Solo · November 2026
“Melhor pousada de Arraial.”
+Perfeito o lugar, pousada fica em lugar bem reservado, Ambiente limpo e bem cuidade. . Café da manhã perfeito e fazem na hora. Pessoal atenciosos e educados. Realmente lugar que dá vontade de ficar mais tempo e voltar.
−Nada a reclamar
Marcel
Brazil · Couple · October 2026
“Espetacular”
+Organização, limpeza, localização de frente para o mar e funcionários educados e prestativos
−Não teve nada que não gostasse
Franciany
Brazil · Couple · August 2026
+Acomodação incrível, foi além das nossas expectativas. Experiência maravilhosa com certeza voltaremos. Fora o Atendimento, que desde a chegada a saída foi excelente.
Guilherme
Brazil · Couple · August 2026
“Vista incrível em local privilegiado”
+O apartamento, de frente para o mar e com vista para o nascer e pôr do sol, é muito espaçoso e confortável, com destaque para a roupa de cama de muito boa qualidade. O café-da-manhã é à la carte e tem boas opções, como frutas, ovos mexidos, omelete e tapioca. O espaço oferece aluguel de barraca e cadeira de praia, uma ótima alternativa para os preços cobrados na praia do Pontal do Atalaia (que fica a 15 minutos de carro e uns 25 minutos a pé).
−A internet tem diversas opções de acesso, mas poderia ser um pouco mais potente.
Fabio
Brazil · Solo · July 2026
+O quarto com piscina, o Abricó, é incrível.
−Tivemos problemas elétricos no último dia, mas nada que tenha deixado a experiência negativa.
Orlando
Brazil · Couple · July 2026
+Anfitrião excelente
Daniela
Brazil · Solo · June 2026
“Excelente”
+Local maravilhoso com vista incrível ❤️
Lucila
Argentina · Couple · June 2026
+Muy buena la atencion de todo el personal, muy calidos y atentos! Las vistas son espectaculares.
Camila
Brazil · Couple · May 2026
“Quem dera ser a dona do local, sensacional”
+Espaço, localização, infraestrutura, conforto, silêncio, tranquilidade, paisagem, modernidade, equipamentos, tudo isso maravilhoso!
−Café da manhã igual todos os dias, sem variedade, e não tem limpeza diária da acomodação, sentimos falta disso. De resto, tudo excelente!