Reviews of Pousada da Cachoeira

24 November 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: nice place :)

Disliked: No problems

23 August 2011 Jacqueline would recommend this property

Liked: It is beautiful and clean

Disliked: nothing

14 August 2011 Greg would recommend this property

Liked: excellent atmosphere (surroundings were beautiful); well labelled and easy to get to and find on the island (just 5 mins walk from the port); cats were really friendly! - would curl up on your lap, if you wanted them to! Couldnt believe how well priced it was, would have happily paid more for the room!

Disliked: no kitchen facilities (for selk catering), but we knew this before we came! Gave money off at a local eaterie to make up for this though!

03 May 2011

Liked: The gardens were nice.

Disliked: Cannot understand for the life of me why this is ranked no. 1 on hostelbookers in ihla grande. Damp, tiny double room, crap water pressure in the shower (you had to run around to get wet), an army of ants invading the room, cats everywhere sleeping on your clothes, the same boring breakfast every day, no english speaking staff after 10am, no atmoshpere whatsoever, no access to the kitchen altho they falsely advertise they have one, no wi-fi in the rooms, blackouts and no staff at night to offer candles or anything... just crap. stay anywhere else on the island, you're not short of choice.

31 March 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: The cats and the fresh bananas. Very clean and nice rooms.

Disliked: Many mosquitos

26 January 2011 Mimi would recommend this property

Liked: We likes The hostel à lot, its very clean and the breakfast is good. Good romantic relaxing hostel with nice staff and scenery!

Disliked: Expensive, but everything on The island is so..

20 January 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: the giant rock feature in the room, very original! great check-in staff, very knowledgeable, friendly... situated in a wonderful setting, with a garden, hummingbirds, waterfalls (small ones :-), free internet

Disliked: nothing to dislike really

03 January 2011 Chris would recommend this property

Liked: Beautiful green property, staff were very friendly and helpful, and the breakfast was included and really good. They had a small stream you could swim in in the back too, very nice.

Disliked: It was a long walk up the road to get there.

23 October 2010 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: It is set amongst a gorgeous jungle garden, the sound of the river running is a lovely thing to wake up to! The rooms are really great also, the beds are comfy in the double private rooms and ensuites are clean relatively spacious. Breakfast was delicious each morning with a lot on offer. Hammocks outside the rooms are a nice touch, for when you want to just relax and unwind. Free wifi, can be a little tempremental at times but still able to get it outside of our room. Staff were lovely, especially Joanni who was happy to share a drink or two and hang around with us!!!

Disliked: There are only a couple of things that would put me off staying here again, and they are very minor. There are no lockers per say in the rooms, even though they are locked when you are out, the cleaners still had access to all our things ( back packs ) it would have been nice to know they were all safely locked away. The kitchen was used once by some other travellers and the next day they were asked not to cook again, and if hungry to eat out and were advised to try the owners restaurant. Bit cheeky. Also we were asked nicely not to stay up drinking too late, so as not to disturb the residents of the island. As we weren't being too loud I thought this was a bit tough. It makes it just that bit more expensive and inconvenient when you are all required to venture out!

22 October 2010 Derek would recommend this property

Liked: Beautiful rooms and gardens in this pousada, and very friendly staff. Would definately recommend it.

Disliked: Derek left no negative feedback.

08 October 2010 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: We booked 3 nights and ended up staying 6! Pur room was perfect adn the hosel is so peaceful and nicely set slightly out of the village, not far though. Claus was brilliant, very knowledgeable about the island, what to do and the Biergarten was a great place to eat on an evening. Would definitely recommend this hostel. The best place I stayed in Brazil!

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

25 August 2010 Sarah would recommend this property

Liked: It was absolutely beautiful, the grounds were really well kept, the location next to the river was amazing and Claus was very helpful. Overall it was a great place to stay. It is slightly off the beaten track, about a 10 minute uphill walok from the centre but it is worth every step. We had a double room which was very clean and opened up into the garden and the breakfast was great - the best cake i have ever tasted! We ended up extending our stay we enjoyed it so much here.

Disliked: Sarah left no negative feedback.

23 August 2010 Anne-Marie would recommend this property

Liked: The calmness and serenity of the whole experience... resting in the hammock listening to the birds and water falling just below the trees and breakfast area. The owner Claus is extremely helpful, seriously knows the island and nearby towns on the mainland...directed us to the bus to Paraty from the ferry, and along some of the numerous hiking/walking trails which go around the island. He's unbelievably helpful in a non-intrusive way. All you have to do is ask and he's more than willing to help. Breakfast is great... breadrolls, variety of fruits, ham, cheese, fresh juice, scrambled eggs done so promptly its almost like it's to order! Also tea, coffee and yum cake every morning! And all this in a lovely breakfast/seating area under shelter and with the waterfall in the background. Room is very adequate, with ensuite and an always hot shower. Towels and floormats changed everyday. Good facilities like an in room fridge, air fan and even a very useful shelving unit. Free internet on communal computer, TV as well. Also, be sure to have dinner in Claus's restaurant BierGarten. Excellent selection of foods and at great value too! Highly recommend this property, we booked 2 nights but stayed for 4, shame we had to move on with our travels. Located in a lane at the top of a hill but definitely worth the 5 min up hill walk.

Disliked: Absolutely nothing.

02 August 2010 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Very beautiful, very friendly staff, very confurtable beds and extremly clean. Great atmosphere and location next to a river with a small pool :) great place to stay!!

Disliked: Nothing.

12 July 2010 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: The location and the breakfast; beautiful garden with 10 cats in it and a nice place to sit and play games in the evening or to lay in the hammock outside the room. Coofee and water available all day.

Disliked: It's very humid, you can see that the walls are repainted over mould an dclothes never dry (but this was in the winter, perhaps the summer is better). Did find a dead cokroach in the sink on arrival but apart fron that we did't see any. They found no trace of our reservation but luckily they had a rom for us.

07 July 2010 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: The location is bittersweet... it's up a hill and it can be quite a hike after a night of drinking, but once you are there, it is like being at a spa or resort because of the beautiful landscape and sounds of a running river and mini waterfall. The rooms were clean and well-kept and fresh towels/sheets were provided every day (a first for us in Brazil). The owner is a nice guy and lived in America for a while, and it seems he brought some of the American ideals (customer service is important) to Brazil. This is the first place I've been in Brazil where I felt like I was being treated as a paying customer should be treated. The breakfast was great and the coffee was pretty good (coffee was available 24/7). There's also a hammock outside of every room - very relaxing. It was nice and quiet at night and the sound of the river/waterfall will put you right asleep.

Disliked: Don't stay here if you are allergic to cats (they don't go in your room, but they are all around the property and will come up to you at breakfast and snuggle/try to grab some of your food). Hostelbookers says the Pousada accepts credit cards, but be careful because we got stuck paying cash and almost didn't have enough money to get home. Bring extra cash just in case.

05 July 2010 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: quiet environment. delicious breakfast with fresh fruit juice every morning. two types of fruits, cake , eggs,fresh bread etc. definitely one of the best hostels that ive stayed in throughout my travels. clean sheets , clean towels, clean bathrooms. beautiful setting beside a river.

Disliked: plenty of cats, they dont really get in your way..so if ur not a cat person, u may be slight uncomfortable at times.

03 July 2010 devin would recommend this property

Liked: beautiful and very very chill / romantic

Disliked: devin left no negative feedback.

10 June 2010 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: The place has loads of character and lots of love and attention has clearly been put into making this a home away from home. Lovely breakfast and fresh fruit every morning, a flowing stream at the end of the garden, and a few pet cats to cuddle if it gets cold at night! The owner Claus was a real help and it was a great place to chill out and relax after a hard days tanning at the beach!

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

25 May 2010 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Great place to base yourself from. Rooms are really nice and clean, staff are friendly and the breakfast is awesome. If you don't like cats, maybe not for you, otherwise you'll love it. Their per kilo resturant food is really great too!

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

08 May 2010 Aidan would recommend this property

Liked: Beautiful surroundings and a great breakfast, plus clean towels and sheets every day.

Disliked: Aidan left no negative feedback.

06 May 2010 Marju would recommend this property

Liked: Awesome garden, very artistic atmosphere. It's by the watyerfalls. Good shower facilities and clean. A place not only for sleeping but hanging out and chilling. No WIFI yet. Breakfast average.

Disliked: Marju left no negative feedback.

25 April 2010 Hansruedi would recommend this property

Liked: very calm and very nice. Nature there is beautiful. Perfect spot to relax.

Disliked: Hansruedi left no negative feedback.

11 April 2010 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Claus is very friendly and helpful, the rooms are beautiful and very rustic with balcony's and hammocks. Breakfast is lovely with great eggs. Only downside is the walk up to the pousada from the town as its quite a steep hill but because of this the pousada is quiet and peaceful. Claus has a great per kilo restaurant down in the main town.

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

12 March 2010 Leticia would recommend this property

Liked: Un lugar paradisiaco! Para aquellos que les gusta estar en contacto con la naturaleza. El dasayuno delicioso! Todos fueron muy amables. Nos encantaria volcer!

Disliked: Leticia left no negative feedback.