Paraiso Ecologico Pousada & Spa

Lovely gardens. Nice spacious rooms. Tasty breakfast and really nicely presented !! For me I just felt uncomfortable around the staff. Apart from one nice girl at reception, the rest of them didn't come across all that friendly or welcoming. It's interesting because I read a review on TripAdvisor from a guest who had a similar experience. The owners just walk past you without even saying hello (this I felt was extremely inpolite) and I found myself saying good morning or good evening to the staff never the other way around. I think the owners need to rethink their approach here. Not to even acknowledge your guests is not very nice.

We did not actually stay here (we stayed at Kuala which is allegedly the best in the area, it’s not); every single day we escaped our hotel to instead come here. The spa is so so lovely; Sandra we are convinced is an otherworldly fairy with hands that certainly have magic powers - being spa junkies, we can confidently say she is one of the best masseuses one can hope to find. This hotel is run by an owner that is fluent in English and is quick to offer great recommendations as it comes to dinner spots or entertainment in the area; she is super highly energy, charming, lovely and an absolute pleasure to chat up. After hearing my woes about not being able to get any vegan food in the area and my hotel not accommodating our food restrictions, she first suggested what turned out to be an amazing restaurant for dinner that would surely have something for us and then invited us for breakfast the next morning which turned out to be a vegan feast. The chef even made the traditional pão de queijo (cheesy bread) vegan edition. The amount of care taken in running this establishment is astounding; the personal touch is something rarely found these days which is why it was so special to stumble upon it here. I would highly recommend staying here. Also worth mentioning- best caipirinhas I’ve had in my 2 weeks in Brazil were whipped up at this pool bar. Overall 10/10. Thank you for having us and giving us some much needed good vibes in what was otherwise a very difficult holiday. 🤍

Vanessa and her staff are amazing hosts to this amazing lush tropical paradise that made us feel like we disappeared into a world of our own. The facilities were excellent from the beautiful pool with swim up bar, the cabana and breakfast area, to the rooms equipped with cable TV, full shower, and clean linens throughout. We stayed in a room for four and had plenty of space, and peace and quiet. The hammock and chairs on the front porch of our unit created a beautiful place to hang out and listen to the birds chirping in the courtyard garden. For breakfast they offered a menu of choices that you select the night before which ensures they don’t waste food and that everything is fresh. This includes bacon and omelettes, breads, cheeses, fruits, and smoothies. Our kids loved the sweet breakfast items like the carrot cake and cinnamon rolls. Most important, this Pousada was located 5 min from the shopping and restaurant center which is closed to traffic at night. It’s not to be missed. You can also walk 10-15 min to the nearest beach or a bit longer to Pitinga, which was a much quieter and nicer beach with beautiful cliffs.