“Great little hostel in the middle of paradise - amazing breakfast!”

We stayed at Pousada Hanalei in February 2012 on a surfing holiday and found it to be a perfect little paradise. The breakfast is second to none - fresh watermelon, papaya, pineapple, freshly baked cake, bread, ham and cheese, then omelettes or pancakes or pao de queijo - a little surprise each day… Plus

We stayed at Pousada Hanalei in February 2012 on a surfing holiday and found it to be a perfect little paradise. The breakfast is second to none - fresh watermelon, papaya, pineapple, freshly baked cake, bread, ham and cheese, then omelettes or pancakes or pao de queijo - a little surprise each day! The hostel is about 15 minutes walk from the main town and they advise you to take taxis at night because of a small risk of robbery on the badly lit street between the town and hostel. This is the only downside, as it means you have to pay for a taxis (which are fairly cheap anyway, but still...) You can walk it during the day though. The hostel is on Praia da Tiririca, which is the best surfing beach and always has great waves, so perfect if you're a serious surfer. The rooms were great, with mosquito nets, plenty of space. And Will, who works at the hostel, speaks native English and is really friendly and helpful. They will help you with surf board fitting and whatever you need. I definitely recommend this place.

Moins

“Experience a real ocean morning breeze”

Amazing place. Here you feel as part of the beach. You fall asleep by the sound of waves, wake up with the sunshine. Rooms are "beach-charming". Staff is super. Will has the best tips, restaurants, trips, beaches. The only minus: reception closing at 22:00. Amazing breakfast. Wanna go back!

“A beautiful little oasis in Itacare. With an INCREDIBLE breakfast!!”

We stayed for one week and it was hard to leave! Great service, especially from Will who speaks perfect English. The rooms are small but cosy and well decorated, all with essential mosquito nets and they are serviced every day which is really helpful when you get in every day covered in sand! But t… Plus

We stayed for one week and it was hard to leave! Great service, especially from Will who speaks perfect English. The rooms are small but cosy and well decorated, all with essential mosquito nets and they are serviced every day which is really helpful when you get in every day covered in sand! But the best thing by far was the breakfast which was immense. I was 4 months pregnant when we were there, so maybe more obsessed with food than the average person (!) but a spread of scrambled egg, fruit salad, fresh juice, coffee, pancakes, cake and bread, jam, cheese and ham etc was amazing!!

Moins

“A fantastically friendly pousada on the perfect tropical beach”

Some things are so good, you want to keep them a secret. But that would be selfish. The Hanalei is a friendly, family-run pousada on one of Itacaré's best beaches – Tiririca. I booked it more or less blind and was delighted to find a pousada built of wood which gently blends into the surrounding fo… Plus

Some things are so good, you want to keep them a secret. But that would be selfish. The Hanalei is a friendly, family-run pousada on one of Itacaré's best beaches – Tiririca. I booked it more or less blind and was delighted to find a pousada built of wood which gently blends into the surrounding forest. I woke up every morning excited at the prospect of a sumptuous tropical breakfast consisting of a daily special along with home-made cakes, fruit, bread and many other delights, all with a view of the sea. My room was pleasant with a good, quiet air con unit and a mosquito net – essentials in this part of the world. I also delighted in my little verandah, which boasted a hammock. My only regret is that towels are only changed every three days, but the Hanalei's friendly and welcoming vibe more than made up for that. I can whole-heartedly recommend them.

Moins