• Attractive pousada with an imperail pedigree
• Walking distance to Paraty centre and waterfront
• Outdoor swimming pool
• Generous buffet breakfast
• Cosy bar

 

Owned by descendants of Brazil's former imperial family, this handsome pousada is located close to both Paraty's historical centre and the waterfront. Between strolls around the town you are welcomne to make yourself at home, relaxing in the many sitting areas and by the pool, as you soak up the atmosphere of this charming hotel.  

On arriving at Pousada do Principe you are struck by its elegant proportions, whitewashed walls and large windows. Inside tiled floors, high ceilings and feature stoneowrk emphasise the building's heritage, with old photographic portraits and ornaments giving it the air of a family home. 

Room decor is compartivele simple and pared down with paintings and soft furnishings providing focal points. You have a TV, free Wi-Fi, small fridge, air conditioning and an en-suite bathroom. There are twin, double and triple rooms.

There is a raetaurant plus plenty of sitting areas including a TV room and a bar where you can enjoy the company of fellow guests. The central courtyard includes a good sized swimming pool, sundeck and garden. At the spa you can enjoy a range of beneficial treatments. Breakfast is an impressive buffet including home made bread, jam and yoghurt. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner and there are other restauarnts a short walk away.     

Pousada do Principe is just a short walk from the centre of Paraty and the waterfront, so makes an ideal bsae from which to explore the pretty colonial town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its cobblestoned streets and colonial architecture. Activities availablke nearby include boat trips, standup paddleboarding, diving and cycling.