Bambu Bamboo Inn

3.0 star property
Riverwalk Paraty pousada in Portal das Artes with a full-service spa
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Outdoor pool
Lake
Loft, 1 Bedroom
Loft, 1 Bedroom
Room, 1 Bedroom

Reviews

7.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
    Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Rua Glauber Rocha, 9, Portal das Artes, Paraty, RJ, 23970-000
  • Nossa Senhora das Dores Church
    3 min drive
  • Puppet Theater
    3 min drive
  • Church of Our Lady of the Remedies
    4 min drive

Room options

Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Loft, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
LCD TV
2 bathrooms
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Paraty

At Bambu Bamboo Inn you'll be 2.2 km (1.4 mi) from Pontal Beach and 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from Paraty Beach. Highlights at this pousada include a full-service spa, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .A day of pampering can include massages and body scrubs along with aromatherapy and reflexology. Enjoy the sauna and kids' swimming pool. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 3-property class Portal das Artes pousada include Jabaquara Beach and Saco do Mamangua.

What's nearby

  • Church of Our Lady of the Remedies - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Paraty House of Culture - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Paraty Beach - 6 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Jabaquara Beach - 7 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Pontal Beach - 8 min drive - 2.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Café e companhia - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Vila Margarida - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Padaria AMPM - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Turquinho - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Cervejaria Caborê - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Bambu Bamboo Inn

Riverwalk Paraty pousada in Portal das Artes with a full-service spa
Bambu Bamboo Inn offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a sauna. Public spaces have free WiFi. A children's pool, spa services, and a vending machine are also featured at Bambu Bamboo Inn. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Paraty pousada.

  • 1 building
  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2002
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
Bambu Bamboo Inn offers 12 accommodations with air conditioning. 20-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
The on-site spa has massage/treatment rooms. Services include body scrubs and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: BRL 20 for adults and BRL 10 for children

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the riverwalk
  • Picnic area

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Massage
  • Reflexology
  • Spa treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2002
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 20-inch LCD TV with cable channels
  • Pay films

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately BRL 20 for adults and from BRL 10 for children
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express.

We should mention

  • At check-in, parents or a legal guardian travelling with children under 18 years old are obligated to present the child's birth certificate and an identity card with a photo (for example, a passport). For international travels to Brazil, if only one of the parents is travelling with the child, the parent must present – in addition to the child's certificate of birth and identity card with photo – a letter authorising the trip signed by the other parent with a notarial certification of signature. If the parents or the legal guardian, as applicable, cannot or are unwilling to give this authorisation, a judicial authorisation is required. People intending to travel to Brazil with children must consult with the Brazilian consulate prior to travelling for more information.
  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the pousada before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child aged 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Bambu Bamboo Inn
Bambu Bamboo Inn Paraty
Bambu Bamboo Paraty
Pousada Bambu Bamboo Hotel Paraty
Pousada Bambu Bamboo Paraty, Brazil
Bambu Bamboo
Bambu Bamboo Inn Paraty
Bambu Bamboo Inn Pousada (Brazil)
Bambu Bamboo Inn Pousada (Brazil) Paraty

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Bambu Bamboo Inn?

Yep, Bambu Bamboo Inn has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Bambu Bamboo Inn?

The closest beach to Bambu Bamboo Inn is Jabaquara Beach (2 km).

Is there a spa on site at Bambu Bamboo Inn?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Bambu Bamboo Inn. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body scrubs and body treatments.

Does Bambu Bamboo Inn have a pool?

Bambu Bamboo Inn has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool.

Does Bambu Bamboo Inn serve breakfast?

You bet, buffet breakfast is on offer daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Bambu Bamboo Inn?

No, Bambu Bamboo Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Bambu Bamboo Inn?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Bambu Bamboo Inn?

No, pets are not allowed.

Bambu Bamboo Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 133 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 133 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 133 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 133 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 133 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Nathan, Usa/Brazil

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Wish we had stayed somewhere else
Tried to check in at 7:00pm. Receptionist wasn't there. The lady that we found (I think she was a maid) didn't have a clue about our booking. We went to eat super, so she could call the owner. Still clueless when we returned, but showed us to our room anyway. The room was fine, but the wifi didn't work. Breakfast wasn't good. The cereal was stale, bread rock hard. My wife made a chocolate milk, this is kinda funny, they had refilled the Nescal brand container of mix with an off brand! I got a laugh, as I know she knows her chacolate mix. Anyways, it was clean but disappointing at best. Stayed a couple hours in Paraty (disappointing as well) the next day. Then went to Ubatuba (much better!)

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
beautiful rooms, but
the rooms were beautiful, as well as the location (if you want to go to the historic zone of Paraty is a 30 minutes walk), but at the last moment we had to pay more for our daugther because they didn't talk to us before or remind us about an extra prize, or even had the option to specify on the expedia reservation we were traveling with a kid. Must do that better. Besides, nobody recommended us plans for Paraty or even promote their spa and location. Anyway, the location is nice. Service can be improved.

8/10 Good

Scott, Scotland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Recommended
Room was huge and incredible value for money. Only criticism is that the fridge and A/C were loud in the room. The grounds are beautiful and the owner friendly and helpful.

8/10 Good

Maria, sacramento, Ca

My stay at Bamboo
Nice place to stay for a few nights. Breakfast was abundant, with lots of choices (fruits, breads, juices, etc.) next to a nice river view. We arrived in June ( autumn in Brazil ) and we did not have any problems with mosquitos at all but we encountered tiny ants on the floors. There were some cracks to the doors but they had a private curtains over it. The bed was comfortable enough but it would 've be nice if there was a microwave in the room. The Wi-Fi on the cellular phone worked fine but for my computer, I had to go to the Lobby on the 2nd floor to get the internet. The shower is what to be expected in most of the places in Brazil...not a lot of water pressure, since the water is headed up by electricity inside the shower head. Overall, the place is well kept, a nice pool and safe neighborhood. We rented a car in Rio de Janeiro and drove to Paraty. We had a little bit of problem finding the location even though we had a map ( some of the streets didn't have names/signs)

8/10 Good

Raimundo, Chile

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice Hotel,
It is a good place to stay, we rent two rooms (two adults and four children was our group) and we were very pleased with the experience,

8/10 Good

Craig, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and comfortable
Clean and quiet, if not a bit too far from town on a hot or wet day (25 mins walk to bus station) Lovely breakfast by the river, nice communal lounge area with wifi access. Helpful staff and nice rooms, the pool has comfortable sun lounges but the spa is no longer in use.

8/10 Good

Marie-Eve, Montreal, Qc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel with massage spa
Great host, helpful and always nice. Excellent breakfast by the river (beautiful landscape) Little far from downtown...20 min walk at least to get to the historic center.

10/10 Excellent

Liz Szczypka, Brazil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable retreat, helpful staff
From the first moment we arrived, Ben welcomed us with open arms. He gave great recommendations and made sure that we enjoyed our entire stay. Our room was very clean and our beds comfortable. You feel like you're in your own little spa retreat with the lounge chairs, pool, steam room and sauna. I also loved the beautiful location of breakfast on the river. Although the hotel may seem a bit distant from the town, we found the walk pleasant and comfortable with lights the entire way. I would happily return here again, and we were so reluctant to leave!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Honeymoon and birthday celebration.
Great location, walked to historic down town. Plenty of food for breakfast. Large lot for Inn with a great view of animals. I would stay again due to friendly staff and great time.

10/10 Excellent

brian, uk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
fantastic
great hotel ben the english owner really helpful

8/10 Good

sharon, bethlehem pa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
zen hideaway
the hotel was very clean, peaceful and tranquil. although the front desk help spoke no or little english they were very friendly and helpful. the air smelled sooo good, like flowers, pool was spotless and the breakfast was delicious. the setting outside the rooms was far superior then inside the rooms. they were adequate and clean but no real atmosphere inside. the location was close to historic paraty and that was a great little port town. a must to see. would recommend this hotel and would stay there again

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay, large rooms, great bed, 2 bathrooms (always a plus). Pool and garden great. Not in historic center, but had no problems parking near the harbour.

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service, relaxed atmosphere
British owner Ben provides a warm and very helpful welcome and excellent service at Bambu Bamboo. The hotel is in a suburban area a good 20 minute walk away from the centre of Paraty, but the walk into town is delightful, along a riverside path. The rooms are simple but the the well maintained hotel pool area/ garden is a great sanctuary in which to relax, away from the tourist bustle of the old town, and the hotel also has a therapy centre employing a superb physiotherapist/masseuse. Highly recommended.

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Pousada
My family had a great time at Pousada Bambu Bamboo. Ben made us feel right at home and I would definately stay again. He had nice comfortable rooms, delicous caipirinhas, and terrific recommendations for things to do in Paraty. My teenage children especially liked his recommendation of Raul for rainforest horseback trail rides--he was great and took really good care of us. Although the hotel is a little far from downtown Paraty, it was a safe and pleasant walk and we wished we had booked more days with Ben!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Charm and Hospitality in Paraty
Pousada Bambu Bamboo is perfect for a couple or small group wanting an intimate getaway. The historic center of Paraty is a comfortable mile long walk from the Pousada, however, Neto (the owner) is always eager to provide transportation there for you. Neto happily arranges any excursions (boat trips, jeep tours, etc) you would like to take, ensuring you have the best experience for the best price. I highly recommend Bambu Bamboo for anyone wanting to experience the charm of Paraty and the hospitality of Brazil.

4/10 Poor

mary sue, chicago, IL

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Did not live up to previous reviews
I was disappointed in this hotel, and am perplexed as to why it got such glowing reviews on the internet. The hotel stated it was a "20 minute walk" to town (the historic section of Paraty where everything is happening) and it really was more like an athletic 40-minute walk along a winding road that didn't have a sidewalk in some parts. Another reviewer talked about the staff giving them rides to town, etc. which was simply not the case during our stay-- they just offered to call cabs and it did get expensive. The breakfast was beautiful, I do say. But the day we checked in, there was nobody at the desk and nobody spoke English, so lots of confusion. It was always difficult to track down a person there, as nobody sat at the front desk regularly. They appear to have a hot water problem-- after my 3rd cold shower the icing on the cake was a cockroach peering at me from the doorway. The bedding was musty and bed was uncomforable. They left only one tiny bar of soap to service the two bathrooms including 2 sinks and 2 showers. Two thin bath towels & 2 hand towels also did not reinforce the "spa like" atmosphere they tout! The rooms were very dark, one of my pet peeves in hotel when you're trying to rifle through your suitcase; I noticed they had a lame 25-watt bulb in the table lamp. This was supposedly a spa-type luxury pousada, with a comparitively luxury price. I feel they were short-staffed and in an inconvenient location and I would not recommend it.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Pousada
My partner and I stayed here for 5 nights in April. The hotel facilities, including swimming pool, breakfast and dining area were lovely. Our room was very comfortable but the walls could do with a fresh coat of paint. The owner and staff were extremely helpful - they organised a transfer from Sao Paulo airport to the Pousada for us, which was a great help.

6/10 Okay

H

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Bom hotel pra quem não se importa com gatos
Hotel é bom. O pessoal do hotel é bastante prestativo. Nosso quarto goteirou no dia que choveu e tinha um cheiro muito forte de mofo. Após uma noite mal dormida, comunicamos e trocaram nosso quarto. O problema maior é a quantidade de pêlos de gatos (que são criados no hotel). O refeitório é infestado de pêlo de gato. Há dois sofazinhos no refeitório que praticamente são as camas dos gatos, assim como a cadeira que fica na recepção. Tirando isso, não tenho nada a reclamar.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Alexandre

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Mais ou menos...
Pessoal prestativo e muito simpáticos... área verde e de lazer muito bonita e bem cuidada, café da manhã deixa a desejar e os quartos mereciam uma atenção especial... falta manutenção....
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A pousada está situada em um ótimo local. Possui um ótimo espaço externo porem mal aproveitado. Mobiliário necessitando de manutenção.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

Frederico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Que falta faz um gerador
A pousada é ótima e a equipe fantástica. Porém, inicia-se um processo de degradação da estrutura por falta de investimento. A pousada não tem gerador e depende da energia elétrica para pressurizar o sistema de água. Falta muita energia no verão e a pousada fica sem luz e água. Isso ocorreu por 2 vezes (uma durante 20 horas e outra durante 12 horas). Esse fato reduz muito o nível de conforto. Bastava um gerador a diesel ou painéis solares para resolver o problema. A área livre é muito bonita, mas a área perto do rio precisa de manutenção. Os lofts são muito confortáveis. Mas, sem opção para a falta de energia, não voltaria a me hospedar com a família.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort
Gerador urgente!
Chegamos por volta de 15hs e os quartos ainda não estavam prontos (sendo o check-in 14:00). Tivemos alguns problemas com energia, pois no tempo em que ficamos hospedados - devido a chuva - a cidade inteira ficou sem energia elétrica, porém, os estabelecimentos que possuiam gerador funcionavam normalmente. A Bambu Bamboo não possuía um, fazendo com que além de energia, ficássemos tambem sem água, pois era necessário que a bomba funcionasse para que subisse água e sem um gerador isso não foi possível. Gostaria de elogiar a Juliana e os dois rapazes que trabalham lá durante a noite também, pois nos ajudaram bastante e ate fizeram alguns serviços que as camareiras deixaram pendentes.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hugo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Rodrigo dos Santos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018