Pousada Mandala

“Good value for money”

This pousada is good value for money, the 2 front desk staff spoke good english and were very helpful. The rooms are a bit tired, but for the price they are fine. Centro is a good place to stay and Mandala is only 3 blocks walk away, reasonably quiet sleeping which was great. Many other pousad... more

This pousada is good value for money, the 2 front desk staff spoke good english and were very helpful. The rooms are a bit tired, but for the price they are fine. Centro is a good place to stay and Mandala is only 3 blocks walk away, reasonably quiet sleeping which was great. Many other pousadas' are on main streets and must be very noisy.

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“Good posada; excellent value”

2nd time I'm here (1st time was ~2007); 3rd time for my wife. Continues the same: simple, clean, central location (3 short blocks from Rua das Pedras), A/C, TV, wireless internet & hotel workstations, minifridge, decent breakfast, friendly, attentive staff, excellent value. Another review co... more

2nd time I'm here (1st time was ~2007); 3rd time for my wife. Continues the same: simple, clean, central location (3 short blocks from Rua das Pedras), A/C, TV, wireless internet & hotel workstations, minifridge, decent breakfast, friendly, attentive staff, excellent value. Another review commented that the beds were subpar - yes, they're a little hard by US or most of western European standards (wood platform with foam mattress ~4"/10cm). But, they're supportive and suit me well for a day or two. This isn't a 4 or 5 star international hotel, and I don't expect it to be. Downsides are lots of stairs (for those who have difficulty climbing, as my wife now after knee surgery), since the rooms are almost all on the 2nd floors and there is no elevator. Rooms are smallish (don't bring several large suitcases to a simple double). Street noise can be a little of a problem depending on the room, your sensitivity, and the season. But, it's fairly quiet for Buzios (even remote neighborhoods can be very noisy during peak seasons, when your impolite neighbors are still partying at 4am with the music pounding). Bathroom shower is a typical Brazilian electrically-heated shower head, which I think are not my favorite electrical appliance (but, they're fairly typical at smaller hotels at even twice this price point) If price were not a major consideration, I might stay at a fancier place, (I routinely stay in Marriotts and Intercons while traveling for business) However, I have no problem going to a place like this on my own dime.

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“Good location and price.”

Who wants to go do Buzios and don´t spend too much money for sleeping, this is a excellent choice. Good bathroom (I apreciate this very much) and clean place, just the bed that is not the best one. The location is perfect who wants to be nearby the restaurants and the Rua das Pedras.