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Reviews of Hibiscus Beach Pousada

3.5 out of 5
Hibiscus Beach Pousada
Rua 1, Nº 22 Quadra C, Praia de João Fernandes, Búzios, RJ

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

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Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 78 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 78 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

MAURIZIO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Weekend getaway
Excelent service and lovely location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient
The hotel is not suitable for those that cannot walk up steps. Arrive early for a parking space. The views are good, breakfast average.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overpriced and poor plumbing
I booked this place after reading reviews which gave glowing reports. They must have stayed at a different hotel! It was the most expensive but worst place I stayed at in this my 4th trip to Brazil. The plumbing in my room didnt function. The toilet didnt flush properly the washbasin didnt drain and water pooled up in the shower as the drain was above the tiles. The toulet in the breakfast dining area didnt work either. I had to move to a new room which was better. There were quite a lot of mosquitoes and small cochroaches.

10/10 Excellent

RUSLAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

E, California

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable and pleasant hotel near the beach
Comfortable and pleasant hotel near the beach, and our chalet had an ocean view. Staff was helpful and friendly. Breakfast was good, there was always one juice, yogurt, cereal, fresh fruit, different kinds of bread, ham and cheese, some scrambled eggs, and a cake and/or another sweet treat. Room was clean and comfortable, a double bed, a small couch that could probably turn into a bed, decent bathroom and wireless internet access. Staff gladly provided towels for us to take to the beach daily. The only care I would have regarding this hotel is the number of stairs/steps that one must walk to get to your chalet. If you or your family have mobility issues, don't like going up steps, this hotel/pousada may not be for you. But if you are strong, "young" and beautiful like we are, I don't think you will regret your decision you you paid a competitive price.

8/10 Good

Tatjana, Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Close to the beach, great view, some stairs
Nice location, close to the beach, 20 min walk to the center along a nice walkway with the BB statue on the way :-) Yes, there is a few stairs up to the rooms, but you will be laying on the beach all day anyway ...

8/10 Good

Scot, E Lothian UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming Pousada close to the beach
Buzious is charming and beautiful and the location of this pousada is perfect - a short walk from the beach in a quiet part of town, but only 5 minutes by car from the centre. The rooms are all little chalets with their own balconies and plenty of space. Breakfast is plentiful and delicious and the staff welcoming and extremely helpful. We loved it.

8/10 Good

Lindsay Hoover, Carmel Valley

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
a room with a view
Lovely cottages spilling down a terraced hillside with beautiful views of the beaches of Buzios...rustic and simple, clean and comfortable...the perfect tonic for R&R after the hectic pace of Rio. Friendly staff, simple service. Close enough to town but removed from the nightlife sights and sounds of Buzios.

8/10 Good

Jennifer, Washington, DC, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel for couples
Great hotel with lovely view. I think it's an excellent property. Very close to the beach and 15 minutes to downtown harbor area. The breakfast is average - nothing great but sufficient. The hotel is very clean and the rooms have a nice balcony with view of the ocean. That view requires a climb up a hillside so the walk to the villas is a bit of a hike but totally fine, except for travellers who have walking or fitness limitations. My only suggestion for the hotel is to better assist guests scheduling excursions, such as day trips, snorkeling, diving. There's a slight language barrier in Buzios and that assistance would have been helpful. Overall, great hotel in a romantic setting - perfect for couples.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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Great experience in Buzios
It was a very pleasant stay. I took my two small dogs with me and all went smooth. The staff was polite, but nobody helped us taking the bagagge upstairs -one of the helper just stared at us but did not offer to help but upon arriving at the door he waited to be tiped.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hibiscus Beach Pousada - Great Value in Buzios
Staff was outstanding, friendly, and offered excellent service. Breakfast buffet was top-notch. Nice touches like available beach towels and umbrellas plus 24/7 coffee in the breakfast room were especially welcome. Had one maintenance issue while there, but I honestly feel that the staff did all they could to handle and rectify the situation, so no complaints and only positive marks from us.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
lovely view
really friendly staff and beautiful sea view. a 10-15 min walk from the town and a lovely little swimming pool.

10/10 Excellent

Dennis, Santa Rosa, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great olace to stay in Buzios
This is a wonderful place to stay in Buzios. Esach room is a separate bungalow, and each bungalow has a deck with a view of the sea. Good WiFi service on the deck, so it's a lovely place to catch up on your e-mail. The service is friendly, the rooms comfortable, good breakfsat, good & quick laundry service if you need it. What more cxould you want?

10/10 Excellent

Amy, Miami, FL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
As Good as it Gets !
We had a wonderful stay at this hotel in July, and want to recommend it to other people. Its location is perfect, just a short walk to the beach. We especially liked the fact that the rooms are private cottages, all with a beautiful sea view. Ours was beautifully maintained and very clean. Breakfast was delicious and varied, and the office staff seemed to speak at least five different languages. Although it was the winter low season, the hotel was almost full, so it is probably best to book in advance. Our stay was a short one, and the only regret was not having more time to see many of the beaches in Buzios, and to relax for longer at Hibiscus Beach. We´ll be back !

2/10 Terrible

Mario, Bellaire, TX, USA

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Five Star price at 2 star level
After all I've heard about Buzios, this was a dissapointment during my trip. The rooms are in bad need of refurbishing. The hotel was very difficult to locate. The breakfast offered was very poor, and that is being generous!! The hot water in the shower lasted no longer than 5 minutes and then it would turn cold. This hotel did not reach a two star level, but the prices charges (this is "off season") where 5 star prices. To all that might consider this hotel, stay away!!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Recommnded
It was great - friendly staff, cool little bungalows. Breakfast was lovely, location was very chilled but an easy 10min into the centre of town. Best of all, the transfers from Rio were cheap and reliable - we ended up going to Buzios twice and booked our transfer through Hibiscus a second time even though we weren't staying there the second time around - the transfers were far cheaper through them

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort

8/10 Good

KENNY, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
KENNY & KELLY'S REVIEW
We had a very good experience at the Hibiscus. Jose Antonio, the taxi driver from Hibiscus was fantastic. When we arrived at the Hibiscus it was the middle of the night, but there was someone to greet us-great. Next morning we had breakfast-adequate, but coffee and tea was luke warm, but fruit and pastries were lovely and you could eat as much as you wanted. Kevan and Alicia were very helpful and sorted anything we wanted. The villa(no 4) was lovely, especially the shower!!! It was quite cold in the villa, but we were visiting in the spring. There is a shuttle bus to take you into the centre of town for about 80pence. There a many restaurants and shops to keep you occupied. We hired a small jeep which allowed us to travel around Buzios-recommend this. Also, head to the Joan Fernandez beach to have freshly cooked fish on the beach-20 pounds for 2- Excellent. We also had lovely coconut and caramel-yum! The private taxi to and from the airport was quite expensive, but worth it, especially if you get Jose Antonio. Really enjoyed our stay and would recommend this hotel.

10/10 Excellent

macaco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Deal. Beautiful View.
Really happy with our stay. Amazing view. A bit removed from the rest of Buzios but worth it. Def recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Dal, Milwaukee, WI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hibiscus Beach Pousada
This posada was somewhat rustic, VERY near the beach and close to downtown, without all the noise that a downtown can bring. While not being a 5star hotel, it was clean and fun to stay in.

8/10 Good

Ann, Victoria, British Columbia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Views and Location
The Hibiscus is about 150 km of Rio and airport pick-up and transportation was arranged by the hotel. The hotel is about a 20 min walk to shops and restaurants, and about a 45 min walk into the middle of Buzios. There are lots of mini-buses if you don't want to walk. It was a 3 min walk to the beach. The included breakfast had a an excellent selection. The cottages were private and each had a small deck with an excellent view of the ocean. There was a safe, bar fridge, and TV in the room. The bed was a little hard and the linens and pillows are in need of updating. The pool was perfect for cooling off and the surround had shaded areas to park yourself and read a book (the hotel supplied beach towels). It is a hotel for the able-bodied, as there are many steps up to the lobby area of the hotel, and then a steep walk up to the cottages. There is good wifi in the rooms. We would recommend this hotel to our friends.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
outstanding
Super location Great view Up on a hill w/ many steps to get to room Great breakfast

8/10 Good

Steve, Manchester, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great little pousada
We were generally very satisfied with our short stay at the Hibiscus Beach. The staff were helpful and friendly, although the concierge was out when we arrived so we had to carry our bags up many steps to our bungalow. The hotel was clean, despite the construction work at the front (a deck area was being built.) Breakfast was fine. We'd definitely stay here again.

6/10 Okay

R, Chertsey

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Nice but disappointing...
The hotel is in a fantastic location, literally a stones throw from a lovely beach and a few little shops and restaurants, (they close early beware)... The actual private bungalow we had was just lovely, the experience of having your very own place with your own veranda is enough to make you want to go back. Unfortunately upon arrival we were greeted by a crew of builders and were subjected to noise, dust and glaring eyes by the swimming pool from 8am - 7pm, not good at all. The service was literally the worst we have ever experienced, it took one and a half hours to bring two beers!! It was a real shame, this place could be sooo great with the right management and more staff - oh and no builders!!

6/10 Okay

nick, Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Great place to stay - handy to the beach
Beautiful outlook and very handy to the beach without too much of a climb. Other pousadas in the area were a long way to go. The room was very nice, although the bed was a bit hard, and the pillow quite solid. Very friendly and helpful staff, informative about the area. Great breakfasts too. Cabo Frio well worth the visit. Major town of the area, and the beach was fantastic.

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey, Fayetteville, AR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very, Very Nice Hotel
This was my first time to Buzios – a business trip in August, the southern hemisphere's winter. I stayed at the Hibiscus Beach Pousada for 9 nights and enjoyed every aspect. Each ‘room’ at this pousada is an individual bungalow that is built up a hill-side. One of the nicest beach is a 1 minute walk out the front door. Each bungalow has French doors that open to a small private patio overlooking the sea… Every room has a tremendous view, and as a previous review noted, the higher the room, the better the view (I too was at the top in room #9). The staff was great. English is my only language and I had no problems. They even arranged a car for the 2.5hr ride to the airport in Rio at a rate much cheaper than any other private transportation. The location of the pousada is towards the tip of the Buzios peninsula and is much quieter at night than ‘downtown’. For shopping and nightlife, the walk to down town is a beautiful 10 minute stroll along the waterfront (very safe, even late at night). The rooms were immaculate and comfortable. The free-breakfast was served promptly at 8:30am (and it is a good mix of fresh fruit, cereals, pastries and scrambled eggs). I could not get a strong WiFi signal in my room, but it was a pleasure to take my laptop down to the restaurant area to work online. Overall – I cannot imagine a nicer experience in Buzios than the Hibiscus Beach.

10/10 Excellent

Nicole, Philadelphia, PA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Best of Buzios
Quiet little spot a block from the beach with a great view from your own bungalow. Spacious rooms with a little porch to sit and watch the sun rise or set. The shower was a little tricky to figure out at first but that was the worst of it. Great complimentary breakfast as well. Would definitely recommend for friends looking for a place to stay, couples on a romantic get-a-way, or even for a short family stay!

10/10 Excellent

George, Harleysville, PA

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A pleasant experience.
We arrived ending last June. Rainy season. Welcomed by a warm and friendly staff. Were given Bungalow #5, with lovely sight to the sea. Room was comfortable, and the balcony invited to have drinks staring the wonderful view, or enjoying the warmness of the night. Room's fridge was replenished every day because the appropriate pricing. Adding up to this was the free WiFi internet service. We learn we could not sleep with open windows during damp weather due to mosquito's nuisance, so we closed every opening at night, having running the overhead fan and/or the A/C. Breakfast was the most!. Plenty of tropical fruits, as long as our usual ham and eggs, cereal, etc. Coffee was superb. Nearest beach, Joao Fernandes, was a couple of minutes walk-by, featuring waters crystal clear and colorful vendors. The place is constantly toured by vans that offer transportation. Rates are quite reasonable. Over all, it was a very good election for the price, we recommend this place, and surely next time we will come back to Hibiscus for another stay at Buzios.

8/10 Good

Susan, Brighton, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really friendly reception staff
Good location with nearby beach & very regular & cheap mini buses into Centro (or scenic 20 min stroll). Reception staff v. helpful & informative. As we had a later flight home, it was no problem to hold onto the room until a bit later as they had availability-really useful. Rooms serviced every day. Breakfast was adequate & if they are low on anything, just ask, the staff are more than happy to help.

10/10 Excellent

Joanna, New York, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
AS GOOD AS IT GETS
My partner and I enjoyed a short stay at Hibiscus Beach earlier this month. They put us in bungalow 9 which has a fabulous sea view. The staff were very friendly and helpful and they speak good English. Our room was clean, cozy and comfortable, and breakfast was delicious, especially the fresh, tropical fruit. The free Wi-Fi service from our room and balcony was a great plus. The hotel is 100 yards from a lovely beach, and within walking distance of the main strip, Rua das Pedras. We hope to return to Buzios for a longer stay next year, and will definitely stay at Hibiscus Beach. Strongly recommended.

8/10 Good

Philip, Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good value for the view
The staff were friendly and helped out immediately once we found a very new hornet's nest on our balcony. Each room has a great view of the ocean, which is about a 3-minute walk away. The area itself is quite touristy, but then again, all of Buzios is. The breakfast was pretty good, but there mechanism for keeping the eggs warm was pretty lacking. My main qualm with this hotel was our sheets weren't elasticized - our bed had a large sheet draped over it which wouldn't stay on through the course of the night. The other problem was a guard dog in an adjacent property that barked very loudly non-stop throughout the night. Having said that, Brazil tends to be a pretty noisy place, be it music, ad trucks, etc.

10/10 Excellent

Andrea, Kissimmee,FL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Can't wait to go back!!
My husband and I have spent 03 days at Hibiscus and those days were fantastic!!The hotel staff was very kind and helpful.Our room was clean and clear, the breakfast was excellent and the hotel had a nice swimming pool.The hotel was located on the hill so we had a wonderful view of the ocean and Joao Fernandes Beach.Buzios has many restaurants, bars, and clubs so if you like the nightlife you have a lot to do!The best thing about our days in Buzios - everything. The worse, I cannot think of anything.I definitely reccomend Hibiscus hotel. Andrea & Eric Kissimmee-FL

10/10 Excellent

Conrad & Denise, Portsmouth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We will be going back, great Hotel
A brilliant hotel with a calm relaxing atmosphere, great facilities including free wireless internet and safe. Help with carrying baggage to/from rooms on arrival and departure. Maid service, clean linen / towels each day. Small, private and adequate pool. Short walk to beach, shops, bars and Buzios centre. Constant mini bus transport available for quick lifts to and from centre - cheap fares. Cosy bungalows, good sea views. Breakfast 8.30 to 11am so no rush in mornings. Mostly English speaking staff who were very helpful and willing to keep bar / snack bar open as long as required in the evening. If transfer required to airport book either regular or private transport here, no better options available. Would recommend a stay here, very relaxing. Conrad and Denise, April 2009

6/10 Okay

IGOR

Traveled with family
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Raphael

Liked: Staff & service
localização e vista, pousada simples.
linda vista, funcionários educados, contudo a pousada parou no tempo, nada de modernização, pousada bem antiga, nitidamente não possui investimentos há anos para sua melhoria, piscina bem antiga com avarias, o bangalô precisando de manutenção , bem antigo, frigobar avariado, cofre ainda de chave , o café da manhã simples, mas dentro do padrão, resumindo a pousada ta em uma excelente localização, tem uma vista maravilhosa, e oferece o básico, pra quem busca apenas uma estada para aproveitar a cidade sem se preocupar com conforto...
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Nivea

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelente localização, quarto espaçoso!
Excelente localização, café da manhã bom, limpeza excelente, o quarto tbm é bem grande e confortável. O pessoal do café da manhã muito prestativo e compreensivo! Super recomendo!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Marcio

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bom o suficiente
Hotel bom, porém com estrutura um pouco antigo. Muitas escadas para acesso ao quarto o que dificulta um pouco. Não considero adequado para crianças e idosos. Horário do café da manhã e almoço inicia muito tarde. Comida muito boa e equipe muito atenciosa.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glauco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ótimo lugar.
Muito boa. A localização é ótima e o quarto é muito confortável, por isso voltamos. Estivemos lá no último Reveillon e vimos algumas melhorias, como o café da manhã e limpeza dos jardins. Entretanto, poderia haver por parte da recepção um melhor senso em relação à ajuda para levar as bagagens, pois a pousada é muito íngreme e somente no check out nos ajudaram. Mesmo assim sem intermédio do rapaz da recepção, que nem esboçou ajudar e nem chamou ninguém. Quem se ofereceu foi um rapaz que já trabalhava lá no Reveillon, não na recepção, que se dispôs a ajudar minha esposa nas escadas.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
O Estacionamento dispõe de poucas vagas perante a quantidade de quartos; Porém o atendente foi super solícito em liberar a vaga dele para nós: a nova direção do hotel está fazendo um bom trabalho!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Claudia da Silva

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ótimo custo beneficio
A pousada fica próximo à praia, piscina boa e os funcionários são muito atenciosos, O café da manha é simples, porém atende. Os quartos são bons, no entanto, os colchoes já estão velhos
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

GABRIEL

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Atendimento dos proprietários muito bom!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020
Response from Noelia on Oct 24, 2020
Muitíssimo obrigada pelos elogios! a gente fica muito feliz de saber que vocês são felizes!

6/10 Okay

MONICA CRISTINA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Esperava mais
Atendimento na chegada e durante a permanência, muito bom! Funcionária Célia é uma amor de pessoa, comprometida, atenciosa, cuidadosa. A pousada peca na questão da acessibilidade. Precisa de manutenção.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ótima localização
Funcionários atenciosos. Ótima opção em búzios ao lado da praia de João Fernandes.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
JOAO FERNANDEZ
TODO MUY BIEN, AMABLES, LUGAR LIMPIO Y CERCA DE UNA HERMOSA PLAYA
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Milena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Local agradável, porem de difícil acesso!
O local é lindo, tudo perfeito, mas pra pessoas idosas, o desnível do terreno torna o passseio difícil!

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
¡Rodeados de naturaleza!
Estuvimos en un bungalow que tenía, desde el balcón, una bellísima vista a la playa Joao Fernandes. La posada es excelente. Destaco principalmente la variedad, abundancia y cuidado de los árboles y plantas del predio, lo que da la sensación de estar en un jardín botánico. La habitación tiene un bonito estilo rústico, con pisos de laja pulidos y muchos detalles ornamentales que demuestran el buen gusto con el que está decorada. Sin duda volveríamos a alojarnos allí.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Pousada boa próxima da praia
Deixou a desejar nos seguintes quesitos: TV do quarto velha com imagem péssima e controle remoto que só funcionava próximo do aparelho, pouquísimos canais de tv por assinatura, chuveiro só tinha água quente para a primeira pessoa que tomasse banho, as demais tomavam banho frio; na recepção e em alguns locais da área externa da pousada existe um forte cheiro de esgoto,

10/10 Excellent

Lilian, Otima, para quem quer curtir a praia João Fernandes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfeito!
Maravilhosa,o quarto era bem espaçoso, o café da manhã e muiiiiiito bom.Os funcionários são simpáticos e prestativos.A localização e ótima, fica bem perto da praia João Fernandes.B aconchegante, ficaria de novo com certeza.