Ponta Negra Vacations from $512

Outstanding, in every aspect. The lodge was well maintained, the staff was very friendly, and we saw interesting toucans, monkeys and even a sloth just outside the restaurant. Our guide ( Mr. Shamir Kapoor) was fantastic and the excursions to the monkey island and pink dolphins were awesome.

The lodge is located in a beautiful, peaceful stretch of the river with many activities on offer. The staff provided top notch service and delicious food. The local guide and interpreter were very informative and friendly. We learned a lot about the Amazon and would recommend staying here.

My room was enormous as hotel rooms go. The hotel is rather small and intimate. It's located in a nice section of town across from the old Opera House which is worth touring. There is considerable night life in the neighborhood with many small bars, cafe's and restaurants nearby. I would have no qualms about returning whatsoever.

I’ll comment on the pros first. Location is superb, right across a nice park and the Teatro Amazonas. The area gets crowded at night, with people visiting restaurants and the park right across. The cons about the hotel are, mainly, neglect , the room I choose for my first night had view to the park, and it was very large, but air conditioning unit wasn’t working properly. Next day I moved to a cheaper room, with walls made out of dark glass, which let the sun come through at early hours, and at night the lights from the hallway won’t let you sleep. I guess those are little nuisances that could easily be fixed. Also the shower in my cheaper room needed attention. The terrace upstairs is nice, filled with flowers and offers a nice view of the teatro. All in all, the hotel is just fine for a couple of days.