Pousada do Vale

Pousada do Vale is such an exceptional place in so many ways but it is the extraordinarily friendly and outgoing staff that make this pousada truly special. Wonderful people who are ready to help with anything you need. The restaurant at the pousada is widely considered by locals to be the best on the island. Fresh ingredients and innovative combinations make the food consistently delicious. Breakfast was outstanding every morning.

We had an amazing stay and the entire hotel and staff were one of the main highlights of our trip! The entire pousada was beautiful and relaxing. We stayed in the Logosta room and it felt like home instantly. It had everything we needed and a perfect place to relax after our busy days. Breakfast was a great start to the day and there were always rotating options. The made to order options seemed to get better each morning too. We loved walking through the garden and seeing everything growing and then eventually ending up in the restaurant. Dinner at the pousada was one of the best meals we had on the island! The staff always had perfect recommendations when we needed advice, and they helped us book tours and make dining reservations throughout our stay. Thank you to everyone that helped make our trip amazing!

The reception staff were some of the best I met on my travels around the world. They are at another level of helpfulness, professionalism, lindo, organisation, and are funny and delightful to know. Then there is Laurina, who is a bit crazy, definitely has a screw loose but is hilarious, kind and mischievous. All the staff made me feel welcome, looked after and comfortable. This hotel has customer service down to perfection, from collecting me from the airport, organising trips and excursions, fixing issues I had and finding my lost property. The accommodation is top-notch, with brilliant air conditioning, TV, a huge bed, modern fixtures and furnishings. My only suggestion would be to add mosquito net but they did supply one of those plug-in devices that kept them at bay while I slept. Unfortunately the mosquitoes are as bad as in Ilha Bela, they are absolutely savage. The accommodation is set in a delightful valley with a lovely garden featuring signs detailing plant names. They even have their own vegetable patch, which provides fresh produce to the restaurant, which serves a decent breakfast, delicious lunches and dinners. Then there are the tea-time cakes, which were scrumptious. I thoroughly recommend visiting this island and staying at this venue. The wildlife, attractions, and people are amazing. And dangerous – well, the sharks are – and those pesky frogs that sneak up on you when walking to the restaurant. I had a great time, with memories I hope I never forget. If you want to create your own memories, definitely visit this island.