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Hotels are plentiful throughout the Northeast. Prices range from moderate to pricey, depending on season. Many hotels are sleek and modern, comparable to those you'd find in tourist destinations around the world. Pousadas tend to have a bit more charm and personalized service. Making reservations is advisable during high seasons. Keep in mind that prices listed at the hotel reception are often considerably higher than those that can be found online. Many business hotels will also drop their rates on the weekends.
A calm oasis tucked away near Praia do Amor, this well-run pousada offers friendly service, charming rooms, and a beautiful swimming pool surrounded by tropical trees. Rooms come with hammocks and air-conditioning, although if you are looking for privacy, request one of the newer rooms on the second floor, which have private balconies. The breakfast buffet is one of the best in town, with endless homemade cakes, yogurts, and granola—the perfect fuel for spending a day surfing or soaking up the sun. Keep an eye out for the little monkeys that hang in the fruit trees, waiting to share your banana.
On the outskirts of town, the Caruaru Park's colorful rooms and chalets are sparsely decorated but neat and clean. Balconies have hammocks and decent views of town.
One block from the beach, this small hotel is a great option if you're willing to forgo ocean views and stylish design for a friendly staff and competitive rates. Apart from the elevator, the three-story hotel seems more like a guesthouse. Rooms are well equipped and comfortable. The two small pools help compensate for the lack of sea views.
On a small side street three blocks from the beach, this laid-back hotel offers some of the best value for money in town, with friendly service and a charming rooftop terrace. While some of the rooms are a bit dingy and bathrooms small, all come with comfortable double beds and fridges, and some have small balconies.
The four-star rooms at this hotel are highly incongruous with the two-star-quality lobby; luckily, prices are more representative of the latter. The small hotel is a block from the beach, with a pool in front. All rooms have balconies; request those with direct sea views, since they cost the same.
Wind chimes, candles, a verdant garden, and swimming pool help create a sense of peace and tranquillity at this well-priced, no-frills pousada. Colorful duplex apartments have windows looking out into the garden and hammocks in front. Breakfasts of fresh fruit and homemade whole-grain bread are served in the dining area, which is decorated with a mix of modern art and antiques.
