Nautilus Apart Hotel

The hotel has an excellent location in Ponta Negra near the principal street and within walking distance to the beach (although steeply downhill), as well as restaurants, mini stores, bus stop, etc. The room had a pretty effect with its stone faced counter and wall that hid a sink and frigobar behind (see photo). My room was basic and comfortable though it did not have a balcony. From the terrace on the top floor, which includes a small pool, there is an excellent view of the Ponta Negra beach including the Morro de Careca (steep sand hill). The reception staff was helpful in booking both of my buggy tours. However more than once I arrived at the closed door of the main entrance to the hotel and no one was present at reception so I had to ring the bell and wait for it to be opened. Neither of the times was it late at night nor was I in a hurry so it wasn´t that much of an imposition. However I was a little bothered by the towel policy since only 1 (well used) bath towel was provided (and no hand towel - I asked for one but they didn´t have them) and the policy is to only change the bath towel every other day so as my stay was for 2 nights, I had to continue using the same towel after each shower which didn´t always dry completely between uses. There is also a sign in the bathroom that states that sheets are only changed every 3 days though that I didn´t mind since I was the only one sleeping in them. The breakfast has a lot to be desired and is especially in need of improvement of the weak coffee which is what I most look forward to in the morning. Only one type of fruit is provided per day though I happily found that it was papaya on my second morning. I found the hotel had both its advantages and disadvantages.