Tambau is an old and famous hotel in Joao Pessoa. It was being renewed at the time I stayed there. I stayed at a renewed room, which was really comfortable, although kind of small and without the sea view. But service was great. Employees were really helpful and the hotel structure was thought to be useful for the guests at... more

That astonishing aerial view that the hotel’s website brings and all the pictures that you can see there, makes you think it is top luxury hotel. I must say it is not. The prices are very affordable. This hotel is a land mark in João Pessoa because of its circular shape building and also for being located on the beach... more

It was my third time at Tambau Hotel in the last 30 years. And I concluded the Tambau is still the most famous and pleasant hotel in Joao Pessoa, and also very well maintained. This time, they gave us a room on the first floor with a sea view, and when the tide was high, the waters hit the walls... more

Good location, huge swimming pool, lots of things to do in the hotel, despite the furnitures are old, the swimming pool will need some brighten up, the worst are the rooms, very old tipically 70's, great view onto the sea, but please do something for the rooms ... more

What a great find! Unique looking hotel. Beautiful setting with gorgeous local people. Yeah the rooms need a little redecorating/remodeling, but you can hear waves all night, and you shouldn't be in your room much except to sleep at this detination anyways. All this for $65USD a night! Best in town... for sure! more

Overall the best hotel still in JP. The grounds are beautifully kept, the pools are great, it is right on the beach (the sea was literally yards from my room) and the staff are friendly. Location is exelent too, close to bars, shops etc. The only bad things are the rooms, which are crying out for some basic upgrades. The... more

Hôtel mal entretenu, nécessite une sérieuse rénovation, sans parler des éclairages horribles aux néons. La plage est sale, pleine d'algues... more