I got disappointed with another hotel and headed to "Hotel Canto da Ilha". The staff is very friendly and the place is quiet, clean and safe. However, if you decide to stay there you must have a car because the good beaches are very far. When you cross the street and walk 300 meters you see a small beach but there's nothing there and we know that places like these can be dangerous in Brazil. So, my suggestion: rent a car as soon as you get at the airport. Tip: ask the taxi drivers for small rental car companies unless you want to pay three times more for those famous companies... more