Though not near the main downtown, the beach front location was very nice. I was told that the entire Recife beach is a shark warning area. There are also signs on the beach. Right in front of this hotel, however, is a small, natural rock outcropping such that when the tide is out a natural protected area is formed for swimming.

The hotel itself has been very neglected. It took us five rooms before we found an acceptable one (main door to room would not lock; bathroom door would not close fully; due to wind coming from sea, the poor seals on sliding door made a very loud howling sound; air conditioner did not work).

On top of that, we did not get the rate advertised online at lastminute.com. Lastminute.com quoted the rate in our currency (USD). The hotel, of course, charges in Brazilian Reals; however, the exchange rate they provided was so bad, that the room ended up costing much more.

I would not recommend this hotel.
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