Pousada Colonial Chile

At Pelourinho , Historic Center , very near of lift

Could be better

AC was leaking all over the wall and the floor. They sent someone to fix it but it was leaking during my whole stay. They did offer to change my room but I was already settled in and said no. They did make the bed and change the towels every day. Breakfast was lackluster but included with the stay. Other guests were extremely noisy when walking up and down the stairs, especially the kids who were vocally loud as well while running up and down the stairs.

The property has the charm of a time long gone. Unfortunately, it is also quite old. We had living cockroaches and ants in our bathroom and bedroom. Moreover, our room was adjacent to the street. The noise of traffic woke us up multiple times at night due to the poor insulation of the old windows and walls. On a positive note, the breakfast was good, the location is good, and you have some great views of the old Harbour and Fortress. Finally, the employees at the check-in were nice and very helpful.

This property is not for you if you seek comfort, infrastructure and service. It is super basic, almost spartan and suitable for young backpackers traveling on a tight budget and only looking for a place to drop off bags and sleep. Room 24 is like a jail cell: small. Tiny bathroom, no view. Two slivers of soap. Breakfast? Mediocre. Any redeeming qualities? Just the location.