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8.6
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Across recent reviews, Pousada Fortaleza is praised for its excellent location near Paraty’s Historic Center, friendly and helpful staff, generally clean, simple rooms, and a good breakfast that many find tasty and satisfying for the price.
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NGA
24 Feb 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
The room is Ok but it’s old and smells the old thing. Then the toilet smells really bad, the one of sewer. Then the air conditioner dripping over my head so couldn’t sleep properly in my bed. As there is an single extra-bed in my room, luckily, I did spent my 3 nights there. Otherwise, it’s OK . The breakfast is perfect, full of good s things to eat but it’s starts only at 8h, so you couldn’t start your day earlier. None of the staff speak other language than Portugal. The good thing is the location is in the old town, so it’s just 5-10 min of walking and the bus station is just 5 min away.
The room is Ok but it’s old and smells the old thing. Then the toilet smells really bad, the one of sewer. Then the air conditioner dripping over my head so couldn’t sleep properly in my bed. As there is an single extra-bed in my room, luckily, I did spent my 3 nights there. Otherwise, it’s OK . The breakfast is perfect, full of good s things to eat but it’s starts only at 8h, so you couldn’t start your day earlier. None of the staff speak other language than Portugal. The good thing is the location is in the old town, so it’s just 5-10 min of walking and the bus station is just 5 min away.
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Matthew
10 Jan 2026
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Stayed 5 nights
The room was clean, spacious, and very comfortable. Breakfast was simple but always fresh, and the staff were very friendly. The walls are thin and I was easily awoken by doors closing and toilets flushing in neighboring rooms. Nonetheless, the location couldn't be better for easy access to beaches, groceries, and walking in the historical center.
The room was clean, spacious, and very comfortable. Breakfast was simple but always fresh, and the staff were very friendly. The walls are thin and I was easily awoken by doors closing and toilets flushing in neighboring rooms. Nonetheless, the location couldn't be better for easy access to beaches, groceries, and walking in the historical center.
10
R Todd
9 Jul 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
What an amazing place! So cute, the private courtyard area keeps it quiet, but it is only a short walk to the historic center. The staff is friendly (even though I don't speak Portuguese!), the wifi is pretty fast, and breakfast is excellent. I spend 4 days here and I wish it was longer!
What an amazing place! So cute, the private courtyard area keeps it quiet, but it is only a short walk to the historic center. The staff is friendly (even though I don't speak Portuguese!), the wifi is pretty fast, and breakfast is excellent. I spend 4 days here and I wish it was longer!
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Anthony
11 Mar 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
DO NOT STAY HERE unless you 1) like being bitten by insects / sleeping in insect repellent, 2) have unlimited data on your mobile phone, 3) have a deep love of cats and/or 4) have a complete disregard of your own health and safety. I've written a more thorough review on Google but a special mention to Hotels.com/Expedia for quickly refunding me for this nightmare after providing photographic evidence. Not one member of staff speaks English or understands the concept of Google translate, they'll verbally reply to you in Portuguese (it's a tourist hotspot so not unfair to ask for some to speak basic English). There are cats everywhere even though the hotel has a no pet policy and WiFi doesn't work in any of the rooms. They put this on their own website (if you Google translate it) but have failed to inform all third-party websites that are selling their rooms.
DO NOT STAY HERE unless you 1) like being bitten by insects / sleeping in insect repellent, 2) have unlimited data on your mobile phone, 3) have a deep love of cats and/or 4) have a complete disregard of your own health and safety. I've written a more thorough review on Google but a special mention to Hotels.com/Expedia for quickly refunding me for this nightmare after providing photographic evidence. Not one member of staff speaks English or understands the concept of Google translate, they'll verbally reply to you in Portuguese (it's a tourist hotspot so not unfair to ask for some to speak basic English). There are cats everywhere even though the hotel has a no pet policy and WiFi doesn't work in any of the rooms. They put this on their own website (if you Google translate it) but have failed to inform all third-party websites that are selling their rooms.
10
MARIANA
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 3 nights
Tudo muito bom, limpeza, cordialidade, cafe da manhã. Tudo ótimo
Tudo muito bom, limpeza, cordialidade, cafe da manhã. Tudo ótimo
Rua abel de Oliveira numero: 62 Bairro: Patitiba., Paraty, Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil
Location
With a stay at Pousada Fortaleza in Paraty, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Baía da Ilha Grande and Nossa Senhora das Dores Church. This inn is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Our Lady of the Rosary and Saint Benedict Church and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Chapel of Saint Rita.
Baía da Ilha Grande(0.1 Miles)
Nossa Senhora das Dores Church(0.2 Miles)
Puppet Theater(0.2 Miles)
Chapel of Saint Rita(0.3 Miles)
Our Lady of the Rosary and Saint Benedict Church(0.3 Miles)
Space Theatre(0.3 Miles)
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