Midrange
La Maison
(http://www.hotellamaison....), av. des. moreira 201. small, conveniently located hotel with nice rooms and friendly staff. singles r$100.
Ibis
(http://www.ibishotel.com/...) just up from holiday inn at historiador raimundo girao. convenient for online booking and cancelling. r$ 85 single, 149 double. breakfast r$ 10. wi-fi r$ 12/day.
Hotel Porto Futuro
(http://www.hotelportofutu...) r$ 90 double. av. zeze diogo, 7260 - praia do futuro. tel +55 85 3265 3365 / 3263 1441, large rooms.
Shammah Hotel
Refurbished 2010
Top end
Vila Galé
Located on the beach 15 minutes cab ride from Avenida Beira Mar. Online booking
Hotel Marina Park
Online booking
Apartments
A typical modern two bedroom 65 m2 flat, fully furnished and equipped 2 blocks from Beira Mar will cost around R$ 70 a day in low season, double in high. Monthly rates are about R$ 1200 low season, R$ 2000 or more peak. Mostly you have to pay electricity on top of this. Be aware that an air conditioner can set you back R$ 20 a day if you leave it running. Dozens of agencies.
Many hotels put "flat" or "residence" in their name. This mostly means that you can buy an apartment there, -typically 40-50 m2 with one bedroom and a tiny kitchen. Many of the owners will rent these out for a price substantially less than the one posted in the reception, particularly for longer terms. Monthly deals can come close to the R$ 1000 mark in low season, including linen change and cleaning. Ask the receptionsts for owners' phone numbers:
Flat Atlantico
If you go for a furnished room with a bathroom often no fridge or a/c, referred to as a kitchenette often spelled "Kitnet", or anything in between, you will typically be charged R$ 3-400 a month in high season. Praia Iracema has most of these.
| This guide uses the following price ranges for a standard double room: | |
| Budget | Under R$50 |
| Mid-range | R$ 50-150 |
| Splurge | Over R$150 |
Reservations are essential in January, when Brazilian holidaymakers pack in. September-November and March-May have room for bargaining at most posted prices. Many hotels will immediately give you 30% off.
Most hotels are on the strip Praia Iracema - Meireles - Mucuripe, parallel to Avenida Beira Mar, and up to about 4 blocks inland. Categories are spread about, but Praia Iracema has most budget options. Many cheap deals can be struck at Praia do Futuro, but be aware transport costs and lack of security at night.