Reviews of Mar da Lua

This hotel has a magnificent location. We had a room at a few meters from the sea with an marvellous view directly from our bed. There is a beautiful beach located in 5 min walking distance from the hotel. Adolfo and Leo are great hosts and they helped us in many aspects while planning our stay. The food is very good, prepared home under supervision of Adolfo’s wife Maria. I warmly recommend this hotel while staying in Ilha Grande.

The location is great. It's located right on the water. We could swim off the dock with the fish. We appreciated the multiple day beds and other lounging options by the water. The hosts were friendly.

The ladder getting in and out of the water was loose and slippery.

We loved our stay at Mar da Lua, whether it was our room with its exceptional view, the hotel facilities or the friendliness of the staff. The hotel's setting is heavenly, and we were even able to swim with turtles on several occasions. This side of the island is wilder and quieter. There are some great hikes starting from the hotel. The food is also very good.

Beautiful

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We had a fantastic time at Mar da Lua, the place is in paradise! The area is a perfect balance of feeling away from it all but still easy access and a few restaurants around. The room had fantastic views and the food was always amazing at the pousada. Leo is a wonderful and friendly host. Thanks for having us.

Nothing! We had a fantastic time in paradise.

The location The spot is absolutely beautiful. The deck area overlooking the bay with fish and turtles visible is perfect. There is plenty of outdoor seating and the hotel provides snorkelling gear (free) and paddle boards (small charge). You can also access both beaches on foot within 10 minutes. We didn’t actually visit the main beach in Aracatiba because the smaller beach recommended to us by Leo was so beautiful. There is a small grocery story with all the essentials a 5-minute walk away and multiple restaurants within 10-15 minute walk. The Staff Leo met us straight from the boat and was super friendly and helpful throughout the entire stay. Every little thing we asked of him he was happy to help with. He even helped to organise our transfer to a different hotel we were staying at on the other side of the island, helping us to save some money by doing it as part of the boat trip instead of ordering a boat taxi. The Food Breakfast was plentiful and delicious. A good variety of pastries and cold meats/cheese, and fresh eggs cooked however you like them. There was also a fresh cake cooked every morning and a big selection of delicious, fresh fruit. We only ate dinner there once because we wanted to try out the other local restaurants but it was the best thing we had. The maqueca was really good. It comes for two with plenty of rice. We would highly recommend.

This isn’t a dislike, as it was made clear when booking, but people should be aware that the actual rooms are a little rustic. The bed is large and comfy, there is air con that works all day, you have a small fridge, and the shower is nice and hot. Given how beautiful the outside area is, this is really all you need.

Excelent staff and friendly staff.

Restaurantcshould be better.

beautiful sunset from the dock

For what we paid, we expected something much nicer. The room felt like a summer camp cabin, the Wi-Fi barely worked, and the broken shower curtain meant no privacy from the deck. We saw cockroaches in the dining area, which was open to the kitchen — not exactly appetizing. Aracatiba itself doesn’t have much going on either. Save your money and stay in Abraão instead.

Mar da Lua is an incredibly beautiful get away. This is my favorite place in Brazil so far and I was sad to leave!

(Note: after taxes are added, the lunch and dinner costs at the pousada are very expensive. We were surprised when we got the bill.)

The location was amazing

The room was very small for a family, if we went again we would book two rooms

LEO was a very good host for me he spoke very good English which was a very good help for my communication. Leo gave me a very warm welcome when I arrive and communicated daily with me with any concerns or advise needed. I would recommend a stay at l Mar de lua

No concerns

I liked everything about the accommodation. You arrive and are greeted in a friendly manner. The atmosphere between the people there is very informal, very courteous and simply great. The hotel is located on a jetty and is simply paradisiacal. You can enjoy the peace and quiet and the untouched nature. I can only recommend this hotel to anyone. We will be back!

Mar da Lua is located in a truly beautiful spot on the island. We were able to swim with sea turtles every day; a perfect place for snorkeling. Leo the manager, did an amazing job of making our stay truly memorable. His English, friendly approach, and attitude are great; his knowledge of the island and help in planning our stay made for a memorable experience. Nothing was too much trouble for him! The breakfast was excellent, accompanied by a home made cake every morning, local fruits and freshly squeezed orange juice. The food in the restaurant was delicious, with a wide variety of seafood on offer, such as: shrimps, octopus, calamari etc. We must not forget to mention the three ladies, Maria, Camila and Regina, which were cooking and serving us; they did a great job as well; always kind and happy to help. Definitely a place we will return to. Thank you Leo for making this a special stay for us!

We stayed in the Deluxe Suite with Sea view - another bedside table with a lamp would be much appreciated; there is only one lamp, the light bulb on this one to be replaced with a stronger one for reading. A stronger ceiling light bulb. Ceiling fans in the restaurant. Some soft waterproof mattresses for the sun loungers, because everyone spends most of the time outdoors on this amazing deck, admiring the view. Thank you!

We were welcomed at the pier and helped with our luggage upon arrival. Staff were very friendly and attentive. The location is stunning. Sitting on the pier in the sun was a paradise. Beaches are only a few minutes' walk. Lots of restaurants to choose from. There are plenty of hikes and trails nearby. The room was clean and comfortable. Perfect stay for us. Highly recommend.

The location is simple but simply wonderful with a lot of love into detail. They organize great boat tour and make sure you make the best of your time . If the weather is not good there are options to go hiking and visit restaurants. The breakfast and dinner at Mar da Lua is outstanding .

Best snorkeling spot!! Personal service and friendly attitude from Leo. The boat tours were also fun and more personal. The pousada was calm and beautiful.

The best part of our stay was the excellent hospitality given by Leo. Great breakfast and we recommend room 2 which has a private terrace and comfortable loungers with a lovely sea view.

We were pleased we moved rooms because our first room was a little small.