We stayed at this hostel during the easter holidays. The location is good, near the beach...but almost all hostels on the Ilha Grande are close to the beach, so don't go there because of the pictures that show the terrace by the water! We got there before check-in time and asked to use the toilet in the common area....It was... More

We slept 2 nights in the captains room, a double bed room with bathroom. They told us, this is the nicest room in the hostel. No way, the room was not accepteble even for a hostel. The bed was dirty and uncomfortable, the pillows full of mildew, the room was dirty, several lights did not work and the bathromm was... More

We had a terrible experience in the Aquario Hostel. During our second night there, at about 3:30 AM a drunk man tried to enter our room, after not succeeding he was standing outside our room, cursing and threatening us. We didn´t have the hostel phone number so we tried to call the local police, and hoped they will contact the... More

We stayed here for 6 nights after a 15 month trip hoping for a bit of luxury before we went home. The room was ok with fan and air con but pretty basic otherwise. We had an issue with security as the only way to get your room cleaned was to leave your key at reception. All good if the... More

We arrived by water taxi (Easy Transfer company) to the small pier outside Aquario and as soon as we checked in we were greeted by the owner who made us feel very welcome. We we given room 10 which I believe is the best of the rooms in the hotel location wise - great views and with air conditioning and... More

We stayed in aquario back in April and after completing our around the world tour I can say that out of all the hostels we stayed in all over the world that this place was the worst.The owner was friendly and it had nice views but the rooms were rank!!!Our bed was propped up by books and the room was... More

Arrived on ilha grande without a hostel booking. Decided to check this place out after hearing about it from an argentinian couple and being mentioned in our guide book. Private double with ensuite cost 80 reals a night. The owner, Fred, speaks perfect english (he has a daughter in cambridge) and actually owns aquario, che lagarto and a couple of... More

I went to Aquario in May 2012 with 3 other friends as I was backpacking across South America and loved it. It is situated right on the beach and the hostel organise a transfer for you from your hostel in rio right to their door. the dormitories (6 per room) are similar to dorms everywhere although you are provided with... More

A beautiful location! We had a private double for four nights and it was such a nice view straight from the balcony to the sea. The staff members were friendly and spoke fairly good English. The breakfast was standard with ham and cheese rolls but the bonus was really nice fresh juice everyday. The bedroom and bathroom were clean and... More