My husband and I really wanted to 'spoil' ourselves and go for a more expensive hotel while on a well-deserved vacation. I did SOOO much research and after the reviews on tripadvisor decided on this one. Honestly, I was so disappointed. The rooms themselves (unlike some of the other reviews) we were very pleased with. We had the Jose De... More

The location of this hotel is wonderful, its right beside where the pier where the boat docks so you don't need to pay for a porter for your bags (you should if you stay anywhere else because the hill from the docks is very steep!). However being near the pier isn't a problem it doesn't intrude as its not very... More

On our trip to Brasil we spent 7 nights in the Portaló Hotel. If you go to the Morro Island by Catamaran, you can walk to the hotel as it is on the right side of the harbor. We booked via booking.com a chalet superior (the description in the website was: separated loungued area, sofa,bathrobes, veranda...) However, the chalet superior... More

Great location right at the edge of the catamaran dock, and within walking distance of all the shops and major beaches. The view from our cabin was great! Very romantic. Perfect for couples. Only minor complaint was the internet service. Nonexistent in the guest cabins, and very slow in the lobby/restaurant area. All in all a great tropical getaway for... More

we spent a week at Portalo in August 2008. we were given hthe "Voltaire" chale (every chale has the name of somebody) .it is the most amazing place i have ever been! i do not know where to start! the location is great! all the chales are in the forest up a hill and you have this perfect sea/ocean view... More