Pousada Praia Serena

Owned and run by English Simon and his Brasilian wife Helena, This is not your usual hostel we built this as a hotel with all the comforts it is a great place for couples or friends as all our rooms are private we do not mix guests so you will have your own space , all rooms are en suite ( private bathroom and shower ) , glass showers with hot and cold water , Air Con , Fridge ,T V , Fan , a great place to relax and unwind with fantastic views people often come for a day or two and spend a week or two . Located on the beautiful beach of Jabaquara in Paraty. We have apartments with sea and island views. We are here to help you make the most of your time here in Paraty. There is a pool, and a garden. All apartments have their own television, air conditioning, fridge and our breakfasts are legendary! Our local knowledge is invaluable we can help organize and book boat trips to the islands, and trips to the waterfalls. We also organize kayak trips, scuba, snorkeling and last but not least a visit to the Cachaauml#231;a distillery. It is also possible to rent bikes.We can organize all your washing and dry cleaning and we will have it picked up and delivered the same day. Please contact us to organize free pick up from and to the bus station. all beds are doubles or bunk beds ' minimum price per room around 30 dollars ( for 1 person )

Please contact us to organize free pick up from and to the bus stationFrom Rio de Janeiro:Take the Costa Verde bus to Paraty at the main bus station called Rodoviaria Terminal Novo Rio Timetable: 4:15/5:30/7:00/8:30/14:00/16:00/19:30/22:00 every day. It takes four hours to arrive in Paraty.From Sauml#227;o Paulo: Take the Reunidas Paulista bus to Paraty at the main bus station, called RODOVIauml#193;RIA Tietauml#234;. This terminal station is inside the the Tietauml#234; metro station. Just go straight when you leave the metro. Timetable: 8:00/12:15/16:00/21:30/22:00 every day. It takes 6 hours to arrive in Paraty.From the old town walk towards the fort. Then continue down on to the beach of Jabaquara and we are at the far end about 1.2 Km from the old town.If you are comming via the Rio Santos road ( br101), the main road that links Rio to San Paulo, there is an entrance to Jabaquara Beach: take that and we are 1 km down on the right.