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Reviewed 3 June 2012

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 a towel (a backpackers luxury) and each dorm has an ensuite bathroom. the matresses are also all rubber (not uncomforable as it sounds) which means there are no bed bugs and the rooms were cleaned everyday for us. the double rooms were lovely and both dorms and doubles are very reasonably priced for rio/brazil standards. this is not a place to come if you are after military organisation as the owner is far too friendly for that level of organisation but on an island like this it is perfect as the biggest task you have to organise is sorting out a snorkelling trip. the bar serves food every other night, normally pretty reasonable deals for all you can eat bbqs and a free drink etc and the nights it doesnt serve food the hostel next door (che legarto) holds an event, so guests alternate between the two. as i visited in low season it obviously wasnt packed but even so it was very sociable and people were out every night. the hostel also has its own boat to organise scuba diving trips but i didnt do this and there is free wifi and a apple computer there which is free of charge also. i would strongly reccommend this hostel, especially to backpackers. it is not only in the perfect location, but the atmosphere is geared toward socialising and having fun and the owner is a lovely man who is always eager to go out of his way to help.

Room tip: the shower in the bathroom in reception is the best one
Date of stay: May 2012
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Thank Emily S
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Reviewed 16 May 2012

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 a good size, though the sheet didn’t fit the mattress so we always ended up sleeping on the bare mattress which isn’t pleasant. They didn’t give us toilet paper once despite cleaning the room daily. Luckily we had our own but one day the cleaners even took half of that! The meals with Che Lagarto next door were decent and well priced. The internet was shocking, it’s better at Che Lagarto, just ask another guest for the password (otherwise they make you pay). With a few tweaks it would be a fantastic hostel, but at the moment it is still very good, and Ilha Grande was our favourite place in Brazil by far.

Date of stay: May 2012
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Thank Nell188
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Reviewed 27 October 2011

This hostel was recommended to me by a friend who had stayed at Che Lagarto (next door) a few months ago but was really disappointed. I was a bit worried when I checked the reviews on here but my worries went as soon as we checked in! The hostel is right by the sea and the rooms are perfect. I think sometimes people forget they have only paid for a hostel! We had a private room so I cant comment on the dorms but it was clean, spacious and had a great view of the sea. The breakfast is perfect, cheese, meat, fruit and fresh smoothies and coffee while watching the sea - what more could you want?! The hostel holds a BBQ twice a week which is really worth the money, SO much food. There share nightlife with Che Lagarto next door so its a great way of meeting people. The staff are perfectly friendly and helpful when you need to book boat trips. I would definitely recommend!

Room tip: I cant comment on the dorms but if you fancy treating yourself to a private room for not much more then I really would!
Date of stay: October 2011
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Thank Kate T
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Reviewed 16 May 2011

All things are relative in life and aquario is no exception. When we booked two nights here it was easter week and there was literally nowhere to stay on Ilha Grande. Luckily for us the chirpy, young and friendly desk manager had a private room for me and my friend - excellent we couldn't believe our good luck. Until we arrived - first we had to drag our suitcases across the beach as there is no path to the hostel (so make sure you get a taxi boat from the dock), I personally was also shocked by the state of the place when I arrived.

The infrastructure really needs some investment. The room was spartan but clean - the sheets and towels were threadbare and we had no bin (can't throw things down the toilet). The breakfast was ample but left on a counter and exposed to the sun and flies. I was clearly too old and spoilt for this place - there is a really friendly, youthful and laid back vibe here. It is run by a close family who really are characters. The old woman with the hoarse voice was brilliant - larger than life and like a sardonic old aunt who's seen everything in her time. This place has character in spades and they were very good to us.

This isn't the place to stay for luxury and chi chi hand towels. You come here if you are a student, hippie or a budget traveller. I am none of those things, so I wouldn't stay here again as I've done my time in hostels around the world...

It is bearable and pretty fun if you're not too fussed, and great for meeting outgoing, friendly open minded people to have good chats with.

Date of stay: April 2011
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Reviewed 30 March 2011

I can only agree with most of the previous posts - the place is a shame for this beautiful island and needs an urgent complete renovation. Although the receptionists were nice, they weren't able to make our stay more confortable. The room was tiny, the beds stank of mould, not to mention the terrible bathroom. The breakfast area was disastrous, I remember a Lady preparing the cheese and ham with a cigarette in her mouth - this was really scandalous! To be aware when booking this one - you really might regret it!

Date of stay: March 2011
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