Staying at Calamar Flats Paraty was an absolute delight! From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with warmth and hospitality by our incredible host, Roberto. The apartment itself was impeccable - spotlessly clean, spacious, and equipped with modern amenities that made our stay feel like a luxurious retreat. The pool was a refreshing oasis, perfect for cooling off in the Brazilian heat, and the comfortable beds ensured we had restful nights of sleep. The location was ideal - nestled in a peaceful area yet still close to the beach, charming bars, and a convenient supermarket. Roberto's attentiveness to our needs and his invaluable recommendations for local beaches and excursions truly enhanced our experience, making us feel like cherished members of the family. Without a doubt, Calamar Flats Paraty deserves a glowing 5-star rating!

Não houve esse quesito!!!

The owner (Roberto) is very friendly and happy to advise about things to do in the area. Breakfast wasn't included in the rental, but we knew this before booking. Nevertheless, the kitchen is well equipped with microwave, 4 flame cooking hob, small oven that also doubles as a toaster. The refrigerator / freezer were new. The owner also provided a Dolce Gusto expresso coffee machine and several coffee pods to get us started. Instant coffee, sugar were also provided. Enough plates and cutlery for 4 pax. My only request would be a proper electric kettle to boil water for making tea (the coffee maker and microwave just don't quite do the job properly) and a couple of big tea mugs or a 500ml teapot would have been perfect. The apartment has 2 flat screen TV's with mostly only Brazilian channels. WIFI seemed to work very well. 2 A/C units in the bedroom and living room. Table + 4 chairs, sofa, clothes-drying rack and there is a dedicated sink for washing clothes in the bathroom. A bar of soap is provided, but no shower gel or shampoo. The property has a private pool and 4 dedicated parking spaces in front of the building; however, there is plenty of free parking on the street opposite. The property overlooks the beach and the street has several restaurants, food kiosks, and a small supermarket, all within 5 minutes walk. Also, from the beach, it is possible to hire motor boats to the islands, kayaks, and there was even a massage tent (January 2024). The property is less than 10 minutes drive from the main carpark at the bridge into the historic part of downtown Paraty, and public parking system cost a little more than BRL $2 per hour. More about parking below.

Everything was pretty much perfect. The only comment is that the bathroom in the 2nd floor room we stayed in was a little bit small but this is just a detail. My biggest gripe has nothing to do with the property, but the public parking in Paraty. For first time visitors, it is a bit bewildering. The parking system in Paraty is not particularly efficient - instead of simply have parking meters, you have to find an employee to give you ticket and also when you leave so you can pay. They do accept credit card payment however. The same parking system applies to roadside parking but you can use the same tickets from the parking lots (where you are more likely to find parking employees). Some pharmacies and a few stores sell parking tickets. There is also a phone App that allows you to pay, but you have to have a Brazilian App store so no good for foreign visitors. There is also a WhatsApp payment system, but good luck with that, especially if you don't understand Portuguese.

Confortável.

Não tem café da manhã.

Simpatia do staff, flats muito novos, conforto interno

Great appartement: spacious, new and clean. Also very helpful staff!

The historical center is quite far from the appartement

Clean , confortable. Very good attention and hospitality. Excellent cost-benefit relationship.

Gorgeous decor within the apartment and really comfy bed. Fantastic pool. Daily cleaning and fresh towels. Dolce Gusto machine and coffee pods provided so we could enjoy a morning coffee on the balcony every morning. Fresh fruit provided. Roberto was really helpful.

Nothing everything was perfect.