We booked this hotel through Thomson in London having looked at the reviews on Trip Advisor. Just before we left we saw a very negative review and began to wonder. Firstly it is neither a 5 star hotel (Brazil Official Rating) or in Thomsons view a 4 star hotel. 3 star at best... So disappointing from that point of view.... more

WOW - I've fallen in love with Brazil!!!! This was our first B & B holiday together (we usually go all inclusive) and I don't think we could have chosen a better hotel. All we wanted was a clean, comfortable bedroom and to get out and enjoy Ponta Negra and this ticked all the boxes. Check-in was a nightmare (apparently... more

We booked this hotel after reading good reports from Trip Advisor after a 5 night tour to Rio and Iguassu Falls with Thomson Holidays. We arrived at 1.30 am after a frantastic tour but feeling very tired, while we were checking in at reception a Dutch man was complaing about his room, i thought oh my god i hope our... more

gonzalex1999, Fareham, UK My family of 4 spent spent 2 weeks from 15/11 to 29/11 2007 and it ranks up there with the carribean. Staff are very helpful even though English is not their first laguage. Hotel was fantastic, with great views of the sea, the breakfast is a must - with an omelette station, fresh fruits, fresh pastry which... more

Nice clean Hotel, with very friendly staff and the ones at reception do speak English. However there are some problems that need to be explained. The wireless Internet connection is very expensive at £20 a day, or 60 local cents a min. For this reason we didn't see anyone using the Internet area. The Hotel is really at the far... more

My wife and I spent 2 weeks from 27/3 to 10/4 2007 and it has been one of the best holidays ever. Staff are extremely helpful, they do not speak too much english yet as they are still learning and love to try and understand you but still are very pleasant and helpful. Hotel was superb, beautiful views, breakfast extremely... more

Spent a wonderful week in the Rifoles. I agree with the previous reviews - good location, nice hotel, friendly staff. Only negative is that as mentioned before, the hotel food is over-priced (nice, but a little expensive) so after first night there acclimatising, would recommend eating out. Beach front on Ponta Negra is good for reasonable priced food and there... more

I have just returned this morning from my second stay in Natal and at the Rifoles hotel. I wrote the first review for this hotel on tripadvisor in November 2005 and I am happy to say the standards are just as high with a great deal of improvement all round.! The hotel itself has undergone some re- decoration in the... more

Hotel right on the beach, lovely views across Ponta Negra. Buffet breakfast excellent, as was the dinner when we decided to eat in one night. Staff very helpful and friendly. Rooms good size, although balconies a bit small. Plenty of areas to sit on sun loungers but get there early! Beach is two minutes away down some steep steps but... more