Pousada Flor de Paraty is a small guesthouse on Rua das Acacias in Cabore, the residential neighbourhood on the edge of the historic center, and it is one of the most affordable ways to sleep close to the old town. It has three room types, a pool open through the day and evening, a garden, free Wi-Fi in the rooms, air conditioning and a 24-hour front desk. A free full breakfast is served each morning, which for a budget stay is a real saving and a good start before boat trips and waterfall tours. It does not offer parking, so it suits visitors who arrive by bus or shuttle and plan to walk, take taxis or join organised tours. Pets are not allowed, though service animals are welcome.
Location and getting around
Guests describe the walk to the historic center as around fifteen minutes, which is pleasant in the cool of the morning and easy to shorten with a taxi after dark. Because the cobbled core has restricted vehicle access, staying slightly outside it is a sensible trade-off, with a quieter street and more space.
Cabore also has small shops and everyday restaurants where locals eat, and it puts you close to the river path. Tour operators for schooner days, snorkelling, jeep rides to cachaca estates and forest walks on the Gold Trail can usually pick up from central addresses, so ask for the meeting point when you book.
What the stay is like
Simple, tidy and friendly. The pool is a pleasant place to cool down in the afternoon after a morning on the water, and the garden gives the property a relaxed, leafy air. Rooms are straightforward, with the essentials that matter in a warm, humid climate, and the front desk is staffed around the clock, which helps if your transfer from Rio de Janeiro or Sao Paulo arrives late.
Do not expect a spa, a restaurant or a lobby bar; the idea is to sleep well, eat breakfast and spend your money on the experiences. Check the pool hours, since access is limited to the daytime and early evening.
Who it suits and good to know: budget-minded couples, solo travellers, friends sharing a trip and anyone who wants a clean, central-enough base without paying boutique prices. It is less suited to guests who need on-site parking or who want to walk straight out onto the lantern-lit streets after dinner. Check-in starts in the early afternoon and check-out is at noon.
Guest scores are strong for the size of the property, though the number of reviews is modest, so read the latest comments about room type and street noise. Rates rise at New Year, Carnival, Holy Week and festival weekends, so book early for those dates and check the cancellation terms when you reserve.
Why stay here
- ✓Outdoor pool
- ✓Garden
- ✓Free full breakfast
- ✓Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- ✓Air conditioning
- ✓24-hour front desk
- ✓Housekeeping
- ✓Walk to the old town
Good questions
How far is it from the historic center?+
Guests describe about a fifteen-minute walk, or a short taxi ride in the evening.
Is there parking?+
No, the pousada does not offer parking, so it suits guests arriving by bus, shuttle or taxi.
Is breakfast included?+
A free full breakfast is served each morning. Check what your rate includes when you book.
