Standard Triple Room
- Sleeping arrangements for 3 persons
- Shower
- Air conditioning
Inn · Paraty · Rio de Janeiro
Pousada Essencia
A small, 9-room inn in Paraty with a heated pool and a 10-minute drive to Capela Nossa Senhora das Dores.
- Rated 9.5/10 by 168 guests
- Heated outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking and pet-friendly
9.5
Perfect
168 reviews
Booking.com 9.5 · 168 reviews
About
Pousada Essencia
Pousada Essencia is a small inn set on Avenida Aloisio De Castro in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro state. With nine rooms, it offers a more personal stay than larger hotels. The property features Wi-Fi throughout, a heated swimming pool, and a garden area with sun loungers.
Guests can expect air-conditioned rooms, some with garden views or balconies. The inn provides free parking, allows pets, and has a leisure/TV room. Room service and housekeeping are available, and tours or ticket assistance can be arranged at the front desk.
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- Pets allowed
- Fire extinguishers
- Room service
In brief
What works, what to weigh
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Strengths
3 reasons to book- Excellent guest ratings — The pousada scores 9.5 overall, with particularly high marks for staff (9.6), facilities (10), and dining (9.5).
- Heated pool and outdoor amenities — A heated swimming pool, sun loungers, garden furniture, and a garden area are available for guests to enjoy.
- Free parking and pet-friendly — Guests arriving by car can park for free, and pets are allowed on site.
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Worth weighing
4 to weigh- Limited number of rooms — With only nine rooms, the inn is small, which may limit availability and on-site facilities.
- Check-in window is restricted — Check-in is only from 14:00 to 22:00, so late arrivals may need to plan ahead.
- Not in the historic centre — The chapel is a 10-minute drive away, so guests without a car may find it less convenient.
- Cleanliness rating is relatively low — While the overall rating is high, the cleanliness category scores only 2.5, which is worth considering.
01 — Rooms
Rooms & rates
High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.
Small Double Room
- 1 Double bed
- Garden view
- Shower
- Air conditioning
Queen Room
- 1 King-size bed,1 Queen-size bed
- Garden view
- Shower
- Bathtub
- Balcony
02 — Amenities
Services & amenities
Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- Pets allowed
- Fire extinguishers
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Room Amenities
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Free toiletries
- Dining table
Outdoor & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Sun loungers
- Garden area
- Garden furniture
- Leisure/ TV room
Photos
Gallery
03 — Reviews
What guests say
Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.
Guest-rated 9.5/10 from 168 reviews
Booking.com · 9.5 · 168 reviews
04 — Location
Getting around Paraty
The property sits in Paraty.
Getting Around: The inn is on Avenida Aloisio De Castro in Paraty. The historic chapel, Capela Nossa Senhora das Dores, is reachable in about 10 minutes by car.
Avenida Aloisio De Castro, Paraty, Rio de Janeiro, 23970-000, Brazil
05 — Good to know
Policies & conditions
Hotel details are shown for reference. Final rate terms are confirmed on the partner’s site at booking.
- Check-in
- From 14:00-22:00
- Check-out
- By 07:00-12:00
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation on many rates — terms on booking page
- Payment
- Pay-at-hotel available on many rates; final terms at booking
- Pets
- Allowed
- Property
- 9 rooms
06 — Questions
Frequently asked
What time is check-in and check-out?
Check-in is from 14:00 to 22:00, and check-out is from 07:00 to 12:00.
Is parking available?
Yes, free parking is provided on site.
Are pets allowed?
Yes, pets are allowed at the property.
Does the inn have air conditioning?
Yes, all rooms include air conditioning, and some also feature a garden view or balcony.
Is there a swimming pool?
Yes, the property has an outdoor swimming pool that is heated.
The bottom line
A well-rated, small pousada in Paraty that suits travellers who value personal service, a heated pool, and the convenience of free parking and pet-friendly policies. The limited room count and specific check-in hours are trade-offs to weigh.
9.5Best for couples and small groups seeking a quiet, well-reviewed base with easy parking.
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