Up on the slopes above Praia Vermelha, this pousada proved to be a great hideaway for our family with 2 toddlers and a gradparent. The rooms and facilities are basic and we had to keep a close eye on the kids but the new owners did everything they could to make things work for us. Hearing their plans and ideas,... More

We stayed at this pousada for 4 nights and made our choice based on the reviews we read. We found the staff extremely helpful, kind and just lovely! We met Mel and he was very charming, friendly and lovely to be around. The accommodation is basic, we expected that .... However we found the rooms had been a little neglected... More

The island was my personal highlight, far away from work and every other possible stressfull thought. We were practically alone at "our" beach 5 minutes away from the pousada. Beautiful nature, sea, beaches... The staff was super friendly, delicious food, always freshly prepared, fresh fruit every morning. It's far from a 5 star hotel, but we only went up there... More

My boyfriend and I stayed here for 4 nights after New Years Eve in Rio and it was the perfect remedy to our tired and partied out souls. You can see why the locals flock to the Island. It is stunningly beautiful, peaceful and lush. We hiked for hours, swam with sea turtles, snorkeled, took a boat trip as well... More

Perched in the Atlantic Forest on the beautiful, lush Ilha Grande. Run by the charismatic Mel who also does the delicious cooking. A truly Brazilian experience. Meals are served on the deck up amonst the trees and you are surrounded by hummingbirds, butterflies, occasional monkeys and even a porcupine. Unspoilt beaches, beautiful walks in the jungle, kayaking. the best breakfast... More

The hotel is located on Praia Vermelha, which is wonderful, and really calm. It is in the jungle, surrounded by nature, and you can see monkeys, all kinds of butterflies, birds...amazing! The service is just excellent: complete breakfast, wich bread, ham, cheese, tropical fresh fruits to eat and in juices, cereals, home-made fresh cake. Dinners are also included and are... More

Pousada Lagamar ~ directed there from the good reviews. Excited that someone spoke English, only to find out Mel was gone. However Marisol took great care of me. An excellent dinner, clean fresh room, internet availability, great coffee, snorkel gear provided, rain slicker provided, torch provided. Even had paperbacks in English to read. Marisol so gracious and kind made a... More

My boyfriend and I stayed at Pousada Lagamar in April 2010. The owner, Mel, is very friendly and helpful in giving great advice about the island. One day we were unsure of what to do so he arranged for us to go on a boat trip (a boat owned by a couple he is friends with) we spent all day... More

i was brought there by brasilian friends, spent 4 days there hosted by mel........... very familiar atmosphere, good meals on a big open air terrace, birds and monkeys watching, a few steps down to the beach, no cars on the whole island, so walking or having a ride with a localfisherman´s boat...................... brilliant time, even when it was "winter".... :-)