The hotel is located just 10 minutes' walk from Pontal beach and the historical district is just 5 minutes' walk away. The central bus depot is just a few minutes' walk from the hotel as well. At this historical hotel, nature and history come together to live in harmony with the charm of Paraty. It retains the traditional style and colours of the Brazilian colonial period, which are combined with modern day comforts and facilities. It is surrounded by greenery and exotic plants. The hotel has air conditioning and comprises a total of 34 rooms. Guests are welcomed in the lobby, which offers a 24-hour reception. Additional amenities include a café, wireless Internet access as well as a car park for those arriving by car. All accommodation units are en suite with a shower. They have air conditioning, a ceiling fan, an LCD TV with cable channels, a fridge, a telephone, a room safe, heating as well as an anti-mosquito screen on the windows. All rooms are decorated with a collection of photographs from a book by João Henrique de Orleans e Bragança, 'Campos de Altitude' (High Altitude Fields). Guests can enjoy a refreshing dip in the hotel's outdoor swimming pool and relax on the sun loungers and under the parasols. The hotel serves a breakfast buffet while the lunchtime and evening meals are available à la carte.