Pousada Regina Guest House — Hotel in Região Geográfica Imediata de Florianópolis

A friend and I stayed two nights at Regina's...it's a magical old mill converted into a rustic pousada with beautiful lush environment and quaint chalets. Our chalet was very comfortable, it felt like home away from home. The breakfasts were so yummy that we lingered around for hours drinking coffee and eating the delicious little surprises that Regina would present to us along with the cafe-da-manha -- fresh fruits, breads, yogurt, granola, juices, etc. Both Regina and her son were very hospitable and friendly. The adjoining cafe that is open for dinner is incredibly charming. We spent one night drinking wine and eating dessert -- sounds like a romantic getaway for a couple but it was so charming and relaxing that anyone who wants to decompress from a busy work schedule can easily do it here at Regina's. The walk to beach was only 10 minutes. I would walk barefoot down at the beach to surf. And when our taxi came to pick us up for the airport, Regina and her son were both there waving goodbye, and thats when I knew that this wouldn't be the last time I will see them! I adore Regina and her pousada so much that I'll be coming...

Rustic and charming accommodations; romantic setting; staff (including Regina herself and her son Daniel) was very hospitable and gave great recommendations; breakfast every morning; bed was comfortable with especially clean bathroom and great shower; sitting room with brazilian hammock for relaxation; fireplace; beautiful beach with great surfing, beach walks and hikes; great town; phenomenal restaurant on-site (staff was incredible there as well - hospitable chef and servers); during the off-season (when we went) it was almost a personalized experience because we were nearly the only ones at the pousada and in town; we would love to see Praia do Rosa in high season, but overall low season was a positive; if you want to learn to surf, perhaps the best deal ever is here - go see The Captain - everyone recommended him and he taught us things in 3 days that seasoned surfers had never known about the technical side of surfing, all for an incredibly reasonable price (and again was personalized since no one...

I rented the cabin which is literally a cabin in the middle of the woods. Very charming and cosy, with all the necessary amenities. The main "reception"area of the pousada is also very charming to sit and read and chill. Near the beach, although a trek if you're over a certain age. The Bistrot has average food and the service is not good. Breakfast was good. The gardens are nice although the overall terrain is small. I found 3 main downsides with this place: 1) There is no pool - true the beach is close, but not that close, and if you want to take a dip its a long walk 2) There is usually no internet, or at least it's down. 3) If you rent one of the single/double "simple" rooms and not a cabin, you will get a very small room that is almost like a servant's quarters type of room, really not that nice. So, overall I found the cabin amazing and would return, but only to stay in a cabin. Value for money...