Amazônia Jungle Hotel — Hotel in Região Geográfica Imediata de Manaus

Our small tour group of 9 were sent to this hotel after the water level was too low for us to go to our scheduled eco-resort. While the Amazonian isn’t plush, it isn’t rustic either. The rooms, while not separate from each other, are more like cabins. There's so much going for this resort, so I’ll list the positives first. Very welcoming reception/check in. Comfortable twin beds and one set of bunk beds. Remodeled modern bathroom is very nice, but bring your own shampoo, conditioner (the combo packet doesn’t work all that well), and hair dryer. The owner/manager graciously found me a hair dryer. The balcony is small but so nice to look out into the jungle. The grounds are large and beautiful, with two pools, including a gorgeous infinity one. The walk to the river is spaced with paving stones. We enjoyed guided river trips to see birds and try piranha fishing. The meals (buffets) were plentiful and good if a bit repetitive. Our meals came with our tour, but we had to pay for all drinks (well stocked bar), including bottled water (none was provided in the room). But prices are very reasonable. ||Now for the negatives, and they are significant enough that I cannot recommend this resort. I would never stay again. The walls is the room are paper thin. It’s truly as if there are no walls at all - voices next door carry into your room as if they’re standing beside you. The bathrooms are connected by an open vent, so you can hear all those noises, too. It’s almost impossible to enjoy your room in the day if neighbors are talking, and forget any sleep if they are night owls. ||Additionally, the van the resort uses to transport guests from Manaus borders on dangerous. It is rickety, completely lacking in shocks, and uncomfortable, especially considering the long, winding rough roads to the resort - do not sit in the back 2 rows. Your back will be sore for days. ||The van issue is easily remedied, although admittedly costly. I’m not sure how paper thin walls could be remedied, and it’s such a shame, considering all the resort does have...

AJH was an absolute delight from the moment we arrived at our hotel during the late evening, steeped in fog. We ferried across a small lagoon in a small boat in the pouring rain with the faint lights of the hotel swaying in the distance marking or journey. Think 'Heart of Darkness'! ||The stairway up the short hill to the lodge was lit by a single string of incandescant lights over the dock and stairway as my group climbed our way up the steps to the hotel. We followed our guide to the registration desk and were met by our hostess to get organized, pick up keys and disburse to our rooms. ||Our adventure was only beginning. To summarize, our local guide shared the beauty of the jungle with us for 3 days on short boat trips to visit the recent ruins of a luxury hotel on the river, the largest tree in the Amazon. We went Pirana fishing, hiked to explore the jungle wildlife and swam with the dolphins in a small waterway of the Negro river. We visited several villages where we enjoyed local crafts, music, dancing and a small granary where we were able to sample the handmade breads from the region.||The AJH staff made this truly authentic jungle adventure an awesome and memorable experience for which I am grateful.||Others have described the property so I will not elaborate experience to say they have done a great job of bringing together modern luxuries with the rustic accommodations to make a very comfortable experience.||Good food, good bar, good service, great...

We stayed here for 2 nights while we opted to do some Amazon River activities such as Pirhanna fishing, alligator sighting, etc.||||The staff was very friendly. The tour guides were excellent. Our tour guide, Katia, could speak English. She was extremely helpful in customizing this tour to best suit us. The other guides were excellent at what they did - hunting for alligators, etc.||||At this lodge you have many options. You can opt for activities such as jungle walks, visiting an Indian tribe, pirhanna fishing, alligator sighting, canoeing, etc. Or you can just relax and enjoy the surroundings.||||The owner of the lodge is also an amazingly nice person. We had to leave at 12 noon to do some activities in Manaus. But our flight was at 12 midnight. So we had to wait about 8 hours in the airport. The owner invited us to her house where we were allowed to shower and sleep until we were ready to be dropped off at the airport. That bit of hospitality saved us a lot of anguish...