Pousada Janellas do Mar

3.0 star property
Colonial pousada with free breakfast and a rooftop terrace

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Property grounds
Property amenity
Dining
Reception
Free self parking

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included

Explore the area

Map
Rua três, Lote 08, Quadra A, Area 01, Búzios, RJ, 28950-000
  • Armacao Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Orla Bardot
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Rua das Pedras
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Macae (MEA)
    ‪96 min drive‬

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Room options

Master Vista Mar

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, Lanai

  • 178 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Suite Superior com Varanda

  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Twin Room (Suite Sem Varanda)

  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Suite (sem varanda)

  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite Master with Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

Room Standard

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Suite Superior with Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Búzios

Pousada Janellas do Mar places you in Joao Fernandes, within a leisurely stroll of popular sights such as Orla Bardot and João Fernandes Beach. This 20-room, 3-star pousada welcomes guests with conveniences like an outdoor pool, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Armacao Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Orla Bardot - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Brava Beach - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Rua das Pedras - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Ferradura Beach - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Macae (MEA) - 118 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cheff Grill & Burgers - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante O Barco - Búzios.RJ - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Nina - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pinguim Bar e Restaurante - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Porto Brew - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Pousada Janellas do Mar

Colonial pousada with free breakfast and a rooftop terrace
At Pousada Janellas do Mar, guests enjoy features like an outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a rooftop terrace. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an area shuttle. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with securing valuables, luggage storage, and tours or tickets. Additional amenities include free WiFi in public areas, express check-in, and express check-out.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Bathrooms offer rainfall showers and free toiletries. Safes and phones are also standard.
An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2003
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts major credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Upon check-in, parents or a legal guardian traveling with children under 18 years old are obligated to present the child's birth certificate and an identity card with photo (passport, for example). For international travels to Brazil, if just one of the parents is traveling with the child, the parent must present—in addition to the child's certificate of birth and identity card with photo—a letter authorizing the trip signed by the other parent with a notarial certification of signature. If the parents or the legal guardian, as applicable, cannot or are unwilling to give this authorization, a judicial authorization is required. People intending to travel to Brazil with children must consult with the Brazilian consulate prior to traveling for more information.
  • 24-hour pool access
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

Pousada Janellas Mar
Pousada Janellas Mar Buzios
Pousada Janellas Mar Pousada
Pousada Janellas Mar Pousada Buzios
Pousada Janellas Do Mar Buzios, Brazil
Janellas Mar Buzios
Janellas Mar

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Pousada Janellas do Mar?

Pousada Janellas do Mar offers free cancellation on select room rates. For specific requirements, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do near Pousada Janellas do Mar?

This pousada is situated in Joao Fernandes within a short 11-minute walk of Orla Bardot and also 14 minutes on foot from João Fernandes Beach. You'll also find Rua das Pedras and Ferradura Beach within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Pousada Janellas do Mar?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the pousada.

Does Pousada Janellas do Mar include a casino?

No, Pousada Janellas do Mar doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Pousada Janellas do Mar?

No, this pousada doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. Guests have 24-hour pool access.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Pousada Janellas do Mar?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this pousada, including an outdoor pool, a bar, and proposal/romance packages.

Are there hot tubs at Pousada Janellas do Mar?

No, this pousada doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Pousada Janellas do Mar have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Pousada Janellas do Mar serves free buffet breakfast each morning from its snack bar.

Does Pousada Janellas do Mar allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Pousada Janellas do Mar.

Does Pousada Janellas do Mar have connecting rooms?

Yes, this pousada has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

How far is the airport from Pousada Janellas do Mar?

The closest major airport to Pousada Janellas do Mar is Macae (MEA), which is about 29 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Pousada Janellas do Mar?

Yes, some accommodations at this pousada offer either a furnished balcony or a lanai where guests can enjoy sea views.

Pousada Janellas do Mar Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 226 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 226 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 226 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 226 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 226 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Fabián

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
No recomendable sin toallas, habitacion con humedad, servicio deficiente, desayuno escaso y mala atencion
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Eliana

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Habitación con gotera en el techo, llovió y tuvimos que poner un tarro para contener el agua que mojaba la cama. No limpiaron la habitación un día, ni hicieron la cama. No habia toallas. Desayuno pobre, muy pobre.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mehdi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in Buzios. The view from the top deck is fantastic. The stuff really kind. Can't wait to come back
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Sergio

Traveled with family
Liked: Room comfort

Need work on details

Tv wasn’t working and they said I needed wait till next to fix. Bed sheets are kind of old. With a little improvement it will be really nice place.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Davi

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Poor customer experience! Lack of comfort and bad conditions of the room made me unhappy!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Mauricio

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our experience in this hotel was terrible. When we arrived, it took like 20 mins for them to find our reservation. Breakfast: they offer the same few things evey day, mostly bread, srambled eggs always too salded. They serve it too late, it starts at 8am, you cannot take breakfast if you have a tour or something scheduled. Room: - The mattress smelles terrible. - There were no shampoo, we asked for it but they never gave us any. We had to request shower soap too. - The white towels are not white at all. The staff was not helpful in several situations, they simply didn't care. I can't recomend this property to anyone, I will never stay at this place again.

10/10 Excellent

Silvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Paradise view

Really nice location. Super close to the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We left the property one day early out if a 3 day stay . Expedia totally misrepresented this property . We paid for a master suite of 25 square metres and received a tiny studio of 15 square metres. Nobody there can speak or comprehend a word of English so our complaints fell on deaf ears . This property is rated as a 3 star but is a 1 Star at best. I have requested a full refund from Expedia but have not even had the courtesy of a reply
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Francesco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms weren’t cleaned properly we had to change room because ants in our bed also every day ants were all over the breakfast that was lying out. We changed rooms and pointed this out but staff weren’t bothered. It wasn’t high season and when I asked about buying food they said it wasn’t available yet the chef was always making staff food even had a BBQ. I don’t recommend staying at this property it’s location is not in an easy place unless you have a hire car.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff. Amazing grounds. Short walk to three beaches
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

James, Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
This place has the most amazing view of Buzios. It is quite and clean and the staff is amazing. The breakfast was fresh and delicious. The staff was beyond friendly and very accommodating. They were always smiling and very helpful. I can’t emphasize that enough. They also speak Spanish and English and of course Portuguese as well. It’s perfect for romance or just a nice stay with your family. I have stayed at several other Hotels in the area over the past two years and I must say that this Pousada is worth the money and the amenities are sufficient. I have nothing negative to say. I was very happy with my stay. I will be staying here again in the future. Also they upgraded my room for free as a courtesy. They have good food to order as well. If you like beautiful views on Buzios with the ocean and within walking distance to the beach then this is the place to stay for a very reasonable price with an amazing staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Arnold Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cozy and friendly boutique hotel

The most friendly hotel we have ever been to in Brazil. Mr.Paulo also know as Seu Paulo is the hotel owner, he welcomed us when we arrived asking one of the staff members to take our luggage to the room while he invited us to have some coffee and cake. He make himself and his staff available to fulfill our needs at anytime. The room was clean and cozy has a little balcony with an inviting hammock and a wonderful water view. Breakfast was delicious. Seu Paulo said that we could used the facilities even after the checkout that was really nice. He said that we could go to the beach, come back and use a guest bathroom with fresh towels and soap. We decided to check out and spend the rest of the day by the pool, relaxing on a hammock while leasing to relaxing music under the shade with a little breeze. The hotel also offer restaurant services, we had a traditional Brazilian food and back to the hammock before getting on the road. We will definitely be back in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful-you'll have to walk a bit to get anywher

The place is absolutely beautiful and quiet. The breakfast is great, and the pool is tiny! The hotel is up a hill, and a 20 min walk from the closest beach. The walk can be too much if you have small children (the road is cobblestone and not easy for strollers). ALSO: there is no hotel shuttle bus to downtown and beaches as mentioned in the hotel description!! You will have to either walk, rent a car, or use taxi.

10/10 Excellent

Cyrus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

great breakfast, DC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great service and wonderful food at breakfast!

The hotel room was clean and the place was quiet at night for our sleeping pleasure. It is situated close to the all of the restaurants and the beach. In particular, the staff was so pleasant and helpful to us. We will return to this hotel in the future!! I give it a ten!!

8/10 Good

Jacob, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice little pousada

Quiet but still central location with great views. Best breakfast in Brazil. Service is good but not overly refined. Rooms are fine and the balconies are the unique selling points.

6/10 Okay

willian m da

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Andrea, Colombia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place and location!

I was quite pleased with this posada. It was clean, breakfast was good and it is a great location to walk from to various beaches.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place

The only detail was Hotel did not advise about that hour changed in the area so, we almost lost our flight.

2/10 Terrible

Anderson

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel ruin de informacao e comunicacao

Hotel nao funciona o serviço de atendimento tivemos q ir a segas sem informacoes q precisavanos
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARCIO

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Monique

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Economia x atendimento

A pousada tem tudo para ser boa. Mas os proprietários economizaram com o pessoal. As mesmas duas únicas pessoas responsáveis pelo café da manhã, também são responsáveis pela limpeza. Apesar da boa vontade, elas não dão conta da vazão para atender os hóspedes. As comidas do café acabam rápido. Não dá tempo de limpar as mesas e atender a todos os pedidos dos hóspedes. As toalhas e roupas de cama são velhas e encardidas. O tapete do chão de banheiro e quase um pano de chão. Um dia não limparam meu quarto porque não deu tempo, pela logística aplicada no local (começam de baixo e meu quarto era de cima aí as duas únicas colaboradoras, não conseguiram limpa-ló no período que fiquei fora - de 11 às 16) . Acho que o local tem tudo para ser bem melhor. Mas é preciso deixar de economizar com o pessoal, sobretudo na alta temporada
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Federico Tomas

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023