Rua Bernardo Lens 145, Arraial do Cabo, Brazil | (888) 635-3814
A five-minute walk to the beach and Port of Praia dos Anjos
Private rooms with mini-fridges and air-conditioning
Shared dorms include bunk beds and some are air-conditioned
Assorted hot buffet breakfast included and a communal kitchen
Nice outdoor area with gazebo, hammocks, and barbecue facilities
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Bikes, surfboards and standup paddles to rent
Stylish lobby area with couches and a flat-screen TV
Member of Hosteling International
No parking
Most rooms require towel rentals
Hostel can be hard to find, due to lack of street signs
Hostel Marina dos Anjos, a member of Hosteling International, is a budget option in Praia dos Anjos, located a five-minute walk from the beach and port of Arraial do Cabo, where boat tours begin, or a 15-minute walk from Praia Grande, a famous surf point. All 11 private or shared dorm-style rooms are simply decorated, but clean. Dorm-style come with bunk beds and shared bathrooms. Not all of the rooms offer free towels and air-conditioning. Features include a free hot buffet breakfast, communal kitchen, a beautiful external common area where guests can barbecue and interact. Different equipment is available for rent, like bikes, surfboards or diving masks. As an alternative, Hostel Villas Boas is closer to Pontal do Atalaia and has a small pool.
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Scene
An intimate hostel with rustic eclectic accents and a cozy outdoor area
From the street, the hostel looks like a private home behind an orange wall. The rustic decor is typical of a local beach house, and has an eclectic variety of furniture and art for an intimate atmosphere. The common areas where guests can interact, watch TV, or just relax are decorated with a dark brown couch and an armchair, a wood table, a card table, and a modern flat-screen TV and a computer. Outside, things are just as cozy. The garden features a cozy soft-sided gazebo and colorful hammocks, plus interesting art like a fish mobile and Buddhist statue. The space is inviting for guests who want to socialize and relax after the beach. Most guests are families and travelers of all ages who are looking for an affordable and clean place to sleep.
Location
One block from the beach and Praia dos Anjos
The best feature of Hostel Marina dos Anjos is the location. It's on a residential street one block from the beach and Praia dos Anjos, where boats start their well-known tours. Restaurants, bars, markets, and drugstores are within a five-minute walk, while the bus station is about a 10-minute walk. It's about a 15-minute walk to Praia Grande, a famous surf point. The city center, where banks and stores are located, and Mirante do Pontal do Atalaia are about a 10-minute drive from from the hostel. Two of the most visited beaches of Arraial, Prainhas do Pontal and Praia do Forno, are a 20-minute drive. Ilha dos Porcos and Ilha do Frances are reached by boat, usually on a day trip for those who want to practice scuba diving. Cabo Frio International Airport is about 20 minutes by car.
Rooms
A mix of dorm-style beds and private rooms; most with air-conditioning
This hostel has 11 private and shared dorm-style rooms. The dorm-style rooms feature air-conditioning, except for Casal Economico, which has a fan. The Quarto Coletivo category sleeps up to eight people, co-ed or same sex, and is organized with bunk beds that have small fans, a power outlet, and a reading lamp. They also feature an air-conditioner and a shared bathroom. All the dorm rooms are quite simple with terra-cotta ceramic tiles, wooden beds, and yellow accent walls.Private rooms add a style upgrade with more contemporary finishes and a gray color palette. They also have a mini-fridge, air-conditioning, flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom with a shower and sink. All rooms features free Wi-Fi and some are on the second floor, accessed only by stairs.
Features
Good free hot breakfast, communal kitchen, and beach gear to rent
Hostel Marina dos Anjos' features focus on beach visitors. The free buffet breakfast offers different kinds of bread, scrambled eggs, sausages, fruits, yogurt, honey, juices, cakes, ham, cheese, coffee, hot and cold milk, and chocolate powder. There's a communal kitchen and outdoor barbecue facilities for guests who want to prepare their own meals. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property. Bikes, surfboards, standup paddleboards, kayaks, and diving equipment are available for for rent at the reception desk.
