Pros
- Situated at the southwest of Cabo Frio, beachfront to beautiful Praia do Foguete
- Heated outdoor pool, plus a whirlpool and sauna
- Vibrant rooms can include hammocks, bunk beds, and whirlpool tubs
- Free hot buffet breakfast
- Free Wi-Fi throughout
- Beach accessories like umbrellas, chairs, and towels to borrow
- Nice outdoor common area with hammocks and artificial grass
Cons
- Far from services and city center
- Some worn furnishings and maintenance issues, especially in Standard Rooms
- Waves can be fairly strong, better for surfing than swimming
Bottom Line
Pousada Laguna is a wonderful budget option just across the street from the white sands and blue waters of Praia do Foguete. The hotel is much like a beach club, with a large outdoor space where kids can play, a heated outdoor pool, and all-day restaurant and bar. Breakfast buffet is included in the rates, and free Wi-Fi and beach gear to borrow add to the value. The 40 rooms are divided into charming Deluxe Rooms with hammocks and whirlpools or Standard Rooms with bunk beds. Note that there are some maintenance issues throughout and parking isn't available. As a nearby alternative, Pousada do Albatroz has free parking and a wider variety of room options.
Amenities
- Internet
- Pool
Scene
A beach house vibe with social club features for families and couples
The biggest selling point of Pousada Laguna, apart from its ideal location to the sand at Praia do Foguete, is its beach club vibe. Kids can play in the open green area or in the game room, while parents linger at the nearby restaurant with a drink. The hotel is much like a series of modest two-story beach houses (that look much cuter on the inside than the outside). The glass-fronted lobby is just a place to check in, buy a snack, and grab a towel before heading to the beach across the street. Most of the clientele are families on a beach vacation, though couples stay here too.
Location
Southwest of Cabo Frio, across the street from the sands of Praia do Foguete
Travelers looking for a calm place that's far from the stress of urban life will certainly find it at Pousada Laguna. The location at Praia do Foguete is across the street from the sand. It’s a quiet residential neighborhood with beach houses and some other inns, far from the city center. Services like a drugstore, convenience store, and ATM are at a gas station that's a five-minute drive. Restaurants and bars are a 10-minute drive. It's a 12-minute drive to get to the city center and Praia do Forte. Expect 15 minutes in the car to get to Arraial do Cabo. Buzios is a bit far, about a 50-minute drive. The bus station, at the city center, and the Cabo Frio International Airport is about a 15-minute drive. Driving times vary according to traffic, which is notorious in the summer.
Rooms
Charming rooms with minibars and balconies; some with hammocks and whirlpool tubs
The 40 rooms at Pousada Laguna are divided into Standard and Deluxe options. The Deluxe Rooms are charmingly decorated with black floral wallpaper behind king-size beds and have hammocks strung in front of large windows. Corner whirlpool tubs add a romantic vibe to the rooms. Standard Rooms are better for families, and can sleep up to seven people, since they have wooden bunk beds, single beds, and a queen-size bed. Cribs are available to borrow. Decor is a bit more simple, with tile floors, white walls, and rusty showerheads. Both room types come with a refrigerated minibar, free Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TV. Bathrooms are simply decorated beige ceramic tiles on the floor and small white tiles on the walls. They have a black granite sink and shower with walk-in glass doors. Some rooms front the beach, for beautiful views.
Features
A heated outdoor pool, steam sauna, and all-day restaurant
The Pousada da Laguna has some nice features, including a big social area with many kid’s activities. There's also a heated outdoor pool, a whirlpool, and a steam sauna. The restaurant stays open all day, serving meals and snacks on demand, along with a free buffet breakfast. Guests can also borrow beach accessories, like umbrellas, chairs, and towels. Wi-Fi is free.
Scene
A beach house vibe with social club features for families and couples
The biggest selling point of Pousada Laguna, apart from its ideal location to the sand at Praia do Foguete, is its beach club vibe. Kids can play in the open green area or in the game room, while parents linger at the nearby restaurant with a drink. The hotel is much like a series of modest two-story beach houses (that look much cuter on the inside than the outside). The glass-fronted lobby is just a place to check in, buy a snack, and grab a towel before heading to the beach across the street. Most of the clientele are families on a beach vacation, though couples stay here too.
Location
Southwest of Cabo Frio, across the street from the sands of Praia do Foguete
Travelers looking for a calm place that's far from the stress of urban life will certainly find it at Pousada Laguna. The location at Praia do Foguete is across the street from the sand. It’s a quiet residential neighborhood with beach houses and some other inns, far from the city center. Services like a drugstore, convenience store, and ATM are at a gas station that's a five-minute drive. Restaurants and bars are a 10-minute drive. It's a 12-minute drive to get to the city center and Praia do Forte. Expect 15 minutes in the car to get to Arraial do Cabo. Buzios is a bit far, about a 50-minute drive. The bus station, at the city center, and the Cabo Frio International Airport is about a 15-minute drive. Driving times vary according to traffic, which is notorious in the summer.
Rooms
Charming rooms with minibars and balconies; some with hammocks and whirlpool tubs
The 40 rooms at Pousada Laguna are divided into Standard and Deluxe options. The Deluxe Rooms are charmingly decorated with black floral wallpaper behind king-size beds and have hammocks strung in front of large windows. Corner whirlpool tubs add a romantic vibe to the rooms. Standard Rooms are better for families, and can sleep up to seven people, since they have wooden bunk beds, single beds, and a queen-size bed. Cribs are available to borrow. Decor is a bit more simple, with tile floors, white walls, and rusty showerheads. Both room types come with a refrigerated minibar, free Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TV. Bathrooms are simply decorated beige ceramic tiles on the floor and small white tiles on the walls. They have a black granite sink and shower with walk-in glass doors. Some rooms front the beach, for beautiful views.
Features
A heated outdoor pool, steam sauna, and all-day restaurant
The Pousada da Laguna has some nice features, including a big social area with many kid’s activities. There's also a heated outdoor pool, a whirlpool, and a steam sauna. The restaurant stays open all day, serving meals and snacks on demand, along with a free buffet breakfast. Guests can also borrow beach accessories, like umbrellas, chairs, and towels. Wi-Fi is free.
Best Rates
Amenities
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Air Conditioner
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Airport Transportation
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Beach
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Children's Pool
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Internet
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Mini Bar (with liquor)
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Pool
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Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space
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Smoking Rooms Available
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Supervised Kids Activities
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