Pousada Perequê

Pousada Perequê is a small inn for a stay built around the beach rather than a formal resort routine. You have an outdoor pool at the property, a beach kiosk for crepes and drinks, and enough practical room comforts to make the return from a day out fairly painless.

The feel is easy-going and straightforward. A balcony, air conditioning, a minibar and Wi-Fi in every area give you the basics that matter when your day has involved sun, salt and a great deal of standing around in kit. The hotel's online information is in Portuguese, so a little preparation before arrival will make things smoother.

Couples can keep things simple with a double room, while families have larger layouts available, including a family suite for up to six guests. You also have free private parking, a tour desk and room service when leaving the room feels like an unnecessary expedition.

The address is in Perequê, on Ilhabela, Brazil. Perequê Beach is 80 metres away, and the beach access is direct, with sand, loungers and parasols available for the time between swims or excursions. Praia do Itaguaçu is about 450 metres away, while Praia do Itaquanduba is roughly 700 metres from the property.

Ilhabela centre is 3 km away, giving you access to the island's more urban side without putting you in the middle of it. Praça Euvira Storace is about 600 metres away, and the Cultural Centre of Ilhabela is around 3 km from the pousada. Pier 151 and Ilha da Cabras are both about 4 km away.

You can also reach everyday eating places without planning a major outing. Sorveteria Ilhabela is roughly 50 metres away, Hamzburger Artesanal about 100 metres away, and Pelicano around 200 metres away. For a change of scenery, Parque Estadual de Ilhabela is about 3 km away, with Cachoeira da Toca and Baepi's Peak both within roughly 4 km.

Every room has air conditioning, a minibar, a television, a balcony and a private bathroom with a shower. That combination is well suited to a diving holiday: cool the room down, put the day's essentials away, and find chilled water waiting when you return. Daily housekeeping keeps the practical side of the stay under control, while the wardrobe or cupboard gives wet-weather clothing somewhere to go that is not the back of a chair.

For two people, the standard or superior double rooms keep the arrangement uncomplicated, while the deluxe king suite gives you considerably more space for a longer stay or a couple who prefer not to live out of a single small corner. The superior double room has no bathroom, so check the exact room details carefully before booking; the other listed room categories have a bathroom.

Travelling with family or friends calls for a different choice. The triple rooms accommodate three people, the quadruple room accommodates four, and the deluxe family suite accommodates up to six, with three double beds. Children of any age are welcome, and a cot can be requested for a child aged up to one year. Extra beds are not available, so the stated sleeping arrangement matters here.

Views are towards the garden or inner courtyard rather than being sold as a guaranteed sea outlook. Outdoor furniture and the balcony give you a place to sit, but the room's main job is recovery: air conditioning after a hot day, a shower, a minibar and a bed. Non-smoking rooms are available.

Breakfast is a daily buffet served in the breakfast room from 08:00 to 10:00. Expect fruit, bread, cakes, cold meats and a choice of hot and cold drinks: enough range to build a proper start before heading out, rather than relying on coffee and optimism.

The distinctive food stop is Creperia N’Areia, the pousada's beachfront creperie. It serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, combining the tradition of French crepes with flavours adapted to Brazilian tastes. The setting is beside the sea, which gives you a very practical reason to stay in flip-flops for the evening.

The beach kiosk also serves French-style crepes, hot snacks, ice creams and drinks. There is no separate bar to plan around, but you can still get something cold or quick without leaving the beach. Room service is available when the day's exertions have reduced your appetite to a need for food rather than a desire for ceremony.

The outdoor pool gives you an easy alternative to the sea when you want a few lengths without sand in every pocket. Sun loungers, beach chairs and parasols are available, so you can make the afternoon as active or as horizontal as you like. The property also has a relaxation area, useful when conversation has given way to the quiet concentration of doing absolutely nothing.

For a little movement on land, bicycles are available for hire. The tour desk can help organise outings, and the pousada offers boat excursions to Praia de Castelhanos, Bonete and the islands. Those options give you a way to see more of Ilhabela without turning every non-diving day into a logistical exercise.

Walking and cultural excursions are also part of the offer. You can head towards nearby beaches, explore the island's natural areas, or make time for the Cultural Centre of Ilhabela. For a couple, that is a useful mix: pool and beach when you want the easy version, a boat trip or a walk when sitting still starts to feel suspicious.

Check-in runs from 14:00 to 23:30, and check-out is from 08:00 to 12:00. You need to tell the property your expected arrival time, and you will be asked for photo identification and a credit card at check-in. A credit-card prepayment secures the reservation, while cancellation and prepayment conditions vary according to the accommodation selected.

Free private parking is available on site without a reservation. Wi-Fi is free throughout the pousada, and the tour desk can assist with excursions. Laundry and ironing services are available, and room service gives you a way to eat without heading back out after a long day.

Children of all ages are welcome. A cot can be requested for a baby up to one year old, but extra beds are not available. Pets are not allowed, and the property has non-smoking rooms. Cash is accepted as a payment method.