This hotel is incredible. We didn't mind at all that it wasn't renovated. It was part of the charm. It was very clean. The breakfast was good, the staff was so nice. The pool is outstanding. The staff kindly gave us a balcony room on the end on the first floor which was sooo lovely. However, the only thing that would make me rethink staying here are the beds. They are hard. I read this before staying and thought it was an exaggeration. However, it is not. Also, the AC was loud at higher setting. I also wish the beach had lounge chairs. We ended up going to the neighboring beach Praia do Pintadinho (amazing!). We booked the hotel because of access to beach The short walk to it though- is wonderful. They go to considerable trouble to make this a special place which it is. Upgrading the beds would make it the ideal place - despite beach & AC. We would have stayed longer and absolutely return again if they just improved beds, Everything else was perfect. As an aside, it was an easy walk to other beaches and fantastic restaurants. Uber wasn't always reliable for longer distances (when went to Marina for a boat trip with friends) but the hotel can call a cab. I recommend arranging it ahead if you're going longer distances. Muito Obrigada to the lovely staff!