Canto do Ilé Dive & Lodge

This little dive resort located by the riverside and owned by a young diving couple is one of the best of its kind in Brazil and a lovely place to stay in Paraty whether you are a diver or not. Its charming, well-furnished rooms and wonderful tropical garden (which provides great birdwatching opportunities) in a quiet location make for great sleep and also for a peaceful stay just a few minutes from the historic downtown, but enough to enjoy a quiet environment. Highly recommended for couples and small families. For divers, it offers a well-organized dive center and trips to some of the best dive sites in Ilha Grande Bay, plus if you are in a larger group you can stay at a separate house with suites and private garden in the resort area. My preferred stay in the region without a doubt.

Our teenagers wanted to become certified scuba divers and friends recommended us Daniel, an excellent diving instructor (fluent in English). Daniel is also the owner of this lodge where the diving course take place. We thought it would be convenient to stay overnight in the same place as the course was given so we booked 5 nights without paying much attention to what the place looked like. And guess what, we got really surprised to see the place at arrival. It was so beautiful and well maintained. The lodge and the plants surrounding it were in great harmony. A beautiful wooden kitchen/restaurant with air condition which we appreciated in the heat. All buildings/rooms were in great condition and so was the diving equipment. The coolest thing in this place was the swimming pool where they practice diving before going to the sea.

Fui com minha filha ter a experiência de mergulho e ficamos encantados com a estrutura e principalmente com o atendimento da equipe. Cafe da manhã maravilhoso, e funcionários muito atenciosos. pousada hiper aconchegante e bem decorada. Só sentimos um pouco de falta de uma tv para os momentos de descanso no quarto.