Pousada de Coloane Boutique Hotel

It is away from the bustling city center. There are buses nearby, although it takes a short walk to reach the hotel. The room has a balcony with an ocean view. The breakfast is simple yet decent. A great place to relax and unwind.

This is my second time staying at Pousada de Coloane Boutique Hotel. Aside from its somewhat remote location, it's quite comfortable and perfect for a relaxing, laid-back vacation ⛱️. It has a distinct Portuguese 🇵🇹 style, and you'll find more foreigners here. The swimming pool is a bit small, and the breakfast selection isn't extensive, but it's enough to fill you up. You can take buses 26A or 21A directly to the Cheoc Van Picnic Park stop. Other than the hotel restaurant and one restaurant at Cheoc Van Beach, there aren't many dining options nearby. You'll need to take a bus to Coloane Village for more food choices. It's highly recommended for those who want to enjoy peace and quiet and avoid crowds.

The location is a bit remote but has good transportation links. There's a decent black sand beach not too far, just 4 bus stops away. The hotel is situated on a steep hill. A taxi to the airport costs approximately 110 MAD. Breakfasts at the hotel are okay, but there's no coffee machine, and the coffee from the thermos is cold every morning. The towels are more like rags – threadbare, ripped, and very thin. The bed linen is half cotton, half synthetic. The bathroom and toilet are in terrible condition. It feels like staying at someone's rundown country house without proper amenities. The pool has mold on the bottom and worms. The hotel's overall condition is poor. Shame on the owner! Only the excellent staff saves the day. They are responsive and friendly. There's a nice view from the balcony.

This is truly a quiet beach, far from the hustle and bustle of Macau... It's very relaxing. The hotel is charming (it feels like an old hotel on the Algarve coast in Portugal) and the view from the terrace over the bay is superb.

The hotel is located on a slope, so getting up and down is very steep and would be quite difficult for anyone with mobility issues. The bus stop is close to the hotel, but again, the climb is challenging. The room was spacious, and I was pleased to find an iron and ironing board. The hotel has a cozy, Portuguese style. There's a small pool, which the kids enjoyed. Breakfast was modest, with coffee in a thermos, but you won't go hungry. We walked to the sea to swim but decided against going in. The water was very murky, and there were dead fish floating around. Only a couple of Chinese tourists were on the beach. Housekeeping was very poor; all the towels and bedding should be replaced. Everything was old and worn out, and the duvet covers were synthetic. There was mold in the bathroom. And the icing on the cake – a huge, 5cm cockroach ran in and scared the children.

Overall, I enjoyed my stay, and the breakfast was decent. The hotel has a Portuguese style, but the decor is a bit outdated. Many people mentioned the worn-out towels, and indeed they were... we wondered if it was to prevent them from being stolen. A downside was the lack of disposable slippers; good thing we brought our own. Also, there's no Wi-Fi in the pool and restaurant areas. Housekeeping only comes if you request it; they didn't clean our room, but they did take out the trash and provide new tissues and toilet paper when asked. On the bright side: you can take the stairs through the pool area to reach the bus stop, and there's a great swimming pool. However, sometimes they bring in what seems like a kindergarten group, which can be noisy and make the pool area a bit chaotic. There were no critical downsides, and I would visit this hotel again. After a few days at the casino, I'd recommend this place for a relaxing break. The sea is within walking distance, not super clean, but good enough for a swim.

The environment is quiet and peaceful, away from the city center, yet transportation is convenient with many bus routes available.

Reaching Pousada de Coloane requires an incredibly steep uphill climb, which is pure torture in the summer heat. No bottled water is provided in the room, so you have to bring your own container to get water. The room facilities are also disappointing; the shower curtain was visibly moldy, and our room hadn't even been cleaned by 4:30 PM. Plus, there's no elevator, so dragging heavy luggage down the stairs to the room was extremely difficult. The only saving grace was the friendly front desk staff who actively helped with our luggage, which somewhat compensated for the severe lack of amenities.