1. Breakfast is outstanding 2. Decor of common area is outstanding 3. Exceptional good taste and detail oriented 4. Staff - especially at the bar and breakfast buffet - were wonderful. 5. Parking lot is close by 6. Location is great 7. If you can afford it, ask for the newly renovated rooms. The bathrooms are a treat!

1. We booked 2 rooms and, despite our request, they were not together and receptionist blamed it on Booking.com 2. Rooms were supposed to be in same category and were actually same price, but our friends were put in a much smaller room, very stuffy and with only one window, not as nearly as nice furniture as ours. 3. The rooms they rated as same category should not be in same price range. This was not fair to our friends. 4. When reserving the De luxe rooms, make sure you ask for the rooms with more windows. That is a fair bargain. The rooms with one window are not.

Great location and staff in the bar and breakfast room were very friendly and helpful

We drove to Paraty but there was no information from the hotel about how to access their car park. It is impossible to drive to the front door if the hotel as the street is chained off. A street beggar showed as the way! The reception desk staff are very rude and give a very poor impression of the hotel. No senior manager was in evidence at all during our stay.

Sandi Hotel is a truly exceptional property in the heart of Paraty. Set in a beautifully preserved historic building, it effortlessly combines colonial charm with modern comfort. The ambiance is warm and welcoming, with stylish decor that reflects the rich heritage of the area. The staff are genuinely kind and attentive, making you feel at home from the moment you arrive. And the setting — surrounded by lush gardens and Paraty’s cobblestone streets — is simply magical. A perfect blend of history, elegance, and hospitality.

It was quite difficult to communicate, as no one seemed to speak even basic English. This led to confusion with our order and uncertainty about what we owed. It made the overall experience more stressful than it should have been.

The property is a good deal for those who enjoy historic buildings located in the heart of the historic towns as it is the case with Sandi Hotel. It is impossible to find a better place in the entire area of the historic town of Paraty and in general in the majority of other UNESCO protected areas. The staff is really welcoming and helpful. They helped us find good tour deals and we really enjoyed our time. There is a small garden located within the property as well as the restaurant and several other facilities. The area around the hotel is lively and full of charm, so those who like places of this kind will definitely enjoy their time.

I have found the room not at all comfortable and especially the bathroom that is equipped with useless fixed wall shower that does not allow proper body showering. The location, although attractive at the first sight is very inconvenient. It is impossible to bring the luggage all the way to the hotel because of the specific street pavement and a one wheel cart has to be used for that purpose. Again, some will find it interesting, but I found it annoying because you depend on the weather conditions and also on the coordination between the reception and the parking bay located next to the last street that that is permitted for a motor powered vehicles. If I only knew I would have definitely booked a hotel outside of the historic area.

The location is great! The inner garden and the 2 pools also very nice and refreshing. The breakfast choice and quality was excellent and the staff is super helpful and friendly.

The pools was on maintenance in some of the days. Our room was close to the house keeping room and they would do too much noise in the early morning which was unpleasant.

I loved everything about this hotel! The place to stay in Paraty.

It can be noisy in the evening from the streets in the historical center.

We had an absolutely wonderful stay at Sandi!!. From the moment we walked through the door, we were greeted with warmth and professionalism. ( Agia saborizada y fria!!) The staff went above and beyond to make our 37th anniversary celebration memorable. The room was spacious, clean, and well-appointed, with all the amenities I needed. The food at the hotel restaurant was delicious, and the service was impeccable. I can’t say enough about the stunning views from my room , the hammack , the coffee the balcony....and the overall ambiance of the hotel. I would highly recommend Hotel Sandi to anyone looking for a top-notch hotel experience. It truly exceeded our expectations, cherished memories!! and I can’t wait to return!!

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This really is an exceptional hotel; feels small and homely but with plenty of space, a great bar and two affiliated restaurants both serving amazing food. The staff were wonderful, always very friendly and happy to help. The location is perfect, right in the heart of the lovely Paraty historical centre. I have travelled a lot and this is definitely up there as one of my favourite hotels!

Central very original

Unfortunately I had a problem regarding a transfer form Paraty to Sau Paulo . The guy at the reception was not interested in helping he said I had not paid and was rather rude . I eventually got my Brazilian friend to talk to him and show that I had paid . Eventually everything was sorted out and I had paid but he was rather angry with me instead of sorting it out together.

Location, close to everything! The hotel decoration was nice, so beautiful!

I did not like the shower, since it accumulates water on the floor. I compared my bathroom to the bathroom of my kids on suite (101/103) and found out that they had a nicer/more modern bathroom.