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Asalem

3.5 star property
3.5-star beach hotel near Crena Beach

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Premium 2 e 3 | Terrace/patio
Premium 2 e 3 | View from room
BBQ/picnic area
Front of property
Premium 1 | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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Praia da Crena S/N, Angra dos Reis, Rio de Janeiro, 23968-000
  • Crena Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Abraãozinho Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Abraão Beach
    ‪21 min walk‬

Room options

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Premium 1 | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Premium 1

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room | Terrace/patio

Standard Room

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Premium 2 e 3 | Terrace/patio

Premium 2 e 3

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Chalet | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Chalet

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Angra dos Reis

Oceanside stay.You'll be steps from Crena Beach and within a 10-minute walk of Guaxuma Beach with a stay at this Vila do Abraão hotel. Also, Abraãozinho Beach is within half a mile (1 km) and Abraão Beach is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Crena Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Praia da Bica - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Guaxuma Beach - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Abraãozinho Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Abraão Cove - 10 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Rio de Janeiro International Airport (GIG) - 152 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ateliê Cafeteria
  • Paes e Cia
  • ‪Pizzaria Fornilha - ‬19 min walk
  • Praia da Crena Inn
  • Praia da Júlia

About this property

Asalem

3.5-star beach hotel near Crena Beach
For a convenient ride to the sand and surf, hop on the hotel's beach shuttle (surcharge). At Asalem, pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa or have fun in the sun with activities like snorkeling and kayaking.

Free breakfast is available daily. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and wired Internet is free in public spaces. This beach hotel also offers a garden and a terrace.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Angra dos Reis hotel.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 5 buildings
  • Built in 2002
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Asalem offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Rooms open to balconies. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired Internet access. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. In-room massages and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages and massages. The spa is open daily.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Snorkeling
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via boat to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children 3 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 3 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: BRL 370 per vehicle (one way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No onsite parking is available. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Upon check-in, parents or a legal guardian traveling with children under 18 years old are obligated to present the child's birth certificate and an identity card with photo (passport, for example). For international travels to Brazil, if just one of the parents is traveling with the child, the parent must present – in addition to the child's certificate of birth and identity card with photo – a letter authorizing the trip signed by the other parent with a notarial certification of signature. If the parents or the legal guardian, as applicable, cannot or are unwilling to give this authorization, a judicial authorization is required. People intending to travel to Brazil with children must consult with the Brazilian consulate prior to traveling for more information.
  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 3 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Asalem
Asalem Hotel
Asalem Hotel Ilha Grande
Asalem Ilha Grande
Asalem Ilha Grande, Brazil
Asalem Hotel Ilha Grande
Asalem Hotel
Asalem Angra dos Reis
Asalem Hotel Angra dos Reis

Frequently asked questions

How close is Asalem to the airport?

Asalem is 80.5 mi (152-min drive) away from the Rio de Janeiro International Airport (GIG) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Asalem have an airport shuttle?

Asalem offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of BRL 370 per vehicle, one way.

How close is Asalem to the beach?

This hotel is a short 2-minute walk from Crena Beach and 5-minute walk from Guaxuma Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Asalem offer free breakfast?

Asalem offers free full breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Asalem?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Asalem?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Asalem?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Asalem have a pool?

Asalem does not have a pool.

Does Asalem have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Asalem have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features deep-tissue massages.

How close is Asalem to downtown Angra dos Reis?

Asalem is 13.7 mi away from Angra dos Reis.

Asalem Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 94 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 94 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 94 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 94 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 94 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Giovanni

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you're looking into the reviews to decide coming here or not - Please book some other nice pousada and use the rest of your money on cool activities in the Island! The view is amazing. Their kitchen is also very good. This is not worth the premium price they charge. They will charge for every little convenience (water, umbrella, transport to the island, wtc). They say their reception is available and leave you with no answer for hours (during their working hours). They will try to push very overpriced boat rides that you can get the same in the Island for 1/3 of the price. Overall, the feeling I have after staying there a couple of nights is of being scammed. Just get a nice pousada for half the price and use the money to get more out of Ilha Grande's experiences.

8/10 Good

Rena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect stay

Perfect stay with beautiful surroundings and genuinely nice staff. Food was amazing (lasagne is a must) and the room was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Shashi

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Overall we were happy with our stay, however if we return to Ilha Grande we probably wont stay here again. The main reasons for this were poor communication and value for money. Regarding communication, as an example, we booked a boat pick up from the property for 10am to take us to a beach. We were told that morning that the boat will arrive between 10 and 10:20am. Despite being ready on time, the boat had left without us and we had to wait a further 45 minutes for another. Also, we were told if we wanted to be picked up Abraao town to go back to the property or vice versa, we had to WhatsApp reception. We did this one evening and got no response despite asking twice for confirmation of whether the boat was going to come. Fortunately it did, however the lack of a response was frustrating. Regarding value for money, we expected the room to be decorated nicer than it was, and also found additional charging annoying e.g. you are charged for the boat transfer into the town, per person, for each way. This was strange considering the price we were paying per night was fairly high, and the alternative was to hike 25 minutes which depending on the time of day, requires you to wade through water. Lastly, we were also Expedia VIP members so expected to recieve our free drink, however this was never mentioned and we never recieved it. On a positive note, the property was very clean, breakfast was good, and the view from the room was lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aldo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Receptionist provided a great service.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Our favorite place!!

If we could stay here longer, we would!! Truly look no further, this is the best hotel with the cutest rooms, perfect views, great food, and wonderful staff. With walkable paths to the beach and to the downtown area (along with private water taxis for transportation if you don’t want to walk), everything was perfect. This was hands down our favorite stop on our honeymoon. I know it will be just as special for anyone who visits!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catriona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

reto m

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay at Asalem

Asalem is a great place to relax. Very friendly, great views, quiet. Problem for people that have issues with stair climbing as located on a hill and to get to rooms steep stairs have to be dealt with. Bungalows are beautiful and on 2 levels. To get to main bedroom again steep staircase. Bathroom is on lower floor so if you have to get up at night starir case awaits to get to bathroom. Besides the stairs the hotel is great. You have to take ship from Concecao 15 mins or from angra dos reis 50 mins to abraao on the island a d call hotel for boat pickup as you cannot walk to hotel with heavy luggage. The hotel boat could be better. I rate the stay as excellent as the views, the friendliness of the personnel and the hiking and beach options are really great
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we felt safe here and it was a great spot with nice views. great staff and breakfast but overall, very over priced.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best location on the island
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to relax and soak up the surroundings
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Malik, Atyrau

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perhaps the best hotel at Ilha Grande. Located away from Abrao. 5 min by hotel boat taxi, cost 20 BRL (4 USD) during the day hours and 40 BRL (8 USD) when it is dark, i.e. after 6pm. Walking is impossible for much of the time as the pathway is frequently flooded. Make sure you call/send whatsapp message to the reception in advance about your trips there and back. There is normally one trip every hour. The boat is quite small and at the beginning hard to identify but after a while you get used to it. Location away from Abrao is good for some if one needs a quiet secure place and a disadvantage if you need some more life around but then again using the boat helps in getting a good balance of everything. The property itself is very good, comfortable, the views are stunning. The staff members are very helpful. Regarding Ilha Grande I had a tour around some beaches, which was not bad. However if you wish to visit the best place then forget other beaches and go Lopes Mendes. Getting there is a quest but worth it: you first go by water taxi to Pouso beach (located in inner lagoon, no big waves) and then walk 20 min through the forest. One could walk all the way from Abrao but that is then few hours. The beach closer to sunset is really stunning. Overall, great experience at Ilha Grande. Thanks a lot.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Malik, Atyrau

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perhaps the best hotel at Ilha Grande. Located away from Abrao. 5 min by hotel boat taxi, cost 20 BRL (4 USD) during the day hours and 40 BRL (8 USD) when it is dark, i.e. after 6pm. Walking is impossible for much of the time as the pathway is frequently flooded. Make sure you call/send whatsapp message to the reception in advance about your trips there and back. There is normally one trip every hour. The boat is quite small and at the beginning hard to identify but after a while you get used to it. Location away from Abrao is good for some if one needs a quiet secure place and a disadvantage if you need some more life around but then again using the boat helps in getting a good balance of everything. The property itself is very good, comfortable, the views are stunning. The staff members are very helpful. Regarding Ilha Grande I had a tour around some beaches, which was not bad. However if you wish to visit the best place then forget other beaches and go Lopes Mendes. Getting there is a quest but worth it: you first go by water taxi to Pouso beach (located in inner lagoon, no big waves) and then walk 20 min through the forest. One could walk all the way from Abrao but that is then few hours. The beach closer to sunset is really stunning. Overall, great experience at Ilha Grande. Thanks a lot.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Veronica

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We were looking forward to our stay at Asalem. I had planned this trip for months and had great expectations for this property. The place looked amazing on pictures, the location was perfect. On site we arrived late afternoon, the hostess was great and dinner was ok. The following day breakfast service was great. However our rooms did not look like in the pictures, the rooms were old, with chipped wood and cracked slabs. The worst was the wholes in the sheets and the bedding and towels were in poor shape and even with mold. The bathrooms were old and had a bad smell but most of all they were not clean. My daughter and I used our sandals to shower as we did not want to step on the shower bare foot. The floor of the rooms, the outlets, curtains, doors were all in bad shape and in urgent need of repair. My family was very disappointed and even though we had originally planned to extend our stay, we decided one night there had been enough. I am sure their newer rooms are better and that everything is great there but the pictures are not accurate to the current state, the property should show current pictures of the older units so that guests know what they are accepting when booking. Still this does not make up for the lack in higiene.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

juan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I recently had the pleasure of staying at Aslem, during my visit to Ilha Grande. From the moment I arrived, I was thoroughly impressed with the overall experience provided by this fantastic establishment. Aslem excelled in every aspect, including cleanliness, safety measures, staff and service, as well as the impeccable property conditions.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful hideaway

Amazing place! The views are wonderful & quiet. Breakfast were delicious and one of the best caipirinha we had!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The entire staff from the front desk, to the boat captains from our transfer from Rio de Janeiro to the drivers Asalem provided gifted us impeccable service. We couldn’t have chosen a better destination for our honeymoon. I will reserve any more compliments, because I want Asalem to maintain it’s peaceful atmosphere. Obrigado
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hertha

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We spent 4 nights at Asalem. We enjoyed our time very much. We stayed at the chalet which was spacious and has amazing views of the bay. The hotel serves the best caipirinhas in town and the food they serve is also very good. There are lots of steps to take each day so you have to be fit enough to climb those. A little boat brings you to the village and back. It’s a very special place we can highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brad, Santa Monica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice. Free boat pickup/dropoff from pier. Large room with air conditioning and wifi (when it works). Great authentic breakfast (included) and delicious dinner. Staff was very nice. Hotel is a bit remote but very beautiful and pretty easy to get around, especially if youre willing to pay rs$15 for boat transfer to main part of island.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great little hotel with best caipirhnas in brazil

This place was a great value find. Nathalia is what makes this place a home from home. She was always happy and super helpful. So was the other lady who i think was her sister maybe. The breakfast view was great and its just so peaceful. The taxi service from the main port to hotel was easy to navigate with whatsapp and not to expensive. The happy hour was great and we tasted a lot of caipirihnas in Brazil but they did the best. The rooms are a bit basic but it's a remote island so expect more rustic besides we didn't spend much time in the room. But it's very eco which is a good thing.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Avantika

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Asalem had great views and a decent breakfast spread. The manager, Natalia, was wonderful and made us feel very comfortable and welcome. However, there are not many amenities here. The rooms had no hair dryer or television. The dock area, which is the only swimming area) had only 2 floaties so unless you're proficient at floating in deep water, you have to wait. Also be aware that this location is not walkable to the town, and you need to pay the ferry each time you take it - only checkin/out is free. This property would not be suitable for those with small children either - there are a lot of areas that are not safely enclosed that a small child/toddler could easily fall (10 feet), including the rooms (bed is in the loft area, which is only protected by a single rope) and the stairs to the rooms (again, only a rope handrail in most areas). You need to place your dinner orders by the afternoon if you are dining at the hotel so you can't decide too late. But the drinks/food are good.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021