Rancho Do Peixe

I recently spent five nights at Rancho do Peixe on a kitesurf trip to Brazil . It is the fourth year in a row I stay at Rancho do Peixe and once again I have no hesitation to recommend the place. The location on Preá Beach on the outskirts of the small city is fantastic. It is at walking distance from the city's bars and restaurants but far enough from the city's noise. The bungalows are very spacious, comfortable and well-equipped while integrating perfectly with the local environment through their design and the use of environmentally friendly materials. The mosquito nets are quite useful. There is plenty of space to hang and store clothes. The kitecentre is simply one of the best I know in terms of management and installations. Tagging each and every item going in is a great initiative as it avoids mixing up equipment. With hammocks, sofas and armchairs the kitecentre area is also a great place to chill between sessions. Service is professional, friendly and efficient everywhere, whether at front desk, in the rooms or at restaurants. The breakfast is superb with a large variety of home-made products (e.g., breads, pastries, jam), fresh fruits and on order preparations such as eggs, omelets, crepes or waffles. Last year I noted some issues with the food at the main restaurant, but they have been addressed. I had a great experience at Sazô, one of the hotel's restaurants, with a dinner combining the use of local products with creativity and very good execution. Overall, it was just another great stay. I wish I can return next year.

Rancho do Peixe is in our hearts. The managers and their team really made us feel very comfortable at all times and were very very friendly and helpful. We had good laughs too. The eco based huts all made of wood really gives the feeling of being in nature in its best way. The chef is so dedicated by preparing home made dinners, all fresh & made from their vegetable and herb garden. We had unforgettable dinner evenings with the highlight New Years Eve. The yoga, the kiting, the beach and best relaxing massages gave us good energy to start 2025. Thank you all, we will definitely visit Rancho again!

It's been the third year in a row that I have been staying at Rancho do Peixe. The hotel's fundamentals are still there. Spacious, well-appointed, and environmentally friendly wooden bungalows, great location straight on Preá Beach (no road to cross contrary to the hotels located on the other side of the city), professional and efficient service, and one of the best kite centres I know, vast, well organised and professionally run. However, over the past three years, I have witnessed a steady deterioration in food quality except at breakfast, which remains very good. I had dinner twice at the main restaurant, including one "special Thursday night dinner." The first dinner was average with an overcooked grilled fish and an unremarkable ceviche. The "special Thursday night dinner " was a disaster with untasty and poorly executed dishes. In both cases, portions were very small. This review must be interpreted as a wake-up call. I still like the place, but if the hotel does not course-correct on food, I will look for other options to stay at Preá Beach.

Amazing hotel with top-notch service! The kite school is perfect, with skilled instructors and super helpful staff. The atmosphere is fantastic, making it an ideal spot for both beginners and experienced kiters. Highly recommend for an unforgettable stay!