Jungle Lodge
Location: Vila Abraao Caminho de Palmas Ilha Grande, Abraão, br
Star Rating: 8 Stars
Property Type: Guest houses
About this Property
Scenic Nature Retreat in Ilha Grande
Escape to Jungle Lodge, a tranquil retreat nestled in the heart of Ilha Grande, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding nature.
Luxurious Amenities
Indulge in concierge services, spacious non-smoking rooms, and unwind in the lush garden or on the serene terrace. The observation/yoga deck provides the perfect spot for relaxation and rejuvenation.
Nature Lover's Paradise
Immerse yourself in the beauty of the bay from the expansive garden or partake in diving and hiking adventures. Wake up to a delicious continental vegetarian breakfast before exploring nearby beaches and the Unesco Heritage Site.
Book your stay at Jungle Lodge now for an unforgettable eco-friendly getaway!
Important Information
Please note that the property is located inside the jungle, reachable through a 30-minutes hike.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Managed by a private host
Policies
Check-in: 02:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
- Non-smoking rooms
- Terrace
- Massage services
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Public transport tickets
- Outdoor furniture
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Cashless payment available
- First aid kit available
- Sanitized tableware & silverware
- Contactless check-in/check-out
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
- Guest room sealed after cleaning
- Physical distancing in dining areas
- Food delivered to guest room
- Process in place to check health of guests
- Access to health care professionals
- Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
- Delivered food - securely covered
- Mobile app for room service
- Free wired internet
- Scuba diving on site
- Snorkeling on site
- Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
- Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
- Pool sun loungers
- Internet access
- Japanese garden
- Fishing nearby
- Hosted evening meal (reserve)
- Bicycle-friendly property
- Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
- Paddle boating nearby
- Accessible shuttle
- No accessible shuttle
- Accessible train station shuttle
- No accessible train station shuttle
Rooms Available
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Double Room
Boasting sea views.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Minibar
- Shower
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Private entrance
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Electric kettle
- Mosquito net
- Hypoallergenic
- Terrace
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Socket near the bed
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Concierge services
- Hand sanitiser
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Superior Bungalow
Boasting 1 bedroom, this bungalow has 1 bathroom with a shower, a seating area and terrace where you can relax. Among the room amenities are a private entrance, a mini-bar, an electric kettle as well as a patio and sea views. The unit offers 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Minibar
- Shower
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Private entrance
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Electric kettle
- Mosquito net
- Hypoallergenic
- Terrace
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Socket near the bed
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Concierge services
- Hand sanitiser
Guest Reviews
- Ernst (1/5): Bad, I saw it and cancelled the booking. - Nothing, I left once I saw the state of the place. There was a pile of dishes in the sink and the place had not been cleaned in weeks. The place did not look like the pictures at all. They were taken 5 years ago.
- Jennifer (1/5): Dirty, unsafe, nothing like the photos, not worth the price. Avoid this place. - The worst stay we’ve had. The hygiene was absolutely unacceptable, the lodge was extremely dirty and clearly neglected. Nothing was properly cleaned, and the overall condition was shocking.
The property looked nothing like the photos advertised on Booking, which is extremely misleading.
The host was unprofessional and made us feel uncomfortable.We had to leave earlier than planned because the conditions were unbearable.
This experience was so bad that it caused us significant distress and has left a lasting negative impact. This place is absolutely not worth the price charged. We strongly do not recommend staying here.
- Gladstone (1/5): Pior da minha vida subi um morro sem fim, sem a menor condição de abrigar ninguém , e para comer tinha que descer tudo n - De nada não se parece com nada que está no anúncio Literalmente de nada , não tinha luz, sem internet, sem ar cama ruim e sem nenhuma privacidade
- Jeremy (3/5): -
- Danne (9/5): Special stay off the beaten track. Definitely recommend for the more 'adventurous' type. - Incredible bungalow. The location is beautiful and completely immersed in nature. Simple but with everything you need. There is a possibility to have dinner at the lodge. Breakfast is fresh and plenty. Hosts were amazing. Just be aware of the accessibility, especially with luggage. It's a 15-20 min walk/climb from the port and main town of Ilha Grande. There is no restaurant/bar/etc in the direct surroundings so going out always involves the short hike from and to the lodge.
- John (10/5): We had a great stay! - The breakfast, location, staff, and amenities were all great. Just make sure to bring bags you can carry as you'll have a 10 minute walk through the jungle to get to the hotel. Trail is well marked. N/A
- Frida (9/5): Superb -
- Adam (1/5): Bad -
- Lilirose (1/5): Inaccessible, filthy, and misleading. AVOID at all costs - Nothing If I could give zero stars, I would. This place is an absolute disgrace and should not even be listed on Booking.
The access is simply impossible. I live in India and am used to rough conditions; I’m not a “princess” by any means, and I actually love hiking and outdoor adventures. However, the reality of this place is far worse than what’s described. The so-called “small path” or “short hike” is extremely minimized compared to the actual experience. The trail is muddy, swampy, and you have to climb rocks to get there. Even with just a backpack, it’s exhausting and nearly impossible.
After such a long, tumultuous, and tiring climb, you’d at least expect to be rewarded with a beautiful place and a nice room to make it feel worth the effort. But that couldn’t be further from reality. What you find is a run-down, filthy, and completely disappointing location that looks nothing like the photos on Booking.
On top of that, there is no food or dining option available. This means you’re forced to make a 20-30 minute hike down the treacherous trail just to find dinner. And once you’ve eaten, you then have to hike back up for another 20-30 minutes, often in complete darkness, as there is no lighting on the path. We had to walk through the jungle at night, relying solely on the flashlight from our phones. It was dangerous, irresponsible, and absolutely unacceptable.
The room itself was dirty and poorly maintained. We had booked for two nights, but after one dreadful night, we decided to leave immediately. The place felt uncomfortable and unsafe.
The breakfast was equally appalling: every single item was crawling with insects, from the eggs to the bread, brioche, and butter. It was utterly disgusting and completely unacceptable.
To make matters worse, the host had organized a day of activities for us, which sounded promising, but they canceled it at the last minute because other guests had canceled. Why should we have to suffer because of other people’s decisions?
- Lucy (4/5): Not as advertised, difficult host - Location in nature and Stefanie and Abraao (who look after the place) Unfortunately this stay wasn’t what we expected and we can’t in good faith recommend that others stay here. We stayed in the double room, it’s not clear whether the ‘superior bungalow’ is still an option. Although the place was enjoyable because of its remote location in the jungle, it is in a worse condition than advertised. Furthermore, what isn’t advertised is that you share the space with a woman and her child who help cook and clean. While they are delightful - and in fact made our stay! - we think this should be made clear, especially as you have to walk through the shared kitchen to use the bathroom. The main reason for the bad review however has to be the host, William. From the get-go he was difficult and passive aggressive with us and made us feel uncomfortable throughout the whole stay. Not least because he argued with his staff in front of us which created a terrible atmosphere. Smaller details like soap by the sink bathroom were overlooked and the mosquito net continually fell down. Shame, as it sounds like this used to be a great place to stay. The hike up to the place is OK if you know what you’re signing up for- just make sure you bring good shoes and torches!!
- Sarah (8/5): Nice place for 1 night. Very rustic and authentic, the host and her child were so nice and helpful - Very isolated, calm and authentic The mousqito net needs an upgrade
- Greg (9/5): amazing, it is a hike to get there, made it better -
- Luka (3/5): Terrible value for money. Would not recommend to anyone. - Adventure of sleeping on open amid a nice rainforest. Please note! The bungalow is not anymore in the shape it is shown on the photos, and the descriptions although trying to depict the adventurous nature of the accommodation are not accurate.
The bed. Very small and me and my girlfriend who are of average size didn't sleep the first night at all due to it. The next night we were exhausted and then we managed to sleep half a night. Moreover, the mosquito net is already old and dirty. The hammock shown on the photo is not existing.
Electricity. There has been no electricity during the 2 days we spent there. We learned that it is not an exception, but a permanent state where the island has electricity supply issues. Due to that, we had no warm water, the fridge was not working and we could not charge our phones which we needed for flashlights. My girlfriend caught a cold and we left one day earlier then planned without a refund.
The breakfast. The breakfast was nowhere close to the breakfast shown on the photos. For 2 days we had two little spoons of butter and jam, a plane portion of scrambled eggs with little bread. and uncut mango and apple. The worst breakfast ever (np. please not that we are used to modest accommodations, but still, this was the worst).
Overall. Terrible value for money. We were very disappointed and feel scammed. The maximum price this is worth is up to €50 per night.
- Steven (8/5): Very good - The location and adventure to get there were great. I loved the remote vibe and atmosphere. The host Carole was very friendly and genuinely a beautiful sole, she gave us good advise and spoke perfect English, her house keeper and cook prepared everything very well, and kept the place very clean, she speaks only Portuguese so a translate program was needed. Both dogs are calm and friendly, which also maked it special. The accommodation is unique. It's kind of like glam-camping, especially if you stay in the Bungalow.
We stayed at an unfortunate time where it really rained, downpoured for 24 hours, so we opted to move into the main house room for sake of not getting saturated each time going to the Bungalow, which is quite a steep climb through the garden.. careful not to slip
Beds could be a bit more comfortable in size if you're small, no problem, but if you're tall, you may find it difficult
Power outage was an issue, too. We had 2 nights without power. This seems to be a constant problem of the whole island, so be prepared to take back up power banks, and as with most Brasilien showers they are electric, no hot water. Maybe solar should be invested for the property to make it truly eco-friendly.
- Alexandra (7/5): A very unique place in the jungle, hard to get to but away from the touristy and overcrowded town( in the highest season - Beautiful hut in the middle of the jungle. For the price set during the high season I expected a bit more. For example breakfast was quite limited, number of bread slices calculated per person. You can ask for more of course. By the time I got to the lodge I have travelled 2 months in Brazil, staying at various places for a range of prices. And hence had a certain expectation about a typical “Brazilian” breakfast.
Also wifi was never working. Its a beautiful property but not a good value for money in my opinion.
- Kristina (10/5): Jungle experience - Incredible stay in the jungle. We had a very lovely stay in the double room, enjoyed delicious breakfasts and dinners (tip - get a banana ice cream, it’s fantastic!). The host is super knowledgeable about Ilha Grande and even gave us great tips for our next stops in Brazil. She has extremely cute two dogs, which made our stay for sure the one we will never forget. Wish we could stay a little bit longer
- Alexandria (9/5): Superb -
- Veronica (10/5): Mind recovery lodge - This is the perfect place where to switch off and to recover the mind! In the middle of the jungle , at 20 minutes walking from the village.
I wish I was still there 🐒🌴
Very recommended if you want to make an experience close to the nature!
- Chambon (10/5): Exceptional -
- Andreea (10/5): Great experience - Staying in this place is an experience: being in the middle of nature, surrounded by birds, plants and insects. We love it. The host, Carole was very nice and offered us lots of information.
- Alexandra (1/5): Bad - not much no walls, limited electricity and a gazillion bugs
- Paula (10/5): Exceptional - everything nothing
- Carvalho (10/5): Exceptional -
- Ia (10/5): Exceptional -
- Laura (6/5): beautiful place - the tranquillity (during the day) no walls of the bungalow meant we heard the bar bands very loudly until early hours of the night. difficult to find at first (needs more signs)
- Seth (10/5): Exceptional - EVERYTHING! Incredibly nice owner and staff. Excellent breakfast and dinner. Wonderful experience Nothing
- Craig (9/5): Fekt one with nature and very peaceful staying in the Jungle Lodge. - Located in the rainforest and very much part of nature - and still only 20-30 minutes away from the main village. Great to wake up to the dawn chorus and see so many birds, butterflies and other animals. Carole very friendly and welcoming. Lovely breakfast in the morning. Best to pack light as trek can be challenging as quite steep in places- but for what you gain in staying here it is worth it.
- Tom (10/5): Exceptional - Fantastic place and views! Very comfortable stay. Note that it is quite a long and challenging way up to the lodge (but very easy to find) so make sure to bring your backpack and no heavy suitcases ;)
- Nadia (9/5): beautiful experience - Beautiful experience in the jungle. The accommodation is comfortable and charming. It was lovely waking up by the sound of birds and the wind blowing through the trees. We stayed for two night before heading to the other side of the island. We underestimated how rural the island is and Carole was very helpful in making sure we got to the other side of the island. I will def recommend this place! the walk up if you just want to go for a drink down town
- Todd88 (10/5): A lovely stay. - Remote location with many quirks. Two lovely dogs.
- Harriet (10/5): Exceptional - Amazing place to stay, would thoroughly recommend! Carole was a fantastic host and the breakfast was lovely! Nothing
- Challandes (10/5): Exceptional -
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