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The Mango Tree

R Prudente de Morais, 594, - Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22420-040, Brazil
The Mango Tree
Real Traveler Rating: 4.6 out of 5 based on 55 reviews from 1 source
Highly Recommended
Clean: Rating of 4.4 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.6 out of 5
Location: Rating of 4.9 out of 5
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Highly Recommended
Based on 55 reviews
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  • Overall: Rating of 4.6 out of 5

    "I would not recommend if you were planning on saving money and cooking your own meals as there is no kitchen, only fridge, toaster & microwave." source Hostelworld

    "Overall highly recommended hostel in this area, i�ve stayed in others in Ipanema which weren�t a patch on this one." source Hostelworld

    "I would recommend this hostel to everyone and would definitely stay again, it has been my favourite of the trip." source Hostelworld

    "This hostel is nice and chilled out, great place just by the beach and it feels like it's in a safe area." source Hostelworld

    "I would recommend this hostel to anyone looking for a fun, but quiet, place to stay." source Hostelworld

  • Clean: Rating of 4.4 out of 5

    "The only thing I don't like about this hostel is the women who cleans up the place, cause they don't speak english and they are a litle bit unpolite sometimes." source Hostelworld

    "The rooms were clean and the breakfast was really good, but you had to make sure you were up in time for it." source Hostelworld

    "The staff are really friendly and helpful, the location is perfect, and the rooms and bathrooms are clean." source Hostelworld

    "Fantastic Hostel friendlly, clean and a great breakfast spread but only drawback is no kitchen." source Hostelworld

    "Big footlockers are good for keeping things tidy." source Hostelworld

  • Service: Rating of 4.6 out of 5

    "Great hostel really helpful and friendly staff (Marco & Tracy fantastic)." source Hostelworld

    "Good location, great showers, friendly and helpful staff." source Hostelworld

    "Very good hostel, friendly staff, nice atmosphere, good breakfast." source Hostelworld

  • Location: Rating of 4.9 out of 5

    "Good location, very good security, nice breakfast - but staff were a bit overbearing and was a bit lacking in atmosphere." source Hostelworld

    "Ideally located for gay travelers (that's me), near Rio's main gay street and the gay beach." source Hostelworld

    "The location is perfect, really close to the beach." source Hostelworld

    "Great hostel, very safe, perfect location." source Hostelworld

    "Great location and friendy hepful staf." source Hostelworld

  • Room

    "We stayed in room 5 which was called a 6 bed dorm, however it was also the corridor to another 6 bed dorm, so was effectively a 12 bed dorm which could get a little noisy with frequent comings and goings." source Hostelworld

    "We felt this hostel was very safe and the double rooms are fab." source Hostelworld

More information on The Mango Tree

Located in one of the best spots in Rio, The Mango Tree is a newly renovated 1930�s colonial style house in a quiet residential area 1 block from the world famous Ipanema beach, where we offer a relaxing place to sleep, meet other travellers, and sip a chilled caipirinha. At The Mango Tree you will find the comforts of a guest house (sprung mattresses, 100% cotton sheets, towels, a real Brazilian style breakfast) with the warm welcome and atmosphere of a backpacker hostel.We offer a relaxed and tranquil escape from the frantic pace of Rio de Janeiro, and , while we are on the doorstep of all it's exciting nightlife, our hostel is a quiet place to get a good nights sleep.Our house has 8 double rooms ( 5 with en-suite, all air-conditioned ), 26 dorm beds, and all of the facilities to make your stay with us the most memorable of your trip. Start each day by enjoying your breakfast outside in our covered dining area before heading out for a day of sightseeing, adventure sports, or simply lazing around on Ipanema beach, which is only 50 metres away. On returning, why not sit around the garden sipping on capirinhas or fall asleep in a hammock underneath the mango tree. Check your email on our free internet access, enjoy DVD's in the common room, or sit in the lobby and enjoy a game with your friends.We are a short walk away from the restaurants and bars of Ipanema and Copacabana, including the Garota de Ipanema (Girl From Ipanema) where the famous song was written.If it is a specific trip you are after such as Sugarloaf Mountain, Corcovado, hang gliding or a tour of a favela then talk to our helpful English-speaking staff who can provide travel information, book tours and make recommendations.We look forward to seeing you at The Mango Tree.IMPORTANT: If making a resevation for New Year or Carnival 2008 there are minimum stays required. We also require advance payment in full, the details on how to do this will be emailed to you after you have made your reservation.

Directions

We are 1 block from Ipanema Beach, and 80 metres from Posto 9. If you make your way to the corner of Prudente de Moraes and Vinicius de Moraes you will find the world famous Garota de Ipanema restaurant (Girl From Ipanema). From here walk 30 meters along Prudente de Moraes towards Copocabana and you will find us on your left.To get here:From the Rodoviaria Novo Rio take the REAL bus to the Hotel Sol Ipanema (Posto 9) on Ipanema beach. Walk one block away from the beach on Vinicius de Moraes, cross at the lights, turn right and the hostel is 60m on your left by the bus stop.From the International Airport Tom Jobim take the REAL bus as above OR take an airport taxi (around R$80).

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