Golden Tulip Golden Beach

My flight arrived really early in the morning so got to the hotel before 7am, by taxi which cost R$25. The porter showed me where I could go to get a cup of coffee. The receptionist was polite and helpful. I was able to check into my room by 1030. I made my booking through booking.com and it was all in order. The view from my room on the 17th floor was amazing. I watched the full moon over the ocean and watched the sun rise in the morning. The room was clean and spacious and the linen fresh. The much needed air conditioner worked marvellousy as did the wi-fi. The gate leading to the beach was manned 24hours and security very friendly. Early morning the beach is quiet and the whole stretch is cleaned regularly. At low tide, there are natural pools right in front of the hotel. The pool is clean and the gym offers fitness classes in the morning. Breakfast included juices, fruit, cereals, yoghurt, lots of different cakes and pastries, cheese, cold meats, and a hot selection of regional food such as couscous, calabresa, yam, sausage, scrambled egg. The coffee was fresh and different teas were provided. At least 2 of the reception staff spoke English, which is a great find in a city where very little English is spoken. I decided to stay another day and there were no hassles. I paid the same discounted price I had booked with. My room had been booked for some renovation on my original day of departure, but they obviously delayed this. The hotel is on a busy street with buses passing often, so access to anywhere in the city is easy. There is a pharmacy across the street, supermarkets close by and several restaurants within walking distance. Shopping Guararapes, the nearest mall is a few minutes away by bus.