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Vila Do Mar Natal

4.0 star property
Stylish hotel on the shore with 4 outdoor swimming pools

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4 outdoor pools, sun loungers
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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
4 outdoor pools, sun loungers

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • All inclusive
    All inclusive
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
The price is P7,467
P7,467 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 26 - Nov 27

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Economy Room, Multiple Beds, Ocean View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Minibar
Free bottled water
In-room safe
  • 44 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Double Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished lanai
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
  • 146 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Double Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Ocean View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 31 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Triple Room, Ocean View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Minibar
Free bottled water
In-room safe
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room, Accessible, Ocean View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 38 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Economy Triple Room, Ocean View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Minibar
Free bottled water
In-room safe
  • 27 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Ocean View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 40 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Via Costeira 4233, Parque das Dunas, Natal, RN, 59090-002

What's nearby

  • Natal Convention Center - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Craft Fair of Ponta Negra - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte - 10 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Midway Shopping Mall - 10 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Ponta Negra Beach - 14 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

  • Pitimbu Station - 15 min drive
  • Natal (NAT-Governador Aluizio Alves Intl.) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Malta - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Café da Manhã - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Café da Manhã - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Lagunas Restaurante - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Vila Do Mar Natal

Upscale family-friendly hotel refurbished in 2021 and located near Craft Fair of Ponta Negra
Located close to Handicrafts Fair of Artists Beach/Meio Beach, Vila Do Mar Natal provides a grocery/convenience store, a terrace, and shopping on site. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a white sand beach, beachfront dining, and beach volleyball. The on-site local cuisine family restaurant, Canguleiro, offers dinner, light fare, and ocean views. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a garden and a playground.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • 4 outdoor pools and a children's pool, with sun loungers
  • Self parking (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and luggage storage
  • Laundry services, table tennis, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Beach towels, a foosball table, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All 210 rooms have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like safes and minibars.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with toilet paper
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Limited housekeeping and desks

All inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Vila Do Mar Natal are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (BRL 25 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Canguleiro

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Beach volleyball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Foosball table
  • Playground
  • Shopping
  • Table tennis

Family friendly

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Children's toys
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On the beach
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • No elevator
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1986
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of BRL 50.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total (up to 33 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for BRL 50.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: BRL 140 per vehicle (one way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: BRL 140.00 (one-way), (up to 18 years old)
  • Covered self parking fee: BRL 25 per day
  • Pet fee: BRL 50.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: BRL 50.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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 credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Parents or a legal guardian traveling with children under 18 years must present the child's birth certificate and an identity card with photo (passport, for example) at the check-in. For international travels to Brazil, if just one of the parents is traveling with the child, she/he 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. In case the parents or the legal guardian, as applicable, cannot or are unwilling to give this authorization, a judicial authorization is required. People who intend to travel to Brazil with children must consult with the Brazilian consulate before traveling for more information.
24-hour pool access
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa tub, and guests under 12 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool and spa tub with adult supervision

Property is also known as

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Vila Mar Hotel
Vila Mar Hotel Natal
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Frequently asked questions

Does Vila Do Mar Natal have a pool?

Yes, this property has 4 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Pool access is available 24 hours a day.

How much does it cost to stay at Vila Do Mar Natal?

As of Nov 21, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Vila Do Mar Natal on Nov 26, 2024 start from P 7,467.03, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Vila Do Mar Natal pet-friendly?

Yes, Vila Do Mar Natal allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 33 lbs per pet. There's a fee of BRL 50.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Vila Do Mar Natal?

Self parking is available for BRL 25 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Vila Do Mar Natal?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Vila Do Mar Natal?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does Vila Do Mar Natal provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of BRL 140 per vehicle applies.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Vila Do Mar Natal?

Some rate plans available at this property are all-inclusive.

Where is Vila Do Mar Natal located?

Located in Via Costeira, this beachfront hotel is on the boardwalk/promenade, 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Craft Fair of Ponta Negra, and 4 mi (6.4 km) from Handicrafts Fair of Artists Beach/Meio Beach.

Vila Do Mar Natal Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 220 out of 808 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 331 out of 808 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 146 out of 808 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 69 out of 808 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 808 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Wilma

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Paulo Roberto

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disappointing Stay in a Beachfront Hotel
1. Raw experience/value: Our stay left much to be desired. Location was excellent, with easy access to the beach and a beautiful swimming pool area, but overall experience was far from satisfactory. The lack of assistance during our late-night check-in, especially considering we had a toddler with us, was disappointing. Additionally, the room we were given was a long 4-minute walk from the entrance, which was inconvenient for us and our little one. 2.Cost/Benefit: At CAD 300 per night, including breakfast, we expected a higher quality experience. Unfortunately, the breakfast was a huge letdown, with barely any food available, which is particularly disappointing given Brazil's reputation for delightful hotel breakfasts. The room itself felt outdated, with old air conditioners, a rusty fridge, and an aged bathroom with a non-functional hot tub. Considering the cost, we did not feel like we received good value for our money. 3. A short story involving my experience: During our stay, we looked forward to enjoying a refreshing beverage by the pool after a day at the beach. To our delight, we discovered a beer machine near the swimming pool area. Sadly, this was one of the few positive experiences during our time at this hotel. In the morning, when we were eager to start our day with a hearty breakfast, we were met with a nearly empty buffet. Disheartened, we ended up leaving the hotel without breakfast, feeling that our expensive stay had not lived up to our expectations.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

roque

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the view is great
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Talita

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bom custo benefício
Boa estadia, alimentação boa tambem. Quartos com tamanho bom para família! Só falta funcionários, percebe-se que os funcionários estão sobrecarregados executando várias funções ao mesmo tempo. A estrutura do hotel é boa, mas acaba deixando a desejar na limpeza geral.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

2/10 Terrible

José Ángel

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

6/10 Okay

Piorro

Traveled with group
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facility it’s to old and the food It’s the same every day and I found the Cucaracha is my room😏
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

4/10 Poor

Jorge A S

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Reasonable
Wonderfull structure, but the maid service(check in, check out, room service) and organization lunch leave a lot to be desired
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice suites in front of a beautiful beach
We stayed one night. Our suite 272 was perfect and quiet. Beach is beautiful but with big waves. Swimming pools are nice but overcrowded by the visitors who come only for a day use. Going for a dinner we heard a loud noise which could disturb the units close by. Our unit was far away. We loved our stay and we got on Hotels come a very good price.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The WiFi is very patchy and poor.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

4/10 Poor

Demi

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Food poisoning, dirt, costly....... Keep clear!
Our honeymoon was ruined by this hotel. Very unclean, poorly kept, got food poisoning from the buffet that sits for hours. Rain poured loudly onto out balcony due to fauly guttering. Spa is poor, no vegetarian food and everything is very expensive. Seriously not worth your money!

8/10 Good

John, Toronto, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great swim pools by the beach
Despite a slow start due to our expedia booking was not in the hotel system (luckily they were not sold out) I'm happy with my stay. Vila do Mar is one of the oldest hotel on Via Costeira built in the 80's . Rooms are good size and clean. All of them have ocean view. You need to ask for a key to use room's safety box. The hotel is by the beach and has 4 great pools. My booking included 1 meal which we chose dinner, I would not recommend to get all meals included so you can enjoy the region culinary .

8/10 Good

Ernesto olivera

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
World Cup Bliss
We stayed here during the World Cup and couldn't have had a better experience. It was a bit far away from Ponta Negra but we had no trouble getting taxis to and from there. The hotel staff was incredibly helpful Would definitely recommend staying here.

6/10 Okay

Nick, Canada

Connect to Ocean
Stayed 3 days at the beginning of World Cup. Good hotel to experience the coast at a reasonable price.

8/10 Good

Chris, Lansing, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great ocean view, tranquility, and isolation
If you get an ocean view room, it will not disappoint. Overall, the facilities were clean, and most important, the WiFi worked. The glaring drawback is that this resort is off of the main road running north of Natal, close to Ponta Negra, and is thus very isolated. Beyond other nearby resorts, you will not within walking distance to any restaurants or stores. Should you desire isolation and the constant sound of the rough ocean, this is your place.

8/10 Good

Fredburgram

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great escape
Stayed here for just a couple of days during our World Cup trip and had a great time. The location is a little bit out of town but that is compensated for by the great views of the ocean and the sand dunes. Room was small but perfectly functional and clean. Staff friendly and helpful. Great experience.

4/10 Poor

Lise, toronto

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
horrible
My paper\reservation said luxury room !! what a joke,,,,the room had no clock\ alarm clock, no hot water, the bed only had a tiny sheet no cover, air conditioning had no control and it rattle so loud !! it's either you freeze or turn it off and you can't breath too hot. when it broke down after 2 days they did not want to fix it ! I had to yell and bring my stuff in the lobby and laydown on the cough,,, for them to give me another room! you just touch the phone you are charged, weather or not you got connection!! and they don't tell you either,,, even when someone calls you, or even if it's in town,,,, 2 people called me, they never gave me my messages. you try to speak your best Portuguese no one cares or helps you, only when they found out I was Canadian then they tried to help me and understand. (they thought I was American) and there are NO activities and no entertainments,,, nothing!! I will never ever go there again!!

6/10 Okay

Deecepiece

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
One night only
We only stayed at Hotel Vila do Mar for one night. We saw that the normal price for a night at the hotel is much more than what we paid, and I can't say I would have paid full price for a night's stay here. The place is under construction, so maybe things will be better by their World Cup deadline. The room was nice, although the floor could be redone and the tv had broken buttons. The hot water on the shower was a little tricky to work, but got the job done. We woke up at 7a to the sound of a jackhammer outside our window. That was great .... Otherwise, good food, right on the beach, nice pool area.

4/10 Poor

mmgra

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Excellent Location, Poor Rooms
I was there for couple of days end of February during a business trip. The location is unique, half way from the Punta Preta restaurants and the old city of Natal. The beach, the palms, the sand are amazing. It's simply a postcard location! The hotel is a bit old, the rooms need to be refurbished. They seems quite clean anyway. The service is very good, people there is very friendly and try to help. The meals are ok, nothing special.

8/10 Good

MiamiTraveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice hotel
First the bad - you can clearly see from the beach side that the hotel is older and needs painting. The rooms are small but comfortable enough. Now the good - the other amenities are great though! Every single room has an ocean front view, the staff is very friendly, the food is delicious and one of the pools faces the ocean. I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone who wants to spend a great time in this beautiful city.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
under construction-needs work
insulted that the charge $R2/day for a lock to the room safe and the slider didn't lock!

2/10 Terrible

Natal

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Hotel Under Renovation
I just arrived back from a week trip in Natal, a beautiful, calm, relaxing part of the world lined with tranquil beaches. Originally I booked the Villa Do Mar for the week, but I retracted my want for the stay there after arriving and seeing the hotel empty and under construction. Unfortunately the hotel on the beach went years without maintenance; elevators not working, cracks in walls, falling paint from walls. Reminded me a little too much of the beach version of the shining. My rate was $77 a day, but would have risen to $97 per day after WIFI charges, which I require. The front desk was not so welcoming, and realized quickly that I was not satisfied. They asked if I would prefer a better room on the semi finished side of the hotel after my requesting a credit. The hotel has immense potential for being a pleasant resort to stay at in Natal. Its location is on the oceanfront, so no travel is required to relax in the sun on the beach. However, traveling a few miles to get to the main road where shops, restaurants and bars line the streets is required. I later booked at the Holiday Inn Express, nearby. Requires a short walk to the beach each day, but worth the exercise. Villa Do Mar has great potential, but for now stay clear.

8/10 Good

David, Midland, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Hotel is right on the ocean, but not near anything. It is away from restaurants, shopping, and other attractions. One really needs to have a rental car when staying at this hotel. Staff was friendly and some spoke English. On check out, hotel tried to get me to pay even though I had a prepaid reservation. This held up getting to the airport for an early morning flight. When this happened, they would only speak Portuguese to me, but fully understood the English I was speaking. Hotel is under major renovation and parts look like a war zone. To get to the hotel restaurant, one has to walk outside - which is okay unless it is raining. Beach is very narrow at this hotel.