Pousada de Coloane Boutique Hotel

Hotel Description

You know what’s funny about the Pousada de Coloane? I almost missed it completely on my first trip to Macau because everyone told me to stick to the Cotai Strip. Honestly, that would’ve been a huge mistake. This little boutique spot sits right on Cheoc Van Beach – and I mean RIGHT on it – which is already miles better than anything you’ll find in the main tourist areas. The whole Coloane side of Macau feels like a different world, way more Portuguese village than glitzy casino town.

The hotel itself has this relaxed colonial vibe that actually works (unlike some places that try too hard with the heritage thing). My room had these gorgeous dark wood floors that creaked just enough to feel authentic, and the balcony looked straight out over the South China Sea. What really got me was how quiet it was – you can actually hear the waves, which sounds cheesy but honestly made such a difference after dealing with the chaos of downtown Macau. The staff seems to know every guest by name within about five minutes, and they’re the kind of helpful where they’ll tell you the best time to hit Lord Stow’s Bakery for egg tarts (early morning, before the tour groups arrive) or which trail up Coloane Hill won’t leave you completely exhausted. The whole property feels more like staying at someone’s really well-designed beach house than a typical hotel.

I mean, it’s not perfect – parking can be tricky during weekends when locals come out for beach days, and you’ll definitely need to take taxis or rent a scooter if you want to explore the main island regularly. But that’s sort of the point, isn’t it? You’re trading convenience for something way more authentic. The pool area gets gorgeous afternoon light, and there’s this little restaurant terrace where you can watch fishing boats come in while eating some surprisingly good Portuguese seafood (their caldeirada is legit). What really sealed it for me was walking down to the black sand beach at sunset – there’s something about having a proper beach practically to yourself in a place like Macau that feels almost surreal. The whole area has this sleepy, end-of-the-world feeling that makes you forget you’re twenty minutes from some of the busiest casinos on earth. If you’re looking for a break from the typical Macau experience without having to leave Macau entirely, this place gets it right.

Rooms

• Superior Double Room with Sea View and Balcony with 1 large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Standard Twin Room with Sea View and Balcony with 2 single beds for 2 adults, 1 child
• Family Room with Sea View and Balcony with 2 single beds and 1 extra-large double bed for 4 adults, 3 children
• Superior Twin Room with Sea View with 2 single beds for 2 adults, 1 child
• Standard Double Room with 1 double bed for 2 adults, 1 child

Reviews

• Arun from India (9/10)

  Excellent location in outskirts near seashore…

• Maria from United States (8/10)

  Staff are great, kind & helpful. Place is clean but bit noisy.

• Lina from Philippines (9/10)

  The atmosphere surrounding by nature and good people most staff there are Filipinos from the restaurant to housekeeping most all of them are Filipinos that was awesome and I love the most.

• Penelope from Australia (9/10)

  Lovely old hotel with lots of quaint touches, great views and friendly staff. Dinner was good, also possible to walk to Fernando's, which is recommended. Not as remote as some other reviews suggest, it is straightforward to get to/from the city by bus, and when we called a taxi to get to the ferry terminal it was no problem. Definitely a great pick if you want some peace away from the bus city or casino strip.

• Haiping from Australia (7/10)

  There was some water leaking in the bathroom, but rest of all are perfect .

• Simon from Canada (9/10)

  boutique style

• Kit from United States (9/10)

  The balcony and the view.

• Naiqian from Ireland (9/10)

  We had a great stay in the hotel. Excellent location (less than 10mins walk to the bus stop), beautiful Seaview from the balcony. The breakfast was tasty. The staff were friendly too.

• Brandan from Hong Kong (9/10)

  Extremely friendly staff, super attentive to requests and always welcoming and smiling.
  The restaurant is unbelievable. The food was outstanding!

• Dian from Indonesia (9/10)

  This hotel offers an interesting experience while staying in Coloane, amazing natural views, an interesting experience when hearing the sound of birds chirping in the morning, delicious breakfast and very friendly staff.

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