Crocobeach Hotel #DG11

04 сентября 2021

musiretoi

5

The best hotel in Praia Do Futuro and likely the best in Fortaleza city!

I vacationed in Fortaleza several times so I know many things about this marvelous Brazilian city including the different areas and suburbs, which means beaches, hotels and people, among other facts. I am of the opinion that Praia Do Futuro is the beast beach in Fortaleza being the reasons that it is never crowded, there are so many "barracas" along the beach, it is far from downtown (I am aware for many others, this is a drawback but I see it positively), water is warmer, and locals are happier here. I had been incidentally staying in Crocobech hotel a couple of years ago (so before the pandemic) and since then I will never forget the kind and welcoming personnel working in this hotel. I recall Amanda, a talkative and easy-going receptionist who was always smiling and emanating good waves as well as Camilo, an amiable and efficient waiter working then in the restaurant, who knew Brazilian fruits so well specially the acerola served as dessert. I was so sad to learn that both of them are not in the Crocobeach anymore... but the current staff is equally charming and pleasurable! As I booked a half-board rate I was again able to savour the exuberant "all you can eat" dinner being so tasty in the pleasant environment of the restaurant. The variety of meals available are the typical of a Brazilian and Cearan menu and as a foreigner it is possible to get introduced to local flavors and delicacies in a didactical manner. The buffet breakfast has also a distinctive seal making Crocobeach a culinary paradise, which can also be extended to the Crocobeach barraca, which is part of the Crocobeach complex. Complimentary entrance to the Crocobeach barraca is included when booking a room in the hotel and discounts for meals and beverages are given. More remarkable features in the hotel comprehend the Business Center equipped with a desktop computer and a big table. Perhaps the addition of a printer would convert it in a full service unit. Wi Fi works great for guests with notebooks and mobile devices. The swimming pool is ample and has a second level in a first floor, which is particularly suitable to contemplate the astounding sunset. Waiters can serve meals and drinks while in the swimming pool area. When needing transportation, Cabify, 99 and Uber come very fast so although city center is far it is possible to arrive in 10 to 15 minutes. Unfortunately, and because of the pandemic, this time there were almost no Argentine customers, who provide a regional approach to the hotel climate. Guest rooms are modernly ambianced and that is one of the traits that atracts me to come back to this hotel once again! And would love to meet agents such as Amanda and Camilo in my next stay! I vacationed in Fortaleza several times so I know many things about this marvelous Brazilian city including the different areas and suburbs, which means beaches, hotels and people, among other facts. I am of the opinion that Praia Do Futuro is the beast beach in Fortaleza being the reasons that it is never crowded, there are so many "barracas" along the beach, it is far from downtown (I am aware for many others, this is a drawback but I see it positively), water is warmer, and locals are happier here. I had been incidentally staying in Crocobech hotel a couple of years ago (so before the pandemic) and since then I will never forget the kind and welcoming personnel working in this hotel. I recall Amanda, a talkative and easy-going receptionist who was always smiling and emanating good waves as well as Camilo, an amiable and efficient waiter working then in the restaurant, who knew Brazilian fruits so well specially the acerola served as dessert. I was so sad to learn that both of them are not in the Crocobeach anymore... but the current staff is equally charming and pleasurable! As I booked a half-board rate I was again able to savour the exuberant "all you can eat" dinner being so tasty in the pleasant environment of the restaurant. The variety of meals available are the typical of a Brazilian and Cearan menu and as a foreigner it is possible to get introduced to local flavors and delicacies in a didactical manner. The buffet breakfast has also a distinctive seal making Crocobeach a culinary paradise, which can also be extended to the Crocobeach barraca, which is part of the Crocobeach complex. Complimentary entrance to the Crocobeach barraca is included when booking a room in the hotel and discounts for meals and beverages are given. More remarkable features in the hotel comprehend the Business Center equipped with a desktop computer and a big table. Perhaps the addition of a printer would convert it in a full service unit. Wi Fi works great for guests with notebooks and mobile devices. The swimming pool is ample and has a second level in a first floor, which is particularly suitable to contemplate the astounding sunset. Waiters can serve meals and drinks while in the swimming pool area. When needing transportation, Cabify, 99 and Uber come very fast so although city center is far it is possible to arrive in 10 to 15 minutes. Unfortunately, and because of the pandemic, this time there were almost no Argentine customers, who provide a regional approach to the hotel climate. Guest rooms are modernly ambianced and that is one of the traits that atracts me to come back to this hotel once again! And would love to meet agents such as Amanda and Camilo in my next stay!

26 мая 2021

heinerklingle

2

Awful: Beautiful from outside, but seriously flawed from the inside

Structure: The hotel looks nice from the outside, but from the inside it is actually a bit rundown and disappointing. The bathroom sink is tilted frontward, so whenever you wash your hands, the water splashes and spills towards you. It's a real mess. The shower box leaks water everywhere over the floor. And the balcony door/window is not insulated, so you can perfectly hear the neighbors talking and laughing at the next door balcony. Moreover, the windows are not tightly fit in place, so that when there is wind (the WHOLE time in Fortaleza in the end/beginning of the year), the doors and windows start trembling and banging, which adds to the noisy setup. To complete a perfect night's sleep, the balcony lights stay ON 24 hours a day! So imagine: you trying to sleep, you hear the neighbors at their balcony, the winds rocking the windows and the bedroom lit by the outside (which you can't turn off!) Restaurant: great food. Delicious dinner, quite varied breakfast. Everyday they have different menus. The downside: very often the hot food is actually cold... and the cold desserts are hot (because they're not under refrigeration)! Cleanliness: It's OK, the maid comes everyday tidy up the room. Note on the Covid-19 context: The hotel staff completely lacked surveillance towards guests. Even though the staff always used masks and kept distance from other people, they did not enforce the sanitary rules. In the restaurant, many times I say other guests walking around and grabbing their food without the "mandatory" masks and gloves (provided in the restaurant). And the employees would see it, but just ignore it... Location: Crocobeach is just a street-crossing away from the Praia do Futuro beach, which is quite nice. To reach the hotel's beach complex (with restaurant, deckchairs, water park, and so on) it takes about 3min walking along the shoreline. However, this beach is among the most polluted in the city, and crowded with street vendors (really, every minute someone will stop by and disturb you trying to sell something). Frankly, if you want a better beach and a more reputable hotel, search for the Beach Park. At least, the beach is waaay better than Praia do Futuro. Structure: The hotel looks nice from the outside, but from the inside it is actually a bit rundown and disappointing. The bathroom sink is tilted frontward, so whenever you wash your hands, the water splashes and spills towards you. It's a real mess. The shower box leaks water everywhere over the floor. And the balcony door/window is not insulated, so you can perfectly hear the neighbors talking and laughing at the next door balcony. Moreover, the windows are not tightly fit in place, so that when there is wind (the WHOLE time in Fortaleza in the end/beginning of the year), the doors and windows start trembling and banging, which adds to the noisy setup. To complete a perfect night's sleep, the balcony lights stay ON 24 hours a day! So imagine: you trying to sleep, you hear the neighbors at their balcony, the winds rocking the windows and the bedroom lit by the outside (which you can't turn off!) Restaurant: great food. Delicious dinner, quite varied breakfast. Everyday they have different menus. The downside: very often the hot food is actually cold... and the cold desserts are hot (because they're not under refrigeration)! Cleanliness: It's OK, the maid comes everyday tidy up the room. Note on the Covid-19 context: The hotel staff completely lacked surveillance towards guests. Even though the staff always used masks and kept distance from other people, they did not enforce the sanitary rules. In the restaurant, many times I say other guests walking around and grabbing their food without the "mandatory" masks and gloves (provided in the restaurant). And the employees would see it, but just ignore it... Location: Crocobeach is just a street-crossing away from the Praia do Futuro beach, which is quite nice. To reach the hotel's beach complex (with restaurant, deckchairs, water park, and so on) it takes about 3min walking along the shoreline. However, this beach is among the most polluted in the city, and crowded with street vendors (really, every minute someone will stop by and disturb you trying to sell something). Frankly, if you want a better beach and a more reputable hotel, search for the Beach Park. At least, the beach is waaay better than Praia do Futuro.

11 ноября 2019

no_riverside

4

Excelent hotel, although is far from everything

The hotel staff is very kind, the hotel building and amenities are great and if you stay at the hotel you can get free pass to the Crocobeach Complex at Praia do Futuro. But this is the only entertainment you can get in the neighborhood. It is far from grocery stores, drugstores, restaurants. Wherever you want to go, you have to get a cab/ 99/ Uber. If you prefer doing stuff by walk, please consider staying at any hotel near Beira Mar Avenue. The hotel staff is very kind, the hotel building and amenities are great and if you stay at the hotel you can get free pass to the Crocobeach Complex at Praia do Futuro. But this is the only entertainment you can get in the neighborhood. It is far from grocery stores, drugstores, restaurants. Wherever you want to go, you have to get a cab/ 99/ Uber. If you prefer doing stuff by walk, please consider staying at any hotel near Beira Mar Avenue.

25 июня 2019

dannid8

4

Good location, quiet at night

Great spot at the beach, water in the beach warm and clean. The beach facilities of the hotel are 200 metres down the road, great facilities there.... the reception staff were all very friendly, especially a young man who’s name may have been ‘gomez’?and a few others who’s named I didn’t get, Gomes helped us organise tickets to beach park, another gentleman was very helpful in arranging a taxi, and a young lady very quickly corrected a small issue with our room not having tea/coffee. I would definitely recommend this hotel for a beach break, so long as you enjoy quite nights as there isn’t a lot in the immediate area to do. There is no free tea and coffee or water in the rooms but it’s reasonably priced....however if you don’t speak Portuguese you should know 1 - take your towel from hotel reception to the beach 2 - ask for a wrist band from hotel reception for the beach otherwise you will be charged to use the umbrellas and sun lounges 3 - you order your drinks/food from your table and at the end you go and pay at the cashier, point to your wrist band as you get a 15% discount for staying at the hotel 4 - there are menus in English at the beach but they do t always give them to you, even when u ask 5 - you can take your own food & drink there and you can buy from the beach vendors, not just from the crocobeach facilities 6 - the hotel restaurant does not have lunch/dinner menus in English Great spot at the beach, water in the beach warm and clean. The beach facilities of the hotel are 200 metres down the road, great facilities there.... the reception staff were all very friendly, especially a young man who’s name may have been ‘gomez’?and a few others who’s named I didn’t get, Gomes helped us organise tickets to beach park, another gentleman was very helpful in arranging a taxi, and a young lady very quickly corrected a small issue with our room not having tea/coffee. I would definitely recommend this hotel for a beach break, so long as you enjoy quite nights as there isn’t a lot in the immediate area to do. There is no free tea and coffee or water in the rooms but it’s reasonably priced....however if you don’t speak Portuguese you should know 1 - take your towel from hotel reception to the beach 2 - ask for a wrist band from hotel reception for the beach otherwise you will be charged to use the umbrellas and sun lounges 3 - you order your drinks/food from your table and at the end you go and pay at the cashier, point to your wrist band as you get a 15% discount for staying at the hotel 4 - there are menus in English at the beach but they do t always give them to you, even when u ask 5 - you can take your own food & drink there and you can buy from the beach vendors, not just from the crocobeach facilities 6 - the hotel restaurant does not have lunch/dinner menus in English

24 марта 2019

Sette_Gui

5

Fantastic hotel!!!

Great location, it is front the beach, “Praia do Futura”! The room is huge with a balcony where you can see the ocean. The service is very good and the employees are very helpful. There are a lot of facilities like a sauna, games room, pool, gym, etc. The breakfast is very good with a delicious tampioca. I recommend strongly! Great location, it is front the beach, “Praia do Futura”! The room is huge with a balcony where you can see the ocean. The service is very good and the employees are very helpful. There are a lot of facilities like a sauna, games room, pool, gym, etc. The breakfast is very good with a delicious tampioca. I recommend strongly!

Crocobeach Hotel #DG11

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