Hotel Colonial Iguaçu

The hotel is within walking distance to the entrance to Iguazu Falls and Parque das Aves (the bird park). We easily walked to both during our stay, enjoying a little bit more of the Southern Brazil outdoors. The restaurant also served a nice breakfast and dinner buffet.

Unfortunately, there is no lock-box or safe in each room. We locked our valuables in our suitcase, when we left for the day, however a couple of small (but expensive) electronics didn't get packed away and they were last seen underneath a pile of clothes between two suitcases. When they were noted to be missing we were already running late for our check-out and believed them to be buried in our luggage. When we got home and unpacked, we realized that they weren't there. The hotel was sympathetic and checked over the room, but because they were not reported missing before we checked out, they will not assume responsibility for the loss (which we believe was theft). I would only recommend the hotel with strong reservations and warnings.

It is located only 1km away from entrance to the Cataratas park (Iguasu falls) so you can save on the travel expences comparing to staying further away (do not buy tours to waterfalls at the Brasilian side at the agency - it is just a waste of money - instead, buy tickets directly at the ticket office in the park). Breakfast and dinner was nice.

Receptionsts were not particulary helping and welcoming - but it's a minor thing. Major is rooms - really poor condition, especially standard ones. And rooms are not cleaned properly - you cannot walk with bare foots - heel will be black in no time.