Nothing - although it is worth being aware that the cockerels do randomly go off during the night. This wasn't an issue for us, but could be for sensitive sleepers. On the flip side, it's probably the only hostel we've stayed at where the walls had good sound insulation so we couldn't hear our neighbours.

The couple who run the hostel are such warm and wonderful people. They are the magic ingredient that made our stay memorable, even though we could only communicate via Google translate. We stayed for 3 nights in a private triple room. The room was very clean, the bed was comfortable, the toilet and shower worked fine and most importantly the aircon worked really well and silently. Breakfast was very efficiently served in the morning and was good. Anytime we had a query or slight issue it was promptly addressed. Location wise, there is a huge supermarket quite close which is really useful (although note that there are no kitchen facilities at the hostel), plus some restaurants. It is about a 10 min walk into the main town centre. We thought this hostel offers incredible value for money. While we didn't book any tours via the hostel because we'd already booked with a company, attached is a photo of some of the list of tours from our check-in form as at June 2025.

Stayed in June 2025

Nothing

Everything

Stayed in May 2025

A/C on all night, was pretty cold at night

Lovely friendly hosts who are very helpful and go out of their way to ensure you have the best stay. Also clean rooms with sheets & towels. Can book amazing tours with them and delicous breakfast every morning. Worth your while staying here.🙂

Stayed in April 2025

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The owners are very helpful and they make you feel home!

Stayed in April 2025

Nothing

We had a great stay. Cute little hostel not far walk from town. The owner communicates really well and we had everything we needed during our stay. You can organise tours with her too, we did Atins and also 2 half day lagao which were all definitely worth it

Stayed in January 2025

Room was clean, hot water, wi fi, air conditioner works good, location is near to supermarkets, restaurants and other facilities. Host is very kind and helped us a lot with the transfer and all questions. She cooked lovely breakfast.

Stayed in December 2024

We had an amazing stay and really enjoyed ourselves. The hosts went over and above for us, were super friendly, caring and communicative. Would highly recommend.

Stayed in October 2024

The couple that run the Hostel are just lovely. They also help you organize any kind of tour and transfer

Stayed in August 2024

I stayed in a private double room, it is quite small but was perfectly clean and with air conditioning, that is a must have in Barreirinhas. Dona Cineide was really helpful with everything I needed. She booked all the tours for me and gave me advice for the transfer from and to São Luís. The breakfast was really nice, with many good things to eat. The hostel is very close to the river where all the restaurants and pubs are. You can walk there in less than 10 minutes and the area is safe.

Stayed in July 2024

A Very nice place with friendly people and a lot of exotic plants everywhere. I Stayed 5 nights and i like it very much. Good location, good breakfast!

Stayed in June 2024

Nothing, the accommodation was quite simple but incredibly clean. So for the price and the description of the place…no complaints!

The owner was extremely helpful and nice! The rooms where great and everything you needed after a busy day

Stayed in July 2024

The bathroom was sometimes smelly for no reason.

Excellent host, very helpful and friendly with the excursions and transfers to the airport! Lovely breakfast as well.

Stayed in August 2023

Close to bus statiom

Stayed in July 2023

Breakfast could be bigger but it was nice that it was homemade. Slightly far from the town centre.

Very nice staff and good tour agency at the location. The dorm was very comfortable.

Stayed in June 2023

The hosts were just incredible! The room was lovely and clean, and the breakfast provided was tasty and plentiful. They helped to arrange all the tours and transfers needed and were very responsive with all the questions and requests I had, not Barreirinhas! You really are in great hands here ☺️ Highly recommend this place to anyone visiting Lençois!

Stayed in July 2023

Cineide and Gaspar are just amazing hosts that make everything possible to makenyou feel welcome and safe. Cineide can organize all the tours you wish for around the Lençois Maranhenses to very good prices. The hostel is clean, breakfast is good and the people are very nice. I just loved staying there and will surely stay there again, if I ever cone back to Barreirinhas.

Stayed in June 2023

Room a little small for 6 people but wasn’t full so it was very good. Kitchen use only for the staff for breakfast but there are some exceptions.

Nice breakfast great staff, really welcoming, nice and helpful. Booked us all of our tours for a cheaper price than all other agencies, and also booked us a cheap and comfortable van to Sao luis. Amazing atmosphere definitely recommend!

Stayed in June 2023

Air conditioning is working super well ! Dona Ceinide and Gaspar are lovely, super helpful and take care of all the guests

Stayed in June 2023

The stay in the hostel was perfect for me that I travelled alone. Even though there wasn't a lot of people I felt comfortable. The host take good care of you, organize the tours for you if you want. It is a 10 minutes walk to the restaurants and shops, but a calm area, so that it is safe to walk around. The rooms are very easy but clean and have an air condition.

Stayed in May 2023

The hosts were so nice and helpful! Even though we arrived late in the evening due, she helped us arranging a tour to the national park the next morning. Can definitely recommend.

Stayed in April 2023

It is about a 10-minute walk from the main strip of restaurants, but that didn't really bother me as I would usually chill at night, but depends on what you are looking for.

I'm an English speaker with little Portuguese knowledge (I'm trying!), but Em Boas Mãos went above and beyond to make me feel comfortable and help with whatever I needed. Breakfast was delicious (eggs, bread, fruit, pastries) and it was very easy to book tours, transport, and laundry with them. They even made me a little workspace upstairs when I had to do some computer work! I went during the off-season, so not too many guests when I was there, but it was very easy to chat and hang out in the common areas.

Stayed in March 2023

Nothing! It is simple but cozy.

Everything! It was super clean and comfortable and the wonderful hostel owners make it feel like a home away from home, which I needed!! As I don’t speak Portuguese, they helped me arrange tours, get what I needed from the pharmacy and change the arrival time for my next hostel in Jeri.

Stayed in March 2023

Not sure why the reviews are so high, the place is ok, really just a bed for the night before lencois, but nothing special and not really a 9.4 rating which is was at the time of writing. Everyone says the lady who works there is super helpful, but she couldn't speak English so she couldn't help with much, but she can put you in contact with the french guy who organise the lencois tours

Stayed in April 2025

Location is a bit far. Not so spacious, a little cramped and there is a strange rule a minimum of three people in the dorm to activate the air conditioning.

Good breakfast and good staff attitude

Stayed in August 2022