Votre séjour — Coco Verde Flats
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La propriété — Coco Verde Flats
Coco Verde Flats is a straightforward, no-frills three-star property on Natal’s Ponta Negra beachfront. The lobby feels like a sun-washed, tiled corridor with a small reception desk and a few potted plants — nothing fancy, but functional. It appeals to budget-conscious travellers who want a clean room with a kitchenette and direct access to the sand. The USP is location: cross the street, and you’re on the main strip of bars and restaurants, with Morro do Careca visible from the upper floors.
Chroniques de Natal
Natal was founded in 1599 on Christmas Day (hence ‘Natal’), originally as a Portuguese fortification against French and Dutch incursions. It grew slowly as a salt and cotton port, then exploded in the 20th century as a beach destination. The city’s architecture is a mix of colonial remnants (like the Forte dos Reis Magos) and mid-century modern blocks, with newer high-rises lining the coast. Today, it’s a laid-back capital known for dunes, dune buggies, and the largest cashew tree in the world. Its cultural identity is maritime, slow-paced, and proudly potiguar, with a soundtrack of forró and axé during peak season.
Meilleur moment pour visiter
Guide complet de Natal →Meilleurs mois
August to October: southeast trade winds keep humidity down, skies are mostly clear, and rain is scarce. Crowds are thinner than in December-January, so the beach feels more relaxed.
Peak / Festival surge
December to February (especially New Year’s Eve). Natal’s réveillon draws thousands to Ponta Negra for fireworks and beach parties. Hotel prices roughly double, and booking months ahead is essential. Carnaval in February adds a second spike.
La saison des épaules
May to July: the ‘winter’ months (wetter but not cold) bring lower hotel rates and quieter streets. June’s Festas Juninas add cultural colour without overwhelming crowds. Good for travellers on a budget who don’t mind occasional rain.
Météo & Emballage
Natal is hot year-round (26-32°C) but June can bring brief tropical downpours. Pack light cottons, a rain jacket or umbrella, and strong reef-safe sunscreen — the sun is fierce even on overcast days.
Briefing de la ville — Natal
- Ponta Negra beach is undergoing a major requalification project (started 2025) that may close some stretches of sand near the Morro do Careca; check access points before heading out.
- A new direct flight from Lisbon to Natal launched in early 2026 via TAP, easing European connections and adding more tourists to the city centre.
- June’s Festas Juninas are in full swing across the city, with square dances and bonfires at the Centro de Turismo — expect some street closures and live music until late.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Coco Verde Flats, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 4th or 5th floor facing away from Rua Cavalo Marinho (inner courtyard side). Above the third floor, you get enough elevation to cut street noise, and the lift is less busy at those levels. Room ends in 01–05 if the numbering runs inland.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor (street-level noise, parking activity) and any room facing Rua Cavalo Marinho directly — a main road in Ponta Negra with buses and motorbikes. Also avoid rooms next to the lift shaft on any floor; the single lift is audible when it passes, especially above the 2nd floor.
Best views
Rooms on the Rua Cavalo Marinho side have a view of the street and distant dunes, but the sound trade-off isn’t worth it. The inner courtyard view is a sunlit patio with potted plants; not spectacular, but quieter.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 and 5, inner side (non-street-facing). The fifth floor has no foot traffic above you, and being midsection means less lift noise.
🔊 Noise notes
Rua Cavalo Marinho is a busy two-lane road connecting to Av. Engenheiro Roberto Freire, so you get motorbike and bus rumble until about 11pm. The ground-floor bar holds karaoke on Fridays. Parking lot clatter arrives from 7am.
Insider tips
If you drive, skip the hotel’s R$25 unguarded parking and walk 200m to the Rua Desportista José Alves public car park — R$15/night and patrolled. Check-in early (before 2pm) to grab the adapted ground-floor room if you need roll-in shower; it’s the only one with that feature.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hôtel Facilités — Coco Verde Flats
Free Wi-Fi, sufficient for browsing and email; top speed around 20 Mbps; no login required, just accepts terms
One lift serves all 5 floors; no stairs-only sections
No physical newspapers; complimentary digital access to PressReader via the hotel app
Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag drop available from 10:00 if requested. Late check-out until 14:00 costs R$80, beyond 14:00 charged as a half-day rate
Complimentary storage at reception for same-day arrivals and departures
Step-free entrance and lift access to all floors. One adapted room on ground floor with wider doors and roll-in shower. No grab rails in standard bathrooms
On-site parking: R$25 per night, unguarded. Nearest public 24h car park is 200 m away at Rua Desportista José Alves, costing R$15 per night. No EV charging
Frais, taxes et dépôts
City / tourist tax: None (not charged in Natal)
Deposit & card hold: Advance deposit of first night charged at booking; a R$150 incidental hold on a credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary à proximité
- Church: Assembléia de Deus (848 m · ~11 min walk)
- Church: Igreja Universal - Ponta Negra (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)
- Church: Igreja Matriz da Paróquia de São João Batista (1.4 km · ~17 min walk)
- Church: Igreja Matriz de Santa Rita dos Impossíveis (1.5 km · ~18 min walk)
Style de vie et récréation
Ponta Negra Center — 1.4 km · ~17 min walk
Praça do Cruzeiro — 875 m · ~11 min walk
Esconderijo E.L.F.O. — 374 m · ~5 min walk
5 minutes de radios essentielles
Banco24Horas — 697 m · ~9 min walk
Pague Menos — 644 m · ~8 min walk
Líquidos & Cia — 1.1 km · ~13 min walk
Terminal Cidade Verde — 2.3 km · ~29 min walk
Monnaie & Monnaie
Get a travel card →Brazilian Real, BRL
Use bank ATMs (saques) for the best rate; avoid airport exchange bureaux and tourist-area cambio shops which take a heavy cut.
Visa/Mastercard credit and debit are widely accepted in supermarkets, restaurants and shops; contactless (tap) is common in Natal but keep cash for small vendors and beach kiosks.
No mandatory tipping; 10% is often added to restaurant bills as 'serviço' – check before adding extra. Taxi drivers don't expect a tip; hotel staff appreciate R$2–5 for porters or housekeeping.
Manger, faire du shopping et voyager sur un budget
Cheap car hire →A small espresso at a padaria (bakery) runs about R$3–4.
A prato feito (set meal of rice, beans, meat, salad) at a lanchonete costs around R$15–20.
A main dish at a simple local restaurant (e.g., grilled fish or chicken with sides) is R$20–30.
Beach kiosks on Ponta Negra and the Via Costeira serve pastéis, tapioca, and grilled cheese for R$5–10; the Mercado de Artesanato area also has cheap snacks.
Supermercado Nordestão and Extra are common chains; also smaller mercadinhos on Rua Cavalo Marinho.
For affordable clothes, the shopping malls (Natal Shopping, Midway Mall) have department stores; feira (street market) at Praia de Ponta Negra on weekends sells cheaper items.
The bus (ônibus) costs R$4.50 flat fare; from Natal airport (Aeroporto de São Gonçalo do Amarante), take a 2-number bus to Ponta Negra for about R$4.50 instead of a R$60–80 taxi.
Eat at lunchtime for best-value prato feito; buy water and snacks at a supermarket rather than beach kiosks; use bank ATMs inside shopping malls rather than on the street to avoid surcharges.
Bon à savoir — Natal
Type C/N · 127/220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ R$5.14 · BRL
Emergency Contacts
NatalWhere to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Natal, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Coco Verde Flats
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Banco24Horas — 697 m · ~9 min walk — pharmacy · Pague Menos — 644 m · ~8 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →S’entourer
Aeroporto Internacional de Natal (stop outside terminal) → Av. Engenheiro Roberto Freire (near Coco Verde Flats)
💡 Alight at the 'Morro do Careca' stop and walk 5 mins north; carry small change – drivers often don't give change on buses.
Coco Verde Flats (stop on Av. Engenheiro Roberto Freire) → Praia de Ponta Negra / Via Costeira
💡 This bus runs a loop along the beachfront – useful for hopping between hotel and restaurants, but gets packed after 17:00.
Aeroporto Internacional de Natal → Coco Verde Flats
💡 Pickup zone is just outside departures (ground floor); 99 is often cheaper than Uber in Natal. Confirm the driver's plate before getting in.
Aeroporto Internacional de Natal (Governador Aluízio Alves) → Coco Verde Flats (Ponta Negra)
💡 Prepay at the official taxi kiosk inside arrivals; avoid drivers touting outside who may overcharge.
Questions fréquemment posées
What are the best rooms at Coco Verde Flats?
Request a room on the 4th or 5th floor facing away from Rua Cavalo Marinho (inner courtyard side). Above the third floor, you get enough elevation to cut street noise, and the lift is less busy at those levels. Room ends in 01–05 if the numbering runs inland.
Which rooms should I avoid at Coco Verde Flats?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor (street-level noise, parking activity) and any room facing Rua Cavalo Marinho directly — a main road in Ponta Negra with buses and motorbikes. Also avoid rooms next to the lift shaft on any floor; the single lift is audible when it passes, especially above the 2nd floor.
Is Coco Verde Flats noisy?
Rua Cavalo Marinho is a busy two-lane road connecting to Av. Engenheiro Roberto Freire, so you get motorbike and bus rumble until about 11pm. The ground-floor bar holds karaoke on Fridays. Parking lot clatter arrives from 7am.
Which rooms have the best views at Coco Verde Flats?
Rooms on the Rua Cavalo Marinho side have a view of the street and distant dunes, but the sound trade-off isn’t worth it. The inner courtyard view is a sunlit patio with potted plants; not spectacular, but quieter.
What are insider tips for staying at Coco Verde Flats?
If you drive, skip the hotel’s R$25 unguarded parking and walk 200m to the Rua Desportista José Alves public car park — R$15/night and patrolled. Check-in early (before 2pm) to grab the adapted ground-floor room if you need roll-in shower; it’s the only one with that feature.
What time is check-in at Coco Verde Flats?
Check-in at Coco Verde Flats is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Coco Verde Flats have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi, sufficient for browsing and email; top speed around 20 Mbps; no login required, just accepts terms
Is there a city or tourist tax at Coco Verde Flats?
None (not charged in Natal)
Where can I eat cheaply near Coco Verde Flats?
A prato feito (set meal of rice, beans, meat, salad) at a lanchonete costs around R$15–20.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Coco Verde Flats?
The bus (ônibus) costs R$4.50 flat fare; from Natal airport (Aeroporto de São Gonçalo do Amarante), take a 2-number bus to Ponta Negra for about R$4.50 instead of a R$60–80 taxi.
When is the best time to visit Natal?
August to October: southeast trade winds keep humidity down, skies are mostly clear, and rain is scarce. Crowds are thinner than in December-January, so the beach feels more relaxed.
Principales attractions à Natal
💡 Start at Largo do Atheneu and wander down Rua do Comércio. The Museu de Cultura Popular inside the old prison is free and quirky. Best visited on weekday mornings when shops and galleries are open.
💡 The model of a traditional northeastern Brazilian house is the highlight. Allow 90 minutes. They run free guided tours in Portuguese but you can explore solo.
💡 Go early morning to beat the heat and crowds. The small museum inside has English captions. Free on Tuesdays.
💡 Wednesday is the only free day. Arrive by 7am for the guided morning walk (free, in Portuguese). Bring insect repellent and water.
💡 Walk to the far south end near the dune for quieter spots and better photos. Avoid the area directly in front of the main kiosks on Sundays when it gets packed with locals.