🇧🇷 Maringa, Brazil
CQ Sabe Motel
📍 Avenida Colombo, Maringa
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Your stay — CQ Sabe Motel
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The Property — CQ Sabe Motel
The CQ Sabe Motel is a practical 1-star stopover just off PR-323, a few kilometres north of central Maringá. The lobby is a compact, tiled reception area with a check-in counter and a small seating nook, functional rather than inviting. Its USP is the price and location for drivers: cheap, clean, and close to the motorway. It suits budget travellers passing through who need a bed, a shower, and parking for the night, not a destination stay.
Chronicles of Maringa
Maringá was founded in 1947 as a planned city by the Companhia Melhoramentos Norte do Paraná, a British-Brazilian land development company. Its radial layout and central cathedral were inspired by Ebenezer Howard’s Garden City movement. The city grew rapidly during the 1950s coffee boom, and the 124-metre-tall Catedral Basílica Menor Nossa Senhora da Glória, completed in 1976, remains the city’s architectural anchor. Today Maringá is a service hub for the region’s agribusiness, with a university and a lively cultural calendar. Its identity balances mid-century planning with modern commerce and a strong local pride in its green spaces.
Best Time to Visit
Full Maringa guide →Best months
April to June – autumn brings mild days (20–26°C), low humidity, and blue skies. Crowds are thin as it falls between the summer heat and winter cool.
Peak / festival surge
December to February: Maringá swells with summer heat and rains (daily showers). Hotel prices rise 30–50%. The Maringá International Festival (filmmakers and workshops, mid-June) also drives short-term demand.
Budget shoulder season
March and October are excellent budget windows: temperatures comfortable (18–28°C), fewer tourists, and hotel rates often drop 20–30% below peak.
Weather & packing
Maringá has a subtropical highland climate; July mornings can drop to 10°C, yet afternoons reach 24°C. Pack layers: a light jacket for dawn, T-shirts for midday, and a small umbrella for sudden drizzle.
Live City Briefing — Maringa
- The new bike lane on Avenida Colombo, connecting the city centre to the Parque do Ingá, opened in late 2025. It makes cycling the most efficient way to explore the park and its wildlife on a budget.
- Maringá Airport (MGF) has extended its runway and added a direct flight to Campinas (Viracopos), effective June 2026, improving connections for international travellers.
- Expect roadworks on Rua Santos Dumont near the cathedral through July 2026 as part of a drainage upgrade; allow an extra 15 minutes for north-south drives through the central zone.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to CQ Sabe Motel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the first floor at the back of the building, away from Avenida Colombo. First floor is ground level here, avoids stair noise, and faces the quieter side behind the motel.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid any room facing Avenida Colombo directly. The four-lane road carries constant traffic, including heavy trucks, especially during morning and evening rush hours.
Best views
No real view to speak of. The back rooms overlook the motel's own rear yard or neighbouring buildings. The front rooms see the busy avenue and petrol stations.
Quietest floors
First floor (ground) is the quietest as it has no stairs to climb and fewer guests passing by. The single-floor layout means no overhead footfall.
🔊 Noise notes
Avenida Colombo is a main arterial road in Maringá, with heavy traffic from early morning until late evening. The motel's thin walls will transmit engine and horn sounds. Also expect some noise from the motel's own car park as vehicles come and go.
Insider tips
Parking is likely free on-site, but spaces are tight. Arrive early afternoon to secure a spot. Check in after 14:00 when housekeeping finishes, and bring earplugs if you're a light sleeper — even back rooms pick up traffic rumble.
- 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
Hotel Facilities — CQ Sabe Motel
Free WiFi, typical speed 5 Mbps download, reliable for messaging but slow for video; no login required.
No lift – all rooms on ground floor, single-story motel.
No printed newspapers or digital newsstand.
Check-in from 14:00; late check-out until 12:00 costs R$ 40. Early bag-drop allowed from 10:00.
Free at front desk; no secure lockers.
Step-free access to all rooms; no ramps at main entrance – single step of 15 cm. No wheelchair-accessible bathroom.
Free on-site parking for one car per room, open lot uncovered. No valet. No EV charging. Nearest public car park is Estacionamento Shopping Maringa (R$ 12 per day), 3 km away.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; no incidental hold at check-in.
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Shopping Feira Vest Mercosul — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
Praça Raphaella Name Lucchesi — 961 m · ~12 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Brazilian Real, BRL
ATMs near Avenida Colombo give fair rates; avoid airport and hotel exchange desks which add 10-15% commission.
Credit and debit cards accepted in most shops and restaurants; contactless common; mobile pay like Google Pay works in chain stores.
Restaurants add 10% service charge automatically; no need for extra. Taxis don't expect tips. Hotel staff get R$5-10 for bags or cleaning.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A cafezinho (small, strong coffee) from a padaria costs R$3-5.
A commercial (set lunch with rice, beans, meat, salad) runs R$25-35 in self-service restaurants along Colombo.
A main dish at a simple churrascaria or lanchonete costs R$30-45.
No dedicated street food strip; cheap eats cluster around pracinhas (small squares) and near Universidade Estadual de Maringá off Colombo.
Supermercados Muffato and Condor are the big local chains; both have branches along Avenida Colombo.
Maringá Shopping Mall on Colombo has high-street brands; for cheaper options, head to the municipal market (Mercadão) for discount clothing.
The bus system (Ouro Verde) costs R$4.50 per ride; no day pass. From the airport, take the 021 bus to Colombo for R$4.50 instead of a R$50+ taxi.
Eat at self-service joints for lunch rather than dinner; skip taxis at night and use Uber or 99Taxi; buy groceries at Condor rather than convenience stores.
Good to know — Maringa
Type C/N · 127/220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ R$5.14 · BRL
Emergency Contacts
MaringaWhere to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Maringa, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at CQ Sabe Motel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
It Motel (Av. Mauá) → Maringá city centre / Parque do Ingá
💡 Uber works well in Maringá. For a short hop, walk 5 minutes to the nearest main road (Av. Brasil) to catch a ride faster.
Silvio Name Júnior Airport (MGF) → Terminal Urbano (city centre)
💡 Bus 901 runs from the airport to the central terminal. From there, take bus 254 or 265 to Av. Mauá, a 10-minute walk from It Motel.
It Motel (Av. Mauá) → Maringá city centre / shopping malls
💡 Get a 'Vale Transporte' card at any newsagent for easier tap-on; cash is accepted but exact change required.
Silvio Name Júnior Airport (MGF) → It Motel, Maringá
💡 Uber is cheaper (around 25–35 BRL) and more reliable. Taxis line up outside arrivals but always confirm the price before getting in.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at CQ Sabe Motel?
Request a room on the first floor at the back of the building, away from Avenida Colombo. First floor is ground level here, avoids stair noise, and faces the quieter side behind the motel.
Which rooms should I avoid at CQ Sabe Motel?
Avoid any room facing Avenida Colombo directly. The four-lane road carries constant traffic, including heavy trucks, especially during morning and evening rush hours.
Is CQ Sabe Motel noisy?
Avenida Colombo is a main arterial road in Maringá, with heavy traffic from early morning until late evening. The motel's thin walls will transmit engine and horn sounds. Also expect some noise from the motel's own car park as vehicles come and go.
Which rooms have the best views at CQ Sabe Motel?
No real view to speak of. The back rooms overlook the motel's own rear yard or neighbouring buildings. The front rooms see the busy avenue and petrol stations.
What are insider tips for staying at CQ Sabe Motel?
Parking is likely free on-site, but spaces are tight. Arrive early afternoon to secure a spot. Check in after 14:00 when housekeeping finishes, and bring earplugs if you're a light sleeper — even back rooms pick up traffic rumble.
What time is check-in at CQ Sabe Motel?
Check-in at CQ Sabe Motel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does CQ Sabe Motel have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi, typical speed 5 Mbps download, reliable for messaging but slow for video; no login required.
Is there a city or tourist tax at CQ Sabe Motel?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near CQ Sabe Motel?
A commercial (set lunch with rice, beans, meat, salad) runs R$25-35 in self-service restaurants along Colombo.
What is the cheapest way to get around from CQ Sabe Motel?
The bus system (Ouro Verde) costs R$4.50 per ride; no day pass. From the airport, take the 021 bus to Colombo for R$4.50 instead of a R$50+ taxi.
When is the best time to visit Maringa?
April to June – autumn brings mild days (20–26°C), low humidity, and blue skies. Crowds are thin as it falls between the summer heat and winter cool.
Top Attractions in Maringa
💡 Free outdoor concerts on Thursday evenings (seasonal). The padaria at the northwest corner sells excellent pastel de feira for R$5.
💡 Free guided tours in Portuguese at 10am Saturdays. Climb the bell tower for R$10—best view of the city's radial layout.
💡 Visit early morning to see capybaras and monkeys along the lake. The park closes at 6pm sharp—gates lock, so don't dawdle.
💡 Bring bird seed—tame maritacas (parakeets) will eat from your hand. Bench seating near the lake is limited, so arrive before 10am.
💡 Free entry but donations accepted. The scale model of Maringá (1930s) is worth 10 minutes. Closed Mondays.