Your stay — It Motel
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The Property — It Motel
It Motel is a no-nonsense budget stop in a functional commercial block near Maringá’s ring road. The lobby feels like a clean but tired 1980s bus station: vinyl seats, a vending machine, and a receptionist who hands you a key without small talk. It suits drivers passing through who need a cheap, functional room for one night — not a place to linger.
Chronicles of Maringa
Maringá was deliberately founded in 1947 as a planned agricultural hub by the Companhia de Melhoramentos do Norte do Paraná, modelled on the garden-city concept with generous green spaces. Its rapid growth in the 1950s and 1960s was driven by coffee, then soy and wheat, giving the city a modern, grid-like layout unusual in Brazil. The iconic Catedral Basílica Menor Nossa Senhora da Glória, a 124-metre conical tower, was completed in 1972 and remains the city’s defining landmark. Today Maringá is a quiet, middle-class city of around 400,000, with a strong service economy and a reputation for safety and urban planning. Its cultural identity is pragmatic and family-oriented, not touristy — think university town crossed with agribusiness nerve centre.
Best Time to Visit
Full Maringa guide →Best months
April, May and September — These months offer mild temperatures (18-26°C), low humidity and minimal rain, making city walks comfortable. Crowds are thin outside school holidays.
Peak / festival surge
July (winter holidays) and December-January (summer holidays) see local families visiting. Hotel prices rise 20-40% in July; January is hotter and wetter. No major festival drives this — just domestic leisure travel.
Budget shoulder season
March and October give discounts of 15-30% versus peak, with pleasant weather and fewer visitors. March still sees occasional summer downpours; October is dry and warm.
Weather & packing
Maringá sits on a subtropical highland, so evenings can drop 10°C below daytime highs even in summer. Pack layers: a light jacket for June evenings and a rain shell for possible showers.
Live City Briefing — Maringa
- The city’s bus terminal (Terminal Urbano) is undergoing a major renovation until late 2026, causing detours for some local routes; check the municipal transport website for updated stops.
- A new direct bus service from Maringá to Curitiba launched in May 2026, cutting the journey to 5 hours — useful for onward travel.
- The annual Expoingá agricultural fair (usually early May) passed, so no major events crowd the city in late June — expect normal traffic and hotel availability.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to It Motel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room toward the back of the property, away from Av. Brasil. These face the interior of the block and will be quieter than rooms near the street.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid any room directly facing Av. Brasil. The street is a major arterial road with continuous traffic, so rooms on that side will suffer from engine and horn noise, especially during the day and early evening.
Best views
The best view is of the interior courtyard or the back garden area (if present). Front-facing rooms look onto a busy six-lane avenue with shops and pedestrians. There is no elevated view as it's a single-storey building.
Quietest floors
All rooms are ground level; there are no floors. For quietness, focus on the rear-facing rooms rather than a floor number.
🔊 Noise notes
Main noise is from traffic on Av. Brasil, a wide commercial street with buses, cars, and motorcycles. The parking area also generates morning and evening activity. No lift noise but exterior corridor footsteps can echo.
Insider tips
1. Arrive early to secure a parking space; the lot is first-come, first-served and fills up. The nearest alternative is the Shopping Maringá car park, 1.5 km away, costing BRL 10 per 12 hours. 2. Request a rear-facing room at booking—there's no extra charge and it cuts street noise significantly.
- 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 — It Motel
Free Wi-Fi throughout, sufficient for messaging and web browsing (approx 10 Mbps download); no premium tier or login required.
No lift; the motel is a single-storey building with exterior corridors — all rooms ground level.
No digital newsstand or physical newspapers offered.
Check-in from 14:00, check-out until 12:00. Early bag drop available in reception from 10:00 without fee. Late check-out until 14:00 costs BRL 50, subject to availability.
Free storage at reception for day-use on check-in day or after check-out (no lockers, items kept behind desk).
Step-free access from street to reception and all rooms; no wheelchair-specific rooms but doorways are standard width. No lift needed.
Free on-site open parking for guests (one space per room, first-come, first-served). Nearest public car park is Estacionamento Shopping Maringá, about 1.5 km away, costing BRL 10 per 12 hours. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required; incidental hold of BRL 150 per stay at check-in
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Shopping Feira Vest Mercosul — 2.0 km · ~25 min walk
Praça Raphaella Name Lucchesi — 937 m · ~12 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Brazilian Real, BRL
Use bank ATMs for the best rates; avoid exchange counters at the airport and tourist areas as they charge high fees and poor rates.
Credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard) are widely accepted in supermarkets, restaurants, and shops. Contactless is common; mobile pay works in larger chains but not everywhere.
Restaurants: 10% service charge is often included; if not, add 10%. Taxis: round up or add 10%. Hotel staff: small change for porters (R$5–10), housekeeping optional.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A single shot of espresso (cafezinho) at a padaria or boteco for around R$4–5.
A kilo restaurant (comida por quilo) where you pay by weight: R$30–40 for a full plate with meat, rice, beans, salad.
A simple prato feito (set meal) at a local café or boteco: R$25–35 for a main dish like grilled fish or beef with sides.
Look for pastel (fried pastry) stalls at the feira (street market) on weekends in central squares, and acarajé vendors near parks.
Supermarket chains like Super Muffato and Condor are common for groceries.
Rua São Paulo and Rua Paranaguá in the city centre have affordable high-street shops and market stalls for basic clothing.
Take the municipal bus for R$4.50 a ride; from the airport (Maringá Regional Airport) take bus line 021 or 022 for R$4.50 into town.
Eat at kilo restaurants at lunch for a fixed-price meal rather than a la carte dinner.Use cash at small markets and street stalls for better bargaining leverage, but avoid carrying large amounts.Visit the free municipal parks (Parque do Ingá, Parque Cidade) for no-cost recreation.
Good to know — Maringa
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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 It 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 It Motel?
Request a room toward the back of the property, away from Av. Brasil. These face the interior of the block and will be quieter than rooms near the street.
Which rooms should I avoid at It Motel?
Avoid any room directly facing Av. Brasil. The street is a major arterial road with continuous traffic, so rooms on that side will suffer from engine and horn noise, especially during the day and early evening.
Is It Motel noisy?
Main noise is from traffic on Av. Brasil, a wide commercial street with buses, cars, and motorcycles. The parking area also generates morning and evening activity. No lift noise but exterior corridor footsteps can echo.
Which rooms have the best views at It Motel?
The best view is of the interior courtyard or the back garden area (if present). Front-facing rooms look onto a busy six-lane avenue with shops and pedestrians. There is no elevated view as it's a single-storey building.
What are insider tips for staying at It Motel?
1. Arrive early to secure a parking space; the lot is first-come, first-served and fills up. The nearest alternative is the Shopping Maringá car park, 1.5 km away, costing BRL 10 per 12 hours. 2. Request a rear-facing room at booking—there's no extra charge and it cuts street noise significantly.
What time is check-in at It Motel?
Check-in at It Motel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does It Motel have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout, sufficient for messaging and web browsing (approx 10 Mbps download); no premium tier or login required.
Is there a city or tourist tax at It Motel?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near It Motel?
A kilo restaurant (comida por quilo) where you pay by weight: R$30–40 for a full plate with meat, rice, beans, salad.
What is the cheapest way to get around from It Motel?
Take the municipal bus for R$4.50 a ride; from the airport (Maringá Regional Airport) take bus line 021 or 022 for R$4.50 into town.
When is the best time to visit Maringa?
April, May and September — These months offer mild temperatures (18-26°C), low humidity and minimal rain, making city walks comfortable. Crowds are thin outside school holidays.
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.