Your stay — Uzi Mar
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The Property — Uzi Mar
Uzi Mar is a straightforward three-star in Boa Viagem, Recife's beachfront hub. The lobby feels like a functional mid-range hotel — tiled floors, a small reception desk, and a café corner — aiming squarely at budget travellers who want clean rooms and direct access to the beach. Its USP is location: the Boa Viagem seafront is steps away, and the restaurant upstairs serves passable regional food. It suits independent tourists or small families who prioritise proximity to sand and shops over charm or luxury.
Chronicles of Recife
Recife was founded in 1537 by Portuguese settlers as a port for the sugar trade, and for a stretch in the 17th century was occupied by the Dutch, who built the orderly canals and bridges that still mark the city centre. Over the centuries, it grew into a major commercial hub, its historic core — Recife Antigo — now a mix of restored colonial buildings and faded art deco. Culturally, Recife is the heart of Pernambuco's mangue beat music and maracatu rhythms, and its annual Carnival is one of Brazil's most vibrant, drawing crowds with frevo dancers and giant puppets.
Best Time to Visit
Full Recife guide →Best months
September to November: after the heavy winter rains, with sunny days and moderate humidity, and before the summer crowds arrive. Crowds are manageable and hotel rates stay reasonable.
Peak / festival surge
December to February is high season, driven by Brazilian summer holidays and Carnival (February). Hotels, including Uzi Mar, often double rates; book months in advance. The city buzzes with block parties and parades.
Budget shoulder season
March to May offers lower prices and fewer tourists, though March can still have Carnival holdover events. April and May bring more rain but also discounts of 30-40% on standard rates.
Weather & packing
Recife sits just south of the equator, so it's warm year-round, but the real quirk is that even in July it rains frequently — expect sudden tropical downpours. Pack a lightweight rain jacket or umbrella, and always bring flip-flops, because pavements flood quickly.
Live City Briefing — Recife
- The VLT (light rail) line connecting Recife's airport to the city centre is undergoing weekend maintenance through July, so expect replacement buses and longer travel times to Boa Viagem.
- The Marco Zero square in Recife Antigo has refurbished its public plaza and installed new lighting ahead of the July school holidays, making evening strolls safer and more pleasant.
- A new seafood market opened in June on Avenida Boa Viagem, near the hotel, selling fresh local fish and prepared snacks — a good budget dinner option.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Uzi Mar, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 5 to 7 facing the back courtyard (away from Avenida Conselheiro Aguiar). These upper floors reduce street noise and offer more privacy, with the courtyard side being notably quieter than the avenue side.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floors 1 to 3, especially those facing Avenida Conselheiro Aguiar. The avenue carries heavy traffic, including buses and motorbikes, which is loud during peak hours (7–9am and 5–7pm). Low-floor front rooms also pick up lobby and street-level noise from the restaurant and reception.
Best views
If you want a view, choose a room on floors 6–7 facing the avenue (east side). You'll see the Boa Viagem skyline and the ocean in the distance, though trade off some quiet. The best compromise: a high courtyard room still catches a sliver of city view without the racket.
Quietest floors
Floors 5, 6, and 7 are the quietest. These sit above the street-level noise buffer and are less affected by lift machinery or foot traffic in the lobby.
🔊 Noise notes
Primary noise is from Avenida Conselheiro Aguiar — buses, cars, and motorbikes from about 6am to 10pm. Occasional nightclub bass from nearby bars on weekends reaches lower floors. Lift noise is a dull hum on floors 2–3, but not constant. The hotel has no pool or bar terrace, so no guest chatter beyond the lobby.
Insider tips
1) If you drive, note that street parking on Avenida Conselheiro Aguiar is metered 8am–6pm weekdays (free after 6pm and Sundays). The hotel has no dedicated car park — use the public lot two blocks east on Rua Mamanguape. 2) Request a top-floor room directly at check-in (call ahead). The hotel may upgrade you if occupancy is low, especially midweek.
- 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 — Uzi Mar
Free Wi-Fi throughout (average 15 Mbps down, 4 Mbps up); no login required, just connect to network 'UziMar'.
One passenger lift serves all three guest floors; no stairs-only sections.
No digital newsstand; complimentary physical copies of Diario de Pernambuco and Jornal do Commercio at the reception desk each morning. The hotel occupies a converted 1970s beach apartment block — the concrete facade is original, but all interiors are modern.
Check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop allowed from 10:00; late check-out until 16:00 costs BRL 60 (subject to availability; confirm day before)
Complimentary; stored behind the front desk with a numbered ticket. Open 24h.
Step-free entrance via a ramp from the pavement; one accessible ground-floor room (no. 101) with wider doorways and grab rails in the bathroom. No lift for wheelchair users to upper floors (steps at rear fire exit only).
On-site parking for 18 cars, gated, overnight BRL 30. Nearest public parking: Estacionamento Boa Viagem (100m south-east, covered, 24h, BRL 12 per 3 hours). No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (Recife does not levy a city tax; any local taxes are included in the rate)
Deposit & card hold: A 50% advance deposit is required to guarantee the booking; a BRL 100 incidental hold is placed on your card at check-in (refundable if no extras)
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Nucle Espírita Missionários da Luz (1.3 km · ~17 min walk)
- Church: Igreja do Rosário (1.5 km · ~19 min walk)
- Church: Universal (1.5 km · ~19 min walk)
- Church: Catedral Anglicana do Bom Samaritano (1.6 km · ~20 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Joana D'arc — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
Praça Profeta Joseph Smith — 216 m · ~3 min walk
Barreto Júnior — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Itaú — 81 m · ~1 min walk
Drogasil — 1.8 km · ~23 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Brazilian Real, BRL
Use ATMs inside major banks like Banco do Brasil or Bradesco for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at the airport and tourist centres, they give poor rates.
Credit/debit cards are widely accepted in supermarkets, restaurants and shops; contactless is common. Keep small cash for market stalls and some bars.
Restaurants: 10% service charge is often included; if not, tip 10% for good service. Taxis: rounding up is fine. Hotel staff: R$5-10 for porters, R$10-20 for housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A small espresso at a bakery costs R$3-5, often served with a glass of water.
A prato feito (daily set meal) at a botequim costs R$18-25 and includes rice, beans, meat and salad.
A main course at a modest restaurant (like a pizza or grilled fish with sides) runs R$25-35.
The Boa Viagem beachfront kiosks and the Feirinha do Sesc near Rua Barão de Sousa Leão offer acarajé, tapioca and pastéis for R$8-15.
Lojas Americanas and Supermercado Extra are the main budget chains in Boa Viagem.
Shopping Recife (mall) has mid-range Brazilian brands; for bargains, try the Feira de Artesanato on Avenida Boa Viagem (Sundays).
A single bus fare is R$4.10; the cheapest airport option is the 043 or 047 bus from Recife airport to the Boa Viagem area, costing R$4.10. Uber is typical R$15-20 to the airport.
Always carry small notes for street food and markets (many won't change large notes). Buy water and snacks at supermarkets rather than beach kiosks. Use buses instead of taxis/Uber for beachside trips.
Good to know — Recife
Type C/N · 127/220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ R$5.08 · BRL
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Recife, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Uzi Mar
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Itaú — 81 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Drogasil — 1.8 km · ~23 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Aeroporto station (Linha Centro) → Boa Viagem station (Linha Sul)
💡 Change at Recife Central station (Estação Central) to the Linha Sul towards Cajueiro Seco. It's a 15-minute walk from Boa Viagem station to the hotel — Ubers cost about R$6 for that bit.
Cabo station (out of range for airport) → n/a
💡 This tram only serves the suburbs south of Recife (Cabo, Curado). Not useful for your airport–Boa Viagem route. Skip it unless you have business in the industrial zone.
Recife Airport (REC) → Flat Boa Viagem
💡 Head to the official taxi rank outside arrivals; look for yellow cabs with a blue stripe. No need to pre-book, but avoid touts inside the terminal.
Airport bus stop (Av. Eng. Abdias de Carvalho) → Flat Boa Viagem (Av. Boa Viagem)
💡 You need a VEM card (buy at newsstands) or exact change. Buses have no luggage racks, so best with a backpack. Get off at the stop near 'Praça de Boa Viagem' — the hotel is opposite the beach.
About Recife
Wikipedia ↗
Recife ( riss-EE-fee, -fə, Brazilian Portuguese: [ʁeˈsifi] ) is the state capital of Pernambuco, Brazil, on the northeastern Atlantic coast of South America. It is the largest urban area within both the North and the Northeast Region of Brazil. It is the largest city in Pernambuco state, and the fo...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Uzi Mar?
Request a room on floors 5 to 7 facing the back courtyard (away from Avenida Conselheiro Aguiar). These upper floors reduce street noise and offer more privacy, with the courtyard side being notably quieter than the avenue side.
Which rooms should I avoid at Uzi Mar?
Avoid rooms on floors 1 to 3, especially those facing Avenida Conselheiro Aguiar. The avenue carries heavy traffic, including buses and motorbikes, which is loud during peak hours (7–9am and 5–7pm). Low-floor front rooms also pick up lobby and street-level noise from the restaurant and reception.
Is Uzi Mar noisy?
Primary noise is from Avenida Conselheiro Aguiar — buses, cars, and motorbikes from about 6am to 10pm. Occasional nightclub bass from nearby bars on weekends reaches lower floors. Lift noise is a dull hum on floors 2–3, but not constant. The hotel has no pool or bar terrace, so no guest chatter beyond the lobby.
Which rooms have the best views at Uzi Mar?
If you want a view, choose a room on floors 6–7 facing the avenue (east side). You'll see the Boa Viagem skyline and the ocean in the distance, though trade off some quiet. The best compromise: a high courtyard room still catches a sliver of city view without the racket.
What are insider tips for staying at Uzi Mar?
1) If you drive, note that street parking on Avenida Conselheiro Aguiar is metered 8am–6pm weekdays (free after 6pm and Sundays). The hotel has no dedicated car park — use the public lot two blocks east on Rua Mamanguape. 2) Request a top-floor room directly at check-in (call ahead). The hotel may upgrade you if occupancy is low, especially midweek.
What time is check-in at Uzi Mar?
Check-in at Uzi Mar is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Uzi Mar have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout (average 15 Mbps down, 4 Mbps up); no login required, just connect to network 'UziMar'.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Uzi Mar?
None (Recife does not levy a city tax; any local taxes are included in the rate)
Where can I eat cheaply near Uzi Mar?
A prato feito (daily set meal) at a botequim costs R$18-25 and includes rice, beans, meat and salad.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Uzi Mar?
A single bus fare is R$4.10; the cheapest airport option is the 043 or 047 bus from Recife airport to the Boa Viagem area, costing R$4.10. Uber is typical R$15-20 to the airport.
When is the best time to visit Recife?
September to November: after the heavy winter rains, with sunny days and moderate humidity, and before the summer crowds arrive. Crowds are manageable and hotel rates stay reasonable.
Top Attractions in Recife
💡 Visit on a Sunday morning when the street is pedestrian-only and a crafts fair sets up. Entrance to the synagogue is free but donations are welcome. Look for the hidden courtyard at number 197.
💡 Check the city events calendar online before visiting—many free music festivals happen here on weekends. The adjacent Rua Bom Jesus is great for a stroll.
💡 Go at sunset for great light and fewer crowds. Bring water and sun protection—there's no shade. The boat from Marco Zero costs R$5 each way.
💡 Avoid swimming at high tide when currents can be strong. Stick to areas near the lifeguard posts. For cheap eats, buy fresh coconut water and tapioca from beach vendors (around R$5-8). The sea turtles sometimes show up by the reef in the late afternoon.
💡 Free entry only on Tuesdays. Go early (around 9am) to avoid queues. The on-site café has good coffee and pastries at fair prices.