Hotel Casablanca, a friendly business stay in Aparecida de Goiânia
Hotel Casablanca is a family-feel hotel in Jardim Belo Horizonte, Aparecida de Goiânia, in Goiás, near the bus terminal and Aparecida Shopping. It suits business travellers and families who want a good breakfast, free parking and Wi-Fi, and who can live with a few practical rough edges.
Written by Valeria Romano
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Where Hotel Casablanca is and how to get there
Hotel Casablanca is on Rua Recife, in the Jardim Belo Horizonte area of Aparecida de Goiânia, in Goiás. It is close to the bus terminal and to Aparecida Shopping, which makes arriving and getting around easy without a car.
Guests also like that it is easy to reach. One calls it a good option for professional travellers, though he adds that it can cost a little more than staying in Goiânia. That is worth keeping in mind if you are comparing the two cities.
What the rooms are like
The rooms are plain but well equipped. They have air conditioning, a ceramic floor, a wardrobe, an LCD TV, an alarm clock radio, a private bathroom with a shower and bidet, and free toiletries. Some also have a patio with garden furniture.
Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel, there is free parking, and reception stays open day and night. Rooms are non-smoking, and the hotel has accessible entrances and bathrooms for wheelchair users, which is not something every small hotel can say.
A guest from a few years ago described the rooms as new, cosy and fresh smelling. More recently, one visitor said the shower could give more water. It is a small point, but I would mention it if you like a strong shower.
What guests praise most
Google shows a rating of 4.2 from 190 reviews, and the praise follows a clear pattern. People come for a rest and leave talking about the welcome.
- The breakfast. It is the most repeated compliment. Guests mention fruit, breads, local baked goods and juices, and one adds that the coffee is excellent because the owner buys it freshly roasted.
- The owners and staff. Reviewers describe polite, attentive, welcoming people and a family feel. One couple remembers how the hotel let them decorate the room before a special arrival.
- The cleanliness and calm. Several guests call the rooms clean and the atmosphere peaceful, good for a decent night of sleep after a long day.
- The value. One guest calls the price fair and says it is worth staying here if you are passing through Aparecida.
What to know before you book
The low reviews are fewer, but they are specific, and they deserve attention. They suggest the experience depends on the day and on what you expect.
Breakfast timing. Two guests say that breakfast items ran out when they arrived late in the serving window, and one of them says there was nothing left at a quarter past eight. Go early.
Noise and water. One guest complained of loud noise from outside and a shower that took a long time to produce hot water.
Service and equipment. One review describes a curt reception and dirty towels. Another says the room had no minibar and no air conditioning remote, even though a minibar was listed when booking. If a minibar matters to you, ask before you arrive.
| The good side | What to watch |
|---|---|
| Generous breakfast and excellent coffee | Dishes can run out late in the breakfast service |
| Warm owners, family feel | Mixed reports on the front desk in the low reviews |
| Free parking and Wi-Fi, accessible rooms | Noise from outside and shower pressure |
Who this hotel is for
I would choose Hotel Casablanca in Aparecida de Goiânia if I were travelling for work, or on a family stop, and cared more about a warm welcome and a proper breakfast than about design. Free parking and Wi-Fi make it practical.
It is less suited to light sleepers, to anyone who wants a minibar and extras they were promised, or to guests who sleep late and still expect a full breakfast buffet. Confirm the details with the hotel and you will be fine.
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