HOLIDAYMAKERS searching for a glorious getaway to South America have been left in hysterics after mistaking a bargain hotel for a “prison”.
Despite being highly rated, the hotel looks more like a prison with the lack of amenities and bars on all the windows and doors.
Brits hoping to travel to Brazil for a sunshine break spotted the hotel on Booking.com.
Once inside, the bedrooms inside aren’t too dissimilar to a room at His Majesty’s pleasure, either.
Guests do have a television, but the luxury stops there.
Although the basic rooms at Hotel Mecejana come with an ensuite shower, there is no hot water.
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And if starting the day with a cold shower isn’t bad enough, the £24-a-night price doesn’t include breakfast.
Commenting on the Facebook ad for the hotel, one bemused travel fan said: “Looks like a prison! Don’t forget your toothbrush!”
Another added: “Always wanted to stay somewhere that looks like a Nicaraguan prison. Where do I sign?”
A third teased: “Flexible policy, 5-10 years.”
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And a fourth pretended: “You're only allowed out of your room for 1 hours exercise a day.”
Someone else even joked: “Lights out by 10pm……and slop out 6.30am…”
It is located in Boa Vista, Brazil, and has basic ensuite rooms with air conditioning and a TV.
WiFi is available and bed linen is included in the bargain price.
But the hotel’s fine print confirms: “Please note, a hot shower is not available. Meals are not available.”
Despite its appearance, Hotel Mecejana has scored 7.5 out of 10 among previous visitors.
One said in a review: “It was a short stay, however, the guy at the reception was very friendly, very attentive of my check-out time.
“He was trying to help me with my bags and even coffee offered me before I left. Good place for value.”
Another marked it 9/10, adding: “Great room, value for money, clean, spacious. worth it!!”
However one disgruntled guest warns: “The hotel does not have an electric shower. Very cold water.”
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A Brit tourist was also left shocked after booking a "prison-like" room while on holiday in Benidorm.
Or you can stay in real former prisons in the UK, such as the Bodmin Jail Hotel in Cornwall or the Malmaison Hotel in Oxford.
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