Amy Adejokun
Section editor
Location, welcome, infrastructure: the Sofitel Salvador Bahia is one of the best hotels in its category. Recommended to those who wish to discover the Bahia capital without staying in the city centre.
This hotel review is a translation from the French version published on our French site Easyvoyage.com.
Sofitel Salvador Bahia - © Carlos Rodrigues / EASYVOYAGE
Sofitel Salvador Bahia - © Carlos Rodrigues / EASYVOYAGE
East of Salvador, between Abaete dunes and Itapua beach. The airport is 4.5 miles away. Count 15 minutes for transfers by taxi.
Half of the 204 rooms of the Sofitel overlook the sea; the remaining rooms overlook the swimming pool. Request a room on the 7th or 8th floor to enjoy the widest panorama. The rooms are medium sized (355 feet²); they have a small balcony and are furnished in a sober, contemporary style. However, they are very comfortable: large rug around the bed, desk/vanity, mini-bar, air conditioning, direct telephone and satellite television. Bathrooms are small and feature a shower and welcome toiletries. 24-hour room service.
Built in 1991, the Sofitel was renovated in 2001. This large, white, 8-storey building dominates a beautiful park with trees that includes the golf course and the hotel gardens. Marble predominates in the sober and unadorned lobby. Outside, a 5,380-foot swimming pool combines aesthetics and convenience: it allows for 82-foot laps. Deckchairs, towels, and parasols are scattered aroung the large solarium and on a central islet accessed through a wooden bridge. For those who want to stay fit, the hotel offers a fitness room with a view of the gardens. Sauna, hammam and jacuzzi are also available to relax after a tennis match or squash game.
The Sofitel Salvador Bahia has two main restaurants. "Les Saveurs d'Itapua" offers Bahia and international cuisine in a very pleasant setting. Indeed, the restaurant has a large bay-window overlooking a small lake surrounded by thick vegetation. Guaranteed tropical atmosphere! For lunch or dinner in a more formal environment, the Sofitel also offers a French-inspired gourmet restaurant in a carefully decorated room. Breakfast is served by the pool, it offers a wide selection of hot and cold dishes: cold cuts, cheese, fried eggs, fresh fruit, pastries, and rolls.
The beach is a 5 minute walk from the hotel. It is large, covered with fine sand, lined with coconut palms, and displays the changing colours of the Atlantic Ocean. The water is calm in the morning but tends to become rough in the afternoon. All amenities are provided, including parasols and beach towels. For an additional fee, guests can scuba dive or sail.
The Sofitel Salvador Bahia is located in the background of Itapua beautiful beach. A remarquable accommodation in its category, this hotel has the advantage of being close to the airport. It is a good address for a varied stay in Bahia. Indeed, even though the hotel is not on the seafront, it has a reserved, well-fitted area on the beach, a 5 minute walk away.
Golf enthusiasts can play on the 9-hole course in front of the hotel. Activities available include tennis, squash, initiation to scuba diving in a swimming pool, and sea diving. A comprehensive wellness centre is available for relaxing or trying shiatsu massages.
For those who are interested in the cultural treasuries of Bahia, the Sofitel offers a shuttle. Count approximately 20 minutes to reach the city.
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The Pousada das Flores is ideally located for a discovery of the historic centre of Salvador. In addition, it offers a private and pleasant environment, appreciated by those who enjoy Bed & Breakfast accommodations. However, comfort is not the same as in a chain hotel.
This hotel review is a translation from the French version published on our French site Easyvoyage.com.
The Catharina Paraguaçu is a pleasant address in Salvador. Its colonial mansion appearance will please those who enjoy a traditional ambiance and personalised service.
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The Mercure Salvador is a modern, comfortable hotel, located in a residential area of Salvador da Bahia. It meets international standards, but those in search of authenticity will be disappointed.
This hotel review is a translation from the French version published on our French site Easyvoyage.com.
Located on the southern point of Bahia, the Pestana Bahia is one of the city's most comfortable hotels. It meets all international standards, offers numerous services, and is perfect for couples and families with children.
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The Catussaba is a classic club hotel with a good comfort level and all amenities and services necessary for a seaside vacation. Located outside the city centre, in an unspoiled area, near beautiful beaches, it is well-fitted for families who seek both rest and entertainment. However, those who are looking for authenticity will be disappointed.
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The Pousada Solar do Carmo is in an ideal location in the peaceful district of Santo Antonio, a stone's throw from the Unesco-listed historical centre of Salvador de Bahia, Pelourinho. This charming little pousada with 13 guest rooms has a swimming pool with hydromassage jets. One of the establishment's best selling points is the breakfast served on its panoramic terrace with views over All Saints' Bay.
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The Pousada do Pilar is in a charming colonial building housing just 12 guest rooms in the neighbourhood of Santo Antonio, no distance at all from Pelourinho, the Unesco-listed historical centre of Salvador de Bahia. One of the establishment's best selling points is the breakfast served on its panoramic terrace with views over Bahia de Todos os Santos bay.
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Ideally located on the seafront, the Zank is a contemporary boutique hotel with high standards. It is housed in a beautiful mansion with a white facade and dates from the early 19th century. You will find a spa, a panoramic rooftop pool, and an excellent restaurant all at your disposal. The original design of the guest rooms is one of the highlights of the establishment. These very stylish and contemporary rooms are all different from one another, their decor following a specific theme, each time a surprise.
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The Pestana Convento do Carmo is a superbly restored former Carmelite convent and the indisputable jewel in the Salvador da Bahia crown. It is a listed historic monument and part of the Pousada du Portugal and Leading Small Hotels of the World collections. This unique establishment combines charm, well-being, history and fine dining, and we certainly fell in love with it.
This hotel review is a translation from the French version published on our French site Easyvoyage.com.
Ideally located on the seafront, the Zank is a contemporary boutique hotel with high standards. It is housed in a beautiful mansion with a white facade and dates from the early 19th century. You will find a spa, a panoramic rooftop pool, and an excellent restaurant all at your disposal. The original design of the guest rooms is one of the highlights of the establishment. These very stylish and contemporary rooms are all different from one another, their decor following a specific theme, each time a surprise.
This hotel review is a translation from the French version published on our French site Easyvoyage.com.
At the heart of the Pelourinho, the historic centre listed by Unesco as world heritage, Gilles and Didier welcome you to their Casa do Amarelindo, a very beautiful 19th-century mansion, superbly restored, in an all-Bahianese ambiance and under the protection of the local deities: the Orixas. The pool is one of the top features of this hotel, with its panoramic view over All Saint's Bay, along with the hotel's excellent cuisine.
This hotel review is a translation from the French version published on our French site Easyvoyage.com.
Located on the southern point of Bahia, the Pestana Bahia is one of the city's most comfortable hotels. It meets all international standards, offers numerous services, and is perfect for couples and families with children.
This hotel review is a translation from the French version published on our French site Easyvoyage.com.
You feel at home at the Villa Bahia, a recently built and highly luxurious, charming little pousada ideally located in the heart of Pelourinho, the historic centre of Salvador de Bahia. An ideal destination for romantic holidays as couples can relax together on the panoramic terraces, in the whirlpool baths and in the beautiful massage rooms. Period furnishings and a colonial atmosphere can be found everywhere, even in each of the 17 unique bedrooms, carrying the theme of a former Portuguese colony.
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Art, culture, charm, and comfort are all in ready supply at the Pousada des Arts, where you are sure to quickly feel at home. Eric and his wife Rose are excellent hosts, and will give you all the advice you need to explore the town. Relax in the hammock on your terrace and savour the traditional breakfast as you admire the views of Bahia de Todos os Santos bay. What could be more blissful? It is easy to fall for a place like this, especially with its ideal location for exploring the historic centre of Salvador de Bahia.
This hotel review is a translation from the French version published on our French site Easyvoyage.com.
The Pousada das Flores is ideally located for a discovery of the historic centre of Salvador. In addition, it offers a private and pleasant environment, appreciated by those who enjoy Bed & Breakfast accommodations. However, comfort is not the same as in a chain hotel.
This hotel review is a translation from the French version published on our French site Easyvoyage.com.
The Casa Vila Bela is a charming 19th century pousada no distance at all from the funicular down to Salvador harbour. It is in an ideal location in the peaceful neighbourhood of Santo Antonio, 5 minutes from Pelourinho, the Unesco-listed historical centre. The French owner and his wife, Stéphane and Gerusa, do all they can to make you feel at home, and are always ready with advice on how to make the most of your stay in Salvador de Bahia.
This hotel review is a translation from the French version published on our French site Easyvoyage.com.