We have created a list with the best castle hotels near Salvador, Brazil. We have also included hotels in resorts, historic properties, historic villas, beautiful country residences and colonial mansions. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Anna Pinto & Ted Valentin. Updated February 2024.
Delightful property. Superb interior design. Popular among couples. Located in the heart of Salvador’s historical center, the charming Villa Bahia Hotel is set in two traditional colonial houses featuring a terrace with panoramic view to the Pelourinho. The boutique hotel also has a swimming pool, restaurant and exuberant courtyards, as well as luxurious rooms that have restored and fitted with modern amenities. The Vila Bahia also provides babysitting services, tour information, airport shuttle and free wireless internet connection 24 hours a day. The hotel is within walking distance of popular churches, stores, bars, restaurants, art galleries, banks, exchange offices and schools of capoeira, samba and percussion. The Jorge Amado Museum, Elevador Lacerda and Praca da Sé are also a short walk away. The nearest airport is Luis Eduardo Magalhães Airport, 20 km from the property.Show full description
Based on my research this is one of the most beautiful, well designed and historic boutique hotels in Salvador! WOW!
Very cosy. Great interior design. Set in a restored and enlarged antique 19th century residence, Hotel Catharina Paraguaçu offers rooms with air conditioning and cable TV. Rio Vermelho Beach is only a 10-minute walk away. All rooms of Catharina Paraguaçu Hotel are equipped with a minibar, a private bathroom, and a balcony or patio. Every morning a typical Bahian breakfast buffet is served in the breakfast room. Guests can benefit from the 24-hour front desk service Hotel Catharina Paraguaçu provides. It also has a tour desk and a car rental service. Free private parking is possible on site based on availability. The bus station is only 6 km away, and the Luis Eduardo Magalhães Airport is just 23 km away.Show full description
Highly elegant. Comfortable beds. Popular among couples. This 19th century colonial mansion is located in Pelourinho, facing Baía de Todos os Santos Bay. It offers luxurious accommodation with balcony, a rooftop swimming pool, a panoramic terrace and free WiFi internet. Rooms at Hotel Casa Do Amarelindo are spacious and well equipped. All are air conditioned and feature a flat-screen TV, a CD and a DVD player. The balconies offer bay or city views. Casa Do Amarelindo´s bar is located on the patio, covered with tropical plants. Exotic cocktails are freshly prepared and can be ordered with a selection of Brazilian tapas. Regional and international cuisine is served during the evening. A work out can be done in the gym or guests can simply relax at the rooftop terrace, while enjoying the views. Being located in the historic heart of Salvador, many tourist sights are within walking distance. The hotel is situated 450 metres from Mercado Modelo Market, 5 km from Salvador´s harbour and 25 km from the airport.Show full description
This small hotel has very cosy rooms and amazing staff.
Close to beach front. Luxurious. Great value. Villa dos Corais is situated in Morro de São Paulo, in front of Third Beach and the Fourth Beach. The hotel has an outdoor pool and hot tub, and guests can enjoy a drink at the bar. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. The rooms are comfortable and equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a balcony. All rooms boast garden views and feature a private bathroom. Extras include free toiletries and a hairdryer. Guests at the Vila dos Corais can make use of the gift shop, the tennis court and the fitness centre. A transfer service is available. A free breakfast buffest is offered daily. The restaurant of Villa dos Corais serves dinner. There are various dining options in the city centre of Morro de Sao Paulo. You can engage in various activities, such as diving, fishing and hiking. Saudade Island is 800 metres from Villa dos Corais, while Second Beach is 1 km away. The nearest airport is Luis Eduardo Magalhães Airport, 81 km from Villa dos Corais.Show full description
This is likely one of the most PEACEFUL AND LUXURIOUS small hotels in Salvador. It also has a great beach front location and great affordability.
Luxurious. Superb breakfast. Hotel Deville Prime Salvador sits in a scenic landscaped park filled with lakes and rare birds. It features a business centre, as well as 2 bars, 2 restaurants and a tennis court. Rooms feature air conditioning, SMART TV cable TV and balconies. All rooms and the entire property is 100% non-smoking. Free WiFi is available. Guests at Hotel Deville Prime Salvador can take a dip in outdoor pool or book a massage or beauty treatment. They can also use the modern gym or play volleyball and 24-hour room service. For guests' entertainment, this hotel also offers a children's playground, billiards, foosball and a air hockey table. Children can enjoy an array of activities under the supervision of the entertainment staff. Sabores de Itapuã Restaurant offers creative contemporary dishes, and Saveiros serves tropical Bahian specialities. Hotel Deville Prime Salvador is 5 km from Luis Eduardo Magalhães Airport, and Flamengo Beach. It is 600 metres from Vinicius de Moraes Plaza, which offers trendy boutiques.Show full description
This luxury hotel has a highly rated breakfast, lovely pool facilities and beautiful surroundings.
Beach front location. Situated on the north coast of Bahia's panoramic shores, Costa Dos Coqueiros is a resort on the Ibassai beachfront. The outdoor pool and sun terrace are surrounded by tropical gardens. Rooms at the Resort Costa Dos Coqueiros offer practical accommodation with tiled floors and lively fish print bedding. All have air conditioning, a private balcony and free WiFi. Guests at Costa Dos Coqueiros can enjoy a nature trail to Jauara Lake, or a 5 km hike to the quaint Santo Antonio fishing village. A sauna is available for an additional cost. A daily breakfast buffet is served in the restaurant, which overlooks the ocean. The Restaurant Lau offers contemporary seafood dishes and an Italian theme night every Saturday. Resort Costa Dos Coqueiros is 61 km from Luis Eduardo Magalhaes Airport. It offers free on site parking.Show full description
Beach front location. Elegant. Great value. In Bahia's trendy Praia do Forte, the luxury Tivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte is situated in a natural reserve. It offers tasteful rooms with balconies, over 30 outdoor sports and a wellness spa. Praia do Porto is 1.1 km from Ecoresort Praia do Forte, while Garcia D'avila Castle is 1.8 km from the property. The air conditioned rooms at the Tivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte are equipped with a hammock, cable TV and cable internet. Some of them are located opposite to the beach and others offer panoramic sea views. Guests at the Tivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte can enjoy a daily buffet breakfast and dinner. Facilities include 7 swimming pools, a gym and a tennis court. The wellness spa offers a variety of facials and body treatments. The property is located 400 metres from Praia do Forte. Luis Eduardo Magalhães Airport is 51 km away.Show full description
Popular among couples. Boasting an excellent location in the historical center of Salvador, the Colonial Chile Hotel combines the charm of a traditional colonial building with modern amenities in its guestrooms. All rooms feature air conditioning, TV, telephone and minibar. Some of them also offer beautiful views of the All Saints Bay, which is a few blocks away. A complimentary breakfast is served every morning. In addition, the Colonial Chile Hotel provides a tour desk, car rentals, transfers and other services. Within a short walk, you will find the popular Pelourinho, the Lacerda Elevator, the Castro Alves Square and a lively nightlife. The nearest airport is Luis Eduardo Magalhães Airport, 21 km from Pousada Colonial Chile.Show full description
This is a popular hotel among couples travelling to Salvador.
Featuring free WiFi and a complimentary breakfast, Catussaba Suites offers self-catering accommodations in Salvador. Apartments here feature a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. A minibar, a dining table and a balcony are available; some apartments enjoy a magnificent ocean view. At Catussaba Suites guests will be able to enjoy a tennis court, an outdoor pool and a restaurant. Other facilities include dry cleaning, ironing service and laundry facilities. Free parking is available for guests. Catussaba Suites is located right on the beach and offers easy access to the main roads of Salvador, Metropolitan Region and the Green Line. Some nearby attractions include famous Flamengo Beach which is 3.9 km away. Luis Eduardo Magalhães Airport is located 6 km from the property. Iguatemi Shopping Mall and the Bus Central Station are 14 km away.Show full description
Located in front of Itapuã Beach, this 4-star resort is just a few steps from the beach and offers rooms with a balcony. Its restaurants serves typical Bahia dishes as well as international cuisine. Internet and parking are free. Rooms have a flat-screen TV with cable channels, air conditioning, as well as a safe and an en suite bathroom. Some have ocean views. Guests can enjoy the Catussaba’s 4 interconnecting swimming pools. The hotel also features a mini zoo and a children's playground. Catussaba Resort Hotel offers easy access to Salvador’s Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães international airport. The city’s commercial and financial centre can be reached within a short drive.Show full description
Charming. With an outdoor pool and sunloungers by the garden, Villa Araçá is located only 5 minutes walking from the beach at Vilas do Atlantico in Lauro de Freitas. Currency exchange and tour information are provided. Rooms at Villa Araçá Boutique Hotel have a minibar, air conditioning, ceiling fans and flat-screen TVs. Each room includes a private bathroom as well and WiFi access. Breakfast is served in the garden in front of the swimming pool and the restaurant, Italian Gourmet, offers traditional local and Italian dishes. Surfing, kite-surfing, tennis, golf and equine sports can be enjoyed nearby. This boutique hotel is 5 km from Salvador’s Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães international airport, and 100 metres from Vilas Tennis Club. Pelourinho historic centre and Forte beach are 25 minutes by car, and Salvador Shopping Centre is 5 minute by car.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Great SPA. Set on Tairu Beach, Alma Tropical Resort offers a games room, swimming pool and golf course, as well as free Wi-Fi and private parking. activities include hiking and mini golf. The rooms are bright and simple, offering a TV, fan, minibar and air conditioning. There is a private bathroom with a hot shower. The daily breakfast buffet offers a variety of fresh fruits, breads and cold meats. Guests can also enjoy regional and international specialties, as well as a selection of drinks in the hotel’s restaurant and bar. The property is 35 km from Itaparica and 25 km from Vera Cruz. Salvador’s Luis Eduardo Magalhães Airport is 63 km away.Show full description
In my judgement this could be one of the most RELAXING small hotels in Salvador.
The Bahia Plaza Hotel invites you and your whole family to enjoy this immense complex for leisure and events combined with the natural beauty of the paradisiacal and peaceful beach of Busca Vida in Camaçari, a small town on the north coast of Bahia, just 13 km from Salvador Airport. The hotel offers a wide range of leisure options, starting with beach services, sauna and swimming pools for children and adults. Hotel is Pet Friendly. You can keep in shape on one of the 3 tennis courts, beach tennis, the jogging track, the gym, the skate park, the soccer field, the beach volleyball arena or the squash court. The Hotel also has a fun playground for the enjoyment of children. If you prefer to have fun without moving too much, just drop by the games- or TV room while your kids entertain themselves on the playground. The Bahia Plaza Hotel also has a Beauty Salon, a restaurant and 3 bars, one on the beach and another near the pools. The Hotel is 38km from the Center of Salvador and 55km from Praia do Forte.Show full description
Featuring an outdoor pool and a tennis court, Hotel SESI Valença is situated in Valença,17 km from Morro de São Paulo. Free Wi-Fi is offered in the rooms and free private parking is available on site. The air-conditioned rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a microwave. Some of them boast pool views. A daily buffet breakfast is served and guests will find a restaurant on site, where they can enjoy local cuisine. Ilha de Boipeba is 32 km from the property and the nearest airport is Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães/Salvador Airport, 140 km from Centro Turístico SESI Valença. www.sesivalenca.com.br . Show full description
Mar de Guarajuba features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and restaurant in Guarajuba. The property is located 300 metres from Praia de Guarajuba, 12 km from Garcia D'avila Castle and 18 km from Baleia Jubart Institute. Facilities include a sun terrace and free WiFi is available. At the inn, all rooms include a patio. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower, all units at Mar de Guarajuba have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and some rooms here will provide you with a seating area. At the accommodation every room is fitted with bed linen and towels. You can play tennis at Mar de Guarajuba, and the area is popular for hiking and cycling. Tamar Project Station Praia do Forte is 18 km from the inn, while Tamar Project is 18 km away. The nearest airport is Salvador International Airport, 48 km from Mar de Guarajuba.Show full description
Beach front location. Located in Costa do Sauipe, 400 metres from Costa do Sauipe Beach, Sauipe Grand Premium Brisa - All Inclusive provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Featuring room service, this property also welcomes guests with a restaurant and a terrace. Garcia D'avila Castle is 27 km from Sauipe Grand Premium Brisa - All Inclusive, while Baleia Jubart Institute is 29 km away. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a kids' club and free WiFi throughout the property. Guest rooms at the resort come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Sauipe Grand Premium Brisa - All Inclusive offers certain rooms with sea views, and the rooms have a balcony. At the accommodation each room is fitted with bed linen and towels. Guests at Sauipe Grand Premium Brisa - All Inclusive can enjoy a buffet breakfast. The resort offers a children's playground. You can play billiards, squash and tennis at this 5-star resort, and the area is popular for hiking and cycling. The nearest airport is Salvador International Airport, 79 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Great pool. Grand Palladium, on Bahia´s Imbassaí Beach, is a resort offering luxurious rooms with balcony and modern amenities. It features free WiFi, free parking and activities such as golf and tennis. Suites at Grand Palladium Imbassaí Resort & Spa have a king size bed and minibar. Satellite flat-screen TV and iPod station are included. The air-conditioned rooms also have a seating area. Bathrooms feature a hot tub. The 5-star, all-inclusive at Grand Palladium Imbassaí comprises 5 swimming pools. Guests can play volleyball on the beach or use the basketball court. Water sports comprise polo, kayaking and windsurfing. Activities for babies, children and teenagers are held at the hotel´s mini clubs. The gym provides aerobics and spinning classes. The spa delivers massages, facial and body treatments. There are evening shows and 5 restaurants for dining. Three offer à la carte Indian, Japanese and Brazilian dishes. Meals can also be ordered from 2 buffet restaurants. Ten bars are distributed in the complex, with a selection of Brazilian and imported refreshments. All food, soft and alcoholic drinks are included in the rates. Grand Palladium is within Imbassaí protected area, along Bahia´s Linha Verde Coast. Salvador is 95 km away.Show full description
Newly opened, September 2023. Set in Imbassai, 800 metres from Imbassai Beach, The Signature Level at Grand Palladium Imbassaí Resort & Spa offers accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Boasting room service, this property also welcomes guests with a restaurant, a water park and a sun terrace. Garcia D'avila Castle is 16 km from the resort, while Baleia Jubart Institute is 18 km from the property. The resort features an indoor pool, entertainment staff and a 24-hour front desk. At the resort, every room is equipped with a balcony with pool view. The rooms come with a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At The Signature Level at Grand Palladium Imbassaí Resort & Spa, the rooms are equipped with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. The accommodation offers a children's playground. You can play darts and tennis at The Signature Level at Grand Palladium Imbassaí Resort & Spa, and car hire is available. The nearest airport is Salvador International, 68 km from The Signature Level at Grand Palladium Imbassaí Resort & Spa, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Opened January 2023. Situated in Costa do Sauipe, 400 metres from Costa do Sauipe Beach, Sauipe Resorts Ala Mar - All Inclusive features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. The property has a bar, as well as a restaurant serving Brazilian cuisine. Garcia D'avila Castle is 27 km from Sauipe Resorts Ala Mar - All Inclusive, while Baleia Jubart Institute is 29 km from the property. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a kids' club and free WiFi throughout the property. At the resort, the rooms are fitted with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Sauipe Resorts Ala Mar - All Inclusive offers some units with sea views, and the rooms come with a balcony. All rooms at the accommodation have air conditioning and a safety deposit box. Guests at Sauipe Resorts Ala Mar - All Inclusive can enjoy a buffet breakfast. The resort offers a children's playground. You can play billiards, table tennis and squash at this 4-star resort, and the area is popular for hiking and cycling. The nearest airport is Salvador International Airport, 79 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Offering an unique experience, Sauípe Premium offers the most exclusive service inside Costa do Sauipe´s complex. Surrounded by a white-sand beach, guests will have access to the resort´s private pool, fitness centre and special benefits in all entertaining areas. Air-conditioned rooms include free WiFi, a seating area with a flat-screen cable TV and a minibar. Private bathrooms come with a shower and hairdryer. Please Note: Only some rooms have a balcony. Children can have fun in the Sauipe Kids Club with an exclusive entertainment staff. This resort is 76 km from Luis Eduardo Magalhães Airport. The property offers free public parking.Show full description
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