WHERE TO STAY - Brazil - page 371

MORRO DE SÃO PAULO Vila Guaiamú

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Terceira Praia s/n, 45400 000 Tel [phone] Fax [phone] Rooms 22
Set on a quiet beach, the Vila Guaiamú consists of 22 cabins scattered among a lush garden. Simply furnished with
a double and single bed, each cabin comes with a private bathroom and veranda with hammock.The hustle and
bustle of the main village is only a 20-minute stroll away. www.vilaguaiamu.com.br
PORTO SEGURO Porto Seguro Praia Hotel

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Av Beira Mar s/n, 45810 000 Tel [phone] Fax [phone] Rooms 149
Located on the pretty beach of Praia Curuípe, this full-service resort offers fine dining, tennis, two pools, and an
outstanding view of the ocean. Rooms are spacious, comfortable, and modern. Besides a good on-site restaurant,
there is the popular Nau Cabral Bar. Ideal for business as well as leisure travelers. www.psph.com.br
PORTO SEGURO Xurupita Resort

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Caixa Postal 189, 45810 000 Tel [phone] Fax [phone] Rooms 16
This resort is perfect for families traveling with children. Each apartment has two rooms and sleeps four people
comfortably. A small kitchen is equipped with a stove, fridge, and microwave. The resort has a large leisure area.
The main swimming pool includes a hydro-massage facility and a bar. www.xurupita.com
PRAIA DO FORTE Pousada Porto da Lua

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Praia do Forte s/n, 48280 000 Tel [phone] Rooms 26
A short stroll from the Projeto Tamar (see p207) , the Porto da Lua is set right on the beach. Most of the apartments
look out over the ocean. Only the lower-floor rooms have air conditioning, as the upper floor gets a steady sea
breeze. The hotel's tropical architecture is by well-known architect Wilson Reis Netto. www.portodalua.tur.br
PRAIA DO FORTE Praia do Forte Eco Resort 0 S ÷ z h 7 ∑ \\\\\
Av Do Farol s/n, 48280 000 Tel [phone] Fax [phone] Rooms 250
This sprawling resort is set in gorgeous gardens near the beach. All apartments are spacious and well-appointed.
The resort offers a large number of sports and recreation activities, including snorkeling, windsurfing, kayaking,
and nature walks. Breakfast and dinner are included in the rate. www.ecoresort.com.br
SALVADOR Ibis Rio Vermelho

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Rua Fonte do Boi 215, Rio Vermelho, 41940 360 Tel [phone] Fax [phone] Rooms 252

The no-frills Ibis brand specializes in tidy, comfortable rooms. Prices are low because the hotel does not offer
services such as dry-cleaning, buffet breakfast, or valet parking. For the most memorable Ibis experience, request
an ocean-view room when reserving. www.accorhotels.com.br
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Rua D. de Santo Antônio 259, Centro Histórico, 40301 280 Tel [phone] Fax [phone] Rooms 7
The rooms in this unpretentious pousada are on the small side, although most come with a veranda and offer
fabulous views of the Salvador harbor and the Baía dos Todos os Santos (Bay of All Saints). Breakfast is served on
the bright patio. A short stroll from the Pelourinho (see pp186-7) . www.beijaflorpousada.com.br
SALVADOR Pousada Redfish

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Ladeira do Boqueirão 1, 40301 280 Tel [phone] Fax [phone] Rooms 8
A crumbling heritage building on the edge of the historic center, the Redfish was bought and renovated by English
owners into a comfortable inn. Rooms are simple but spacious, high-ceilinged, and flooded with light. The ground
floor of the pousada contains a gallery of local art. www.pousadaredfish.com.br
SALVADOR Monte Pascoal Praia

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Av Oceânica 591, Barra, 40170 010 Tel [phone] Fax [phone] Rooms 83
This excellent-value hotel provides rooms with comfortable king-size beds or two single beds. Every room features
a balcony with either a full or partial view of the ocean. Close to Salvador's best restaurants, bars, museums, and
shopping areas. www.montepascoal.com.br
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Rua D. de Santo Antônio 48, Centro Histórico, 40301 280 Tel [phone] Fax [phone] Rooms 15
A pretty pousada in the historic center of Salvador with high-ceilinged rooms that have period furnishings, but lack
modern amenities such as TV or Internet. The best room is a split-level apartment with a separate sitting area and
a large private terrace. The restaurant faces the sea. www.pousadaboqueirao.com.br
SALVADOR Pousada do Pilar

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Rua Direita de Santo Antônio 24, Centro Histórico, 40301 280 Tel [phone] Rooms 12
Set in a heritage building, this pousada has received a complete overhaul to meet modern standards. Rooms are
spacious and pleasantly decorated with bright splashes of colour. Seven of the rooms have a veranda and look out
over the port and the ocean. Breakfast is served on the rooftop patio. www.pousadadopilar.com
SALVADOR Pestana Bahia 0 S ÷ z h 7 ∑ \\\\
Rua Fonte do Boi 216, Rio Vermelho, 41940 360 Tel [phone] Fax [phone] Rooms 430
Sitting on an outcrop overlooking the ocean at the Rio Vermelho, the Pestana is one of Salvador's top luxury hotels.
The modern rooms are spacious and decorated in a bright, funky style. The hotel's leisure area includes an outdoor
pool and sundeck overlooking the beach and a top-notch fitness center. www.pestana.com