A list by Eva Novak & Adam Jensen. Updated January 2024.
We have created a list with the best small luxury hotels in Bahia, Brazil. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
Delightful property. Highly elegant. Comfortable beds. Set in Itacaré, 500 metres from Resende Beach, Barracuda Hotel & Villas offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Each accommodation at the 5-star hotel has garden views, and guests can enjoy access to a bar and to a tennis court. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a concierge service and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. At Barracuda Hotel & Villas all rooms include bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Itacaré, like cycling. Popular points of interest near Barracuda Hotel & Villas include Praia da Tiririca, Concha Beach and Itacare Bus Station. The nearest airport is Ilheus/Bahia-Jorge Amado Airport, 75 km from the hotel.Show full description
Based on my research this is one of the most beautiful, well designed and elegant boutique hotels in Bahia! AMAZING.
Located in Barra Grande, a few steps from Taipu de Fora, Villa Kandui Boutique Hotel e Beach Lounge provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Free WiFi and room service are provided. Each room has a private bathroom, while selected rooms are fitted with a balcony and others also offer a sea view. At the hotel you will find a restaurant serving Brazilian, Pizza and Seafood cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options can also be requested. The nearest airport is Ilheus/Bahia-Jorge Amado Airport, 126 km from Villa Kandui Boutique Hotel e Beach Lounge.Show full description
Opened January 2023. Chocolate Hotel has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and restaurant in Itacaré. Featuring a bar, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.8 km from Concha Beach. All rooms in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV. Chocolate Hotel features some rooms with city views, and all rooms are equipped with a balcony. At the accommodation the rooms include bed linen and towels. Resende Beach is 2.3 km from Chocolate Hotel, while Praia da Tiririca is 2.6 km from the property. The nearest airport is Ilheus/Bahia-Jorge Amado, 73 km from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Lovely interior design. Located in a small fishing village called Santo André, Campo Bahia offers an outdoor pool and a spa and wellness centre. This self-catering accommodation features free WiFi and a daily breakfast. Campo Bahia offers villas or a double room in a villa. Both provide a TV and air conditioning. The villas include a spacious living room. Featuring a shower, the private bathroom comes with a hairdryer. Extras include satellite channels. Champions Bar is located at the pool. Spa by L'occitane is located onside and activities in the surrounding area include fishing, diving and snorkelling. At Campo Bahia there is a restaurant, a private beach area and a fitness centre. Other facilities like an entertainment staff, water sports facilities and laundry facilities are offered. The property offers free parking.Show full description
Great value. Situated in Arraial d'Ajuda, Kûara Hotel features 2 tennis court, fitness center, sauna, Spa L'Occitane and helipad for up to 06 aircraft. A restaurant with cellar and grill is also available. Extras include adult and children's pools with volcanic stones and ocean views, and adult pool with integrated whirlpool and infinity edge. All rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a coffee machine, a shower, a hairdryer and a desk. They also have a wardrobe and a private bathroom. For guests comfort, a Trussardi layette is available in every room as well as L'Occitane amenities. Kûara Hotel offers a daily buffet or à la carte breakfast and staff speak Portuguese, Spanish and English at the 24-hour front desk. The property also features contemporary carpentry and handcrafted fiber lamps that emphasize light, movement and poetry by the hands of native artisans. The Beach Bar has 200 meters of private sand strip. Kûara Hotel is inserted in Mata Atlântica's reserve, surrounded by cliffs, a mangrove, warm sea, white sand, abundant vegetation and a charming river. The property is 5 minutes from the charming village of Arraial D'Ajuda, with a great diversity of handicraft shops, bars and restaurants. Guests can choose private flights with landing at Terra Vista Airport, or commercial flights with landing at Porto Seguro Airport.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Romantic. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. Vila dos Orixas is located on Praia do Encanto, in Morro de São Paulo. It has a pool surrounded by palm trees, plus WiFi in the entire hotel, including the pool and beach areas. The on-site wellness centre offers a range of treatments, such as massage services. Vila dos Orixas’s Boutique Hotel features spacious, traditional-style bungalows with air conditioning, balconies, flat-screen TV with satellite channels and stylishly designed bathrooms. Some bathrooms come with a spa bath, while others have bathrobes and free toiletries. The hotel’s facilities services also include a restaurant and a free shuttle service to the town’s centre. The hotel has a terrace and views of the sea, and guests can enjoy a drink at the bar. Guests can enjoy various activities in the surroundings, including snorkelling and diving. The hotel also offers bike hire. Second Beach is 3.9 km from Vila Dos Orixas Boutique, while Saudade Island is 3.9 km away. Luis Eduardo Magalhães Airport is 83 km from the property.Show full description
This is likely the most ROMANTIC small luxury hotel in Bahia. And it is one of the most popular small luxury hotels in Bahia, among couples!
Nice style. Great location.Opened March 2022. Set 1.5 km from Nativos Beach, DA GRAÇA HOTEL offers 5-star accommodation in Trancoso and features a garden, a restaurant and a bar. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The hotel also offers free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a bidet. DA GRAÇA HOTEL features certain units with pool views, and rooms are equipped with a kettle. At the accommodation every room includes bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near DA GRAÇA HOTEL include Coqueiros Beach, Trancoso Beach and Quadrado Square. The nearest airport is Porto Seguro Airport, 25 km from the hotel.Show full description
Historic property. Very stylish. Rooftop bar. Popular among couples. Fera Palace Hotel is located in Salvador, 200 metres from Lacerda Elevator and 300 metres from Mercado Modelo. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property and private parking is available on site. All rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Bathrooms are private and include free toiletries and a hairdryer. You will find a 24-hour front desk at Fera Palace. Pelourinho is 500 metres from Fera Palace Hotel, while San Francisco church is 500 metres away. Luis Eduardo Magalhães Airport is 21 km from the property.Show full description
This might be one of the most HISTORIC boutique hotels in Bahia. It also has A POPULAR ROOFTOP BAR.
Auka Boipeba features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a restaurant and bar in Ilha de Boipeba. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a tour desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Staff on site can arrange a shuttle service. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a shower. At Auka Boipeba, every room has a seating area. The accommodation offers a buffet or continental breakfast. Popular points of interest near Auka Boipeba include Bocca da Barra Beach, Tassimirim Beach and Cueira Beach.Show full description
Resort.Historic. Beautiful. Boasting a heavenly private beach and pier, Arraial D'ajuda Eco Resort is located in Ponta do Apaga Fogo. It is centrally located, a 5-minute drive from Porto Seguro Airport, just in front Mucugê Beach. The 5-star rooms at the Arraial D'ajuda Eco Resort are equipped with free WiFi and cable TV, plus air conditioning and a minibar. Each with an exclusive and charming décor. Selected units come with sea views or a balcony with a relaxing hammock and river views. Arraial D'ajuda organises ecological trips at their tour desk. It also has a diving centre, tennis court and a games room. There is a golf course a 25-minute drive away that guests can enjoy too. Guests can enjoy dishes made with fresh fish at Arraial d’Ajuda Eco Resort’s restaurants, which serve traditional Bahian cuisine and international cuisine. The uniqueness of the resort lays its ideally location, its private beach and pier, as well as its own cinema and water park, the Arraial D'ajuda Eco Park. Guests can enjoy the water park during its working hours and opening days. The ferry to Porto Seguro is located within walking distance. The resort offers a shuttle service to the village and its own ferry boat to cross to Porto Seguro town, both services have a timetable organized by the reception.Show full description
Great views. Rooftop pool. Overlooking the South Atlantic Ocean in Arraial d'Ajuda, Hotel Maitei offers luxurious rooms with a hot tub and a balcony with a hammock. Facilities include two outdoor swimming pools. Rooms in the luxury category boast panoramic views of the sea. All rooms of Maitei Hotel are equipped with free WiFi, cable TV, and a DVD player. One of the outdoor swimming pools provides an amazing 360° view of the surroundings. The hotel also offers a games room, a gym, and a sauna. During the whale watching season, Hotel Maitei offers third-party whale watching tours accompanied by a professional marine biologist. Other third-party services include bicycle and kayak rentals, kite and wake surfing, diving and sailing tours. Maitei Restaurant offers local and international dishes. It is possible to dine outside by the swimming pools.Show full description
This luxury hotel has outstanding views and a unique rooftop pool.
Great value. The Villa da Praia Hotel offers bright accommodations and a large swimming pool on the seafront of Itapuã, a beautiful beach which is ideal for practicing windsurf and kitesurf. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. All rooms feature air conditioning and a balcony. Some also offer a balcony with hammock and a sea view. Other amenities include a flat-screen TV and a safety box. Each room is fitted with a private bathroom fitted with a shower. Extras include free toiletries and a hairdryer. The swimming pool is surrounded by gardens. The Hotel´s restaurant welcomes you in a rustic, yet welcoming ambiance where you can enjoy regional and international dishes. Villa da Praia Hotel also offers a 24-hour front desk and gift shop. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property and free private parking is available on site. The Convention Center is a 15-minute drive away and the historical center 35 minutes by car. Salvador Shopping Mall is 12 km from Villa da Praia Hotel, while Iguatemi Shopping Mall is 13 km from the property. Luis Eduardo Magalhães Airport is 4 km away.Show full description
Resort.Stylish. Situated on the Atlantic coast, Vila Angatu Eco Resort SPA occupies a secluded location with direct beach access. It features an outdoor pool, tennis courts and free internet access in public areas. All guest rooms feature air conditioning, cable TV, minibar and safety deposit box. Many of the rooms offer panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean. Restaurant Dendê serves a fusion of regional Bahian delicacies and international cuisine. There is also a pool-side bar where guests can enjoy cocktails and snacks. The resort has a range of recreational facilities, including an outdoor pool, tennis courts, a fitness centre and a games room with pool table. There is also a contemporary spa, offering sauna and massage treatments. Vila Angatu Eco Resort SPA is located 30 km from Porto Seguro Airport. Free on-site parking is available.Show full description
Comfortable beds. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. 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
Charming. Historic. Great location. Featuring sea views, CASA Di VINA Boutique Hotel offers suites with balconies and free WiFi right opposite Itapuã Beach. Casa de Vinicius de Moraes is a part of the hotel that features swimming pools, a playground and a beautiful garden. A breakfast buffet is served daily. Rooms at CASA Di VINA have air conditioning, hairdryer, minibar, safe and an LCD Cable TV. Most of the units also feature balconies with hammocks and sea view. The restaurant at CASA Di VINA Boutique Hotel offers a special seafood menu, meat, fresh pasta and casual dishes, and serves wines, beers and refreshing drinks. CASA Di VINA Boutique Hotel is set in the historical building where the poet Vinicius de Moraes lived, and also offers free parking and a handy 24-hour reception desk. The property is only 50 metres from Vinicius de Moraes Square and Parque das Dunas is 6 km away. CASA Di VINA Boutique Hotel is 9 km away from Luis Eduardo de Magalhães Airport.Show full description
Elegant. Relaxing atmosphere. Great location. Located in Itacaré, 500 metres from Concha Beach, Terra Boa Hotel Boutique provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Providing a restaurant, the property also has a shared lounge, as well as a sauna and a hot tub. The accommodation offers a kids' club, room service and organising tours for guests. At the hotel, each room includes a desk, a balcony with a garden view, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, bed linen and towels. All units include a safety deposit box. You can play billiards at this 4-star hotel. Speaking English and Portuguese, staff are always on hand to help at the reception. Popular points of interest near Terra Boa Hotel Boutique include Resende Beach, Praia da Tiririca and Itacare Bus Station. The nearest airport is Ilheus/Bahia-Jorge Amado Airport, 75 km from the accommodation.Show full description
This boutique hotel has a great location in Itacaré.
Charming. Relaxing atmosphere. Superb breakfast. Popular among couples. Just 500 metres from Lençois centre, this hotel features a pool by the garden. It offers massages, free Wi-Fi in public areas and a restaurant with a wine cellar and buffet breakfast. The air-conditioned rooms at Hotel de Lençois have a TV, minibar and private bathroom. Most offer a balcony with garden views, while some include an LCD TV. This pet-friendly hotel is 500 metres from Lençois bus station, and 22 km from Horácio de Mattos Airport. Private parking is free.Show full description
The most CHARMING small luxury hotel in Bahia. It also has a highly rated breakfast and very cosy rooms.
Great views.Opened April 2021. Set in Lençóis, 29 km from Pai Inacio Mountain, Vila Pugliesi Hotel Boutique offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can have a drink at the bar. At the hotel, the rooms are equipped with a desk. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, all guest rooms at Vila Pugliesi Hotel Boutique have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and some rooms also feature a balcony. All rooms feature a safety deposit box. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet or an à la carte breakfast. Vila Pugliesi Hotel Boutique offers a sun terrace. The nearest airport is Lençóis Airport, 23 km from the hotel.Show full description
Elegant. Relaxing atmosphere. Comfortable beds. Integrated with nature and an exotic garden featuring a swimming pool, UXUA Casa Hotel & Spa is made with traditional techniques and local materials and offers peaceful and fully equipped holiday homes in the centre of Trancoso. Guests can sample local cuisine at an on-site restaurant, or relax at a bar. Praia dos Nativos is a 7-minute walk away. Free Wi-Fi is provided. Decorated in rustic style, with wooden elements, bright and natural colours, all holiday homes feature lots of seating nooks, a living area with a flat-screen cable TV and a fully equipped kitchen. Spa facilities and a gym are available at an additional cost. Guests can use a lounge area at Praia dos Nativos. The historic Quadrado Square is just next to the property, and local craft fairs can be found within walking distance. Hiking or kayaking excursion can be arranged in the vicinity. Terravista Airport is located 7 km from the UXUA Casa Hotel & Spa. Porto Seguro Local Bus Station and Airport are at a distance of 38 km. Shuttle service is possible at a surcharge. Free parking is provided.Show full description
Opened July 2023. Set in Santa Cruz Cabrália, a few steps from Muta Beach, Principe do Mutá Hotel Design offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. This 4-star hotel offers a shared lounge and room service. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a kids' club and free WiFi. At the hotel, the rooms are equipped with a wardrobe, a TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Rooms include a safety deposit box, while certain rooms also offer a balcony and others also feature sea views. All guest rooms will provide guests with a minibar. A buffet, continental or vegetarian breakfast is available every morning at the property. At Principe do Mutá Hotel Design you will find a restaurant serving American, Argentinian and Brazilian cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. At the accommodation guests are welcome to take advantage of a sauna. Praia de Coroa Vermelha is 200 metres from Principe do Mutá Hotel Design, while Mutari Beach is 2.2 km from the property. The nearest airport is Porto Seguro Airport, 14 km from the hotel.Show full description
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