Grande Hotel da Barra

I was looking for a quiet place to spend a week relaxing while also having a great base to explore Salvador and its surroundings. This hotel exceeded my expectations. The location is superb—very safe and surrounded by excellent bars, restaurants, and beautiful beaches. While the historic center is about an hour’s pleasant stroll away, it’s easily reachable by taxi or Uber in just 15 minutes. Breakfast was delicious, though it could get a bit crowded at times. The staff was absolutely wonderful—friendly, attentive, and always ensuring everything was perfect for my stay. One of the highlights was the pool and pool bar, the perfect spot to unwind after a day of sightseeing. My room was spacious and comfortable, and the view over the bay was simply magical. Overall, this was the ideal place for both relaxation and exploration and I would definitely stay here again.

Good breakfast. Perfect location. Very nice pool area. Small gym was plus. Beautiful view from a hotel room, we had a balcony with a seaview. Restaurant staff was very polite and professional.

Fantastic location in an area that is both safe and beautiful. There are lots of shops, bars, restaurants and things to see and do nearby. The pictures of the pool don't do it justice as it is much bigger than I'd thought. There's a plentiful range of choice for breakfast with different options on rotation all of which were interesting and good quality.the room was excellent and well worth the premium for the sea view. Staff were friendly and helpful and the hotel is spotlessly clean.

The hotel is very well located with plenty of options nearby (restaurants, shops, cafes, pharmacies, supermarkets, etc). The beach is nice and vibrant. The staff is super friendly and helpful.

The pool is really amazing, big and with different depths. Comfortable bed. There is a nice gym, quite big. The location is very popular, in the middle of the turistic area, many restaurants, bars around and the beach is in front of the hotel.