Small Boutique hotels in BAHIA

This unique property is located on the paradisical island of Boipeba, by the long crescent shaped strip of sand called Morere beach. Far from the bustle and distractions of the city and the typical coastal resorts, Alizées Moreré offers peace and tranquillity in a secluded island setting. Alizées Moreré is the perfect spot for complete disconnection and recharging in a thoroughly natural atmosphere. Here, guests can enjoy total relaxation on a near-deserted beach, boat trips to coral reefs and mangrove fringed creeks, or dolphin and whale watching. Ilha de Boipeba's crystal clear waters are also ideal for snorkelling and scuba diving, and guests can take a course at a PADI approved school. Alizées Moreré's eco-friendly boutique accommodation consists of fully-equipped thatch-roofed bungalows with spectacular ocean views, arranged around a delightful tropical garden. Alizées Moreré's Zen sea-shore restaurant serves delicious Brazilian dishes based on freshly caught fish and seafood with touches of French cuisine and savoir-faire. There is also fabulous panoramic spa with massage, yoga classes and a Jacuzzi.

Set in the San Antonio Quarter, at the centre of the Salvador de Bahia old town, the Aram Yami Boutique Hotel offers exclusive luxury accommodation with stunning views over Todo Os Santos Bay. The Arami Yami Boutique Hotel is ideally located for visiting some of Brazil's best beaches and is just a short walk from the Unesco World Heritage Site of Pelourinho and many other places of interest. Recently refurbished the Arami Yami Boutique Hotel, which is housed in a 19th-century Boroque-style building, offers comfort and charm in contemporary styles. There is a large terrace with a swimming pool, which offers fantastic panoramic views over the bay, while some of the hotel's rooms have their own private pools. Breakfast is served in a dining area with great ocean views. Drinks and snacks are also served from the hotel bar. There are restaurants galore just a short walk from the hotel in the San Antonio Quarter.

Calá & Divino Hotel Fazenda is the only hotel located right on Espelho Beach, one of the most beautiful beaches in Brazil and the world, famous for its natural setting and secluded privacy. Offering delightful rustic, barefoot luxury, good food and friendly, welcoming service, Calá & Divino is a fabulous spot for relaxing stays in this idyllic location. Ideal for relaxing stays on this beautiful corner of the Brazilian coast, guests at Calá & Divino Hotel Fazenda can enjoy an extensive range of activities, both on-site and close by the hotel. These include mountain biking, capoeira lessons on the beach, kayaking on the river and of course surfing and kite surfing. A range of massages and treatments can also be arranged. Nearby landmarks and attractions include the Imbiriba indian reserve, Caraiva, or the beautiful village of Trancoso, with its famous Quadrado, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Calá & Divino Hotel Fazenda has two unique dining venues: during the day, the beach restaurant serves traditional dishes and international and contemporary cuisine, while at night the Restaurant at the Top of the Hill is an inviting setting for delicious international cuisine and a magnificent selection of drinks, cocktails and fine wines from the bar, all with sweeping views of the ocean and the surrounding natural landscape.

Casa de Pera'Inda is a delightful small boutique guest house, considered one of the most charming in Trancoso. Its prime location, 300 metres from the emblematic ''Quadrado'', in a pleasant residential neighbourhood of Trancoso, provides peace of mind and convenience. Standing in the heart of this beautiful heritage area, Casa de Pera'Inda is set in a lovingly restored and modernised traditional Trancoso house, with the addition of comfortable suites and the reception, lounge, and dining areas. Arranged around a central courtyard with a large swimming pool, the main house consists of a ground floor with terrace, a living room with TV and comfortable sofas, the kitchen and bathroom. One of the five suites is located on a mezzanine accessed from the reception area, while the other four are in independent ground floor rooms. Offering friendly, welcoming hospitality and service, staff at Casa de Pera'Inda consists of a cook, a maid, a gardener, a pool attendant and a night watchman. Bicycles are available for guests' use, free of charge, and other popular outdoor activities in the area include horse-riding, hiking, surfing and snorkelling.

This charming boutique property is nestled in the heart of Pelourinho, the historic centre of Salvador de Bahia. Offering splendid views of the Baía de Todos os Santos, Casa do Amarelindo is situated in a carefully restored and modernised 19th century colonial style mansion. Casa do Amarelindo is located on the Pelourinho carnival circuit, and is close to the myriad cafés, taverns and restaurants of this delightful district, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Many of Salvador's most important historic landmarks and attractions are just a short distance from the hotel, including the cathedral, the church of San Francisco, the Palacio R. Branco and the Elevador Lacerda, which provides connections with the lower city and the Mercado Modelo. Casa do Amarelindo offers guests fabulous views of the rooftops of Pelourinho and Baía de Todos os Santos from its panoramic terrace, where cocktails are served, and the spectacular rooftop swimming pool. The hotel's Pelô Bistro restaurant offers delicious meals throughout the day, with the accent on fresh local produce, especially fish and seafood. Breakfast is served in the elegant dining room or in the courtyard.

Enjoying a fabulous location, just a few hundred metres from Praia de Parracho beach, and surrounded by delightful tropical gardens, Casa Grande São Vicente is situated in an elegant neo-classical building. Combining the best of Brazilian and Portuguese influences in its décor, this charming small boutique hotel offers exclusive accommodation in a spectacular ocean-front setting. Ideal for relaxing visits to this charming resort, Casa Grande São Vicente offers a wide range of outdoor activities and watersports, including stand-up-paddle surf, windsurfing, kite surfing and surfing. For golf enthusiasts, the hotel offers special rates at the Golf Club Terravista. The region was the landing point of the first Portuguese explorers in Brazil in the sixteenth century, and there are a number of fascinating heritage towns and villages within easy reach, including Porto Seguro and Trancoso. With its neo-classical architecture, Casa Grande São Vicente offers its guests all the elegance and charm of bygone colonial times, combined with maximum comfort and access to the latest communication technologies. The hotel's buffet breakfast is served in the elegant dining room or on the veranda, and guests can enjoy quiet strolls in the shaded gardens, or cooling dips in the large outdoor pool with ocean views. There is also a billiards and games room, and massages can be arranged on site.

Located in Trancoso, by the sand of Nativos' Beach, Estrela D'Agua is the perfect getaway for those seeking comfort and sophistication. Suites and bungalows feature Wi-Fi, balcony, hammock, Jacuzzi, Led TV, Sky and DVD, air conditioning, minibar, digital safe, Nespresso coffee maker and hairdryer. Estrela D'Agua isa member of the reputable Associação Roteiros de Charme, which maintains strict environmental policies and quality of services. The Estrela D'Agua offers an authentic and varied gastronomic experience in its 3 restaurants, with specially designed menus. Estrela D'Agua has a Spa that offers energy massage, hot stone, bamboo, and reflexology feet and hands and also a Fitness & Gymnastics room.

Located in Brazil in Ponta do Corumbau on the south coast of Bahia between the cities of Porto Seguro and Prado, Fazenda Säo Francisco do Corumbau feels like paradise. A small boutique hotel, Fazenda Säo Francisco do Corumbau offers total privacy, with suites and bungalows on the seaside, a lagoon-style swimming pool and quality service. Fazenda Säo Francisco do Corumbau is nestled amid a grove of nut palm trees and over 2 km of beach. Located on an open sandbar that stretches out into the sea, the farm has 167 hectares and brings together the comfort of a luxury hotel with the charming, relaxed and friendly atmosphere of a beach house. There are four super deluxe bungalows with a king size bed, TV and a spacious bathroom with a private garden. 2 deluxe suites are on the upper level of the main building, and 4 are located in two bungalows (2 suites in each bungalow). The furniture was specially designed to blend harmoniously in all rooms. All rooms contain bed linen and towels from Trousseau, air conditioner, minibar, CD player, in-room safe and a spacious porch with stunning ocean views.

Hotel Maitei is a boutique establishment offering luxury accommodation in an area of Brazil famed for its stunning natural beauty, Arraial d'Ajuda. This exclusive hotel organises guided nature trips for guests who wish to visit Monte Pascoal National Park, which is only two hours away. There is also the anthropological delights of the nearby Pataxó Indian Reservation, where fascinating ancient traditions can be enjoyed at first hand. Other activities include whale watching, ocean fishing, bike trails, boat tours, trekking and canoeing. Hotel Maitei was designed by architect Luciano Soares: its interiors are a careful blend of sophistication, comfort and beauty. Rooms have panoramic ocean views and are equipped with free Wifi, cable TV and DVD. Leisure amenities around the hotel grounds include an outdoor swimming pool, gym, sauna and games room. The Hotel Maitei restaurant serves local Brazilian and international dishes and poolside dining is welcomed. There are also restaurants, bars and clubs just a short distance away.

Hotel Vila Dos Orixas is located on Praia do Encanto (Charming Beach) in Brazil. This is one of the quietest beaches in Morro de Sao Paulo. Hotel Vila Dos Orixas is notable for being the most exclusive hotel on the island in an environment where palm trees, sun, and peace and quiet predominate. Located 60 kilometers south of Salvador, Morro de Sao Paulo is one of the most popular destinations on the Dende Coast. It is one of the oldest areas in Brazil, along with its neighboring island, Boipeba. It is naturally preserved with clean sand, warm water, Atlantic vegetation, mangroves and innumerable nearly empty beaches. The perfect place to get away from it all. The ten bungalows at Hotel Vila Dos Orixas are surrounded by palm trees and native vegetation with a fascinating deserted beach as a backdrop. Every detail is designed to make the most of peace and privacy, as well as access to all of the wonderful amenities at the hotel. Some of the highlights include a 25 meter pool with a bar serving some of the best caipirinhas on the island, an oceanfront restaurant and of course the beach.

Standing in the heart of Pelourinho, Salvador de Bahia's historic quarter, Hotel Villa Bahia is set in two sympathetically restored colonial mansions, originally dating from the 17th and 18th centuries. After a year's careful and painstaking work, with the participation of local craftsmen and following UNESCO requirements for sustainability, this charming boutique property offers exclusive accommodation in a unique heritage setting. Hotel Villa Bahia's central location in Salvador de Bahia means that it is ideal for relaxing visits to this spectacular city. Many important landmarks and monuments are within easy walking distance of the hotel, including the historic Elevador Lacerda, the cathedral and the Mercado Modelo, among many more. Visitors will find countless cafés, taverns and restaurants in the delightful cobbled streets around the hotel, and the city is also famed for its chic shopping. Salvador boasts a number of fine beaches, and Porto da Barra has been classified as one of the world's top three beaches. Villa Bahia features two peaceful patio courtyards, one with lush plants and an elegant fountain, and the other with a hanging garden and a small pool. Indoors, the hotel's public rooms contain authentic period furniture, noble timber flooring and high ceilings, in keeping with the heritage nature of this splendid building. Adapting French techniques to local ingredients, the restaurant offers first-class contemporary cuisine with the richness of local flavours. Breakfast is served in the elegant dining room or outdoors in the courtyard.

Standing in a lush tropical garden, Pousada Capim Santo is located in the heart of the historic village of Trancoso. Set in individually designed suites and bungalows, this delightful eco-friendly boutique property offers comfortable accommodation and delicious meals in an authentic, tranquil atmosphere. Situated just a short walk from fabulous, deserted white-sand beaches, Pousada Capim Santo is ideal for relaxing stays in this beautiful heritage region. Other attractions include the UNESCO protected Quadrado square and the ancient 16th century church. Trancoso's beautiful beaches are protected by reefs and form unique natural pools at low tide. Pousada Capim Santo's delightful restaurant is one of the most well-known establishments in this newly fashionable spot, and has been serving delicious menus based on the finest sea-food since 1985. Guests are sure to enjoy its informal atmosphere, within easy reach of the buzzing Quadrado.

Lost in the forest shade, the Pousada Etnia hotel and shop return to their origins. The accommodations join extreme comfort with refined ethnic decoration. Each object shown reflects the whole and gives silent testimony to the diversity of the people that finally joined culturally, and can be seen as a mirror or kaleidoscope of the world.

The Hotel Pousada Quarto Crescente offers luxury accommodation situated in a large tropical garden filled with exotic plants and birds, and located just 400 meters from the historic centre of Trancoso, Brazil. This boutique hotel is ideal for visiting Quadrado Square and is only 15 minutes walk to some of the region's most spectacular beaches. The Hotel Pousada Quarto Crescente has two outdoor pools, a larger pool for adults equipped with water jets and a smaller one for children. The poolside area is the perfect place to relax with a cocktail after a long day at the beach. Some rooms are also equipped with a Jacuzzi. Breakfast consists of home-made cakes and fresh fruit picked in the Hotel Pousada Quarto Crescente's tropical gardens. They also serve afternoon tea, while pizza and drinks are available at the bar. Guests can rent cars, bikes and kayaks to explore the local area. And there's always something to read at the library, stocked with over 1000 international books. Kids can play in the safe environs of the gardens and enjoy a playground featuring a dolls' house and trampoline.

Uxua Casa Hotel and Spa is located in the heart of Trancoso, on the Quadrado, its picturesque, UNESCO-protected town square. Many of this unique property's traditional casas date back five-hundred years to the foundation of the village, and have been renovated and restored using ancestral techniques, reclaimed materials, and beautiful antiques, all by local artisans collaborating with designer Wilbert Das. Uxua Casa Hotel and Spa offers luxurious, authentic accommodation, five-star service and innovative cuisine in a spectacular heritage setting. Standing a short distance from the beach at Trancoso, Uxua Casa Hotel and Spa boasts an innovative organic spa, and on the beach itself, Uxua has restored an old fisherman's bar, featuring an ancient wooden boat with a natural palm thatched roof. Delightful, sustainable and low impact, the beach area also features comfortable loungers, parasols and gazebos, perfect for relaxing with a delicious, cool cocktail and soaking up the fabulous ocean view. Guests can enjoy surfing, sea kayaking, or beach volleyball at the beach, while keen golfers can enjoy rounds at the spectacular Terravista golf course. The innovative cuisine at Uxua Casa Hotel and Spa is based on typical Bahian dishes and the finest locally sourced, fresh and seasonal produce. Guests can expect to find market fresh fruit and vegetables, and delicious fish and seafood from local artisan fishermen. Dining can be enjoyed al fresco, in the restaurant, at the beach or in the casas.

Enjoying a privileged location by a rocky outcrop connected to the land by a strip of pure white sand, Villa dos Corais stands between Morro de São Paulo's Terceira and Quarta beaches. Surrounded by lush tropical vegetation and with spectacular views of the beach and the ocean, this luxury boutique property offers unique accommodation and excellent food in a quiet, tranquil setting. Perfect for relaxing visits to the beautiful, secluded island of Tinharé, Villa dos Corais is within easy reach of all the sights and sounds of historic Morro de São Paulo, yet far enough away for intimate moments of serenity whenever guests wish. The inn offers a huge range of on-site facilities, including a tennis court, a games room and a large infinity pool, and guests can also enjoy horse riding, cycling, and snorkelling in the fabulous coral pools, among many other activities. Villa dos Corais is home to two fine restaurants, Restaurante dos Corais, specialising in regional and Mediterranean cuisine, and the Pimenta Rosa, offering gourmet dining, beach service and a deck facing the natural coral pools of Quarta Praia, in a colourful and natural environment.