Located in Praia do Forte, the Refúgio da Vila Boutique Hotel & SPA offers a quiet area just 656 feet from the beach, with comfortable rooms, TV room and a Mini SPA with heated whirlpool, steam room and heated room for massages. In addition to featuring an outdoor pool, and for your added convenience, children can have fun in the playground. All rooms have a King Size bed, electric blackout curtain, Smart TV with high resolution SKY channels, air conditioning, mini-bar and bathroom with hairdryer. Some accommodations have a balcony. The award-winning restaurant in Alta Gastronomia Brasileira serves seafood and authentic Bahian cuisine. Refúgio da Vila Boutique Hotel & SPA is 50 mi from the historic city of Salvador, capital of Bahia. The Tamar Project is at a distance of 984 ft. This is the part of Praia do Forte that our guests like best, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Praia do Forte, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4!

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
or
1 king bed
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
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1 king bed
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
or
1 king bed
2 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
or
1 king bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.0
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.0
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Mark
    United States of America United States of America
    Friendly and helpful staff. Very cozy and great atmosphere
  • Cctripp
    United States of America United States of America
    Beautiful hotel with great amenities. Breakfast was delicious and the drinks were great. Well priced and the staff is very courteous.
  • Diana
    United States of America United States of America
    staff was wonderful, charming & helpful. breakfast was superb.

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Brazilian

Amenities of Refúgio da Vila Boutique Hotel & SPA
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Spa
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live music/Performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Water sports facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Snorkeling
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Off-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Playground
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Parking garage
Front Desk Services
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
    Spa
    • Kids' pool
    • Yoga classes
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Steam room
    • Spa facilities
    • Body scrub
    • Body treatments
    • Beauty services
    • Beach umbrellas
    • Turkish/Steam Bath
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    • Spa
      Additional charge
    • Solarium
    • Sauna
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Refúgio da Vila Boutique Hotel & SPA takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

    Check-out

    From 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cribs are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

    Maestro Mastercard Visa Elo credit card Diners Club Cash Refúgio da Vila Boutique Hotel & SPA accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Notice: We will be closed for renovations from April 10th to July 7th, 2023. Check availability for our reopening and come and enjoy the new Refugio da Vila, the only charming guest house in the Praia do Forte-Ba region. Photos will be updated soon.

    Please note that the name on the reservation must be the same as the credit cardholder's name.

    There is a 10% service tax not included in the reservation price that will be charged upon check out.

    This hotel is part of the "Roteiros de Charme Association".

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform Refúgio da Vila Boutique Hotel & SPA of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

    In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    FAQs about Refúgio da Vila Boutique Hotel & SPA

    • Refúgio da Vila Boutique Hotel & SPA is 1,000 feet from the center of Praia do Forte. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Refúgio da Vila Boutique Hotel & SPA may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • The nearest beach is 1,150 feet from Refúgio da Vila Boutique Hotel & SPA. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at Refúgio da Vila Boutique Hotel & SPA include:

      • Double
      • Triple
      • Quad

    • Refúgio da Vila Boutique Hotel & SPA offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Spa
      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Sauna
      • Massage
      • Turkish/Steam Bath
      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Playground
      • Snorkeling
      • Diving
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Solarium
      • Bike tours
      • Body scrub
      • Water sports facilities on site
      • Beauty services
      • Bicycle rental
      • Spa/Wellness packages
      • Live music/Performance
      • Body treatments
      • Walking tours
      • Steam room
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Yoga classes
      • Swimming pool
      • Spa facilities
      • Spa lounge/Relaxation area

    • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Refúgio da Vila Boutique Hotel & SPA on this page.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Refúgio da Vila Boutique Hotel & SPA has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant

    • Check-in at Refúgio da Vila Boutique Hotel & SPA is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.