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Pousada Esmeralda is located 700 metres from Pelourinho Historical District and 2.5 km from central Salvador. It features bright, spacious accommodation, as well as WiFi throughout and a breakfast buffet. Decorated with local art and bright colours, rooms at Esmeralda come with air conditioning. Some rooms have a sofa or chairs. There is also a private bathroom with a solar-powered shower. Guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast each morning in the breakfast room. It includes a variety of fresh fruits, breads and cold meats, as well as a selection of hot and cold drinks. There is also a communal kitchen with utensils. Praia da Barra Beach is 8 km away from Pousada Esmeralda. Elevador Lacerda Lift and Mercado Modelo are within 10 minutes’ drive. Luis R. Magalhães Airport is 25 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

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

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Gluten-free


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 bunk bed
and
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
and
1 bunk bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
9.2
High score for Salvador
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Evertravel
    Germany Germany
    The place + the hosts + the breakfast + the location = perfect stay
  • Seema
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The pictures don't do the pousada justice, it's beautiful. The pousada is in an old house that has been renovated by the owners. So if this is what you're looking for, it's perfect. The hosts, Nathalie and Marco are so accommodating and were...
  • Baskind
    Israel Israel
    The hosts are super friendly and helpful They helped us alot and always with a smile The breakfast was big and delicious The room is clean, the wifi works great The location is great Best place to stay in the area for sure
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Marco Nathalie Eleonora

Company review score: 9.8Based on 109 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

We are a French-Italian family with a 18 year old girl. We will give you the welcome as friends in a city that we have chosen 14 years ago.

Property information

The House has 6 bedrooms with bathrooms on 3 floors without lift. We have on the ground floor a room for 3 people which allows us to accommodate people with disabilities. Each room is decorated according to a continent and a color. A games room and kitchen is available for our guests. We have a garden available for smokers.

Neighbourhood information

The Pousada Esmeralda is located in a bohemian and lively district 10 minutes walk from the Pelourinho. It is the historic district of Salvador having kept its popular soul. A large square 50m from the house allows children to have fun. The Portuguese fort of Santo Antonio dedicated to Capoeira provides daily lessons for all levels.

Languages spoken

English,French,Italian,Portuguese

Property surroundings

Facilities of Pousada Esmeralda
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Air conditioning
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • City view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Patio
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Bingo
  • Aerobics
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
    Off-site
  • Live music/performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Stand-up comedy
    Additional charge
  • Pub crawls
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Evening entertainment
    Additional charge
  • Snorkelling
    Off-site
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Games room
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Basic free WiFi 15 Mbps. Suitable for streaming content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
No parking available.
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
    Additional charge
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
    Additional charge
Entertainment and family services
  • Baby safety gates
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Baby safety gates
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Child safety socket covers
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Minimarket on site
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Wake-up service
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Higher level toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Wellness
  • Full body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • English
  • French
  • Italian
  • Portuguese

House rules

Pousada Esmeralda takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 20:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 10:00 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
Free
Cot upon request
Free
2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Groups

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

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash Pousada Esmeralda accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 15:00 and 17:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

A shuttle service is available from the airport to the property for BRL 120 ( BRL 140 after midnight) and from the property to the airport for BRL 100. Please inform the property if you wish to use this service.

Please note that all rooms at the property are strict non smoking.

Please note that a check in after 11 pm is possible but property charges an extra fee of 50 BRL.

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

Please inform Pousada Esmeralda in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

If you require an invoice when booking a prepaid rate, please write this request and your company details in the Ask a question box.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 15:00:00 and 17:00:00.

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

FAQs about Pousada Esmeralda

  • The prices at Pousada Esmeralda may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Pousada Esmeralda is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Room options at Pousada Esmeralda include:

    • Suite
    • Family
    • Triple
    • Double

  • Pousada Esmeralda is 1.1 miles from the centre of Salvador. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Pousada Esmeralda offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Games room
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Evening entertainment
    • Back massage
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Aerobics
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Hand massage
    • Live music/performance
    • Bingo
    • Walking tours
    • Foot massage
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Bicycle rental
    • Pub crawls
    • Full body massage
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Neck massage
    • Movie nights
    • Head massage
    • Happy hour
    • Stand-up comedy
    • Cooking class
    • Bike tours

  • Guests staying at Pousada Esmeralda can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free