Located in Praia do Forte, the Refúgio da Vila Boutique Hotel & SPA offers a quiet area just 200 meters 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, minibar 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 80 km from the historic city of Salvador, capital of Bahia. The Tamar Project is at a distance of 300 m. This is the part of Praia do Forte that our guests like best, according to independent reviews.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Situated in the best 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 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 single bed
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1 extra-large double bed
or
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
2 single beds
and
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
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1 extra-large double bed
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1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
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1 large double bed
1 single bed
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1 extra-large double bed
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1 extra-large double 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
9.5
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:

  • Flora
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Super friendly and helpful staff. Great breakfasts 😃
  • Vitor
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The pool area is awesome, honestly, much nicer than I expected. The room is super comfortable, spacious and stylish. The staff is fantastic and so is the breakfast. you can't go wrong with this hotel!
  • Hannah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Gorgeous property, amazing bathtub in room - absolute heaven. Helpful staff.

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Brazilian

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

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • 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 sport facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Snorkelling
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Off-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Children's playground
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Parking garage
Reception services
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage 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
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Heating
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
    Wellness
    • Kids' pool
    • Yoga classes
    • Spa/wellness packages
    • Spa lounge/relaxation area
    • Steam room
    • Spa facilities
    • Body scrub
    • Body treatments
    • Beauty Services
    • Sun umbrellas
    • Hammam
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    • Spa and wellness centre
      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 15:00 to 00:00

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

    Check-out

    From 06:00 to 12:00

     

    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.

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

    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

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

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cots are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There is 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 Creditcard 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
    Need-to-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 guesthouse 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 identification 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 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.

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

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

    FAQs about Refúgio da Vila Boutique Hotel & SPA

    • Check-in at Refúgio da Vila Boutique Hotel & SPA is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

    • The prices at Refúgio da Vila Boutique Hotel & SPA may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

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

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

      • Restaurant

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

      • Spa and wellness centre
      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Sauna
      • Massage
      • Hammam
      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Children's playground
      • Snorkelling
      • Diving
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Solarium
      • Bike tours
      • Body scrub
      • Water sport 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

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

      • Double
      • Triple
      • Quadruple

    • Refúgio da Vila Boutique Hotel & SPA is 350 yards from the centre of Praia do Forte. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The nearest beach is just 400 yards from Refúgio da Vila Boutique Hotel & SPA. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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