Name: Pousada Estrela do Mar
Address: Rua Afonso Celso, 119, Barra, Salvador, CEP 40140-080, Brazil, Rua Afonso Celso, 119, Bahia, 40140-080, Brazil
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $34 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.2

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Guesthouse Pousada Estrela do Mar

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This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in beaches, sunsets and old-town exploration – Check location Rua Afonso Celso, 119, Barra, Salvador, CEP 40140-080, Brazil – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in beaches, sunsets and old-town exploration – Check location

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*8.9* Barra's Lighthouse: only 4 minutes away! (850 feet by foot)

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Great place on a great neighborhood, close to the beach, restaurants, main tourist places, a bus stop near by to go to Center city, amazing breakfast and lovely staff. Defenetly a place to come back .

Joaquin

United States of America

Good location in Barra, close to the beach, and a nice breakfast in the morning. The staff were friendly and helpful. Hotel was quiet and well secured.

Jemma

Netherlands

The breakfast was delicious. The staff was really friendly and the location was great.

Mariana

Brazil

Great poussada very close to the beaches and restaurants of Barra. The staff is amazing (especially Nubia and Sean). It feels like home when you arrive!

Anna

Chile

The location was very good if you want to be located primarily near the beach. Praia do Porto Barra is the best beach near here. Avoid swimming near the lighthouse itself though, as there are sea urchins in the water there! The staff are relaxed, friendly and helpful. The breakfast was very good. Although there isn’t a huge variety for the breakfast, what there is is tasty and filling.

Life

Ireland

this wonderful pousada is well positioned for exploring Salvador, we were so well looked after by the staff here who could not have been more helpful or welcoming. We will definitely be back!

Paula

United Kingdom

Very good location close to the beach, shopping center, during Carnaval also - just few steps from the fiesta! The stuff is very friendly and helpful!!! Breakfast is delicious and home made! Loved it!!!

Maria

France

Location was ideal as a central spot for exploring the rest of Salvador. Staff were very friendly and helpful in recommending things to do and places to see. Great breakfast!

Roddy

Falkland Islands (Malvinas)

Estrela do Mar is one of the best boutique hotels that I have ever stayed in. The staff pays a lot of attention that everything is fine during your stay, you get your breakfast personally served at the table, you get a beach towel even if you didn't ask for. The staff thinks in everything! The location is fantastic (just 100 m to the beach), the building is beautiful and you have space for reading a book or just relaxing in the hamock. The rooms are very nice and the bed is absolutely comfortable. There is 24hrs security, it is a very nice and calm atmosphere and you really feel like coming home :)

Susanna

Germany

This hotel was simple but extremely nice, clean and stylish with lovely staff who spoke excellent english. The breakfast was amazing.

Alison

United Kingdom

9.7

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What guests loved the most:
“Great place on a great neighborhood, close to the beach, restaurants, main tourist places, a bus stop near by to go to Center city, amazing breakfast and lovely staff. Defenetly a place to come back .”

Joaquin United States of America
“Good location in Barra, close to the beach, and a nice breakfast in the morning. The staff were friendly and helpful. Hotel was quiet and well secured.”

Jemma Netherlands
“The breakfast was delicious. The staff was really friendly and the location was great.”

Mariana Brazil
“Great poussada very close to the beaches and restaurants of Barra. The staff is amazing (especially Nubia and Sean). It feels like home when you arrive!”

Anna Chile
“The location was very good if you want to be located primarily near the beach. Praia do Porto Barra is the best beach near here.”

Life Ireland
“this wonderful pousada is well positioned for exploring Salvador, we were so well looked after by the staff here who could not have been more helpful or welcoming. We will definitely be back!”

Paula United Kingdom
“Very good location close to the beach, shopping center, during Carnaval also - just few steps from the fiesta! The stuff is very friendly and helpful!!! Breakfast is delicious and home made!”

Maria France
“Location was ideal as a central spot for exploring the rest of Salvador. Staff were very friendly and helpful in recommending things to do and places to see. Great breakfast!”

Roddy Falkland Islands (Malvinas)
“Estrela do Mar is one of the best boutique hotels that I have ever stayed in.”

Susanna Germany
“This hotel was simple but extremely nice, clean and stylish with lovely staff who spoke excellent english. The breakfast was amazing.”

Alison United Kingdom

The Pousada Estrela do Mar welcomes you in Salvador offering a great location in the Barra neighborhood, only a few feet from the beach and the Farol da Barra (lighthouse). Free Wi-Fi is provided in all areas, as well as complimentary tea and coffee at the reception.

Lots of restaurants, bars and shops are found nearby. Public transportation and taxis will take you to the popular Pelourinho and other areas of the city with ease.

The hotel is set in a restored house with traditional architecture featuring air-conditioned rooms and cozy ambiances with a charming décor.

From 08:00 AM until midday, you are invited to enjoy a rich breakfast with fresh fruits, juices and many other items served on your table.

The staff is another highlight of Pousada Estrela do Mar, offering tour info and other services with professionalism and in English.

Barra is a great choice for travelers interested in beaches, sunsets and old-town exploration.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Closest Landmarks *

Barra's Lighthouse
0.2 miles
Santo Antonio da Barra Fort
0.2 miles
Barra Beach
0.4 miles
Barra Shopping Mall
0.5 miles
Bahia Iate Club
0.7 miles
Ondina Beach
1.4 miles
Castro Alves Theatre
1.6 miles
Governament House
1.6 miles
Salvador Zoo
1.7 miles
Museum of Modern Art
2 miles

Beaches in the Neighborhood

Praia do Farol da Barra
450 feet
Porto da Barra Golden sand
Swimming, Water Sports, Surfing, Watching the Sunset

1,800 feet

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Luis Eduardo Magalhaes Airport
14.7 miles
Valenca Aiport
37 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Attentive staff. Convenient location to beaches.”

Hiroko

Thailand

9.5

“Location was ideal as a central spot for exploring the rest of Salvador. Staff were very friendly and helpful in recommending things to do and places to see. Gr...”

Roddy

Falkland Islands (Malvinas)

“Great location, good breakfast, amazing staff! ”

Michał

Poland

8.7

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Children of all ages are welcome.

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“Great place on a great neighborhood, close to the beach, restaurants, main tourist places, a bus stop near by to go to Center city, amazing breakfast and lovely staff. Defenetly a place to come back .”

“The location was very good if you want to be located primarily near the beach. Praia do Porto Barra is the best beach near here. Avoid swimming near the lighthouse itself though, as there are sea urchins in the water there! The staff are relaxed, friendly and helpful. The breakfast was very good. Although there isn’t a huge variety for the breakfast, what there is is tasty and filling. ”

“this wonderful pousada is well positioned for exploring Salvador, we were so well looked after by the staff here who could not have been more helpful or welcoming. We will definitely be back!”

“Very good location close to the beach, shopping center, during Carnaval also - just few steps from the fiesta! The stuff is very friendly and helpful!!! Breakfast is delicious and home made! Loved it!!!”

“Location was ideal as a central spot for exploring the rest of Salvador. Staff were very friendly and helpful in recommending things to do and places to see. Great breakfast!”

“Estrela do Mar is one of the best boutique hotels that I have ever stayed in. The staff pays a lot of attention that everything is fine during your stay, you get your breakfast personally served at the table, you get a beach towel even if you didn't ask for. The staff thinks in everything! The location is fantastic (just 100 m to the beach), the building is beautiful and you have space for reading a book or just relaxing in the hamock. The rooms are very nice and the bed is absolutely comfortable. There is 24hrs security, it is a very nice and calm atmosphere and you really feel like coming home :)”

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Reviewed: September 22, 2019

Travis
United States of America
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very clean, staff was very friendly and helpful.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: August 9, 2019

Life
Ireland

9 helpful votes
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Sometimes the WiFi was a bit weak at times.
The location was very good if you want to be located primarily near the beach. Praia do Porto Barra is the best beach near here. Avoid swimming near the lighthouse itself though, as there are sea urchins in the water there! The staff are relaxed, friendly and helpful. The breakfast was very good. Although there isn’t a huge variety for the breakfast, what there is is tasty and filling.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: July 22, 2019

Jan
Netherlands
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Sean and his staff were the best! Great breakfast

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: April 28, 2019

Anonymous
United States of America

1 helpful vote
7.9

“Basic and clean. Amazing location and brrakfast”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Mosquitoes. We slept with repellent
Breakfast and attentiveness of staff.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 7, 2019

Paula
United Kingdom

2 helpful votes
10

“welcoming, clean and comfortable pousada right in the heart of Barra, Salvador - we loved it”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 4 nights
this wonderful pousada is well positioned for exploring Salvador, we were so well looked after by the staff here who could not have been more helpful or welcoming. We will definitely be back!

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: February 28, 2019

Maria
France

3 helpful votes
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Extremely noisy during carnaval. Very hot and very dark room (the one which is on the 2nd floor) If you travel with baby - there is no baby bad there (it’s not a big problem, but just for info!)
Very good location close to the beach, shopping center, during Carnaval also - just few steps from the fiesta! The stuff is very friendly and helpful!!! Breakfast is delicious and home made! Loved it!!!

Stayed in February 2019
Reviewed: February 7, 2019

Hiroko
Thailand

10 helpful votes
9.6

“Highly Recommended.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
None.
Attentive staff. Convenient location to beaches.

Stayed in February 2019
Reviewed: February 1, 2019

Stella
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
10

“Wonderful rooms, wonderful staff, hammock were a fabulous bonus for all to use.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Just a do not disturb sign to be sure no one would come and clean if I wanted longer in bed .
Staff very attentive very helpful very friendly.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 26, 2019

Robert
Netherlands

2 helpful votes
3.8

Poor
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Small room without outside windoe

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 9, 2019

Joaquin
United States of America
10

“Amazing place and people .. my room was lovely with a nice balcony to the street.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Bending set wasn’t changed during my stay but ok, I’m concerned with the environmental issues so I like to saved water.
Great place on a great neighborhood, close to the beach, restaurants, main tourist places, a bus stop near by to go to Center city, amazing breakfast and lovely staff. Defenetly a place to come back .

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: December 22, 2018

Roddy
Falkland Islands (Malvinas)
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Location was ideal as a central spot for exploring the rest of Salvador. Staff were very friendly and helpful in recommending things to do and places to see. Great breakfast!

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 11, 2018

Jemma
Netherlands
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 3 nights
Good location in Barra, close to the beach, and a nice breakfast in the morning. The staff were friendly and helpful. Hotel was quiet and well secured.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 15, 2018

Mariana
Brazil
9.2

“Best location in Salvador.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The breakfast was delicious. The staff was really friendly and the location was great.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 7, 2018

Michał
Poland

3 helpful votes
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great location, good breakfast, amazing staff!

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: October 9, 2018

Susanna
Germany

1 helpful vote
10

“Best Pousada in Salvador”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
Estrela do Mar is one of the best boutique hotels that I have ever stayed in. The staff pays a lot of attention that everything is fine during your stay, you get your breakfast personally served at the table, you get a beach towel even if you didn't ask for. The staff thinks in everything! The location is fantastic (just 100 m to the beach), the building is beautiful and you have space for reading a book or just relaxing in the hamock. The rooms are very nice and the bed is absolutely comfortable. There is 24hrs security, it is a very nice and calm atmosphere and you really feel like coming home :)

Stayed in October 2018

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	Superior Double Room 1 full bed	Show prices
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+ Max adults: 2 Max children: 1 (up to years of age)	Superior Twin Room 2 twin beds	Show prices
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+ Max adults: 3 Max children: 1 (up to years of age)	Superior Triple Room 3 twin beds or 1 twin bed and 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This air-conditioned room features a cable TV, mini-bar and private bathroom with a hot shower. Wi-Fi is free. Please inform bed preference in advance. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Shower • TV • Air conditioning • Fan • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Hardwood or parquet floors • Wake-up service • Wardrobe or closet • Bidet • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Toilet paper Parking: No parking available. Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Economy Double Room 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This double room offers a mini-bar and air conditioning. Private bathroom comes with a hot shower. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Shower • TV • Air conditioning • Fan • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Hardwood or parquet floors • Wake-up service • Wardrobe or closet • Bidet • Towels • Linens • Entire unit located on ground floor • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Toilet paper Parking: No parking available. Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Superior Quadruple Room 2 twin beds and 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This quadruple room has a mini-bar, cable TV and air conditioning. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Shower • TV • Air conditioning • Iron • Fan • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Cable channels • Flat-screen TV • Hardwood or parquet floors • Wake-up service • Wardrobe or closet • Bidet • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Toilet paper Parking: No parking available. Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Economy Twin Room 1 twin bed and 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This twin room features air conditioning, patio and mini-bar. Please note that this room is located on the ground floor at rear of property. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Shower • TV • Air conditioning • Sitting area • Fan • Toilet • Patio • Private Bathroom • Tile/Marble floor • Wake-up service • Wardrobe or closet • Bidet • Towels • Linens • Entire unit located on ground floor • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Toilet paper Parking: No parking available. Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
× 5	Family Room with Balcony 3 twin beds and 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This unit features 2 interconnected rooms with access to the bathroom, air conditioning and a mini-bar. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Shower • TV • Air conditioning • Fan • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Cable channels • Hardwood or parquet floors • Wake-up service • Wardrobe or closet • Bidet • Garden view • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Toilet paper Parking: No parking available. Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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