Grande Hotel da Barra stands on Rua Forte São Diogo, a couple of minutes' walk from Porto da Barra beach, in the part of Salvador most visitors find easiest. It has an outdoor pool with sun loungers and a poolside bar, a gym, bike rentals, massage services and an on-site restaurant, Tombadilho. Breakfast is available for a charge, and limited valet parking is offered for a daily fee. A round-trip airport shuttle can be arranged on request for an extra charge. It suits couples, families and anyone who wants a pool and a beach within walking distance, with a sociable seafront on the doorstep.
Location and getting around
Barra is the most convenient base for visitors who want the beach and a lively waterfront. Porto da Barra beach is about two minutes on foot, and the Farol da Barra lighthouse and the Museu Náutico are a walk of around a quarter of an hour.
The historic centre is a short taxi or ride-hailing ride away, and the airport is reachable by road, with an optional shuttle from the hotel. The seafront is busy and pleasant by day, and in the evening it is worth taking a car for longer trips.
The rooms and the facilities
The hotel is a beach hotel in the mid-range, with air-conditioned rooms and free Wi-Fi in the room, and the pool and poolside bar are the focus of the property. A gym, bike rentals and massage services round out the offer, and the front desk can arrange tours and tickets. The hotel has a 24-hour front desk, a safe at reception and daily housekeeping. It is smoke-free and does not allow pets.
What to know
Breakfast is charged separately, at around the price of a good local meal, so compare your rate with and without it. Valet parking is limited and carries a daily fee, so book ahead if you are driving. Check-in begins in the afternoon and check-out is at noon. Barra gets crowded at weekends and during Carnival, when the surrounding streets close and noise is high, so ask about quieter rooms and book early if you travel in the high season.
Why stay here
- ✓Outdoor pool with sun loungers
- ✓Poolside bar
- ✓On-site restaurant
- ✓Gym
- ✓Bike rentals
- ✓Massage services
- ✓Airport shuttle on request
- ✓24-hour front desk
Good questions
How far is Grande Hotel da Barra from the beach?+
Porto da Barra beach is about two minutes on foot. The Farol da Barra lighthouse is a walk of roughly a quarter of an hour.
Is breakfast included?+
No, buffet breakfast is available for an extra charge, so compare rates with and without it.
Is parking available?+
Limited valet parking is offered for a daily fee. Book ahead if you are driving.
