Hotel Porto da Barra is a no-frills beach hotel on Avenida Sete de Setembro in Barra, near Porto da Barra beach and the lighthouse area. It offers direct beach access, a terrace, a free buffet breakfast and free Wi-Fi, and rooms have air conditioning, a private bathroom with shower, a TV, a minibar and an in-room safe. There is a 24-hour front desk and a safe at the front desk, plus daily housekeeping. It is a budget option, so expect a simple setting rather than a boutique feel, and judge it on location and price. It suits solo travellers, couples and groups of friends who will be out all day.
Location and getting around
The hotel is on Avenida Sete de Setembro, the main seafront avenue in Barra, so beaches, restaurants and bars are close by. Porto da Barra beach and the lighthouse area are within a short walk, and buses and taxis pass along the avenue. The historic centre is a short ride away by taxi or ride-hailing car. Barra is lively by day and well served at night, but as in any city centre, avoid walking with valuables on show after dark.
The rooms and the facilities
Rooms are practical, with air conditioning, a private bathroom, a TV, a minibar, a phone and a safe, and room service is available. The terrace offers a place to sit, and the front desk can help with tours and tickets. There is no swimming pool and no on-site parking, so this is a base rather than a resort. Expect to use the beach for swimming and the surrounding restaurants for dinner.
What to know
Free buffet breakfast is served in the morning, which helps keep costs down. Check-in begins early in the afternoon and check-out is in the late morning, so plan luggage storage if your flight leaves later. Because the avenue is busy, ask for a quieter room away from the traffic, and book early for Carnival, when prices rise and the area is crowded. This is the best budget choice in our selection for a beach-and-sightseeing trip.
Why stay here
- ✓Free buffet breakfast
- ✓Direct beach access
- ✓Terrace
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Air conditioning
- ✓In-room safe
- ✓Room service
- ✓24-hour front desk
Good questions
Is breakfast included at Hotel Porto da Barra?+
Yes, a free buffet breakfast is served each morning. Check the hours when you arrive.
Does the hotel have a pool or parking?+
No, there is no pool and no on-site parking. The beach is the swimming option, and taxis are easy to find.
Is it a good base for sightseeing?+
Yes, if you are happy with a simple room. Barra has beaches and restaurants nearby, and the historic centre is a short ride away.
