Novotel Salvador Rio Vermelho stands on Rua Monte Conselho in Rio Vermelho, the waterfront district where Salvador goes out to eat, drink and listen to live music. It has 142 rooms, from Standard and Superior rooms to Luxury rooms, a Luxury Suite and a Family Suite, with twin-bed options. Facilities include an outdoor pool and a children's pool, a rooftop pool, a poolside bar, a gym, a garden, laundry service, a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff and meeting rooms. The restaurant, Pier 505, serves regional cuisine with ocean views, and a buffet breakfast is available for an extra charge. The hotel is smoke-free and accepts cats and dogs within a weight limit for a nightly fee. Valet parking is available for a daily fee and there is a shuttle to the surrounding area. It is a dependable international-brand hotel in the part of the city that locals love most for dinner and nightlife, which makes it a good alternative to the historic centre for travellers who prefer pools and the sea breeze.
Location and getting around
Rio Vermelho is a lively, slightly bohemian seaside neighbourhood, famous for its bars, restaurants, street food stalls selling acarajé and for the festival of Iemanjá each February. From the hotel, the small Praia da Mariquita is a couple of minutes on foot, and the beaches of Buracão, Paciência, Rio Vermelho and Amaralina are all within a fifteen-minute walk. The hotel sits on a hill, so the walk back from restaurants and bars is uphill, and the shuttle or a short taxi ride is useful after dark.
Salvador airport is about thirty minutes away by car, and the historic centre is a taxi or rideshare ride across the city, so allow time for traffic when you plan sightseeing. Rooms and facilities: rooms have free Wi-Fi and a desk or work area, and the Family Suite gives groups more space. The rooftop pool is the highlight, with open views over the Atlantic, and the outdoor and children's pools help families with young guests. The gym and garden add some calm between excursions.
Pier 505 offers regional dishes, so you can try Bahian cooking without leaving the hotel, though the district around it has far more choice for the adventurous. Breakfast is charged separately on some rates, so check the terms when you book. Guests mention there is no direct beach access from the hotel, which is worth knowing if you expect to step onto the sand. Who it suits: couples and friends who want nightlife and restaurants close by, families who value pools, and business travellers who like the reliability of an international brand.
It is a good fit for a trip that mixes a few days in the historic centre with a few by the sea, since you can stay here and take tours or rideshares to Pelourinho. Good to know: the area is busiest on weekends and during major festivals, so request a higher floor or a room away from the street if you are sensitive to noise, and book early for February. Free cancellation is offered on some rates, so compare options when you book.
Why stay here
- ✓Outdoor pool and children's pool
- ✓Rooftop pool
- ✓Poolside bar
- ✓Restaurant Pier 505 with regional dishes
- ✓Gym and garden
- ✓Family Suite and twin rooms
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Area shuttle and valet parking for a fee
Good questions
Where is Novotel Salvador Rio Vermelho?+
It is in the Rio Vermelho district, about two minutes on foot from the small beach of Praia da Mariquita.
Does it have a pool?+
Yes, there is an outdoor pool, a children's pool and a rooftop pool.
How far is it from the airport?+
Salvador airport is about thirty minutes away by car, depending on traffic.
