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Novotel Salvador Rio Vermelho

4.0 star property
Waterfront hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Poolside bar
View from property
Poolside bar
Reception
Located in Rio Vermelho, Novotel Salvador offers an upscale experience with its ocean-view pool and sauna. Pier 505 restaurant serves satisfying meals after a day of relaxation. Helpful staff and free in-room WiFi make this a comfortable base for travelers exploring Salvador.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Gym

Room options

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Sep 12 - Sep 13
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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Air conditioning
TV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Renovated in 2020
Sofa bed
  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Beach View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Renovated in 2020
Sofa bed
  • 32 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Air conditioning
TV
Renovated in 2020
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room, 1 double bed, beach view

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Renovated in 2020
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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City view

Family Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Renovated in 2020
Sofa bed
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Air conditioning
TV
Renovated in 2020
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Beach View

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Air conditioning
TV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Rio Vermelho, a neighborhood in Salvador, Novotel Salvador Rio Vermelho is in the entertainment district and on the waterfront. Shoppers can check out Salvador Shopping Mall, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Farol da Barra Beach and Porto da Barra Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Arena Fonte Nova or Governor Roberto Santos Stadium.
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Rua Monte Conselho, 505, Rio Vermelho, Salvador, BA, 41940-370

What's nearby

  • Buracao Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Rio Vermelho Beach - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Farol da Barra Beach - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Porto da Barra Beach - 7 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Salvador Shopping Mall - 8 min drive - 4.3 miles

Getting around

  • Detran Station - 19 min drive
  • Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes Intl. Airport (SSA) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caminho de Casa - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Espetto Baiano Sunset - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Tô em Casa - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Manjericão - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Solar Rio Vermelho - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Novotel Salvador Rio Vermelho

Upscale hotel remodeled in 2020 and located near Salvador Shopping Mall
Take advantage of a poolside bar, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Novotel Salvador Rio Vermelho. The on-site Regional cuisine restaurant, Pier 505, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and ocean views. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a gym.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and an area shuttle
  • A 24-hour front desk, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a TV in the lobby
  • 8 meeting rooms, a water dispenser, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 142 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs.
More amenities include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Porches or lanais, wardrobes/closets, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Valet parking on site (BRL 30 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: BRL 65 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Pier 505

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,938 square feet of conference space
  • 8 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 8 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1997
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Renovated entire property - January 2020
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of BRL 70 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 33 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls and litter boxes are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately BRL 65 per person
  • Valet parking fee: BRL 30.00 per day
  • Pet fee: BRL 70 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This hotel is currently in transition to the Novotel brand.

We should mention

Parents or a legal guardian traveling with children under 18 years must present the child's birth certificate and an identity card with photo (passport, for example) at the check-in. For international travels to Brazil, if just one of the parents is traveling with the child, she/he must present – in addition to the child's certificate of birth and identity card with photo – a letter authorizing the trip signed by the other parent with a notarial certification of signature. In case the parents or the legal guardian, as applicable, cannot or are unwilling to give this authorization, a judicial authorization is required. People who intend to travel to Brazil with children must consult with the Brazilian consulate before traveling for more information.
This property caters to LGBTQ+ guests
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Golden Tulip Hotel Rio Vermelho
Novotel Salvador Rio Vermelho Hotel
Golden Tulip Rio Vermelho Hotel Salvador
Golden Tulip Rio Vermelho Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
Golden Tulip Rio Vermelho Hotel
Golden Tulip Salvador Hotel
Golden Tulip Rio Vermelho Salvador Bahia Brazil
Novotel Salvador Vermelho
Novotel Salvador Rio Vermelho Hotel
Novotel Salvador Rio Vermelho Salvador
Novotel Salvador Rio Vermelho Hotel Salvador

Frequently asked questions

Does Novotel Salvador Rio Vermelho have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Novotel Salvador Rio Vermelho pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 33 lbs per pet. There's a fee of BRL 70 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Novotel Salvador Rio Vermelho?

Valet parking is available for BRL 30.00 per day.

What time is check-in at Novotel Salvador Rio Vermelho?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Novotel Salvador Rio Vermelho?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Novotel Salvador Rio Vermelho located?

Located in Rio Vermelho, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Praia da Mariquita, Prainha da Fonte do Boi, and Buracao Beach. Paciencia Beach and Rio Vermelho Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Novotel Salvador Rio Vermelho Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 248 out of 425 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 101 out of 425 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 425 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 425 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 425 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good, amazing breakfast and swimming pool. Loved it! And the view? OMG!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devante

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I got a great room with sea view. Room and bathroom are big. The view was breathtaking. And balcony with veranda was large. Breakfast is great and included. Rio vermilo is close by with bars and clubs close by. Casa Teresa is a restaurant close by to eat Bahian food. Everything is walkable. Go see lighthouse. Rooms can be upgraded with new fixtures and furniture. Overall very good hotel. Gym needs improvement.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jimmie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were spacious, great location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

TYRONE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed here back in May 2024. Great hotel
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, room view was awesome. Nice staff and hotel was clean. Also, the rooftop was amazing.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Akeem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing ocean views and great breakfast. We watched the sunrise from the pool deck. The beach is walking distance from the hotel. There are plenty of food options nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Adriana

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
I love the hotel was in a great location near to bars, restaurant, with security and walking distance if you wanted to walk. I did not like the cleanliness of the room. Found someone’s hair in the toilet, bath floor was dirty and looked stained. In addition we found our toilet was leaking all over the bathroom door. Bed linens felt cheap and very thin, fitted sheets kept falling off the corners every time I rolled over and found myself freezing because there were only one sheet to sleep with no blanket or comforter. For the price and how nice the hotel looked I expected a little more.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You guys rock! Obrigado
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Colton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great pool and breakfast. The party at the ocean view does go late (3pm) but we slept through it. Location was fun. Paid parking at about $5 a day valet. Vent in bathroom smelled of sewer which was gross. Maybe the trap dried out again and again. Overall great though.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

ramakrishna

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and very helpful. Rooms are not clean. Noticed fungus near the sink.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Daniela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The hotel is located in a good area. There are lots of restaurants and bars walking distance. In addition, the hotel has a great rooftop with a beautiful view to the ocean and you can watch the sunset. Luiza from the reception desk has provided great recommendation. Breakfast is great, but I would recommend to be more attentive with the room since it was cleaned around 5 pm and the toilet paper wasn't enough for one night.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Steven

Housekeeping, skipped my Room 2 days in a row. Which was kind of a hassle? Put over all the hotels, okay? Okay, the gym, it's kinda terrible. And the room service wasn't that great. It is supposed to be 24 hours. So when I voted food at one a m I got no reply for a good hour, and I know they weren't busy Overall the stuff was very polite
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie L

I enjoyed myself at Novotel in Salvador where I stayed for 1 week. Great location with plenty of restaurants and music and great buffet and very kind staff who went out of their way to accommodate me. There is a shuttle car that takes guests up the hill where the hotel is located. Great rooftop bar and pool with beautiful sunset views. They are busy painting some floors of the hotel but very accommodating if you are uncomfortable. I can’t wait to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Jamilah

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facilities were run down. The paint was chipping in the bathroom and my roof was leaking and dropped water on the floor. Some of the staff were not very kind.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Semih

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
In the first day we arrived we went to the swimming pool and there was no towels Available. Someone from the staff said they were bringing but we waited for almost 1 h and they didn’t bring! We had to go all soak to the room! We complained to the receptionist who didn’t do anything! We had ordered drinks that we had to leave behind.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

João

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ilorio D

Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jullian H S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Boa recepção!!

Cheguei 10hrs no hotel e conseguir fazer check-in antecipadamente, Daniel nos atendeu muito bem, em relação ao quarto é um pouco antigo, pegamos um sem reforma, mas atendeu as necessidades, e o café é muito bom, hotel tem uma vista incrível!! Estacionamento é a parte, paga R$30/dia.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebeca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Felipe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

renato

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

vitor

Liked: Staff & service

n vale

foi boa, fiquei apenas 1 dia... mas esse hotel ja foi melhor, hoje tem hoteis muito mais baratos e com melhor estrutura de acessos e quartos. O preço não vale a hospedgem.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Fabiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Não voltaria a me hospedar por causa do barulho.

O hotel está sendo reformado. O quarto é pequeno é o banheiro também. O que detestei mesmo foi o barulho do hotel. Qualquer pessoa que passe na porta parece que está dentro do quarto. Elevador abrindo se ouve também dentro do quarto… Além de gente arrastando cadeira no andar de cima ou do lado. Simplesmente qualquer barulho parece amplificado. Eu como arquiteta tenho propriedade pra falar que a acústica é simplesmente péssima para que tem sono ruim que nem o meu. Infelizmente tive uma noite péssima de sono. O café da manhã em compensação estava fantástico.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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