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Pousada João Sol

3.5 star property
Lakefront pousada in Mata de São João with free breakfast

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Pousada João Sol, in Açu da Torre, offers a breakfast buffet before guests head to nearby Praia do Forte Beach. The property features WiFi, a garden, and a family-friendly playground. Visitors consistently praise the staff's helpfulness.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds | Minibar, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Minibar
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Triple Room | Minibar, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Minibar
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located on a lake, Pousada João Sol is in Açu da Torre, a neighborhood in Mata de São João. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Praia do Forte Beach and Imbassai Beach.
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Rua da Corvina, 54, Praia do Forte, Mata de São João, BA, 48280-000

What's nearby

  • Praia do Forte Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Project Tamar Turtle Sanctuary - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Papa-Gente Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Sapiranga Ecological Reserve - 8 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Itacrimirim Beach - 11 min drive - 5.2 miles

Getting around

  • Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes Intl. Airport (SSA) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪7 Pizzas Natural Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Taverna Paradiso - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Casa da Nati - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Terra Brasil Restaurante e Choperia - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Café do Forte - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Pousada João Sol

Pousada near Praia do Forte Beach
You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a garden, and a playground at Pousada João Sol. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Pousada João Sol have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and minibars.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Children's toys
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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.
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Pousada João Sol
Pousada João Sol Pousada
Pousada João Sol Pousada Praia do Forte
Pousada João Sol Praia do Forte
Pousada Joao Sol Praia Do Forte, Bahia
Pousada João Sol Mata de Sao Joao
João Sol Mata de Sao Joao
João Sol
Joao Sol Brazil Mata Sao Joao
Pousada João Sol Pousada (Brazil)
Pousada João Sol Mata de São João
Pousada João Sol Pousada (Brazil) Mata de São João

Frequently asked questions

Is Pousada João Sol pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Pousada João Sol?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Pousada João Sol?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Pousada João Sol?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Pousada João Sol provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Pousada João Sol located?

Located in Açu da Torre, this pousada is within a 5-minute walk of Armazem da Vila Shopping Mall and Praia do Forte Beach. Humpback Whale Institute and Sao Francisco Church are also within 5 minutes.

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Pousada João Sol Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 143 out of 239 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 239 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 239 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 239 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 239 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Alessandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good pousada in praia do forte, nice decoration good ambient music, good breakfast, room was not big but ok for two people with an extra bed to put luggage, easy access to main street with lots of restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pousada muita bem conservada e organizada, fica ao lado da Vila da Praia do Forte, fizemos tudo a pé.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muito boa, café da manhã sensacional.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

GABRIELA

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

10/10 Excellent

ELIANA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

RICARDO

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

GOISNARD

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Elizete

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

10/10 Excellent

Juliana

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

10/10 Excellent

Itala Keslla

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

Ótima estadia

Boa pousada, limpa, confortável e com ótimo café da manha! Diferencial: muito proximo à vila e ao parque (cerca de 3 minutos andando). Também tem uma locadora de bicicletas praticamente ao lado, ótimo para fazer passeios. Recomendo e pretendo voltar!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Bruno de Almeida

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

10/10 Excellent

LORENA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A estadia foi ótima! A pousada fica próximo da Vila e o café da manhã é excepcional!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sua c i

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Voltaremos muitas vezes

Amamos tudo, o excelente atendimento, a localizacao, a limpeza, o conforto, o silencio, o cafe da manha colonial, maravilhoso.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incrível, muito confortável e os funcionários educadíssimos.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Café da manhã maravilhoso, ambiente super acolhedor, atendimento nota 10
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Alessandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelente hotel. Conforto, higiene e café da manhã impecáveis
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ótima estrutura. Local aconchegante.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cláudio

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

Excelente Pousada

Pousada muito bem organizada. Café da manhã maravilhoso e excelente localização. Recomendo
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fellipe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joelson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

João Filipe

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

Muito bom.

Local agradável, café da manhã ótimo, bem organizado
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Débora S

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

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