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Vila Gale Salvador

4.5 star property
Stylish beach retreat with outdoor pool

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Portuguese cuisine
Suíte Superior | View from room
Poolside bar
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Vila Gale Salvador on Farol da Barra Beach offers a coastal getaway with a breakfast buffet and a pool with sun loungers. The property includes an on-site shopping mall, and the Versátil restaurant and attentive staff consistently impress visitors.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Gym

Room options

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Family Apartment | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Family Apartment

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 36 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Suíte Superior | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Suíte Superior

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Renovated in 2020
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Apartment | View from room

Apartment

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
LCD TV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Double Room Single Use

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
LCD TV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Rua Morro do Escravo Miguel 320, Ondina, Salvador, BA, 41700 000

What's nearby

  • Barra Shopping Mall - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Farol da Barra Beach - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Porto da Barra Beach - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Lacerda Elevator - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Mercado Modelo - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles

Getting around

  • Campo da Pólvora Station - 13 min drive
  • Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes Intl. Airport (SSA) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Carvão - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Versátil - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Healthy - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cantina Volpi - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Mcdonald’s - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Vila Gale Salvador

Luxury hotel remodeled in 2020 and located near Farol da Barra Beach
Located close to Federal University of Bahia and Porto da Barra Beach, Vila Gale Salvador provides a free breakfast buffet, a poolside bar, and a terrace. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or steam room, and indulge in a massage. The on-site Portuguese cuisine restaurant, Versátil, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a shopping mall on site and a garden.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Swimming pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Self parking (surcharge), an outdoor pool, and luggage storage
  • 7 meeting rooms, an elevator, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A gift shop, multilingual staff, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 224 rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like late night room service and free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Daily housekeeping and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered self parking on site (BRL 25 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Bar do Lobby
  • Bar Piscina
  • Versátil

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Shopping mall
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 7 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 8 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2001
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Renovated entire property - May 2020
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
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
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: BRL 25 per night

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses solar energy
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

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.
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Vila Gale Hotel Salvador
Vila Gale Salvador
Vila Gale Salvador Bahia, Brazil
Vila Gale Salvador Hotel
Vila Gale
Vila Gale Salvador Hotel
Vila Gale Salvador Salvador
Vila Gale Salvador Hotel Salvador

Frequently asked questions

Does Vila Gale Salvador have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–6:00 PM.

Is Vila Gale Salvador pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Vila Gale Salvador?

Self parking is available for BRL 25 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Vila Gale Salvador?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Vila Gale Salvador?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Vila Gale Salvador located?

Located in Barra, this luxury hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Farol da Barra Beach, Federal University of Bahia, and Porto da Barra Beach. Mercado Modelo and Lacerda Elevator are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Vila Gale Salvador Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 505 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 307 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1020 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Beautiful place, clean friendly!!! Outstanding
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Inayat

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Great views of the ocean. Would stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

wander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the place very clean and great staff
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fritz e

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Food was great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

The hotel is great the staff is friendly and very polite, The rooms are great and spacious. I had a wonderful time at this hotel I would recommend to anybody to stay at this hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really liked how close this was the Barra Mall and Beach. The breakfast was included which made it even better.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelente
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent but the room and bathroom need more maintenance
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Customer service is terrible. Paid for dinner at the hotel and could not get service. 5 tables in the entire restaurant, 3-4 servers working , a bus boy and a bartender. Had to walk around and find a server to get drinks. This is a really low end buffet and even with it being a buffet the people were more worried about being on their phones and talking among themselves. Tried to change currency at the dsk and they charged a really high fee. It was about 12%. Room was clean but not very nice. We stayed at 3 Vila Gale hotels on this trip and they all charged differently, one added a 10% addition “service fee” at checkout. They said it was to recoup the 10% Expedia charged them for making the booking. Avoid Vile Gale properties!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ricardo

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Dated.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Reginald

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place is old and sorely in the need of renovation! The toilet back up and was full of fecal matter and we had to move to another room. The other room looks like it had not been renovated for 40 years. They had rugs on the floor that were dirty and smelled like feet. Nobody! Not a single staff member could speak anything other than Portuguese! The only good thing was the breakfast, but it was overcrowded!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
La ubicación
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Personale molto gentile, colazione di buon livello, prezzo per la cena più che accessibile; posizione fantastica; camera spaziosa ma arredamento da rinnovare per alcuni elementi.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

R André - Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Les prestations de Vila Galé ont largement dépassé mes attentes. Dès l’entrée dans le hall, on a l’impression d’être dans un hôtel cinq étoiles. L’établissement surplombe la mer depuis sa position en hauteur, ce qui offre une vue absolument splendide. Les chambres sont très spacieuses, avec de grands lits confortables. Le petit-déjeuner est copieux et varié, avec de nombreuses options pour tous les goûts. Le personnel est exceptionnel : professionnel, chaleureux et toujours prêt à aider. Le seul petit bémol concerne la langue : la communication peut devenir difficile si l’on ne parle que l’anglais.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tannista

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nayla

Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Luis Felipe

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

6/10 Okay

SILVIA

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ricardo

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Bom café da manhã . Pedi com antecedência a cama extra mas demoraram para colocar , só no segundo dia . Limpeza do quarto média ( um dia não arrumaram as camas ) .
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

JOSE GUILHERME

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

8/10 Good

Flavia

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

Não voltaria pelo custo benefício

Boa localização próximo praia do farol da Barra da para ir a pé. O hotel tem praia próxima mas perigosa assalto e correnteza. A estrutura do hotel é boa porém quarto escuro, internet péssima, café da manhã bom porém fila e desorganizado
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

PAULO

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

8/10 Good

ALCINDO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

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