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Pousada do Baluarte

3.0 star property
Belle Époque pousada with free breakfast and a rooftop terrace

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Pousada do Baluarte blends colonial charm with modern amenities in Santo Antonio. Guests enjoy a breakfast buffet, explore the art gallery and garden, and benefit from high-speed WiFi. The multilingual staff enhances the relaxing experience.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
Minibar
  • 12 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Single Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
  • 12 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Triple Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Sofa bed
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
2 bathrooms
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Ladeira do Baluarte, 13 - Santo Antônio, Salvador, SSA, 40301 385

What's nearby

  • Santo Antonio Alem do Carmo church - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • São Joaquim Maritime Terminal - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • São Francisco Church and Convent of Salvador - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Mercado Modelo - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Lacerda Elevator - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Detran Station - 8 min drive
  • Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes Intl. Airport (SSA) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪zanzibar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cais Dourado - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Poró - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Yolo Coffee Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Travessa's - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Pousada do Baluarte

Pousada near Salvador Shopping Mall
You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, an airport shuttle, and a rooftop terrace at Pousada do Baluarte. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with an art gallery on site and a garden.
Other perks include:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Luggage storage, tour/ticket assistance, and a reception hall
  • Laundry services, a front-desk safe, and multilingual staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Pousada do Baluarte have thoughtful touches such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • 2 bathrooms with free toiletries
  • Ceiling fans, daily housekeeping, and desks

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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)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Massage

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Belle Époque architecture
  • Built in 1960
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:30 PM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 2 PM - midnight
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for BRL 30 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: BRL 30 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards
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

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.

Property is also known as

Pousada Baluarte
Pousada Baluarte Hotel
Pousada Baluarte Hotel Salvador
Pousada Baluarte Salvador
Baluarte Salvador
Pousada do Baluarte
Pousada do Baluarte Salvador
Pousada do Baluarte Pousada (Brazil)
Pousada do Baluarte Pousada (Brazil) Salvador

Frequently asked questions

Is Pousada do Baluarte pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Pousada do Baluarte?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Pousada do Baluarte?

Check-out is at 12:30 PM.

Does Pousada do Baluarte provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Pousada do Baluarte located?

Located in Santo Antonio, this pousada is within a 15-minute walk of Santo Antonio Alem do Carmo church, Ladeira do Carmo, and Largo do Pelourinho. Fundacao Casa de Jorge Amado and Nigeria House are also within 1 mi (2 km). Campo da Pólvora Station is 28 minutes by foot.

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