Title: Pousada Refugio da Vila Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Pousada Refugio da Vila Beachfront pousada with full-service spa and free breakfast ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44920000/44913900/44913875/16b41ffb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Bicycling](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44920000/44913900/44913875/a3a717d7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Free daily buffet breakfast ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44920000/44913900/44913875/98b69461.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44920000/44913900/44913875/d595d5fa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44920000/44913900/44913875/328e1bc2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Pousada Refugio da Vila offers a tranquil getaway near Praia do Forte Beach. Enjoy rejuvenating massages at the spa and a generous breakfast buffet. Relax in the peaceful garden with outdoor furniture, and stay connected with free WiFi in this accessible tropical haven. 8.6 Excellent ## Popular amenities - Spa - Breakfast included - Bar - 24/7 front desk - Housekeeping - Parking included ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov 10 - Nov 11](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-10&endDate=2025-11-11&selected=44913875&PinnedHotelID=44913875&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-10&endDate=2025-11-11&selected=44913875&PinnedHotelID=44913875&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov 11 - Nov 12](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-11&endDate=2025-11-12&selected=44913875&PinnedHotelID=44913875&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-11&endDate=2025-11-12&selected=44913875&PinnedHotelID=44913875&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Nov 14 - Nov 16](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=44913875&PinnedHotelID=44913875&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=44913875&PinnedHotelID=44913875&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov 21 - Nov 23](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=44913875&PinnedHotelID=44913875&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=44913875&PinnedHotelID=44913875&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 4 of 4 rooms ![Standard Double Room | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44920000/44913900/44913875/7c1dca86.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double Room ### Highlights Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Satellite channels In-room safe Daily housekeeping Children's books High chair Air-conditioning Private bathroom Flat-panel TV Satellite channels Daily housekeeping In-room safe - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Superior Double Room | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44920000/44913900/44913875/w828h444x22y0-f20c278c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Double Room ### Highlights Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Satellite channels In-room safe Daily housekeeping Children's books High chair Air-conditioning Private bathroom Flat-panel TV Satellite channels Daily housekeeping In-room safe - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### Superior Triple Room ### Highlights Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Satellite channels In-room safe Daily housekeeping Children's books High chair Air-conditioning Private bathroom Flat-panel TV Satellite channels Daily housekeeping In-room safe - Sleeps 3 - 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed ![Superior Quadruple Room | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44920000/44913900/44913875/w833h444x0y0-f45eb1e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Quadruple Room ### Highlights Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Satellite channels In-room safe Daily housekeeping Children's books High chair Air-conditioning Private bathroom Flat-panel TV Satellite channels Daily housekeeping In-room safe - Sleeps 4 - 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FSalvador-Hotels-Pousada-Refugio-Da-Vila.h44913875.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FSalvador-Hotels-Pousada-Refugio-Da-Vila.h44913875.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-12.57573%2C-38.00482&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=moWD7Ntf77Ym7KVhv8b4vdnAMyQ=) Aldeia dos Pescadores, Lotes 6, 7 e 8 SN, Praia do Forte, Mata de São João, BA, 48280-000 #### What's nearby - Praia do Forte Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Tamar Project Turtle Sanctuary - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles - Papa-Gente Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles - Sapiranga Ecological Reserve - 8 min drive - 3.3 miles - Itacrimirim Beach - 12 min drive - 5.4 miles #### Getting around - Salvador (SSA-Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes Intl.) - 67 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪7 Pizzas Natural Bar - ‬3 min walk - ‪Donana Restaurante - ‬3 min walk - ‪Doce Gelato - ‬3 min walk - ‪Casa da Nati - ‬4 min walk - ‪Restaurante Made In Bahia - ‬4 min walk ## About this property ### Pousada Refugio da Vila Pousada near Praia do Forte Beach Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe at Pousada Refugio da Vila. Treat yourself to a massage at the on-site spa. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a playground. Other perks include: - Free self-parking - Bike hire, a TV in reception and a 24-hour front desk - Luggage storage, outdoor furniture and smoke-free property Room features All guest rooms at Pousada Refugio da Vila have comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes. 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Pe na areia Camaçari - Pool - Hot tub - Breakfast included - Kids pool 9.2 Wonderful 119 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-24&endDate=2025-11-25&selected=7899791&PinnedHotelID=7899791&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Free self parking on site ### Food and drink - Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM - A bar/lounge - A coffee shop/cafe - A restaurant - Couples/private dining ### Things to do - Bicycle rentals - Full-service spa - Playground - TV in common areas ### Family friendly - Baby bath - Changing table - Children's books - Children's games - Children's toys - High chair - Playground ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Luggage storage ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) - Multilingual staff ### Outdoors - Garden - On the beach - Outdoor furniture - Terrace ### Full-service spa - Massage - Spa open daily ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No lift - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) - Wheelchair-accessible registration desk ### More - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Private bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels ### More - Air conditioning (climate-controlled) - Free daily newspapers - Phone - Safe ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before noon ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property ### 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 Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 cash If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts Parents or a legal guardian travelling with children under 18 years must present the child's birth certificate and an identity card with photo (for example, a passport) at check-in. For international travels to Brazil, if only one of the parents is travelling with the child, she/he must present – in addition to the child's certificate of birth and identity card with photo – a letter authorising the trip signed by the other parent with a notarial certification of signature. In the event that the parents or the legal guardian, as applicable, cannot or are unwilling to give this authorisation, a judicial authorisation is required. People who intend to travel to Brazil with children must consult with the Brazilian consulate before travelling for more information. Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation ### Property is also known as Refugio Da Vila Brazil Pousada Refugio da Vila Pousada (Brazil) Pousada Refugio da Vila Mata de São João Pousada Refugio da Vila Pousada (Brazil) Mata de São João ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Pousada Refugio da Vila pet-friendly? > No, only service animals are welcome at the property. ### How much is parking at Pousada Refugio da Vila? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Pousada Refugio da Vila? > Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. ### What time is check-out at Pousada Refugio da Vila? > Checkout is at noon. ### Where is Pousada Refugio da Vila located? > Located in Açu da Torre, this spa pousada is within a 5-minute walk of Praia do Forte Beach, Sao Francisco Church and Tamar Project Turtle Sanctuary. Humpback Whale Institute and Papa-Gente Beach are also within 10 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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