Pousada Colonial

3.0 star property
Historic Salvador pousada in Santo Antonio with free breakfast
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Duplex (Master) | View from room
Interior
Interior
Master
Interior entrance

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Rua Direita De Santo Antonio 368, Salvador, BA, 40301-280
  • São Francisco Church and Convent of Salvador
    14 min walk
  • Arena Fonte Nova
    3 min drive
  • São Joaquim Maritime Terminal
    3 min drive
  • Salvador (SSA-Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes Intl.)
    32 min drive

Room options

Duplex (Master)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Rollaway/extra beds
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Minibar
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Rollaway/extra beds
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Minibar
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Rollaway/extra beds
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Minibar
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Master

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Rollaway/extra beds
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Minibar
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Salvador

Pousada Colonial places you in the centre of Salvador, within a short 5-minute stroll of Santo Antonio Alem do Carmo church and Capoeira Fortress. Highlights at this historic pousada include free buffet breakfast. .This smoke-free pousada offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Other amenities include tour/ticket assistance, multilingual staff and luggage storage. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also free parking nearby, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this 3-property class Santo Antonio pousada include Farol da Barra Beach and Porto da Barra Beach.

What's nearby

  • Arena Fonte Nova - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • São Joaquim Maritime Terminal - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Mercado Modelo - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Lacerda Elevator - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Porto da Barra Beach - 18 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

  • Campo da Pólvora Station - 7 min drive
  • Salvador (SSA-Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes Intl.) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Allê Varanda Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Churrascaria e Pizzaria Emilliana - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bar do Lula - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Oliveira's House Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante ZanZiBar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Pousada Colonial

Historic Salvador pousada in Santo Antonio with free breakfast
Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the historic Pousada Colonial.

This 3-star Salvador pousada is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1640
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Pousada Colonial offers 13 air-conditioned accommodations, with a safe. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

Languages

English, Portuguese

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10 AM

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Garden

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1640
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: BRL 90 per person (one way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club.

We should mention

  • At check-in, parents or a legal guardian travelling with children under 18 years old are obligated to present the child's birth certificate and an identity card with a photo (for example, a passport). For international travels to Brazil, if only one of the parents is travelling with the child, the parent 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. If the parents or the legal guardian, as applicable, cannot or are unwilling to give this authorisation, a judicial authorisation is required. People intending to travel to Brazil with children must consult with the Brazilian consulate prior to travelling for more information.
  • One child aged 5 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Pousada Colonial
Pousada Colonial Pousada
Pousada Colonial Pousada Salvador
Pousada Colonial Salvador
Pousada Colonial Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
Pousada Colonial Salvador
Pousada Colonial Pousada (Brazil)
Pousada Colonial Pousada (Brazil) Salvador

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Pousada Colonial?

The closest beach to Pousada Colonial is Porto da Barra Beach (5.1 km).

Does Pousada Colonial serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary buffet breakfast is on offer daily from 7:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Pousada Colonial?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Pousada Colonial?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Pousada Colonial?

No, pets are not allowed.

Pousada Colonial Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 69 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great and historic place to stay with friendly staff
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Sophie, Calgary, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful pousada close to historic centre
Very good stay at this pousada in a historic building. Very nicely decorated with friendly staff. Excellent breakfast. Good location near historic centre.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kavit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant place in Pelourinh0
Great hotel, brilliant location and the staff were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful Staff
Our stay at the Pousada Colonial was highlighted by wonderful staff! Del, in particular, was extremely helpful in researching activities that we asked (surfing) and accommodating our bags before and after check out. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Freddie, New York,NY.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
I do not like to write that much i just want to say my expirience was unbelivable i was holding conversation with hotel personel in English and Portuguese asking them for guide as I was at the hotel,here help was important in moving around Salvador ,thanks to there guide i enjoy myself , great vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ines

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Leonardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stay
My stay was good and relax. The service was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The area is one of my favorite areas in Salvador
The Colonial is amazing simple room with one of the most comfortable beds I’ve stayed in while in Brazil for the 12 years I’ve been traveling to Bahia. The staff was helpful and friendly, I’ll be back again and again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

jacacho, canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
nice atmosphere, nice staff
the staff was always nice and helpful and i would come back to this hotel. the breakfast should be improved.

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a great stay here staff were very helpful and friendly the room was excellent would recommend

2/10 Terrible

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Noisy ..... unfortunately
Lovely interior, helpful staff and good ish locale but severely let down by ability to control noise . They state on hotel website about getting a good sleep.... don't count on it. Building has practically no windows (shutters primarily, which do not in all cases cover window gaps) so any noise from street is audible throughout entire hotel at any time ie bar across street (5 metres away) which plays live music until 2300 then carries on until after 0000. Heaven knows if this repeats every night the bar is open... apparently police do not come to shut bar so answer is to better soundproof otherwise tjis pousada fails in any accomodations aim ie to ensure a good nights dleep Management compound problem by not shutting first floor shutters to balcony until 0100 as a rule for benefit of all guests. We had to ask to get shut on music night. Madness. Internally layout of building interior compounds any noise internal and external,so difficult for anyone to sleep who does not have ear plugs and even then thats no guarantee. you will not get woken up early as staff prepare breakfast. In short disappointing and not recommended. Harsh comments but true Avoid if you want to sleep when you want and at a reasonable hour

10/10 Excellent

doreennicole, detroit, michigan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, staff and room
Close enough to historical district to walk, safe environment, great beautiful building and room with hammock, breakfast was great, lot of variety, daily service was perfect, support/information about activities and restaurants in area.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, convenient, awesome breakfast wonderful sta
This place has everything i look for. It was clean. It was conveniently located. It's staff enhanced my trip with their help. The breakfasts of fresh juices and banian specialities were amazing. And it was a good value in a beautiful building. No complaints.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Marc, Adelaide South Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
3 wonderful nights
The staff at Pousada Colonial were incredibly helpful, friendly and available 24hours per day. It was a fantastic walk into the main square and we could park our car out the front at no cost and secure. Our room was 35feet long and had two balconies but the cost was amazingly inexpensive.(with breakfast included) We had 3 wonderful nights.

8/10 Good

Ernest , New York, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
For a nice stay at the historical district
Pousada Colonial is right in the historical district, a stone's throw from Carmo Church and a 15 minute walk from Pelourinho. Breakfast (by Brazilian law) is included but the rooms have few amenities: no TV or mini-bar (there is a communal TV in the living room upstairs that I never saw anyone use during our stay. There IS free wi-fi and the rooms are air-conditioned and there is a safe for valuables. Many restaurants close by, including a jazz club across the street. So it's not exactly a luxury hotel, but just the atmosphere pays for itself - when was the last time you slept in a 17th Century Colonial-era hotel?

10/10 Excellent

Tony Kwan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Very pleasant and cozy.
My stay was short -- one night -- but all of the staff were unfailingly friendly and helpful. A very substantial breakfast, including, surprisingly, healthy foods. Tastefully decorated. Will stay longer next time. Recommended.

8/10 Good

Toons84

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great Location
The Pousada is a beautiful historic building with large, clean rooms and good amenities. The streets around the area are great to walk with many nice buildings, shops, restaurants and bars. We felt relatively safe walking around at night as there was always lots of people. The staff were all very friendly and the breakfasts were delicious. We had a great time and would highly recommend.

10/10 Excellent

masakistan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Amazing stay in Salvador
We were a bit tepid about booking a hotel for 2 full weeks for our honeymoon but were relieved once we arrived at Pousada Colonial. The staff was amazing. A huge hug goes out to the management. They were so helpful, knowledgeable, personable, and accommodating. One night we planned a spur of the moment trip to Morro de Sao Paulo and at 2 in the morning they helped us contact hotels on the island and to make reservations. We were greeted by name each morning. When we arrived they gave us copies of our passports. We told them where we were going one day and they verified the address online just to make sure it was safe for us. So many little things were done by the staff to make our stay wonderful. Breakfast was always excellent. Great fruit, bread, cheese bread, tea, and natural juice. The pousada itself is a short walk to the historic area and close to most anything interesting in the city by taxi. I never felt unsafe when walking back to the pousada, even late at night. It is a gorgeous building, easily the best looking pousada on the street. The room was simple. It was always well organized and clean when we came back for the day. The mattress was comfortable. The bathroom was very clean. This place was amazing. We loved it. When we came back from our trip from Morro de Sao Paulo, my wife said it felt like we were coming home.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great little place
Staff really friendly and helpful. Decor was really traditional and recently refurbished. Clean hotel. Definitely worth the upgrade to a room with a view

10/10 Excellent

Artur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
"Excelente apto e atendimento"
"Excelente apto e atendimento" O apartamento é excelente, ótima estrutura e conforto. Localização fantástica. Atendeu-nos em 100% das nossas expectativas.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Artur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Local charmoso
A pousada é um charme, muita história em cada objeto, em cada detalhe. O atendimento foi excelente, todos muito atenciosos e gentis. Localização facilita deslocamentos à pé, a vários pontos turísticos. Recomendamos, com certeza!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Antonio, Foggia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Veramente originale
Scelta azzeccata vicino alla funicolare e all’ ascensore per scendere vero il tipico Mercato Modello e la città bassa, di sera con i taxi e/ o Uber facili spostamenti verso Rio Vermeglio
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Francis

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
L’accuel est très convivial ; nous avons reçu de l’aide pour monter les bagages dans l’escalier ; la chambre était au 1er étage ; elle était très spacieuse avec un grand lit et un petit lit mais les 2 fenètres ne donnaient pas sur l’exterieur mais sur l’interieur du bâtiment, ce qui est bien pour le calme mais moins bien pour la vue ; le wifi et la climatisation fonctionnaient très bien mais la télévision commune qui se trouve sur une terrasse près de la chambre était hors service ; le petit déjeuner était copieux et excellent avec des produits maison ; la façade de la pousada a beaucoup de caractère et des efforts sont faits pour la décoration intérieure ; il y a plusieurs très bons restaurants à proximité ; lus ne conseillons pas cette pousada aux personnes qui ont du mal à marcher car il y a des escaliers pour aller aux chambres mais aussi à la salle du petit déjeuner

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Custo x benefício ok
Fui para o carnaval. Muito barulho pela rua, mas acredito que foi pela ocasião. Hotel simples porém atendeu nossas expectativas. Restaurantes próximos(na mesma rua) e a 10 min caminhando ao Pelourinho.