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Vila Gale Salvador

Rua Morro do Escravo Miguel 320, Ondina Salvador, 41700 000 Brazil

Hotel in Salvador near Jesus da Barra

On the beach
This beachfront hotel is located in the city center, close to Ondina Beach, Farol de Barra Beach, and Porto da Barra Beach. Area attractions also include Forte Santo Antonio de Barra and Jesus da Barra. Show more
Outdoor pool, spa tub
In addition to a restaurant, Vila Gale Salvador features an outdoor pool. Other amenities include a nightclub and a children's club.
Air conditioning
In addition to cable television, guestrooms include air conditioning, and minibars. Hide

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3.5out of 5

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75%

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Standard Single Room
This 29-square-meter (312-square-foot) guestroom has 1 king bed or 2 twin beds and a view of Salvador. The 32-inch LCD TV comes with cable and free movie channels, and wireless Internet access is available (surcharge). The direct dial phone is equiped with voicemail. The bathroom includes a hair dryer, rainfall showerhead, and make-up/shaving mirror, and the guestroom also provides a minibar and an in-room safe. Cribs, rollaway beds, and in-room childcare are all available for a surcharge.
Standard room
This 29-square-meter (312-square-foot) guestroom has 1 king bed or 2 twin beds and a view of Salvador. The 32-inch LCD TV comes with cable and free movie channels, and wireless Internet access is available (surcharge). The direct dial phone is equiped with voicemail. The bathroom includes a hair dryer and rainfall showerhead, and the guestroom also provides a minibar and a laptop-compatible in-room safe. Cribs, rollaway beds, and in-room childcare are all available for a surcharge.
Superior Room Sea View
This 32-square-meter guestroom has 1 king bed or 2 twin beds and a view of Salvador. The 32-inch LCD TV comes with cable and free movie channels, and wireless Internet access is available (surcharge). Voicemail. The bathroom includes a rainfall showerhead and a hair dryer, and the guestroom also provides a minibar and an in-room safe. Laptop-compatible in-room safe. Cribs, rollaway beds, and in-room childcare are available for a surcharge.
Suite Sea View
Sofabed. Sea view. Desk. Laptop compatible in-room safe. Wireless high-speed Internet access (surcharge). 32-inch LDC TV with cable, free movie channels, and ESPN. Direct dial phone with voicemail. Clock radio. Minibar. Private bathroom with phone, bathrobe, hairdryer, rainfall showerhead, deep soaking bathtub, and make-up/shaving mirror. Wheelchair accessible. Blackout drapes/curtains. Welcome amenities. Air conditioning. Daily housekeeping. Non-smoking only. Cribs, rollaway beds, and in-room childcare available for a surcharge.
Superior Suite Sea View
City view. Desk. Laptop-compatable in-room safe. Wireless high-speed Internet access (surcharge). Cable television service. 32-inch TV. Free movie channels. ESPN. Phone. Clock radio. Minibar. Private bathroom. Bathroom phone. Deep soaking tub and rainfall shower. Bathrobe and slippers. Hair dryer. Wheelchair accessible. Blackout drapes/curtains. Welcome amenities. Air conditioning. Daily housekeeping. Non-smoking only.
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Hotel Policies & Fees

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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  • Parents traveling with a child under 18 must present the child’s birth certificate and photo ID (passport for foreign visitors) upon check-in. If only one parent or legal guardian is traveling with the child, that parent or legal guardian must also present a notarized consent of travel signed by both parents. Visitors who plan to travel with children should consult with a Brazilian consulate office prior to travel for further guidance.There are no room charges for children 12 years old and younger who occupy the same room as their parents or guardians, using existing bedding. All guests staying in hotel guestrooms must be registered with the hotel.
Policies
  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are 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.
  • Pets not allowed
  • Minimum check-in age is 18
  • Check-out time is noon
  • Caters to groups
  • Parking height restrictions apply
  • American Express accepted
  • Diners Club accepted
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Visa accepted
  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Fees
  • INCLUDED/NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE Local taxes are not included in the price. Children under 12 stay free of charge in a room with two paying adults. Parking is not included in the price and costs between R$4,00 and R$6,00 daily for 2 to 10 days, or R$ 60,00 monthly. Baby cribs are included in the price. Use of the high-speed Internet connection is not included in the price and costs R$0,30 per minute or R$20,00 per day. Breakfast is included in the price.
Special Check-In Instructions
  • All guests staying in hotel guestrooms must be registered with the hotel. This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Parents traveling with a child under 18 must present the child’s birth certificate and photo ID (passport for foreign visitors) upon check-in. If only one parent or legal guardian is traveling with the child, that parent or legal guardian must also present a notarized consent of travel signed by both parents. Visitors who plan to travel with children should consult with a Brazilian consulate office prior to travel for further guidance.

Accessibility Options

To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the “Special or Accessibility Requests” section of “Trip Preferences” when you book your hotel.

  • Accessible path of travel
  • Accessible bathroom
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Handicapped parking
  • In-room accessibility
  • Roll-in shower

Property Amenities

In addition to an outdoor pool and a children's pool, Vila Gale Salvador provides a spa tub, a sauna, and a fitness facility. Vila Gale Salvador offers a restaurant, a coffee shop/café, and a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A complimentary breakfast and reception are offered. High-speed wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge.

Secured covered parking and valet parking are both free. Shuttles are available to the airport, beach, and surroudning areas for a surcharge.

Business amenities at this 5.0-star property consist of a 24-hour business center, a technology helpdesk, and secretarial services. Event facilities measuring 200 square meters include conference/meeting rooms, a meeting/conference room, small meeting rooms, and exhibit space. This Salvador hotel also offers a nightclub, massages, and a children's club. Other amenities include currency exchange, translation services, luggage storage, and internet point. Versatil Restaurant serves buffet lunch and dinner.

Vila Gale Salvador has designated areas for smoking.

  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Ballroom(s)
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar/lounge
  • Business services
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Air-conditioned public areas
  • Coffee shop or café
  • Computer rental
  • Currency exchange
  • Elevator/lift attendant
  • Express check-out
  • Fitness facilities
  • Shopping center shuttle (complimentary)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Computer station
  • Internet point
  • One meeting/conference room
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Children's club
  • Elevator/lift
  • Total number of rooms - 224
  • Laundry facilities
  • Number of floors - 8
  • Audio-visual equipment
  • Valet parking
  • Valet parking (free)
  • Babysitting or child care
  • Poolside bar
  • Luggage storage
  • Secure covered parking (free)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Sauna
  • Security guard
  • Shopping on site
  • Banquet facilities
  • Spa tub
  • Swimming pool - outdoor
  • Translation services
  • Umbrella
  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Event catering
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Wireless (high-speed) Internet access - surcharge
  • Technology support staff
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Restaurant(s) in hotel
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • 24-hour business center
  • Year Built - 2001
  • Secretarial services
  • On-site car rental
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Swimming pool - children's
  • Technology helpdesk
  • Television in lobby
  • Wheelchair accessible
Vila Gale Salvador, Salvador,  Brazil, Property Amenities Lobby

Rooms

Vila Gale Salvador's 224 air-conditioned accommodations were renovated in 2001. Rooms feature city views. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels and free movie channels. Bathrooms include phones, double sink, rainfall shower, hair dryers.

In-room wireless high-speed Internet access is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include blackout drapes/curtains, minibar, and clock radios. Housekeeping is offered daily and wake-up calls can be requested.

All guestrooms are non-smoking.

Vila Gale Salvador, Salvador,  Brazil, Rooms Guest Room

Room Amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Climate control
  • Voice mail
  • Phone
  • Minibar
  • Private bathroom
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Makeup/shaving mirror
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Bathrobes (on request)
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Electronic/magnetic keys
  • Window opens
  • Rollaway beds available
  • Cribs (infant beds) available
  • Double sink
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Cable television service
  • Wake-up calls
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Bathroom phone
  • Sea view
  • LCD television
  • Desk
  • Wireless high-speed Internet access (surcharge)
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • City view
  • ESPN
  • Free movie channels
  • Wheelchair accessible

Dining

Vila Gale Salvador has a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests are offered a complimentary buffet breakfast. A complimentary reception is served. 24-hour room service is available.

Vila Gale Salvador, Salvador,  Brazil, Dining Restaurant

Recreation

An outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness facility.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Playground nearby

Spa

  • Massages

Verified Reviews: All guest reviews are verified as submitted by our customers and reflect their stay at Vila Gale Salvador

3.5
out of 5
avg. guest rating
Hotel service:
3.8
Hotel condition:
3.6
Room cleanliness:
4.1
Room comfort:
4.2
Location:
3.5
Neighborhood:
3.3
75%

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Mo G from Miami
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Oct 5 2011

“SALVADOR TRIP”

Pros:The hotel is close to everything, the staff is friendly, and I would definitely stay there again. Cons:The hotel is a little aged, and they charge for the internet use there.

Area recommendations
Ondina, it is safe and clean, and close to everything.
George Cs from Brisbane, AU
2.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted Apr 27 2011

“well over rated”

Quite frankly this hotel deserves max 2.5 stars unlike they are stating it here

Robert from Malibu California
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Apr 12 2011

“Great Hotel in bad location”

This hotel offers tremendous value and is realistically a 4 Star hotel. The location is spectacular with panoramic ocean views and ocean surf crashing below, but it's unsafe to walk anywhere near the hotel even during the day. On arrival, the hotel porter immediately told us not to go on the beaches near the hotel as they were unsafe. Having said that, the Historical Old part of town is just a short taxi drive, so if you want a superior hotel on a budget, and you are happy to commute to the tourist area then this is a deal.

Area recommendations
The Historical Old part of town is the only safe place to walk even during the day.
A Traveler from U.S.A.
2.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted Mar 29 2011

“You get what you pay for”

This is not a 5 star hotel by any stretch of imagination. What it is is a 1 star hotel with a 5 star view (assuming you get the right room). In truth however, one could never expect a 5 star hotel at these prices anywhere in the world. Most people find the breakfast buffet to be quite impressive in Brasilian hotels, and though The Othon next door is far better with rooms in the same price range, this is still quite nice. What I find unfortunate in all the major hotels is their reluctance to showcase true local cuisine. As a foreigner I wish they would include the sausages and farofa along with other local foods as they do in the small pousadas. Unfortunately, to Brasilians, this is considered a "lower class" food and would never be offered in a large hotel. A real loss for the promotion of Brasilian culture, but I suspect the majority of their guests are Brasilians themselves, and that's who they must cater to.

Area recommendations
Barra and Ondina are closest to the major shopping aareas and popular beaches. It also seems to be the safest. That being said, remember even though the beaches are lit and look inviting at night, they are not safe. Never walk areound anywere at night in Salvador, especially in areas that are sparsely inhabited, There are I believe a lot of nice beach front areas further away from Barra and Ondina, but I have never stayed there
Other
Brasil is not the kind of country to visit without a well laid plan and a purpose. Portuguese is the language spoken and outside of the airports and major hotels, you will find it difficult to communicate unless you speak Portuguese. It is a beautiful country, but not the kind of place to vist with an independant care free attitude as one can more easily do in North America or some European countries. If you don't have relatives or friends living there, I would stick with the tour groups. An independant traveler can easily find themselves in trouble, sometimes quite serious.
A Traveler from Natal, Brazil
2.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted Mar 25 2011

“Less than expected. Frustrating.”

Not too good location, no restaurants or bars at a walking distance. Very poorly maintained hotel. Poor and expensive restaurant. Swimming pool area is terribly small to the number of guests, so there is never any room or stretchers or tables available.

Area recommendations
Rio Vermelho. Better, more modern hotels, beautiful view and nice nightlife options (bars, pubs, restaurants etc.)
A Traveler from dubai
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Dec 15 2010

“very good..friendly..and not expensive”

We stayed 3 days in this hotel. staff was very helpful and friendly. concierge directed us to all the areas we wanted to see. overall experience was quite pleasant. i would recommend this hotel to anyone that travels to this area.

Area recommendations
pelourinho-very authentic.. chocabloc full of history and culture. the candomble/capoeira show a must see. very entertaining. definitely go to jardim das delicias and have the honey and spicey ice cream. LUSH!!!!
WILSON N from Sao Paulo, Brazil
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Dec 8 2010

“Good for business and for leisure”

Well located, not very far from the main airport. Quite brand-new hotel, very comfortable, staff well trained. The breakfast is rich in diversity of fruits, breads, cereals and others. The only true problem I faced was the room Wi-Fi Internet speed, which is too much low. I hardly could retrieve my e-mails.

Area recommendations
Salvador has beautiful beaches, good night life, history, architeture and, of course, music. People is kind and friendly. It is indeed a lovely city.
Must see
All beaches should be visited. Sightseeing is always a delight for the eyes and soul no matter the season of the year. Carnival in Salvador is odd; no other place has such a wonderful happiness and amusement.
David K from Atlanta GA
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Dec 2 2010

“Salvador”

good quality hotel. Excellent breakfast included with room. Staff did not speak english at all. This is mainly a hotel for Brazilians. 5 to 10 minute cab ride to historic center where a lot of bars and restaurants are. hotel right on beach (beach is very small) and I had an awesome view of ocean. no conditioner or body lotion provided like most hotels of this level

Area recommendations
safe neighborhood but not right in center of town. Historic area is more where the "action" is if that is what you are looking for. Staff was great but little or no English. Also, no Conditioner, only soap and shampoo provided
Johnny B from Portugal
3.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Sep 8 2010

“Among the better ones”

This five star hotel is among the better ones among equals in Salvador, however, not a five star according to European standard

Area recommendations
Stay seaside
Clarisa from San Diego
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Aug 25 2010

“Good hotel. Excelent price”

At night, the restaurant at the hotel is not very good, but breakfast is quite good. So, if you don't mind dining out, I would certainly recommend it.

Vila Gale Salvador

Rua Morro do Escravo Miguel 320, Ondina Salvador, 41700 000 Brazil

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Nearby Points of Interest

  • Jesus da Barra - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
  • Ondina Beach - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
  • Farol de Barra Beach - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
  • Forte de Santo Antonio da Barra - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
  • Porto da Barra Beach - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
  • Federal University of Bahia - 2 km / 1.2 mi
  • Paciencia Beach - 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
  • Fonte Nova Stadium - 3.7 km / 2.3 mi
  • Rio Blanco Palace - 3.9 km / 2.4 mi
  • Sao Francisco Church and Convent of Salvador - 4 km / 2.5 mi
  • Se Square - 4.1 km / 2.5 mi
  • Mercado Modelo - 4.1 km / 2.6 mi
  • Terreiro de Jesus - 4.1 km / 2.6 mi
  • Cathedral of Salvador - 4.1 km / 2.6 mi

Location Highlights

  • On beach
  • In historical district
  • In city center
  • Convention center nearby
  • Water nearby

The preferred airport for Vila Gale Salvador is Salvador (SSA-Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes Intl.) - 22.4 km / 13.9 mi.

Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property's location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometre.

Nearest Major Airport:

  • Salvador, Brazil (SSA-Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes Intl.)

Area:

Salvador, Brazil: Visitors to Salvador can explore the UNESCO-protected historical city center (or Pelourinho), taste the local spicy seafood specialties, attend a capoeira marital arts demonstration, or relax at the renowned Porto da Barra beach. Travel between the upper and lower city by the Lacerda elevator, and complete your stay with a tour of Itaparica Island, a short ferry ride away.

Vila Gale Salvador

Rua Morro do Escravo Miguel 320, Ondina Salvador, 41700 000 Brazil

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