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Pousada Esmeralda is located 2297 feet from Pelourinho Historical District and 1.6 mi from central Salvador. It features bright, spacious accommodations, as well as WiFi throughout and a breakfast buffet. Decorated with local art and bright colors, rooms at Esmeralda come with air conditioning. Some rooms have a sofa or chairs. There is also a private bathroom with a solar-powered shower. Guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast each morning in the breakfast room. It includes a variety of fresh fruits, breads and cold meats, as well as a selection of hot and cold drinks. There is also a communal kitchen with utensils. Praia da Barra Beach is 5 mi away from Pousada Esmeralda. Elevador Lacerda Elevator and Mercado Modelo are within 10 minutes’ drive. Luis R. Magalhães Airport is 16 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Gluten-free


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 bunk bed
and
1 queen bed
or
2 twin beds
and
1 bunk bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
9.2
High score for Salvador
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Maria
    Italy Italy
    I loved everything about the property, first of all the style and furnitures. The room was huge and the bathroom too
  • Alan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hosts - they were so friendly & welcoming & made us feel part of the family. They gave us tremendous help finding our way around Salvador & assisted us with regard to our ongoing travel.
  • Icc114
    United States of America United States of America
    The service, hospitality, comfort and breakfast is beyond compare. The pousada owners go above and beyond to ensure that you feel at home and comfortable. The guesthouse is within the beautiful San Antonio neighborhood which borders Pelourihno....

Managed by Marco Nathalie Eleonora

Company review score: 9.9Based on 105 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

We are a French-Italian family with a 18 year old girl. We will give you the welcome as friends in a city that we have chosen 14 years ago.

Property info

The House has 6 bedrooms with bathrooms on 3 floors without lift. We have on the ground floor a room for 3 people which allows us to accommodate people with disabilities. Each room is decorated according to a continent and a color. A games room and kitchen is available for our guests. We have a garden available for smokers.

Neighborhood info

The Pousada Esmeralda is located in a bohemian and lively district 10 minutes walk from the Pelourinho. It is the historic district of Salvador having kept its popular soul. A large square 50m from the house allows children to have fun. The Portuguese fort of Santo Antonio dedicated to Capoeira provides daily lessons for all levels.

Languages Spoken

English,French,Italian,Portuguese

Area info

Amenities of Pousada Esmeralda
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Air conditioning
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • City view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Patio
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • High chair
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Bingo
  • Aerobics
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
    Off-site
  • Live music/Performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Stand-up comedy
    Additional charge
  • Bar crawls
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Evening entertainment
    Additional charge
  • Snorkeling
    Off-site
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Game room
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Basic free Wifi 15 Mbps. Suitable for streaming content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
No parking available.
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
    Additional charge
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
    Additional charge
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Baby safety gates
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Baby safety gates
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Child safety socket covers
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Convenience store on site
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Wake-up service
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Spa
  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • French
  • Italian
  • Portuguese

House rules

Pousada Esmeralda takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Crib upon request
Free
2 years old
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Groups

When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash Pousada Esmeralda accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

A shuttle service is available from the airport to the property for BRL 120 ( BRL 140 after midnight) and from the property to the airport for BRL 100. Please inform the property if you wish to use this service.

Please note that all rooms at the property are strict non-smoking.

Please note that a check in after 11 pm is possible but property charges an extra fee of 50 BRL.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Pousada Esmeralda of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

If you require an invoice when booking a prepaid rate, write this and your company details in the Special Requests box.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 15:00:00 and 17:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about Pousada Esmeralda

  • Pousada Esmeralda is 1.1 miles from the center of Salvador. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Pousada Esmeralda offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Game room
    • Snorkeling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Evening entertainment
    • Back massage
    • Themed dinners
    • Aerobics
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Hand massage
    • Live music/Performance
    • Bingo
    • Walking tours
    • Foot massage
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Bicycle rental
    • Bar crawls
    • Full-body massage
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Neck massage
    • Movie nights
    • Head massage
    • Happy hour
    • Stand-up comedy
    • Cooking class
    • Bike tours

  • Guests staying at Pousada Esmeralda can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free

  • Check-in at Pousada Esmeralda is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Room options at Pousada Esmeralda include:

    • Suite
    • Family
    • Triple
    • Double

  • The prices at Pousada Esmeralda may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.