Pousada Villa Tropicale

We are on our last days of our journey. We have travelled from Belém to Salvador. This place is a nice place in a very big city. The staff is so nice and helpfull. The rooms are okay, clean and the room is done every day. The breakfast is boring and not at all like the many ones, we have tried. When you stay here, do it because of the place and the staff. 😉

Our room smelled urine and the bathroom was filthy. We felt the need to leave and did not even stay one night. The room and bathroom door did not close properly, the fridge was corroded and door did not close.

A 2 minute walk from the beach, and few restaurants, this place was great!||||The rooms were very clean and I would have to say that the absolute highlight was the host, Fabian and how accommodating he was. My girlfriend and I had to come in late due to travel arrangements, and he met us well after normal business hours, to make sure we were checked in and greeted. ||||He also recommended a few good spots to eat where we enjoyed some delicious maracujá caipirinhas, and some pasteis de queijo. ||||On a last note, the breakfast featured a sweet espresso machine with fresh coffee, and the spread was great: a traditional Salvador café de manhã that included some yummy eggs, right by the pool for a relaxing morning. ||||Do choose Villa Tropicale, you won't regret it.

This hotel/villa offers a spacious room with a modern on suite and good shower. A very nice pool and quite setting, a stones throw from a beautiful beach.The room its self is tastefully decorated and has great A/C along with good SKY TV. The owner is very friendly and easy going. Its only been open a month, and could use a sign outside and a more obvious bell/buzzer but I'm sure these will be added very shortly. Its around 45 min bus journey to the tourist center (pelourinho/barra), but ideal if you're looking for a more relaxed trip. All in all a nice place with tranquil and sophisticated vibes.

This is exactly what we were looking for. A quiet place in a gorgeous setting, close to the beach to recharge our batteries. What an amazing value for your money you get here at Vila Tropicale! I was skeptical before we arrived, due to the low price. I thought something must be wrong but everything exceeded my expectations! Huge, clean room, nice, hot shower, air conditioning (necessary in hot Salvador), comfortable bed, flat screen TV, fast WiFi, and even a small fridge to keep drinks cold!! The breakfast is amazing (eggs, local specialties like cake made with manioc and real coffee) and is served outdoors on their nice little patio. They have a beautiful pool which we didn't use as it was being cleaned while we were there but it looked really tempting and we will have to return one day to try it out! The best part about Vila Tropicale isn't the pool though or the great room or breakfast. The owner of Vila Tropicale is a kind, friendly man who will help you out. He gives excellent customer service, something that is really lacking in beautiful Brazil. He's always willing to help with anything you need, give advice or just have a chat.||||The pousada is a bit out of the main drag in Itapua but that just makes it all the more quiet. The neighborhood is very secure and guarded, so we felt safe even walking at night. There are some restaurants in walking distance (one with some amazing moquecas). The beach is ONE block away and we lucked out because we had no idea what the beaches might be like in Itapua (we originally wanted to go to Praia do Forte but was out of our budget) and we were delighted! The beaches here have a rough surf (great for surfers) and a gorgeous natural setting. It was too rough for me to swim but there are some nice tide pools for wading which was perfect for me. No crowds! We loved it. There is one restaurant nearby called Bora Bora and you can put your feet in the sand while sipping your caiprinha and enjoying the stunning beach. Itapua is close to the airport so it makes a good choice if you are flying in and want someplace close to a nice beach that's quiet. If you want to trek into the main city in Salvador, access is easy (yet long) by bus.||||Vila Tropicale gets the most bang for you buck and makes you feel like you are at a fancy resort on budget prices. If you are looking for a seaside getaway with uncrowded, beautiful beaches and the ability to return to a spacious room in a quiet, paradise-like setting, do not hesitate to stay at Vila Tropicale!

Wonderful place to stay. The staff is courteous. The breakfast is simple but tasty. The site is quiet nighttime and close to beach. There are stores and restaurants nearby.

Very nice room, very good and safe neighborhood, very friendly and helpful owner, close to the airport. They personal speaks French, English and Portuguese.||||The only small minus is that, since is located in a small city next to Salvador, it might be a bit hard to find when the night falls.

walking distance from the beach, room has ac, and breakfast was delicious