Description
Casa do Amarelindo is a boutique property located just off the main square (Quadrado) in the historic quarter of Salvador, classified a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1985 for its colourful houses, beautiful baroque churches, museums and cobbled streets echoed with batucada rhythms and capoeira shows.
Casa do Amarelindo has only 10 guest rooms which are simple yet luxurious, some with private terraces and bathrooms featuring either hydromasage bath tubs or rainfall showers. The interior decor has been inspired by Bahia's fascinating colonial history and African influence. The hotel benefits from a fantastic roof top terrace where you can enjoy an evening caipirinha while watching the sunset. It also has a small pool which has a gorgeous view over the rooftops and the sea beyond.
Why not walk the streets of Salvador and soak up the local culture with its baroque churches and cobbled streets lined with market stalls selling intricate local artefacts. Salvador is also renowned for its Afro-Latin music and there are often groups of musicians playing in the squares giving a vibrant, jazzy feel to the place.
Accommodation
Casa do Amarelindo offers guests 10 rooms that are simple, follow a uniform decor but are comfortable all with air conditioning, plasma TVs, DVD and CD players. Antique dark wood furniture evokes Brazil's colonial past. Bathrooms have hydro-massage tubs and tropical rain showers
Childcare
Children under 16 yrs are not accepted and there are no specific facilities.
Facilities
Casa do Amerelindo features a rooftop pool, panoramic terrace, 2 bars (don't miss their cashew fruit Caipirinhas), restaurant serving delicious Bahian classics and a small gym.
Activities
Given the hotel's central location, the cultural delights of Salvador are right on your doorstep. The historical Pelourinho district is famous for its beautiful colonial architecture, funky bars, street stalls and art galleries. Some of Brazil's best beaches where you can hit the turquoise waters for sailing, snorkelling and scuba diving to name a few.
When to travel
Temperatures in Bahia vary little from month to month and it's warm all year round, with average highs hovering around 30°C. April to July is the wettest season (though it can rain at any time) and June to September bring slightly cooler evenings. Salvador goes mad during Carnaval (February or March depending on the year) - more than 2 million party-goers hit the streets for a colourful riot of dancing and drinking - expect prices to hike and availability to fall dramatically.
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Location and directions
Salvador, Brazil
In Salvador’s historical Pelourinho district within easy reach of restaurants, bars and art galleries. Many of the rooms afford fabulous views over Todos Santos Bay and its islands.
How to get there
14-hour 15-minute international flight to Rio de Janeiro, followed by a 2-hour domestic flight to Salvador and 30-minute car transfer.
