Maitei Hotel  

In the colorful village of Arraial d'Ajuda on Bahia's coast, Maitei Hotel sits steps from Mucugê Street and about 437 yd from Mucugê Beach. It's within easy walking distance of the village center and close to Parracho Beach and Arraial Eco Park, making it ideal for beach-and-town exploring in Porto Seguro.

This romantic boutique spa hotel offers a calm, cozy vibe and attentive service. The property has 17 air-conditioned rooms, many with private balconies and sea views, plus amenities like minibars, DVD players or flat screens and jetted bathtubs in some categories. A rooftop terrace and multilingual staff (Spanish and Italian) round out the experience.

Wellness is front and center: spa center with massages, steam room, sauna and solarium, and even an on-site doctor. There are two outdoor pools, a pool bar, a fitness center and a diving club. Concierge and a tour desk can arrange excursions, and complimentary Wi-Fi keeps you connected.

Enjoy the on-site restaurant, a poolside bar and a relaxed bar/lounge, with limited room service available. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 11 AM. Excellent local seafood and lobster restaurants are close by for regional flavor seekers.