Iara Beach Hotel  

On the sands of Itapuã Beach in Salvador — a beachfront, family-friendly hotel minutes from Itapuã Lighthouse and Vinicius de Moraes Square. It’s a 1-minute drive to Itapuã Beach, about 11 km from the airport and within easy reach of Flamengo Beach, Salvador Shopping Mall and the Pelourinho historic area.

This boutique beachfront property opened in 2016 and has 40 individually decorated rooms with private furnished balconies, minibars and LCD TVs. Room types range from Superior and Luxury (partial ocean views) to Executive and Master Suites — the Master Suites feature hot tubs and full ocean views. Expect down comforters, queen sofa beds in rooms, bathrooms with bidets and complimentary toiletries, and a laid-back, music-and-poetry-soaked Itapuã vibe.

Soak in an outdoor pool, stroll the garden and terrace, or step straight onto the beach — wake up to sea‑breeze mornings from your balcony. There’s a poolside bar, beach bar and beachfront bar/lounge, plus a massage room for wellness, a small library and concierge services. Free self parking is available and a roundtrip airport shuttle can be arranged for a surcharge.

Complimentary wireless internet throughout the property, express check-in and check-out, a 24-hour front desk and complimentary newspapers in the lobby keep things efficient. A television in a common area is also available.

The beachfront restaurant offers garden views and local-cuisine breakfasts served daily from 7:00–10:00 (availability/fees may vary). Grab drinks at the beach or poolside bars, or order 24-hour room service. Several nearby eateries are within walking distance, including Casa di Vina, Mistura and Ki Muqueca for more regional flavors.