The Hotel Alpino is an attractive mid-range resort-style property located in a pine forest in the lush countryside outside of Sao Roque, about 10 minutes from the city center. Although not especially modern or upscale, the hotel does offer a fun and relaxing stay with a dash of South American style in a quiet setting. The property's 85 alpine-style rooms have a mixture of whitewashed walls and dark wood trim and some have balconies with views. The wealth of facilities includes a big outdoor pool, a soccer field, tennis and basketball courts, a sauna, a steam room, and a playground. Downsides include a fee for the breakfast buffet and tube-style TVs.
The Hotel Alpino is an attractive mid-range resort-style property located in a pine forest in the lush countryside outside of Sao Roque, about 10 minutes from the city center. Although not especially modern or upscale, the hotel does offer a fun and relaxing stay with a dash of South American style in a quiet setting. The property's 85 alpine-style rooms have a mixture of whitewashed walls and dark wood trim and some have balconies with views. The wealth of facilities includes a big outdoor pool, a soccer field, tennis and basketball courts, a sauna, a steam room, and a playground. Downsides include a fee for the breakfast buffet and tube-style TVs.
If an all-inclusive luxury resort experience is what you’re after, Vila Galé Marés might not measure up to the posh Iberostar Praia do Forte just up the road, but for about half the price,Vila Galé Marés is well over half as good. As evidenced by the sizable crowds -- mostly middle-class Brazilian families with young children -- the more affordable value isn’t exactly a secret. If you're in Brazil to explore the culture and architecture, this resort is not ideal, considering that it's situated about an hour outside of Salvador. But because it’s located on a quiet beach with a beautiful expanse of swimming pools and tennis courts, along with a special kids’ club and plethora of on-site restaurants, it’s suitable for relaxation, with a chance to explore the outdoors.
If an all-inclusive luxury resort experience is what you’re after, Vila Galé Marés might not measure up to the posh Iberostar Praia do Forte just up the road, but for about half the price,Vila Galé Marés is well over half as good. As evidenced by the sizable crowds -- mostly middle-class Brazilian families with young children -- the more affordable value isn’t exactly a secret. If you're in Brazil to explore the culture and architecture, this resort is not ideal, considering that it's situated about an hour outside of Salvador. But because it’s located on a quiet beach with a beautiful expanse of swimming pools and tennis courts, along with a special kids’ club and plethora of on-site restaurants, it’s suitable for relaxation, with a chance to explore the outdoors.
