Porto Zarpa Hotel sits amid the natural beauty of Açu da Torre, welcoming families and those seeking a peaceful escape. Guests can book a massage or spa treatment before sampling the flavors of Atoba's Fusion cuisine, available for breakfast, lunch, and family dining.
Located near the beach, Porto Zarpa Hotel is in Açu da Torre, a neighbourhood in Mata de São João. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Praia do Forte Beach and Guarajuba Beach. Snorkelling and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby. Visit our Mata de São João travel guide
Rua da Aurora 256, Cond. Porto das, Baleias, Praia do Forte, Mata de São João, BA, 48280-000
What's nearby
Praia do Forte Beach
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Tamar Project Turtle Sanctuary
7 min walk - 0.6 km
Armazem da Vila Shopping Mall
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Timeantube Lagoon
7 min walk - 0.6 km
Papa-Gente Beach
7 min walk - 0.6 km
Getting around
Salvador (SSA-Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes Intl.)
62 min drive
Restaurants
7 Pizzas Natural Bar
4 min walk
Sorvete Da Ribeira
2 min walk
Café do Forte
3 min walk
Papa Gente Restaurante
2 min walk
Beach Stop - Praia do Forte
2 min walk
About this property
Porto Zarpa Hotel
Family-friendly hotel near Praia do Forte Beach
You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a poolside bar and a garden at Porto Zarpa Hotel. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site Fusion cuisine restaurant, Atoba, offers breakfast, lunch and children's meals. In addition to a playground and an arcade/games room, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks include:
An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sunloungers
Free self-parking
A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free property and a front desk safe
Luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at Porto Zarpa Hotel have thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as safes and minibars.
Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
A bar/lounge
A poolside bar
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
Atoba
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Children's pool
Free children's club
Outdoor pool
Playground
Family friendly
Arcade/game room
Children's pool
Free children's club
Outdoor pool
Playground
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Outdoors
Garden
Pool loungers
Spa
Massage
Accessibility
No lift
More
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bathroom
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Minibar
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: noon
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Parents or a legal guardian travelling with children under 18 years must present the child's birth certificate and an identity card with photo (for example, a passport) at check-in. For international travels to Brazil, if only one of the parents is travelling with the child, she/he must present – in addition to the child's certificate of birth and identity card with photo – a letter authorising the trip signed by the other parent with a notarial certification of signature. In the event that the parents or the legal guardian, as applicable, cannot or are unwilling to give this authorisation, a judicial authorisation is required. People who intend to travel to Brazil with children must consult with the Brazilian consulate before travelling for more information.
Property is also known as
Porto Zarpa
Porto Zarpa Hotel
Porto Zarpa Praia do Forte
Porto Zarpa Hotel Praia Do Forte, Bahia
Porto Zarpa Hotel Mata de Sao Joao
Porto Zarpa Mata de Sao Joao
Porto Zarpa Hotel Hotel
Porto Zarpa Hotel Mata de São João
Porto Zarpa Hotel Hotel Mata de São João
Frequently asked questions
Does Porto Zarpa Hotel have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Porto Zarpa Hotel?
As of 19 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Porto Zarpa Hotel on 2 Apr 2026 start from €104, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Porto Zarpa Hotel pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at Porto Zarpa Hotel?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Porto Zarpa Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: noon. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Porto Zarpa Hotel?
Checkout is at noon.
Where is Porto Zarpa Hotel located?
This family-friendly Mata de São João hotel is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Praia do Forte Beach and Sao Francisco Church. Tamar Project Turtle Sanctuary and Papa-Gente Beach are also within 10 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Porto Zarpa Hotel Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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Stayed 1 evening. Staff was friendly and helpful. Limited English. Easy walk down to beach and restaurants.
Mac
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Lilio
10 Dec 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Quarto, banheiro, café da manhã sem área refrigerada, deixa tudo quebte
Lilio
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
4/10 Poor
Christovam
20 Nov 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Banheiro sem box, molhando o banheiro todo. Toalhas ruins para enxugar. Shampoo e sabonete líquido bons. Chuveiro com água fria. Sistema de boiler. Banhos de morno a frio. Vc paga uma diária cara para tomar banho frio? TV com bons canais mas tive que pedir para trocar TV pois desligava sozinha. Café da manhã pouca variedade. Localização do hotel boa, bem próximo da rua principal. Atendimento adequado. Estacionamento ok. Limpeza mediana. Só trocam toalha (local praiano) de 02 em 02 dias.
Como sempre, muito bom vir ao Porto Zarpa! Tudo impecável, café caprichado e com muitas variedades. Quarto super aconchegante, cheiroso, cama top. O que falar da piscina? Simplesmente, linda! Fora o acesso à praia privativa que nos permite ir às melhores praias daqui!
João Vitor
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
PAULO
11 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Equipe de atendimento, Cama boa, quarto espaçoso, bom café da manhã, localização, é um hotel para retornar
PAULO
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Geraldo
2 Nov 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Quarto debaixo da cama sujo , café da manhã ruim. Simpatia dos funcionários zero.
Ambiente muito agradável. Funcionários gentis. Pousada com estilo rústico, bonito e com um toque de casa de praia. Ideal para quem procura um ambiente acolhedor e confortável. A comida do restaurante é saborosa. Fica a 5 minutos da melhor praia da vila (nossa opinião) e o acesso é por dentro de um condomínio fechado, que é um lindo lugar! Está muito bem localizada, pois está em uma rua bem tranquila e fica a 3 minutos da rua principal. Foi uma ótima escolha.
Norberto
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Paula
25 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Estadia Boa
A pousada tem uma ótima área de lazer, bom café da manhã e bom atendimento. Fica bem localizada, perto da rua principal e da praia.
Porém uma coisa me incomodou demais. O banheiro tem só metade do blindex (nova moda nada prática) e acaba molhando o banheiro todo quando vc toma banho. Daí vc pisa no banheiro e acaba sujando o quarto quando pisa de volta no quarto. Outra coisa que achei bem estranha é que várias vezes o alarme da pousada disparava e eu acordava assustada. Fora isso, estadia ok com bom atendimento, boa localização e boa área de lazer.
Lugar muito agradavel, area verde excelente, comida muito boa, café da manha muito bom, funcionarios educados e gentis, pertinho da Vila. Otima localização, bom estacionamento
O hotel nos proporcionou uma boa estadia, com um quarto grande, café da manhã bem variado, espaços bons para circulação e descanso e ótimo atendimento das funcionárias. O restaurante serve pratos bem fartos e bem feitos,
Por conta do local, super requisitado pelo turismo, achamos o preço das diárias um pouco acima da média para o tipo de hotel, mas nada tão absurdo.
Foi incrível minha estádia nesse hotel. Não esperava tanto e foi maravilhoso.
Cama e quarto super confortáveis, limpo, banheiro grande. Piscina e área verde são ótimas. Fica dentro de um bom condomínio e com acesso exclusivo a praia, próximo a vila. Café da manhã maravilhoso! Com certeza voltarei!
Ingrid
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Kátia
15 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Razoável.
O Hotel é muito bem localizado, os prestadores de serviço são ótimos, mas o prédio em si, precisa de manutenção. Nosso quarto estava com o teto e parede em frente a cama com mofo, sem contar que a pintura é muita antiga. Custo benefício razoável para temporada de janeiro.
O hotel tem muito potencial para melhorar, inclusive o café da manhã.
Pousada muito aconchegante. O melhor de tudo é o acesso a uma praia de um condomínio particular, a mesma do Resort Tivoli.
E também é importante destacar a proximidade de restaurantes, lojas, projeto Tamar..etc
Vale a pena conhecer
Boa localização, limpo, arejado, cama confortável, silencioso, atendimento nota 10. Funcionários atenciosos, solícitos e prestativos.
Eu volto com certeza e recomendo!
Muito bem recebidos na hora da chegada, chegamos antes do horário, mas mesmo assim guardaram nossas malas e nos deram acesso ao estacionamento. Fomos super bem atendidos no restaurante do hotel, com ótima comida e simpatia dos funcionários.
Café da manhã bem servido e variado.
Quarto confortável. Ótima localização. Estacionamento no local.