Refúgio da Vila Boutique Hotel & SPA
Inn in Praia do Forte
1 king bed
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
About this inn
Located in Praia do Forte, the Refúgio da Vila Boutique Hotel & SPA offers a quiet area just 200 meters from the beach, with comfortable rooms, TV room and a Mini SPA with heated whirlpool, steam room and heated room for massages.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Balcony or Patio
Hot tub or spa
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Gym or Fitness Center
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Praia do Forte
Available Rooms
1 King or 2 Single • 258 ft²
Sleeps 2
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1 King or 1 King • 279 ft²
Sleeps 3
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1 King or 2 Single • 215 ft²
Sleeps 2
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1 King • 322 ft²
Sleeps 4
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1 King or 2 Single • 290 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Ratings and reviews
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4.5 / 5.0
Absolutamente tudo.
5.0 / 5.0
Quarto com decoração e limpeza impecável. Localizado próximo aos restaurantes e praia.
Piscina poderia ser aquecida.
4.0 / 5.0
Staff is amazing
Breakfast was very good
Location was superb
The bed had a pillow top in order to make two single beds turning into one queen bed , the pillow top was bigger than the two beds together and was moving through the night when we moved while sleeping .
5.0 / 5.0
My stay was incredible and behind my expectations. The property is beautiful and the staff is amazing. I loved it so much that I wanted to extend my stay. 10+ stars across the board. The food was excellent, the massage was amazing and the rooms are so comfortable. There is no negative feedback from me. I loved it so much that making this an annual trip.
4.0 / 5.0
Decoration
So tiny
5.0 / 5.0
the breakfast, pool, bar, roo, staff.
bathroom, a little bit old and tight
3.5 / 5.0
Great common space, beautiful pool and very good restaurant.
Room smelled really bad, room was very small.
4.0 / 5.0
food
decor
3.0 / 5.0
beautiful garden and pool area. not good value for money. property seems a bit tired and outdated
the garden and the pool area
5.0 / 5.0
I really enjoyed the facility and how friendly the staff was. it’s very cozy environment and everything looks great, especially the outdoor common area.
The pool area is great. The pool is phenomenal. the fact that the bar is by the pool is great, especially for those who like to enjoy some drinks (caipirinha and tropical fruit cocktails) at poolside.
the rooms were good and comfortable, but definitely not fancy. I like it that way, but I can see how some people might not. I would definitely recommend they have bigger robes. I’m not a big person (1.75, 75kg) and it was on the small size.
The food was amazing. but a bit pricey.
5.0 / 5.0
friendly staff, good breakfast buffet, comfortable rooms.
pool is a bit small.
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect breakfast, luxurious installations.
Nothing
5.0 / 5.0
Refugio was a relaxed place located close to restaurants and bars and not far from the beach.
The garden of the house is beautiful and you can hang out there just next to the pool.
The staff is very helpful and trying to make your stay as easy as possible.
I definitely would prefer it compare to a bigger resort and can fully recommend it as your home in Praia do forte
4.5 / 5.0
The food was incredible!
5.0 / 5.0
WOW! What a great Posada! Everything was wonderful! They took appropriate steps to protect everyone from Covid (masks, plastic gloves for self-service breakfast). The Posada was beautiful, as was the pool area and grounds. The location was also perfect for walking to the main street with shops and restaurants. The food...AMAZING! As someone else wrote, I would go there for lunch or dinner, even if I weren't staying there as a guest. We did have lunch, dinner and evening appetizers on three different days. The food was great all three days!
My only recommendation (and maybe this was just because of Covid) would be to have the bar stay open later. The bar closed at 9 pm, which in my opinion was early, especially when we had dinner with friends one night and got back to the Posada at 9:30 and wanted to hang by the pool and have a drink.
Just as above, which was my comment about the bar closing at 9 pm.
2.5 / 5.0
Charming B&B with very authentic decor. Lunch and dinner options are pretty delicious.
Stayed there for 8 nights and I was ready to leave. Not worth its rate. Chose this pousada thinking that it would not have many kids (it is part of the Charming Route Hotels). But there were more kids than adults. They were loud running around just being kids and at night there were babies crying. Nothing against kids not babies, I just wanted to be able to take a nap in the afternoon without so much disruption - I figured this was a B&B more suitable to couples.
The daily rate is pretty high so compared to other places I have been both in Brazil and abroad; for that price I would expect a great experience. Service was spotty, slow and they would forget to either bring or put your order to the kitchen. NO kidding, there was not one time during my stay that I did not have to ask twice about an order.
Morning breakfasts became stressful after 3 days; I almost did not want to go eat. It was chaotic with kids yelling all over the place and I had to ask every day for coffee (they would always run out of it) and always had to ask for basic stuff, like mug, fork etc. Sounds silly, but it got pretty ridiculous that every morning I would sit there with my plate with food waiting for them to bring me a fork so I could eat. Attention to detail was zero. In one occasion the service at breakfast was better: when the owner was there watching them.
They do not speak English, not even basic. It was pretty exhausting having to translate everything for my husband (or teach the sentences in Portuguese so he could order a beer himself) as the staff does not speak a word of English, not even the basic like beer and ice. There was one person at the front desk who spoke English but he wasn't there all the time so I had to resolve everything. I have stayed at cheaper pousadas at Praia do Forte that I find a lot more cost benefit effective. B&Bs at this price should have an outstanding trained staff and the stay should be flawless. Never coming back!
4.0 / 5.0
Very helpful and friendly staff ! Mainly Vanessa, Ingrid and the new Receptionist (woman).
Noise near room 8, prob laundry room
FAQs
How much does this inn cost compared to others in Praia do Forte?
The average price for a rental in Praia do Forte is $150 per night. This rental is $84 above the average.
Is parking included with this inn?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Refúgio da Vila Boutique Hotel & SPA. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this inn?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Refúgio da Vila Boutique Hotel & SPA. Enjoy the water!
Is Refúgio da Vila Boutique Hotel & SPA pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this inn is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Refúgio da Vila Boutique Hotel & SPA?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, internet / wifi, parking, and balcony or patio.
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