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Pousada da Mangueira – reviews, photos

3.0 of 5
Ladeira da Saude, 09, Salvador, State of Bahia, Brazil
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Pousada da Mangueira
Ranked #29 of 90 hotels in Salvador
4.0 of 5 stars 27 Reviews
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Noisy area, moved and wasn't refunded for the 7 days I didn't stay.”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012

I stayed in the Pousada for 7 nights. I was due to stay 14 nights but I left early as I found the area to be very noisy. Some noise was great. Such as hearing samba drumming groups rehearse in the heart of Pelhourino. But my room overlooked a busy road with bars playing loud music, cars revving up the steep hill at all hours and people having loud conversations in the street at 3.00am. I did however have wifi as the room was above the reception. From what I saw the rooms in the more modern bit didn't have wifi. But there were two laptops in the reception available to all. Also on the subject of technology, the room had a basic tv with ariel but as expected all local channels.

On a positive the staff were very friendly and were open about the dangers of the area, issuing a map showing where and where not to go. Inside the Pousada itself felt very safe and the short walk to the main tourist area (down the road and up an alleyway) usually had police watching it. One photo shows the road down. There was also a small grocery shop at the square at the top of the road the Pousada was on and I went there every other day (daylight hours) and felt fine. On one evening though, about 9.15pm I heard someone run into the Pousada shouting "police, police" but I don't know what had happened.

After a while I did crave some quiet though (and sleep!) and booked into the Cocoon Lounge Hotel, in a very quiet area. However I didn't get a refund for the 7 nights I did not stay at the Pousada. I had pre-paid via a third party as I had been attending a course and was told by Claudio that a refund was not available, which surprised me as most places allow you to cancel a booking with 24 hours notice. Certainly something to bear in mind if booking this pousada, as with the single supplement I'd also paid, I ended paying a hefty price for a room I wasn't using and certainly would not go there again for that reason (as well as the noise). Shame it ended that way.

Stayed January 2012, travelled solo
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Good location & amazing service”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 November 2011
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Location was excellent being central to old town centre and yet not so close that the vast amount of live music was annoying when in the room.
Claudio and George were excellent, really going out of their way to ensure you get the most of your trip to Salvador and the surrounding area - even when their is no profit in it for their Pousada. Our trip was very bad weather but they gave us reassurance of options and experience so that we made most out of really bad weather, including the onward trip.
Absolutely first class attentive and caring service.

Though it didn't affect us, it may not suitable for elderly people as the short walk into Pelourinho is very steep, and quite treacherous in rain re slipping on the uneven concrete. A taxi is easy but has to go a long way out and then back to get to/from the Poussada and cost of c20 Real.

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Hong Kong, China
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
“Great Location, Price & Staff - Ótima Localização, Preço & Funcionários”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 September 2011

Glauber, the manager, is super laid back, professional and helpful. Anderson, does a great job with the airport transfer and tour of the city (his price is below the competition and his professionalism is par with the best). The location of the guest house is basically on Pelourinho with a great view of many of churches and old colonial houses that make "Cidade Alta" a world renown place. Breakfast is great! The pool is clean and a tremendous plus for the hot afternoons of Salvador. Free internet throughout the guest house and free use of computers for those without their own laptops.

Glauber, o gerente, é super descontraído, profissional e atencioso. Anderson da Recepitur, faz um ótimo trabalho com a transferência do aeroporto e tour pela cidade (o seu preço está abaixo da concorrência e seu profissionalismo é dos melhores). A localização da pousada é praticamente no Pelourinho com uma excelente vista de muitas das igrejas e antigas casas coloniais que fazem "Cidade Alta" um lugar de renome mundial. Café da manhã é ótimo! A piscina é limpa e refrescante para as tardes quentes de Salvador. Internet gratuita em toda a pousada e uso gratuito de computadores para aqueles sem seus próprios laptops.

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Geneva, Switzerland
1 review
“I fully recomend this pousada!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 August 2011

My stay there was really enjoyable as the pousada is fantastic: nice rooms and views, clean, good breakfast... On the top of that, the owner and the staff are extremely kind and helpful, which contributes to a very friendly and enjoyable atmosphere. I am very grateful for the support they offered to me!

  • Stayed July 2011, travelled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Toulouse, France
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Very nice place”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2011

Very close to historic Pelourinho, with brand new and clean rooms, private bathroom. The view from the swimming pool is just lovely. Breakfeast OK and served by the pool. AC units in the rooms are quite noisy. Staff is very friendly though the ladies at the desk in the middle of the day didn't speak any english.

  • Stayed April 2011, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Ladeira da Saude, 09, Salvador, State of Bahia, Brazil
Price range (per night):* INR3,622 - 6,520

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