Hotel Catharina Paraguaçu

Hotels
8.9 (2026 reviews)
Rua João Gomes, 128 , Salvador , BR
+55 71 3334-0089

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Room service
Business center
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent central location
Beautiful historic building and decor
Very good breakfast with wide variety
Attentive and helpful staff (mostly)
Comfortable, spacious rooms
Pleasant garden and refined interiors
Well-maintained installations
Cons:
Occasional cold/unwelcoming reception staff
Breakfast area crowded/greasy at times
Small or narrow bathrooms in some rooms
Night noise from nearby bars on weekends
Occasional pipe odor in some zones
Sand found on some room floors

Categories

Cleanliness
8.7
Generally praised as clean and well cared for; isolated issues reported (sand on room floor, occasional pipe odor in some areas).
Service
8.5
Staff are often described as attentive, helpful and friendly, though several comments note cold or less-welcoming receptionists at times.
Location
9.6
Repeatedly highlighted as excellent — central in Rio Vermelho, safe for solo travelers, walking distance to amenities; some night noise from nearby bars on weekends.
Room Quality
8.6
Rooms noted as spacious, comfortable and well-detailed in a historic building; a few mentions of narrow bathrooms and some basic/less comfortable beds.
Amenities
9.2
Beautiful historic architecture, refined interiors, garden and well-kept installations; overall amenities are a strong point.
Value for Money
8.9
Not explicitly discussed in reviews; assigned target overall rating as baseline ('Standard quality for this hotel tier').
Food and Beverage
8.8
Breakfast widely praised for variety and quality (including gluten-free options), though some found it greasy and noted service/language gaps and cramped breakfast-area logistics.
Overall Experience
8.9
Overall very positive: memorable historic hotel, excellent location and breakfast, attentive staff overall; minor negatives (reception attitude, occasional noise, breakfast logistics) temper a perfect score.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:39

Property Description

Historic Charm and Modern Comforts
Step into the past at Hotel Catharina Paraguaçu, a beautifully restored 19th-century residence offering air-conditioned rooms with cable TV. Just a short stroll from Rio Vermelho Beach, this hotel seamlessly blends history with modern amenities.

Bahian Breakfast and Personal Balconies
Start your day with a delicious Bahian breakfast buffet before relaxing on your private balcony or patio. Each room features a minibar and a private bathroom, ensuring a comfortable stay.

Convenience at Your Fingertips
Enjoy the convenience of a 24-hour front desk, tour desk, and car rental service. With free private parking available, exploring the nearby bus station and airport is a breeze.

Experience the perfect combination of history and comfort at Hotel Catharina Paraguaçu. Book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway.

Important information:

Please keep in mind that group bookings of more than 5 rooms are not allowed.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: SSA

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 2026 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.7
Service: 8.5
Location: 9.6
Room Quality: 8.6
Amenities: 9.2
Value for Money: 8.9
Food and Beverage: 8.8
Overall Experience: 8.9
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arruda • couple • br
10
PERFEITA
Pros:

ABSOLUTAMENTE TUDO
A equipe é muito prestativa, o local é perfeito, a localizão é ótima para quem vai sozinho ou só mulheres como foi meu caso. Café da manha maravilhoso.

Cons:

de ir embora

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Jean • couple • br
9
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Nicolas • couple • uy
8
Buena ubicación, cómodo para alguna noche en Bahía
Pros:

La ubicación es muy buena, el desayuno estaba muy bien, las instalaciones aceptables

Cons:

En algunas zonas habia mal olor a cañerías, nada grave

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Soraya • solo_traveller • br
9
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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ARNAUD • family_with_children • fr
10
Magnifique hôtel, emplacement rêvé et PDJ très copieux
Pros:

Le bâtiment de cet hôtel vous transporte dans le temps, l’architecture est magnifique. Tout est propre et soigné. Le personnel est bienveillant et très souriant. Le réceptionniste parlait très bien anglais. Le buffet du petit déjeuner était grandiose, tellement de choix, il y avait même des gâteaux sans gluten! Et l’emplacement on ne peut pas mieux rêver!!!

Cons:

C’est commun à tout le Brésil mais si les cuisinières du PDJ pouvaient apprendre juste quelques mots en anglais ça serait vraiment un plus surtout pour la commande des œufs.

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Mayse • family_with_children • br
9
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Cláudia • solo_traveller • br
10
2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Ataiana • family_with_children • br
10
2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Melissa • extended_group • us
10
2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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MARIA LUCIA • family_with_children • br
10
Pros:

O casarão é lindo! Quarto espaçoso, cafe da manhã muito bom e funcionários muito atenciosos! A localização é excelente!

Cons:

Gostei de tudo!

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Alexandre • couple • br
7
Boa estadia
Pros:

Confortável, bons colchões e travesseiros

Cons:

Banheiro apertado e café da manhã muito gorduroso

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Hoekstra • couple • nl
10
2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Gustavo FE • family_with_children • br
9
2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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claudia • solo_traveller • br
10
Pros:

Localização e serviço são excelentes

Cons:

Não se aplicaHop

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Cyrielle • solo_traveller • fr
9
Très bon accueil avec personnel très sérieux et aidant. Super petit déjeuner, bonne localisation
Pros:

Accueil très sérieux et respectueux
Soucieux de la sécurité et d’aider

Cons:

Literie sommaire peu confortable avec sable mal nettoyé au sol de la chambre

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Narda M • family_with_children • nl
8
Pros:

Mooi gebouw in een leuke wijk

Cons:

Bed is erg smal

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Larissa • extended_group • br
10
Ótima
Pros:

Limpeza, espaço do quarto, café da manhã

Cons:

Nada

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Philippe • family_with_children • fr
9
Hotel traditionnel et exceptionnel
Pros:

Luxe et magnifique décoration. Le très beau jardin et espaces intérieurs raffinés.

Cons:

Le bruit extérieur la nuit du samedi soir (proximité de la place avec bars et batucada)

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Johnatan • couple • br
9
Pros:

Instalações maravilhosas, amei o hotel. Sem dúvidas voltarei. Turistas não caiam na besteira de se hospedar na Barra, é uma loucura. Ficamos aqui e lá, mas o Rio vermelho é perfeito. Bairro boêmio e tem tudo pertinho, deu pra ir andando do hotel. Casarão histórico e perfeito. Estão de parabéns.

Cons:

Só não dei 10 pelos funcionários da recepção. Acho que deve ter uma cultura entre eles de serem antipaticos. Ao chegar esperamos muito um terminar de falar ao telefone para concluir o check in. No outro dia eu encantado com as instalações perguntei sobre a história. Me responderam friamente: Tem no site do hotel, não falou nenhum mini resumo, foram funcionários diferentes. Acredito que quem fica na recepção precisa ser acolhedor, não nos destrataram, mas melhorando isso, sem dúvidas ficará proporcional a hospedagem que tem instalações maravilhosas.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Pauli • couple • br
9
Pros:

O hotel é lindo. É uma intervenção modernista em uma edificação histórica. Todos os detalhes impressionam e foram feitos com muito cuidado. As instalações são muito boas e os quartos confortáveis.

Cons:

A área do balcão do café da manhã poderia ser melhor estruturada. Não há espaço adequado para manter os alimentos quentes/frios, parece muito apertado. As garrafas de café também poderiam ser trocadas com mais frequência.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee