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Plussat: This is a very beautiful pousada, tasteful designed and decorated, 50 meters from Taipu de fora beach. The room was very comfortable, spacious and clean, delicious breakfast , with a good variety of fresh juice, fruits. We found the restaurant in the pousada one of the best in the neighborhood we ended up having dinner at the pousada the most nights. The staff and owners were terrific, they went above and beyond to help us in everything we needed, they were always very friendly and helpful, at the check-out they warned not to forget anything, but I still manage to forget my backpack, they acted quickly and appropriate to post it to me, so I would receive it on time, which I did, thanks Patricia.

Plussat: Excellent food. Efficient and very attentive staff and owners

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: I don’t even know where to start.. the place is amazing!! Renato, Bea, Patricia, Daniela and all the staff was absolutely wonderful. They really made us feel at home! The breakfast is excellent and the restaurant in-house it’s probably one of the best in the peninsula!! It is a great choice for a couple! 50 metres from the beach..

Plussat: Very nice place with friendly staff and comfortable facilities. The breakfast is delicious and the location is awesome. The local lady was kind and helpful from start to end that I will always remember her. The couple who manage the property were awesome too. I highly recommend this property.

Plussat: The Breakfast, the pool, close to the beach, hammocks, rooms were very nice and staff are lovely.

Miinukset: there is a big festival just near the hotel between Christmas and New Years we did not know about and we were not notified about it. They played loud music all night and we couldn’t sleep.

Plussat: It's located on the corner of the peninsula so you feel like you had no neighboring hotels. Looked forward to their flexible and varied breakfast, from fruit to eggs. Different natural juices. Staff fixed caught or bought fish!

Miinukset: Sun was very hot and best avoided when you can.

Plussat: Everything was amazing and the staff went above and beyond to make our stay as comfortable and as enjoyable as possible.

Miinukset: Not applicable!

Plussat: The place is very beautiful

Miinukset: most beach bars were closed in june the streets and roads were in bad condition

Plussat: the ambiance and friendly reception

Plussat: Room confortable and spacious. Staff very attentive and always liking to help visitors. Good breakfast. Great nearby beaches.

Miinukset: Air conditioning in the room was not working well. There were no nearby restaurants, which meant either taking a taxi to the village or ordering takeout.

Plussat: The grounds were amazing! We especially liked the café that was provided in the afternoon with a cake. Staff was gracious and the breakfast was very good!!

Miinukset: Nothing!

Plussat: What a beatiful place!! Fabio, Giseli and Milena were great hosts and took real good care of us - preparing delicious breakfasts and helping us coordinate trips/going to restaurants etc. The place is beaaautiful. You are by the sea but surrounded by forest, so you will see huge butterflies, adorable monkeys, hummingbirds. Sleeping with the sound of the waves and waking up at the sound of hummingbirds its indeed Nirvana! Thank you all and we hope to return.

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: Great location, peaceful and tranquil. Good breakfast and staff are kind and helpful. Amazing view from our patio. Beach bars just 50 metres away with very good food, in particular the Obar....

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: The most beautiful, kind and welcoming staff. We were so relaxed and happy staying at Nirvana. It truly is a little hidden place in the best part of Barra Grande.

Miinukset: Nothing! The hardest thing about Nirvana is getting to Nirvana. Once we learnt how to get from ilheus to barra grande, we were so happy we took the time and effort to make it to Nirvana. It’s worth it!

Plussat: The place is great to really slow down and relax. If you want to enjoy the beach, the sea, the nature and great stars at night - you are at the right place! The nice and clean bungalows are just a few steps from the lagoon and the calm beach, where hammocks, a slackline and comfy sunbeds (some even with linen and pillows) are provided for free. The staff is super nice and friendly. Breakfast is really good and during day and in the evening the restaurant serves great food. The place can be reached with a normal street car, no 4x4 required. The whole estate is maintained very vell.

Plussat: Amazing location, nice people and service. I liked the breakfast system. They ask you to mark the night before on a list what you would like to have and serve directly on the table. Avoid wasting food and we get everything fresh.

Miinukset: The road to arrive there is terrible. I can't understand why the owners of local hotels don't get together to solve this issue. A bad road is not what will prevent over tourism; this is selfish. The local population also suffers with that.

Miinukset: This isn't in Barra Grande at all. Don't fall for it. Check the map.

Plussat: Clean

Plussat: Great beach in front of the house, calm and relaxing surroundings, the vegan food was amazing and not the typical burgers and curries but veganized local dishes, nice reading room and dining area,

Miinukset: The rooms were dark with small windows and palms right in front of the windows, not enough lamps within the rooms. Not all beds had mosquito nets. Poor service: There were a lot of people around but most of them did not seem to work. First one had to find someone for every request or ring a bell as they were not to be found anywhere. While they were always friendly, they were slow and often forgot requests. There was no one at the beach bar and one had to run back to the main house for every order. Towels were not restocked regularly. Paper towels in the loo were not restocked either.

Plussat: Location rooms staff

Miinukset: Nothing

Plussat: Had the most wonderful stay in a very long time. The mini house was far beyond amazing and so comfortable. Really took me a lot of effort to get out the very comfortable bed in the morning. The garden is beautiful and they created spots to relax everywhere. I walked along the beach which was very nice and the food from their own kitchen is just great! Try the ceviche or the pumpkin stroganoff - it's delicious! And best off all was the great and lovely staff who took care of me 24/7 - with a special thanks to Lewis. It felt like a little retreat and thanks for making my stay unforgettable !

Plussat: Amazing location, with beachfront, access to an almost deserted beach, surrounded by tropical forest. Excellent shared areas, beautiful pool. Good restaurant. Ideal location for honeymoon.

Miinukset: The rooms are rather small, especially if an extra bed is added. They are ideal for double occupancy. Going by car is recommended since the location is far from other beaches or towns.

Plussat: Amazing breakfast and a very nice and kompetent manager. Nice hotel and very long and beautiful beach.

Miinukset: Our room would need a little renovation

Plussat: Very friendly and helpful owner, beautiful garden, spacious room. Amazing breakfast!

Plussat: The location is everything!!! The outdoor furniture and area around the beach is ideal with plenty of shade and places to relax without sitting with strangers. The short walk to the natural swimming pools of Taipu de Fora was perfect!

Miinukset: We did not have internet around or inside our room for our entire stay! And the staff honestly didn't seem to care whether or not it worked which was the most frustrating thing. Normally I would relish in the fact of not being connected, but it was our first holiday away from our 2 young sons and it would have been nice to be able to contact them from the comfort of our room and not having to walk to the reception and talk to them there! We also had a major air con problem an hour after arriving and instead of letting us move rooms we had to wait and wait and wait until the issue was resolved, not ideal after a full day of traveling!

Plussat: The most beautiful and kind people, great customer service. The staff went above and beyond to make our stay the most special one. The beach beds are amazing, it’s the perfect combination of ocean views (and sound) with a grassed area with comfortable shaded beds. I will certainly come back to this place, we are in love. Val and Cicero’s caipirinhas are to die for! Try the pineapple with kiwi, passionfruit with lime and watermelon ginger. Thank you!

Miinukset: The only thing I would suggest would be transfers from barra grande and having the hotel maintenance (such as cutting the grass with machinery) on non peak hour as it disturbs the peace of guests.

Plussat: The staff is the best asset of this property. They are always genuinely smiling! They are very friendly and make you feel at home. A good example was that I asked, in the first day, about gluten/ lactose free options for breakfast and without any request, I was served with at least 3 different cakes every morning! The hotel building and landscaping fits perfectly to the location: comfortable, simple but stylish decorated internally with antiques and artifacts from sea. Externally, plenty of beds and chairs overlooking beach to rest, sunbath or just to enjoy água de coco! Location close to natural swimming pools could not be better! The biggest one only 2 minutes walking and plenty of small areas with reefs, sea fishes and crabs. Beach allows long walks in both directions as well.

Miinukset: Everything was perfect! My only recommendation is to keep this place as it is and engage with environment programs to keep beach and sea clean and preserved!

Plussat: We came here after a bad experience at another hotel and we were so happy we did. The rooms here were nice and big, even with a power cut they seemed to be well prepared and had a generator. The shower was hot and reasonably powerful. Close to town but you have to walk down a dark street, Barra Grande is pretty safe so it wasn’t so much of a problem.

Miinukset: The breakfast wasn’t great but enough to get you going.