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Reviews of Refúgio da Vila Boutique Hotel & SPA

Loteamento Aldeia dos Pescadores, 6, 7 E 8, Praia do Forte, CEP 48280-000, Brazil

#3 of 34 B&Bs and inns in Praia do Forte

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 59 hotel reviews

9.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.6

  • Comfort

    9.6

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    9.5

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free Wifi

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: August 21, 2025

    9.0
    Luana and the rest of the staff were helpful and went above and beyond. The room we had overlooked the pool and it was m
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Special Pool Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Beautiful property

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: June 6, 2025

    10
    Incredible!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Amazing hotel, amazing location, fabulous staff! We loved it so much that we stayed longer. Can’t wait to come back. Really just fabulous.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: April 29, 2025

    9.0
    We had a very relaxing time at the hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very friendly, helpful and English speaking staff!! Especially Louana at reception made our stay special 😊.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: March 29, 2025

    10
    Wonderful experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Excellence to its best, the attention to detail, beautifully decorated, amazing dood and cocktails, outstanding service. Everything exceeded our expectations in this place. Would love to visit again soon.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 24, 2025

    9.0
    Just wonderful. My husband and I had the perfect vacation. Definitely a place to come back to.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Special Pool Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A coiple of suggestions: - Written instructions on how to use the Sky remote control and access streaming services such as Netflix. It was too hard to find out. - Restaurant is pricey vis a vis food portions. Adding more salads to the menu would be a good idea. - it would be a good idea to offer the option to remove the third/extra bed, to have more space in the room.

    Everything. Location, faciities, staff…. Breakfast is wonderful. The staff is so polite and alwaystrying to please you.spcial kudos to Luana and Claus and sorry for not naming everybody else.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 26, 2025

    10
    Wonderful staff and ambiance. I definitely recommend it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Special Garden Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Really beautiful, comfortable and the food is amazing!!

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: February 24, 2025

    8.0
    Very nice but costly
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The price

    The building and decor the breakfast

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: February 11, 2025

    8.0
    A good place, above average, but not an excellent Hotel, not equivalent to the price they charge.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Special Pool Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Space, internet, quality.

    They charge you a premium price, equivalent to an excellent hotel, but they are not at that level yet. Room is ok, but small. Breakfast is good, but not excellent, they space issues during breakfast. I don't mind paying a premium price for a premium service and a premium facility, but this is not their case.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: January 24, 2025

    9.0
    Amazing place with and amazing staff! S2
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Special Pool Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Needs ashtray outside and it would nice if they add coffee machine in the room

    Location is amazing and hotel is fresh, beautiful and has a good vibe!

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: December 23, 2024

    10
    Best experience in five trips to Brasil.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was one juice at the most amazing breakfast bar I did not like. In other words, this place is damn near perfect.

    As soon as I entered the resort, I was greeted with coconut water and a chilled shot of coconut cachaça by the most wonderful staff. From that moment on, I knew I chose the right location. We arrived early. Our room was not ready yet, as expected. They took our bags which magicaly reappeared in our room. The resort restaurant was some of the best food we had in Praia do Forte. Luana was always looking out for my every possible need without me even having to ask. Without boring you with all the details, let me just say this. This is my fifth time in Brasil. This is by far the best place I have stayed, anywhere in Brasil!

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 11, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    breakfast, room

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: November 15, 2024

    8.0
    Beautiful hotel - shame about the noise!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    This would be such a perfect hotel but there was extremely noisy building work going on in the road next to the garden throughout our stay and sadly it was very intrusive.

    It’s a really beautiful hotel. There’s a lovely garden and elegant public areas. The pool is great for cooling off in. The food and cocktails are excellent. It’s an easy walk into Praia do Forte for restaurants and the beach.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: June 7, 2024

    10
    Amazing place, will stay there every time.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing, everything was perfect.

    Excellent service, amenities and a beautiful hotel.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: April 14, 2024

    8.0
    Very good hotel with staff who are very attentive
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Special Pool Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/a

    Friendly and helpful staff. Very cozy and great atmosphere

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 6, 2024

    10
    Lovely stay, would definitely go back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Super friendly and helpful staff. Great breakfasts 😃

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 4, 2024

    10
    The best in praia do forte
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Special Pool Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The AC wasn't the best, and it would've been nice to have hair conditioner. Being a bit picky here, I thoroughly enjoyed my stay.

    Beautiful hotel with great amenities. Breakfast was delicious and the drinks were great. Well priced and the staff is very courteous.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 4, 2024

    10
    Fantastic pool, you might forget to actually go to the beach and just stay at the hotel :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    I don't know if I can put my finger on anything I didn't like. It has exceeded my expectations. If I'd be very picky, perhaps they could have better indication on where is the parking space.

    The pool area is awesome, honestly, much nicer than I expected. The room is super comfortable, spacious and stylish. The staff is fantastic and so is the breakfast. you can't go wrong with this hotel!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 14, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Excellent breakfast

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: January 10, 2024

    9.0
    really loved the stay, would try to return when pricing was a little better!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    bathroom did not function so well.

    staff was wonderful, charming & helpful. breakfast was superb.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: November 22, 2023

    10
    Amazing haven near the beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Special Plus Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Gorgeous property, amazing bathtub in room - absolute heaven. Helpful staff.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: October 24, 2023

    8.0
    Good place , excellent staff with great breakfast , pool menu / food was a bit sauer but had decent quality . Bed co
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    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 .

    Staff is amazing Breakfast was very good Location was superb

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: July 20, 2023

    10
    Amazing. Beyond my expectations. Heavenly vacation.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    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.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: April 2, 2023

    8.0
    For the purpose of my visit, it was ok. For vacation with family maybe I will choose other one
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    So tiny

    Decoration

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: March 15, 2023

    10
    wonderful! hope to stay again at this Pousada.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    bathroom, a little bit old and tight

    the breakfast, pool, bar, roo, staff.

    Stayed in February 2023

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