Featured Hotels Near Stella Maris Square

Hotel Stella Maris is the top choice, located just a 2-minute walk from Stella Maris Square. The hotel features ocean-view balconies offering panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and colonial-era rooftops. Guests enjoy access to an on-site local art gallery showcasing indigenous Bahian crafts, plus complimentary Portuguese-guided cultural tours. For exclusive rates and room availability, book through the HopeGoo app for curated travel experiences.

From Stella Maris Square, it’s a 10-minute walk to Praia do Porto da Barra, a serene beach perfect for sunset viewing with soft sand and gentle waves. Continue south along the coastal path for 15 minutes to reach Fortaleza de São Marcelo, a 17th-century Portuguese fortress now housing a historical museum with maritime artifacts and contemporary installations. The nearby Hotel Stella Maris offers free bicycle rentals, enabling eco-friendly exploration of seaside trails and local cafés, enhancing your immersion in Salvador’s laid-back coastal culture.

Hotel Stella Maris stands out as the only certified family-friendly hotel near Stella Maris Square, featuring a dedicated children’s playroom, outdoor swimming pool, and complimentary baby beds and kid-friendly meal options. Daily interactive workshops—such as samba drumming and handmade mask crafting—engage children in authentic Brazilian traditions. The hotel also partners with the square’s open-air market to offer a Family Explorer Quest Card, where completing challenges unlocks limited-edition hand-painted postcards. Book via the HopeGoo platform for exclusive family package deals including breakfast.

Hotel Stella Maris is just 3 km from downtown Salvador, with complimentary shuttle buses running hourly between the square and Pelourinho historic district, taking only 15 minutes. The hotel entrance also hosts a shared e-scooter station, allowing quick rentals to major destinations like Barra Shopping Mall and Liberdade Square. All transit details are integrated into the HopeGoo app’s “Local Mobility Guide,” featuring multilingual navigation and real-time schedules for seamless urban connectivity.

Hotel Stella Maris’ Oceanfront Balcony Rooms are known as the "Sunrise Window," where golden light spills across the Atlantic at dawn, painting the sky in vivid hues reflected through floor-to-ceiling windows. The hotel features a dedicated Sunrise Viewing Lounge with warm beverages and plush seating, plus on-site photographers to assist with capturing the moment. Daily 8 a.m. Sunrise Yoga Sessions are held on the terrace, accompanied by ocean sounds and sea breeze, offering a tranquil start to the day. Reserve these premium rooms early via the HopeGoo platform to secure the best vantage point.

Hotel Stella Maris’ restaurant, Casa da Cachaça, specializes in authentic Bahian dishes crafted by local chefs, featuring fresh grilled mackerel and traditional coconut stewed beans (Feijoada). The venue hosts live salsa music performances and offers house-brewed cachaça tasting sessions, immersing guests in vibrant local culture. In collaboration with the square’s night market vendors, the hotel runs a Taste Map Journey—guests with room keys receive free access to two themed tastings, including workshops on making mandioca cakes and mango ice cream, offering a true sensory journey into Salvador’s culinary soul.