Charming host and hostess, amazing location, relaxed atmosphere, staying at the this Pousada was one of the best moves we made on our recent trip to Slavador. Jan was an intelligent conversationalist at breakfast - always a plus. Both owners were happy to share their intimate knowledge of Salvador and Brazil. The beach was a blast and the setting gorgeous.... more

Want a beautiful beach? Want a sunset caipirinha? Want quiet time? Want to take in some colonial history? Encanto de Itapoan (Enchanted by Itapoan) is the place to stay in Salvador. Fit my bill perfectly. Jan and Octacilio's fine taste shows in every corner of their designer inn. Floors and pillars of fine Brazilian hardwood caught my fancy immediately. Main... more

We are a family of four who had a wonderful stay at the Pousada Encanto de Itapoan for a period of 12 days in June/July 2009. This beautiful and higly recommendable pousada run by an English-Brazilian couple, is perfect if you want to avoid the busy city center. The sorroundings are peaceful with easy access to several recomendable restaurants. The... more

The pousada owned and run by Janet and Octacilio was the perfect place for my wife and me to relax. It is set in a private neighborhood that is serene and secure, yet close to a bus line that takes you throughout Salvador, as well as within easy walking distance to beaches and the nightlife of Itapua. As soon as... more

It was such a great place to stay! Janet helped us set up tours and shared breakfast with us in the mornings. There was a small group of interesting people staying at the pousada and we got to know one another. I couldn't recommend the pousada high enough! more

this was my second stay at the pousada and once again jan and octacilio made me feel as if i was part of the family. within walking distance to the beach as well as some really excellent restaurants, a stay at the pousada is ideal for anyone or any couple wishing to simply relax. the property is completely safe and... more

From the moment we arrived at the Pousada we felt safe and looked after. We were warmly welcomed by Jan, the proprietress. Jan is originally from England and runs the Pousada together with her Brazilian husband Octacilio. All concerned with running the Pousada are quietly attentive to the guests. The atmosphere is cool and relaxed throughout the day, unhurried breakfast... more

We really had an echanting stay at this small but lovely pousada, extremelly well located next to the beautiful beach of Itapoan and only 1h from Salvador's historical center with direct local (and memorable) buses. The rooms are very clean, comfortable and cosy, the pool, garden and lounge very nice, the owners very warm and helpful, and the caïpirinhas just... more

Of the five pousadas where I stayed in Brazil, Encanto is, unequivocally, the best. From the beauty of the inn itself to the personalized attention from Janet and Octacilio and their fantastic staff, you want for nothing. As we all know, sometimes when you see a property advertised on the internet, the reality when you arrive does not meet those... more