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“Off-season, a ghost town--nice pool though.”

Bahia Othon Palace

3 of 5 stars
bjorker
Brooklyn, NY
Nov 21, 2009

From its outdated promotional photos, the Othon looks something like a resort --this is not the case. It is simply, a big property, probably once a great hotel but now in need of serious renovation. ...more

“Great view outdated rooms”

Pestana Bahia Hotel

3 of 5 stars
happytravels132
stockholm
Nov 20, 2009

The view of the ocean is tremendous the staff very helpful and friendly. But a 5 star hotel it is not. It might have been a five star in the 1970s but not much has been refurbished since then it...more

“I miss Cocoon Design Hotel!”

Hotel Cocoon

5 of 5 stars
JasonMilano
milano
Nov 18, 2009

....Usually when I travel I use to stay in design Hotels.....and the hotel Cocoon looks like something people looks for....it has all to live life abundantly....receiving from the staff all the...more

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