We came to stay for just 2 nights, ended up staying the entire week. As all the other visitors, we arrived to the port in the village of Morro de Sao Paulo and got shocked by the party atmosphere. This was definetly not what we were looking for. In the shuttle to the hotel, we already planned our escape.However when... More

The setting was natural and unfettered. The restaurant prepared amazing local Bahian favorites. The bar was well stocked and the staff made very delicious drinks. The bungalows were well appointed but the shower water was lukewarm. Each bungalow had a hammock on the porch. Thank goodness the beds had netting because the mosquitoes were serious. The managing staff made every... More

As we walked passed the 1st,2nd and 3rd beach each as beautiful as the other we were then ushered to the hotels awaiting mini bus and along the dirt track we went. For the 15 minutes or so it took to arrive at the Anima we thought we'd made a mistake - oh how wrong we were! Although there were... More

Spent 1 week with my husband and we had a very good time. It's a little bit far from the city and restaurants but you feel so good once you have arrived. Rooms are spacious and very confortable and the restaurant near the swmming pool is very good with Thai French food. Can't wait to go back !

Being in our 50's we wanted peace and quiet for our 3 days at Morro de Sao Paulo after the frenetic travelling we had done during the preceding three weeks. We loved the Anima Hotel. We stayed in bungalow number 11, the newest one to be built, which we found delightful. The terrace with two hammocks was a nice touch... More

Pros -beautiful lobby area, reminiscent of southeast asian decor -dinners were lovely and intimate -food was reasonably priced, and good overall. Some dishes (fantastic moqueca, bobo) were better than others (dry chicken). -staff was overall great, particularly at the restaurant - there is a waiter during the day that does this wonderfully creative thing with a lime. He converts part... More

We (2 adults and 2 young children) arrived at the Anima and were enchanted straight away by the beauty of the surroundings! The beach is absolutely beautiful, very quiet, very clean, very authentic as it is the last beach before the mangrove. They also have natural diving pools at the front of the hotel that you can join by canoe... More

Delightful, comfortable bungalows set in shady gardens, with satellite TV and available DVDs, should you want them. The sounds of the surf, birds cries and humming birds darting about. Very friendly helpful staff, excellent food, an efficient free bus service into town. Lovely beach walks. Four days wasn't long enough.

My husband and I stayed at this hotel for 7 nights in October of 2011. We were looking for a relaxing beach vacation after Amazon trip, Rio, and Salvador. This hotel is definitely relaxing. The bungalows and grounds are beautiful with amazing woodwork and two hammocks on the porch that we put to good use. And we spent a lot... More