How Axel worksAxel $39 a night vs $44 on Expedia at Aquarena Hotel, Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026: $5 a night less (11%). Seen Oct 8.
3-star hotel · Rua Rodolfo Pimentel, 241, Salvador
Air conditioning · Elevator/lift · Smoke-free property · Security guard · Garden · Terrace · Private check-in/check-out · Upper floors accessible by elevator · Reception desk · Room service · Family room · Smoke Detector
Hotels in SalvadorA simple 3-star city hotel in Salvador’s Brotas district
7.7/10
A practical budget base with strong cleanliness, but traffic noise and a closed pool.
Aquarena is a simple 3-star city hotel in Brotas, better suited to practical stays and Fonte Nova events than a beach holiday. We'd pick it for clean, comfortable basics and good value: Booking.com and Expedia guests regularly praise housekeeping and helpful staff. Breakfast is included, though opinions on variety differ, and free parking adds useful convenience.
The trade-offs are real. Recent guests on several sites mention road noise, and minibars aren't standard in every room. Several summer 2026 reviews also report unreliable hot water. The hotel confirms its pool is closed for structural improvements through October 31, 2026, so don't book expecting a swim. We'd skip it for a quiet getaway or a sightseeing trip centered on walking; it makes more sense if you're comfortable using taxis or ride-hailing.
Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · pt-br.planetofhotels.com · Hotels.com · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
$39 a night with Axel against $44 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $5 a night less (11%).
Standard Double room (full double bed) · non-refundable
$5/night less than Expedia (11%)Rate for Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 8
Sign up free to book this rate$48 a night with Axel against $49 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $1 a night less (2%).
Standard Double room (full double bed) · refundable
$1/night less than Expedia (2%)Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 10
Sign up free to book this rate$40 a night with Axel against $44 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $4 a night less (10%).
Standard Twin room (twin beds) · non-refundable
$4/night less than Expedia (10%)Rate for Nov 17 to Nov 19, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 8
Sign up free to book this rate$48 a night with Axel against $49 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $1 a night less (1%).
Standard Twin room (twin beds) · refundable
$1/night less than Expedia (1%)Rate for Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 10
Sign up free to book this rate$52 a night with Axel, the same as Expedia for these dates and party.
Standard Double room (full double bed) · non-refundable
Same price as ExpediaRate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 10
Sign up free to book this rate$55 a night with Axel; Expedia listed $53 a night for these dates when seen.
Standard Twin room (twin beds) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 10
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Axel $39 a night vs $44 on Expedia at Aquarena Hotel, Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026: $5 a night less (11%). Seen Oct 8.
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A practical budget base with strong cleanliness, but traffic noise and a closed pool. A simple 3-star city hotel in Salvador’s Brotas district, scored for what it is.
Aquarena is a simple 3-star city hotel in Brotas, better suited to practical stays and Fonte Nova events than a beach holiday. We'd pick it for clean, comfortable basics and good value: Booking.com and Expedia guests regularly praise housekeeping and helpful staff. Breakfast is included, though opinions on variety differ, and free parking adds useful convenience.
The trade-offs are real. Recent guests on several sites mention road noise, and minibars aren't standard in every room. Several summer 2026 reviews also report unreliable hot water. The hotel confirms its pool is closed for structural improvements through October 31, 2026, so don't book expecting a swim. We'd skip it for a quiet getaway or a sightseeing trip centered on walking; it makes more sense if you're comfortable using taxis or ride-hailing.
Best for: budget-conscious city visitors; Fonte Nova eventgoers; drivers wanting free parking
Watch out for: pool closed through October 31, 2026; road noise in some rooms; reported hot-water issues; minibars vary by room
Location: Practical for Fonte Nova and city journeys, rather than a beach or walking-focused stay.
Rooms: Simple, air-conditioned rooms; noise and missing minibars recur in guest feedback.
Cleanliness: A consistent strength, supported by Booking.com’s 8.7 cleanliness score.
Service: Helpful staff earn frequent praise, although problem handling receives some criticism.
Amenities: Included breakfast, free Wi-Fi, free parking and 24-hour reception; pool currently closed.
Fees and surprises: Confirm minibar inclusion before booking; pool improvements are scheduled through October 31, 2026.
Axel's opinion of Aquarena Hotel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · pt-br.planetofhotels.com · Hotels.com · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
Every stay Axel priced for Aquarena Hotel within the last 7 days. Each rate is per night: the total for the stay shown, as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same dates and party, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for those dates.
| Stay | Axel rate | Public rate | Difference | Seen | Book |
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| Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $39 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) | $44 a night on Expedia | $5 a night less (11%) | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $48 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) | $49 a night on Expedia | $1 a night less (2%) | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 17 to Nov 19, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $40 a night · non-refundable · Standard Twin room (twin beds) | $44 a night on Expedia | $4 a night less (10%) | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $48 a night · refundable · Standard Twin room (twin beds) | $49 a night on Expedia | $1 a night less (1%) | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book |
| Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $52 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) | $52 a night on Expedia | same price | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book |
| Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $55 a night · refundable · Standard Twin room (twin beds) | $53 a night on Expedia | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book |
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