Barracuda Hotel & Villas

My husband and I just stayed four nights in the corner suite. The room was spacious with a great view. I think a hotel of this level should provide guests with complimentary water. It was strange, at times you are brought bottle water and charged and sometimes you are served in a large glass carafe, unclear if that is just tap. Food: the food overall was very tasty. I do think with offering the same lunch/dinner combined menu, that they do not more options or more specials. Service from the bartenders was fantastic. Service from the waitstaff was inconsistent, waiting for an appetizer for 45 minutes or sitting at the table for 25 minutes without any service. The white fish across the options is always the same local fish, it is tasty, but gets repetitive. Breakfast is tasty but the same every day, this was getting old by the fourth morning, more options needed especially given it’s the one piece they are “including” with your stay. Location and the main con associated with our stay: Emails with Paulo prior to our trip involved discussing logistics. He encouraged us to fly into IOS and said it was a 20 minute car ride. We based a lot of our plans on this including flight times and meal timing. Once we were in the car we then realized we were over an hour from the property. You would think a hotel at this level would be very apologetic of this error. When we arrived starving the host suggested he was making it right, welcomed us to the restaurant. A hotel at this level would provide either drinks on the house at the very least or have lunch waiting considering I emailed from the car. I also asked to discuss with the manager who has been unresponsive. I find this to be poor service and low class. Town is walkable and very quaint. Boat trip to the islands: I would recommend this trip. I have done similar excursions at other places that felt more touristy, this did not. My only feedback would be that the Paulo should provide a checklist the day prior where a guest can indicate what they would like on the boat such as selecting a snack, beverage etc. they just automatically provide soda, water, beer and a small bag of cashews. Massage: fantastic Overall, pleasant and great stay. I would recommend the manager rethinks how to treat guests when communication from his staff is incorrect, or himself. It was unclear if Paulo was also the a manger or just handled the excursion.

Thank you Tribe Barracuda for the most special experience of my life 🙏🏼😊 My boyfriend and I stayed at the Barracuda Hotel for 7 nights. The hotel is stunning, every detail is so thoughtfully selected. You feel in an oasis perfect to relax and enjoy the pool overlooking the ocean. What made our stay even more special were the people we met during our time. When you stay at the barracuda connect with Paulo and he will create amazing experiences for you. He organized the most amazing trips and activities in order for us to explore the nature and beauty of Itacaré. We took a boat ride up the Rio das Contas, through the mangroves on the SUP and to the waterfall finished off with fresh fish, heart of palm and banana da terra - absolutely incredible. Besides Paulo getting us out of the hotel, the Barracuda Tribe is special - super kind, genuine people who we became friends with in this short period of time. We shared a lot of conversations and laughters and they always knew what we needed even before we did. Special thanks to Adson, Breno, Rogério, Cadu, Luri, Paula, Igor, Marconi, Murilo, Tatiane and Paulo. 🙏🏼 we will see you 100% next year. Can’t wait to be back! Muito obrigada a tudos! 🤩

We just spent a week in the Barracuda with a family of 4 and we had nothing short of a magical time! Resting on a hill top in the middle of the Atlantic forest, overlooking the ocean the hotel could not have been in a better spot. The design and interior of the hotel make it perfectly blend in with the nature around it. The staff went above and beyond to make our stay unforgettable; great service, great food, hospitality and always a smile. Thanks Barracuda tribe for making our stay unforgettable, we will be back!

The most amazing experience! Incredible hospitality, rooms, restaurant and grounds… I would give it a 6 stars hotel experience… Definitely would come back. A much better location then the famous over rated Trancoso

Barracuda is an oasis in Itacaré. Every detail has been given so much thought, from the food to the design to the curated experiences to the guest experience, and above all, in a thoughtful way that respects the region and nature. We would absolutely visit again, and wish we had stayed twice as long on this first visit. What a splendid few days it was. Thank you!

Me and my friends stayed in one of the villas for 11 days. It was a truly great experience in an awesome environment! Very tasteful interior design and fantastic staff everywhere. Paulo arranged some extraordinary activities and was very service minded. I also appreciated the tennis and the panel court for fun exercise.

Food and views were great highlights! The resort is well located close to town and beaches. Make sure you do the boat trip to Camamu Bay and the Beach Club (best beach view in the area by a long way).

Excellent boutique hotel in Itacare! The property is very well located, just few steps from restaurants and shops but keeps its privacy and peace. We were lucky enough to watch the full moon raising, from our room, reflecting its light to the ocean. The Brazilian architecture is present in every single detail. The landscape is beautiful! Seems you are in a jungle, in a very comfortable jungle. The food is delicious and fresh. The staff couldn’t be more helpful and kind. Couldn’t be happier spending few days in this special paradise called Barracuda!

Arrived at this paradise smoothly, was expected and welcomed(by name) upon reception entrance by all the friendly and charming teams, then overlooked the beautiful views, hospitalised with a delicious welcome drink made of cacao with lemon drink(don’t miss it).. check in was done in seconds while enjoying the views of the ocean and the little forest.. was escorted to the room and was provided with all the information needed for my stay.. the breakfast was one of my best, the staff were so kind and smiling all the times.. didn’t experience any mosquitoes.. the main touristic street was just 1 min walk from the hotel entrance, and there are 4 beaches near by, the first one is less than 5 mins walk from the hotel(note there is no direct access from the hotel itself, you will have to walk from the main gate), the front desk team will explain anything you need to know about the city and surroundings. A big thanks to the awesome hotel teams.