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Canto Leela is located in the Brazilian state of Bahia and run by two dedicated families that also live at the location. Situated on the Cocoa Coast, a protected area, Canto Leela was built in harmony with nature on one of Brazil’s beautiful white sand beaches by the Atlantic Ocean, surrounded by coconut trees, against the backdrop of the tropical rain forest. Our beach-front facilities include 5 charming rustic chalets built in Indonesian style, 2 with capacity for two guests and three for families with children. We have a dining area where our guests are served delicious natural and healthy meals, and our bar prepares the famous Brazilian caipirinha as well as other international cocktails. You will also be able to enjoy our chlorine-free natural swimming pool by the beach – maintained using only natural filtering methods– or simply rest in a hammock drinking coconut water fresh from the tree, enjoying the atmosphere.
Canto Leela is an unforgettable experience. We stayed there for 7 nights (myself, my wife and our 2yo boy) and it was great from booking to check out.
The balinese-style bungalow is very comfortable and is just like the pics from the website. Comfy mattress, very clean, towels and linen smell so great (this was a common review from other guests and it’s definitely true), aside from the location (30m from the gorgeous Serra Grande beach).
The breakfast offers freshly made tapiocas, local fruits etc. simple and delicious (Angelica and Alex were fantastic in accommodating our request - sincere thanks).
No lunch offered (they do have appetizers along the day and we knew that in advance, so no issue here - just a note for family trips as we did have to get lunch outside a few days: not a problem as it allowed us to visit some other places in the surroundings... see my reviews of Cabana Pe de Serra, Cabana da Empada and Toca da Tapioca).
There is a natural pool built by Niv (the owner and chef), great for relaxing after the beach... it’s really NATURAL with fish, plants etc. feels great!
Niv cooks thematic dinners every night: we had the local Muqueca one night, French the other night... there was also sushi/asian night and others but we went out to check on other restaurants. The other guests who were there those nights pretty much indicated that it was great overall. Each night had entrees, salad, main course and dessert: super good!
Silvina and Karen, the owners, are truly great hosts and made us feel at home throughout our stay. Thanks also to Fabiano for all the tips and for taking care of the garden and premises.
Serra Grande is a special place with special people. Enjoy with consciousness.
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Date of stay: October 2018Trip type: Travelled with family
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Canto Leela is a very special place. Lovely bungalows just steps from one of the most beautiful beaches you'll ever see. The area is quiet and not super touristy. Keren and Niv are wonderful hosts, and the great vibe is from them as much as from the natural beauty of the place. Niv is an amazing chef!
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Date of stay: April 2019
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We spent there 3 nights in the small house and it was like being in paradise. Things are very simple but in the good way: good home food, clean rooms without unnecessary furniture, etc.. Owners and staff are very friendly. Being so close to the beach is just amazing. We wish we had stayed there a bit longer. We will definitely come back!!
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Date of stay: January 2018Trip type: Travelled with family
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As soon as the user arrives at the resort, they immediately realize that the place was grand and magnificent in the past, but due to the lack of hotel skills of the current owners/managers (who are very educated, but have no professional vocation for the hotel segment) they are getting lost in the time. The rooms lack maintenance, external lights are burnt out, internet routers are mostly defective, the swimming pool (even with alternative treatment) lacks maintenance, as the paintwork is coming off, the customer service infrastructure closes at 3pm, leaving the guest at Luckily, since the hotel is not close to any restaurant, speaking of restaurants, on the days we stayed, the food took around 2h to 4h to be ready. As it is sand-based, there are two boards (which appear to have been left there by previous guests), broken, and one with a splinter sticking out that cut one of the children's legs. She keeps a basket of toys that looks like a lost and found basket, with headless dolls, torn magazines, a game of checkers and missing dominoes. In other words, go for the location, which is unique, honestly, among the beach, location, quantity and type of beach goers, one of the best hotels I've had the pleasure of staying at. But it's not worth half the price charged. Either they improve the infrastructure to match the price or they reduce the value to adjust to the service offered. But I repeat, the owners/managers are top quality, they just need to hire a hotel technician to be the manager and they reserve the role of owners. Problem solved.
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Date of stay: December 2023
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Trip type: Travelled with family
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PRICE RANGE
C$168 - C$223 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
BrazilState of BahiaSerra Grande
NUMBER OF ROOMS
5
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