Room Details

UXUA is a decadent enclave, nestled alongside Trancoso‘s car-free town square. Built around tranquil gardens, this 5-star resort has the intimacy of a pousada. It’s comprised of 11 stylish houses, five which date back some 500 years, back to when Trancoso was first founded.

The properties at UXUA have been lovingly restored by local artists and craftsmen. This work was done under the expert eye of the hotel’s owner, Dutch designer Wilbert Das. He’s best known for his role as the former Creative Director of fashion label Diesel during the 1990s.

Each property at UXUA has its own unique style, decor and family history – if these walls could talk.

Inside UXUA

Four houses, as well as the Quadrado restaurant at UXUA, front directly onto the buzzing town square (quadrado). Meanwhile the others are nestled around the hotel’s lush gardens.

As you stroll through the hotel’s grounds, you’ll pass by the Almescar Spa (pictured above). This tranquil hideaway offering scrubs, massages and facials using native ingredients, such as Brazil nuts, coconut oil and shea butter. Their signature ingredient, Almescar oil, comes from trees indigenous only to southern Bahia and the Amazon.

As a guest here, you can work up a sweat in the gym, unwind in the library or sip a cocktail as you soak in the pool. If you can manage to leave the chic confines of the hotel, UXUA’s rustic bar is waiting for you. On Barra do Rio Trancoso beach you’ll find refreshing tropical cocktails, sun loungers, Bahian cuisine and fluffy towels. If you’re feeling active, there’s also sea kayaking, beach volleyball and a wooden gym to enjoy.

The Quadrado restaurant at UXUA plates up inventive, high-end Bahian meals. Fresh ingredients are grown in the hotel’s own garden or on local farms, and seafood comes from local fishermen. By day, dine beneath the shade of the Quadrado’s leafy canopy. By night, settle in beneath the soft lighting in the trees, as you gaze up to the stars. Try the moqueca baiana or the seafood with black rice.

Inside the ‘casas’ at UXUA

Seu Pedrinho

This one-bedroom house feels bright and breezy, with white walls, bright pink accents and views of the quadrado from every room. Sink into the comfy sofas, whip up a meal in the fully-equipped kitchen and cosy up in your own private garden. There are two bathrooms to enjoy, plus a large, sumptuous four-poster bed.

Gulah Mahal

Rustic charm is the order of the day in this two-bedroom home, with pleasant views of the quadrado. Carved hardwood furniture, vaulted ceilings and reclaimed timber floors add to the sense of style. A sunken outdoor kitchen and stained-glass windows make it a stylish, pleasant place to relax.

Zé e Zilda

Fronting onto the quadrado, this three-bedroom property is light and airy, with white walls, deep sofas and dark timber furnishings. There’s also a unique antique religious oratorio, which is a traditional alter found in old Bahian houses. There are two bedrooms in the main house, as well as a garden suite, which has its own tranquil, floral patio, ideal for relaxing.

Seu Irênio

Also fronting onto the quadrado, you’ll feel at one with nature in this luxurious one-bedroom property, which has its own plunge pool and outdoor bathroom with a garden bath and double open-air shower. Whitewashed walls, rustic-timber accents and vaulted ceilings add to the carefree ambience.

Terraco do Céu

Winner of a number of architectural awards, this luxurious one-bedroom property features its own sunny rooftop pool with views across Trancoso. Curl up amidst whitewashed walls, dark, exposed beams, a private garden and one-of-a-kind furniture, decor, lighting and fixtures.

Estúdio

Estúdio is a private one-bedroom property which opens onto a spacious garden patio. Timber floors and furnishings, antiques and rustic local details help this property retain its authenticity. There’s an indoor/outdoor bathroom, complete with a wall of ferns and a sink carved from tree trunks. The bedroom is light and breezy, with a four-poster bed, a rustic timber desk and large windows.

Quintal

This tranquil studio is set back from the quadrado and features a spacious balcony, surrounded by treetops, home to monkeys and bird life. The balcony has a deep, comfy sofa and desk for al fresco dining. Inside you’ll find burnt cement floors, local ceramics, antiques, and artisanal creations, including a TV tucked away within a trunk. Unique details include a canopy bed and an open-air bathroom with double showers made from eucalyptus wood.

Casa da Árvore

This treehouse is delightfully spread over three levels. Crafted from recycled timber and featuring a traditional thatched roof, this one-bedroom hideaway has its own outdoor living room with a hammock and bar. The outdoor timber jacuzzi is the perfect spot to relax after a long day. Inside you’ll find timber floors and walls, ceiling fans, a canopy bed, and deep, comfortable sofas.

Eugênia

This two-storey, two-bedroom property features a light-filled living room which looks out over a verdant courtyard, complete with plunge pool. There are concrete floors, timber furnishings and an indoor-outdoor kitchen and dining area. There are an abundance of sunlit, cosy corners in which to curl up and relax. The whitewashed floor and walls in the bathroom team beautifully with vaulted timber ceilings. There’s also an inviting, free-standing bathtub – a rare treat in a Brazilian bathroom.

Seu João

This property does what Brazil does best – it blurs the line between inside and outside. The kitchen, dining and bedroom areas all open out onto the generous, private courtyard, with its own sun-drenched pool, timber deck and lush gardens. Inside, the property has exposed timber framework and charming rustic décor . The spectacular indoor/outdoor bathroom with an outdoor shower and a relaxing tub.

Dona Frozina

Tucked away within a private, floral garden is this special one-bedroom house. This gentle house, decorated in soft greens and blues, features a roomy patio with a terracotta floor, perfect for outdoor dining. There’s a kitchen with its own bar and stools, plus an indoor/outdoor bathroom with sunken tub in burnt cement and surrounded by pink banana flowers. Lush lawns, deep sofas with comfy cushions, rustic timber furniture and crisp, white linen all add to the air of luxury.

Prices at UXUA vary depending on the season, but during high season (December – March) accommodation for 2 people start at R$2486 per night with a 2-night minimum stay.