When the Pestana Group first established itself in Brazil in 1999, its 10-year goal was to buy, build and manage 10 hotels. After eight years of recognised presence on the international scene, the Pestana Group has already exceeded this goal with the Pestana Ipojuca Beach Resort & Bungalows and Bahia Lodge Residence.
Bahia Lodge Residence is a five-star unit adjacent to the Pestana Bahia Hotel. Bahia Lodge Residence, with its stunning view, is on the seafront and just 15 minutes away from the main tourist areas. Here, around 20 km from the airport of Salvador da Bahia, one of Brazil’s most important cities of culture, we can drink in Bahian culture, so rich in sounds, aromas and colours.
The plans have already been approved and building will begin in the first quarter of 2007. It is scheduled to open in late 2008.
Bahia Lodge Residence is a luxury apartment complex offering full hotel service. It has 100 studios and one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments, with areas ranging from 30 m2 to 120 m2. Their selling price starts at €65,000. Sales and initial reservations will begin in March 2007.
The main targets for this exclusive property are Brazilians (as first or second homes) and the international public, with special focus on the Portuguese market for holiday homes.
Bahia Lodge Residence offers its owners an outdoor swimming pool, a pool bar and restaurant, a spa and a fitness centre.
The Pestana Ipojuca Beach Resort & Bungalows is a five-star unit with a luxury residential complex attached. This new unit is located in the Porto de Galinhas area and occupies five hectares of land. It boasts 200 metres of seafront and direct access to the beach.
The complex is situated between the Muro Alto beaches and the city of Porto de Galinhas. Porto de Galinhas is 60 km from Recife and has some of the most popular beaches on the north-eastern coast. It has excellent facilities for visitors, including bars, restaurants and hotels. It also boasts natural swimming pools full of colourful fish, and clear, warm water, perfect for families, fishing boats and beach buggy rides.
Construction of the Pestana Ipojuca has already begun and it is scheduled to open in the last quarter of 2008. The main hotel building is already complete and the second stage of construction involving the communal areas and bungalows will begin in April 2007.
In addition to the central hotel building, the Pestana Ipojuca Resort also has bungalows, pools, restaurants, bars, a Kids’ Club, a spa, tennis courts, a convention and event centre and a helipad.
The Pestana Ipojuca Resort will have 120 rooms and 100 family bungalows (suites), most of them with private pools.
The bungalows will be sold to private buyers, to whom the Pestana Group will provide a wide range of hotel services.
It is a luxury property with 100 one-, two- and three-bedroom bungalows with areas ranging from 70 m2 to 120 m2. Prices start at €100,000. Sales and initial reservations will begin in March 2007.
The main targets for this exclusive property are Brazilians and international buyers, with special focus on the Portuguese market for holiday homes.
The Pestana Ipojuca Resort will employ 220 to 230 people.