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Orixás Residence houses with a pool and garden, surrounded by coconut palms, on Praia do Encanto, Morro de São Paulo

Praia do Encanto · Morro de São Paulo · BA

Your whole group in one house, with hotel services.

Houses with a pool, a full kitchen and a veranda for 4 to 10 guests. Breakfast, spa and tours from Vila dos Orixás are available.

Check dates 9 houses · 4 to 10 guests · pool in every house

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About Orixás Residence

The space of a house. The support of a hotel.

Orixás Residence brings together nine vacation houses on Praia do Encanto (Fifth Beach), in Morro de São Paulo, Bahia. Each one has a pool, a fully equipped kitchen open to the living room and a veranda for meals, and sleeps 4 to 10 guests.

Designed for group travel: families with kids and grandparents, longtime friends, birthdays and reunions. Everyone in the same house, with room to cook, eat together and spread out. Whenever the group wants it, Vila dos Orixás steps in with breakfast, spa, restaurant and tours.

  • 9Houses
  • 4–10Guests per house
  • 25 minBy taxi from the village center
Aerial view of Praia do Encanto and the Orixás Residence houses among the coconut groves

Our houses

Choose the house by the size of your group.

Each suite sleeps 2 guests, and a house's capacity is its number of suites × 2. All have a pool and a kitchen, and Axé is the only one with an extra bed. For more than 10 guests, separate bookings are needed, one per house: message our reservations team on WhatsApp. Tap the photos to open each gallery.

Compare the houses

All 9 houses have a private pool and an equipped kitchen.

All 9 houses have a private pool and an equipped kitchen.
HouseUp to (guests)Suites
Casa Mainha105
Casa São Jorge84
Casa Axé52
Casa do Encanto84
Casa Tucano63
Casa Bamba42
Casa Dendê84
Casa Borogodó84
Casa Papagaio42
House 01

Casa Mainha

Up to 10 guests · 5 suites · Pool

Pool with a deck facing the sea, a covered veranda with a long table and its own barbecue area. The house where lunch turns into afternoon.

House 03

Casa Axé

Up to 5 guests · 2 suites + extra bed · Pool

Pool, a wide veranda with sofas and a table, its own barbecue area and a kitchen open to the living room. The only house with an extra bed.

House 05

Casa do Encanto

Up to 8 guests · 4 suites · Pool

Deck with a pool, a gourmet area under a pergola, its own barbecue area and an outdoor fireplace for gatherings in the open air.

House 08

Casa Dendê

Up to 8 guests · 4 suites · Pool

Large pool, its own barbecue area, a veranda with hammocks and an outdoor fireplace for gatherings in the open air.

House 10

Casa Papagaio

Up to 4 guests · 2 suites · Pool

Garden pool, a large living room and an open kitchen with a counter, made for cooking and chatting.

Bed configurations vary by house: our reservations team will confirm what works for your group.

Vila dos Orixás services

Everything your group doesn't want to sort out.

Residence guests can use the services of Vila dos Orixás Boutique Hotel, on the same beach. The gym, the pool and the spa relaxation area are available with the Vila Pass.

Morning at the Vila

Breakfast

Served at the hotel, à la carte: sweet and savory options, fresh fruit, juices, crêpes, tapioca and eggs made to order. R$ 120 per person per day, booked by 6 pm the day before.

Beach Club and Sal

Lunch and dinner at the hotel

Lunch at the Beach Club, from 11 am to 5 pm, and dinner at the Sal restaurant, from 6 pm to 10 pm. Dinner is by advance reservation only, until 5 pm.

Spa Nagô

Massages and treatments

Massages and treatments at the Vila spa. Open from 9 am to 6 pm, by prior appointment.

On the island

Tours

Natural pools, the fishing village of Garapuá, horseback rides. Our team organizes it and your group just climbs aboard.

Extra service

Vila Pass: hotel gym, pool and spa

For groups who want to use the Vila dos Orixás facilities during their stay.

  • Hotel gym, open 24 hours
  • Hotel pool
  • Spa: relaxation pool and sauna, 9 am to 6 pm
R$ 85per person, per day

Only for guests who will use it, but each person must buy the pass for every day of the stay. Not available for children.

Add to my stay

Market & Bar

Arrived without groceries? We deliver.

More than 90 products: ready-made combos for sundowners, wine and drinks, fruit and vegetables, meat and fish, deli and dairy, bakery, pantry staples and toiletries. Choose your items, the day and the time, and we deliver to the house at check-in or during the stay. Orders placed by 3 pm are delivered the same day; after 3 pm, the next day.

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The stay

What is included and what is extra.

So the group organizer knows what to expect before booking.

Included

  • HousekeepingBedrooms and bathrooms are cleaned regularly, with bed and bath linen changed.
  • Taxi on arrival and departureOne ride each way at no extra cost. Tell us your arrival and departure times 24 hours ahead, and the front desk books the transfer.

Charged separately

  • Breakfast at the hotelR$ 120 per person per day, booked by 6 pm the day before. Children up to 5 eat free; ages 6 to 10, R$ 60; ages 11 and up, full price.
  • Taxi during the stayAbout R$ 120 per ride, for up to 8 people, in about 25 minutes.
  • Vila dos Orixás shuttleR$ 10 per person per trip, subject to seat availability and advance booking with the Front Desk.
  • Lunch and dinner at the hotelBeach Club from 11 am to 5 pm and Sal restaurant from 6 pm to 10 pm. Dinner by reservation only, until 5 pm.
  • Vila Pass: gym, pool and spaR$ 85 per person per day, only for guests who will use it, purchased for every day of the stay. Not available for children. Gives access to the hotel gym (open 24 hours) and pool and, at the spa (9 am to 6 pm), the relaxation pool and sauna.

Good to know

  • CapacityA house's maximum capacity includes children. There are no extra beds or mattresses.
  • PetsNot allowed.
  • Hotel poolOnly with the Vila Pass. Every house has its own pool.
  • GroceriesOrder online through the Market or shop at local stores; some deliver.
  • TipBring mosquito repellent and sunscreen.

Reference prices, subject to change.

For group travel

Made for bringing people together.

Everyone in the same house

4 to 10 guests per house, with a living room and veranda for the whole group.

A real kitchen

A fully equipped kitchen open to the living room, so you can share your meals. Mainha, Axé, Encanto and Dendê have their own barbecue area.

A pool in every house

Kids, adults and grandparents, each at their own pace, without sharing a pool with other groups.

Support when you want it

Breakfast, restaurant, tours and the Vila Pass (gym, pool and spa), with no obligation to use them.

More than 10 guests?

Each house sleeps up to 10 guests, and our booking system cannot combine houses. For larger groups, we make separate bookings, one per house. Talk to our team.

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Getting there

Praia do Encanto, 25 minutes from the village center.

Orixás Residence is on Fifth Beach in Morro de São Paulo, in the municipality of Cairu, Bahia. The trip has five stages, from reaching the island to departure.

Address
Praia do Encanto, s/n, Fifth Beach · Morro de São Paulo, Cairu/BA · ZIP 45420-000
Reservations
(75) 99803-3755 (phone · WhatsApp) · Concierge, during your stay: (75) 99854-8839
Email
residence@hotelviladosorixas.com
Map
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Step by step

  1. 1
    To Morro de São Paulo

    From Salvador, the most common route is the catamaran, in about 2h30, or a flight followed by a ground transfer. The village is pedestrian-only, with no cars.

    • By catamaran: get off at the Second Beach reception point (Segunda Praia).
    • By plane: tell our reservations team the airline and the airstrip.
  2. 2
    Tell us your arrival time

    Tell us your arrival time at least 24 hours ahead. The front desk books the transfer.

  3. 3
    From the reception point to the house

    The included taxi leaves from the Second Beach reception point, the pickup spot for transport to Fourth and Fifth Beach. The ride to Praia do Encanto takes about 25 minutes.

  4. 4
    During your stay

    Taxi is charged separately: about R$ 120 per ride, for up to 8 people. You can also use the Vila dos Orixás shuttle, at R$ 10 per person per trip, subject to seat availability and advance booking at the Front Desk.

  5. 5
    On departure

    A taxi ride on departure is also included. Tell us your departure time 24 hours ahead, and the front desk books the transfer.

Guest reviews

What guests say about us.

Wonderful place. Top-notch service from the manager, Ana. They do everything to make you feel at home! Well worth it.

Gustavo C. · 2026

We spent delightful days at Casa Encanto. Beautiful place, excellent cleanliness in every way.

Rosanne G. · 2026

I live in Morro de São Paulo and went to spend the weekend with my family to celebrate my daughter's birthday. I booked the Encanto house and the Dendê house, all wonderful…

Estrela do Caribe · 2025

Source: Google reviews (originally in Portuguese)

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know before booking.

What kind of group is Orixás Residence for?

For families and groups of friends. There are 9 houses for 4 to 10 guests, each with a pool, a fully equipped kitchen and a veranda, plus access to the services of Vila dos Orixás Boutique Hotel.

Where is Orixás Residence?

On Praia do Encanto (also called Fifth Beach), in Morro de São Paulo, municipality of Cairu, Bahia. It is the island's last and best-preserved beach, about 25 minutes by taxi from the village center.

How many houses does Orixás Residence have and for how many guests?

There are 9 vacation houses, each for 4 to 10 guests: Mainha (5 suites, up to 10); São Jorge, do Encanto, Borogodó and Dendê (4 suites, up to 8); Tucano (3 suites, up to 6); Bamba and Papagaio (2 suites, up to 4); and Axé (2 suites, up to 5, the only one with an extra bed).

How many guests fit in each suite?

Each suite sleeps 2 guests, and each house's maximum capacity is its number of suites multiplied by 2. Axé is the only house with an extra bed and sleeps up to 5.

Which house should we choose for a large group?

For 9 or 10 guests, Mainha (5 suites). For 7 or 8, São Jorge, do Encanto, Borogodó or Dendê (4 suites each). For 5 or 6, Tucano (3 suites) or Axé (up to 5, with an extra bed). For more than 10 guests, our system cannot combine houses in a single booking: separate bookings are made, one per house. Message our reservations team on WhatsApp at +55 75 99803-3755.

Do children count toward a house's capacity?

Yes. Each house's maximum capacity includes children, because there are no extra beds or mattresses. Axé already has an extra bed, included in its capacity of 5 guests.

Do the houses have a kitchen?

Yes. The houses have a fully equipped kitchen open to the living room. Mainha, Axé, do Encanto and Dendê also have their own barbecue area. Suites have air conditioning.

Do the houses have a pool?

Yes. The houses at Orixás Residence have a pool, some with a deck facing the sea. See each house's photos on this page or talk to our reservations team to pick the best fit for your group.

Can Residence guests use the hotel's services?

Yes. You can have breakfast at the hotel, lunch at the Beach Club (11 am to 5 pm), dinner at the Sal restaurant (6 pm to 10 pm, reserved by 5 pm), book the Spa Nagô and arrange tours of the island, such as the natural pools. The gym (open 24 hours), the hotel pool and the spa relaxation area (pool and sauna, 9 am to 6 pm) are accessed with the Vila Pass.

What is the Vila Pass and how much does it cost?

The Vila Pass is an extra service that gives access to the hotel gym (open 24 hours) and pool and, at the spa (9 am to 6 pm), the relaxation pool and sauna. It costs R$ 85 per person per day. Only guests who will use it need to buy it, but each person must buy the pass for every day of the stay. It is not available for children.

Can I use the hotel pool?

Yes, with the Vila Pass (R$ 85 per person per day, for every day of the stay; not available for children). Without the pass, use of the hotel pool is not included. Every Orixás Residence house has its own pool.

Is breakfast included?

No. Breakfast is served at the hotel for R$ 120 per person per day and must be booked by 6 pm the day before. Children up to 5 eat free, ages 6 to 10 pay R$ 60 and ages 11 and up pay full price.

How does transportation work?

The taxi ride on arrival and the one on departure carry no extra cost. The arrival taxi leaves from the Second Beach reception point. Arrival and departure times must be sent at least 24 hours ahead, and the front desk books the transfer. During the stay, taxis are charged separately: about R$ 120 per ride, for up to 8 people, in roughly 25 minutes. You can also use the Vila dos Orixás shuttle, at R$ 10 per person per trip, subject to seat availability and advance booking with the Front Desk.

Do I need to tell you my arrival time?

Yes. Tell us your arrival time at least 24 hours ahead, and the front desk books the transfer. Your departure time must also be sent 24 hours ahead. Guests arriving by plane must also give the airline and the airstrip. Guests arriving by catamaran must get off at the Second Beach reception point, where the taxi departs. The village of Morro de São Paulo is pedestrian-only, with no cars.

Is housekeeping included?

Yes. Bedrooms and bathrooms are cleaned regularly, with bed and bath linen changed.

Can I bring a pet?

No. Pets are not allowed on the premises.

How do I buy drinks and groceries during my stay?

Through the Market and Bar & Resto on the website: drinks, ice, toiletries and ready-made combos for caipirinhas, gin and tonics and barbecue. Orders are delivered at check-in or during your stay, at the time you choose. You can also shop at local stores, and some deliver. Orders placed by 3 pm are delivered the same day; after 3 pm, the next day.

How do I get to Orixás Residence?

From Salvador, the most common route is the catamaran to Morro de São Paulo (about 2h30) or a flight followed by a ground transfer. Guests arriving by catamaran get off at the Second Beach reception point, where the included taxi departs, and guests arriving by plane tell us the airline and the airstrip. The ride to Praia do Encanto takes about 25 minutes, and arrival and departure times must be sent 24 hours ahead so the front desk can book the transfer.

How do I book?

Through the booking engine on this site, on WhatsApp or by phone at the reservations number +55 75 99803-3755, or by e-mail at residence@hotelviladosorixas.com. During your stay, the concierge is available on WhatsApp at +55 75 99854-8839.

Book your house

Plan your group's trip.

Tell us the dates and how many people are coming. Our reservations team recommends a house and arranges the Vila services.