With a stay at Iberostar Waves Bahia - All Inclusive in Mata de São João (Açu da Torre), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Imbassai Beach and Dona Zilda Waterfall. .This all-inclusive property is 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from Praia do Forte Beach and 14 mi (22.5 km) from Guarajuba Beach.
What's nearby
Sapiranga Ecological Reserve - 14 min drive - 9.5 km
Tamar Project Turtle Sanctuary - 16 min drive - 9.8 km
Praia do Forte Beach - 17 min drive - 10.6 km
Papa-Gente Beach - 17 min drive - 10.6 km
Imbassai Beach - 20 min drive - 12.8 km
Getting around
Deputado Luis Eduardo Magalhaes Intl. Airport (SSA) - 62 min drive
Restaurants
Reataurante Pelô - 10 min walk
Lobby Bar Iberostar Bahia - 1 min drive
Restaurante Meu Rei - 7 min walk
Restaurante Maresias - 12 min walk
Novecento - 10 min walk
About this property
Iberostar Waves Bahia - All Inclusive
Beachfront property with 6 restaurants and 3 outdoor pools
Iberostar Waves Bahia - All Inclusive offers 632 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to furnished lanais. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.
Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Mata de São João property provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Guests can play rounds at the 9-hole golf course and enjoy other recreation facilities including an outdoor tennis court and a health club. 3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a sauna and a fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 13 treatment rooms. Services include hot stone massages, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures. The spa is equipped with a hot tub, a steam room, and Turkish bath/hammam.
The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.
Make yourself at home in one of the 632 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private furnished lanais. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages and body treatments. After practicing your swing on the golf course, you can dip into one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools. Additional amenities at this property include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Satisfy your appetite at Buffet Meu Rei, one of the property's 6 restaurants. When you are in need of a refreshing drink, visit the swim-up bar or one of 5 bars/lounges, or 2 poolside bars. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 11:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Mata de São João? This property has 398 square feet (37 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 10 meeting rooms. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 11:00 AM.
Buffet Meu Rei - This buffet restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Coqueiro - This restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open select days.
Francês - This restaurant specializes in French cuisine. Reservations are required. Open select days.
Sakura - Onsite theme restaurant. Open 24 hours. Open select days.
Restaurante Baiano - Onsite restaurant. Reservations are required. Open select days.
All-inclusive details
This property is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).
Food and beverages
À la carte meals, snacks, and beverages included
In-room minibar (all beverages included)
Land activities
Fitness facilities
Tennis
Volleyball
Lessons/classes/games
Aerobics
Dancing
Entertainment
Onsite live performances
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast available daily 7 AM to 11:00 AM
2 poolside bars
5 bars/lounges
6 restaurants
A swim-up bar
Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
Buffet Meu Rei
Coqueiro
Francês
Restaurante Baiano
Sakura
Things to do
3 outdoor pools
9-hole golf course
Arcade/game room
Basketball
Beach volleyball
Bicycles
Billiards/pool table
Concerts/live shows
Farming classes
Fitness classes
Free children's club
Full-service spa
Golf
Health club
Nightclub
Outdoor tennis court
Playground
Sauna
Shopping
Steam room
Yoga classes
Family friendly
3 outdoor pools
Arcade/game room
Babysitting (surcharge)
Free children's club
Free supervised activities for children
Laundry facilities
Playground
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
ATM
Gift shop/newsstand
Hair salon
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Water dispenser
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services
Business services
10 meeting rooms
24-hour business centre
Conference centre (398 square foot of space)
Outdoors
Beach loungers
Garden
In a nature reserve
On the beach
Pool loungers
Terrace
Full-service spa
13 treatment rooms
Hot stone massages
Hot tub
Manicures/pedicures
Spa open daily
Steam room
Turkish bath
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
More
3 buildings
3 floors
Banquet hall
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Living plant wall
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
Minibar
More
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Cleaning products are eco-friendly
Eco-friendly toiletries
LED lighting
Phone
Recycling
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Please note: Optional medical insurance can be purchased on site for a daily fee.
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Parents or a legal guardian traveling with children under 18 years must present the child's birth certificate and an identity card with photo (passport, for example) at the check-in. For international travels to Brazil, if just one of the parents is traveling with the child, she/he must present – in addition to the child's certificate of birth and identity card with photo – a letter authorizing the trip signed by the other parent with a notarial certification of signature. In case the parents or the legal guardian, as applicable, cannot or are unwilling to give this authorization, a judicial authorization is required. People who intend to travel to Brazil with children must consult with the Brazilian consulate before traveling for more information.
A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 24
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 31
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa
Property is also known as
Hotel Iberostar Bahia
Iberostar Bahia
Iberostar Bahia Inclusive Mat
Iberostar Bahia Hotel
Iberostar Bahia Hotel All Inclusive
Iberostar Bahia Hotel All Inclusive Praia do Forte
Iberostar Bahia Praia do Forte
Iberostar Bahia Hotel All Inclusive Mata de Sao Joao
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Iberostar Bahia All Inclusive Mata de Sao Joao
Iberostar Bahia Hotel All Inclusive Mata de Sao Joao
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Iberostar Waves Bahia - All Inclusive Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Uma ótima experiência. Ficamos na suíte jr em frente ao mar e próx as duas piscinas. Só os restaurantes principais que ficavam longe. Limpeza do quarto foi excepcional, comida gostosa e diversa. O entretenimento muito bom, padrão Cancún. Achei que o tratamento deveria ser mais VIP pelo preço pago. Única critica foi para a troca de talheres. Voltaremos!
Second time in the resort, nice food is offered, good variety. Room is spacious and two swimming pools, being one with warm water.
Definitely i will return again
Alessandro
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
6/10 Okay
sergio
Travelled with family
9 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
El lugar es correcto, pero las veces que fui anteriormente era perfecto, como que le falta mantenimiento y algo de cariño...
Likes: Lots of space to stretch out. Great value for the money spent. Dislikes: No dehumidifier in room, it stays wet inside. Allowing adults to carry drinks and food into pools. (The pool bar is fine, but when I see a plate of food on the outside of the pool edge and a pina coloda spill into the water by a drunk woman, it made us leave the pool that day.) Please enforce no food and drinks in the pool.
Nice spot , confort, clean and very pleasant, only cons I could find was the baby cart rented by hotel was really low quality and I regret not to have brought my own, as well the star-privillege reserved areas on the beach as kind senseless, as I paid almost 1000 extra to upgrade from Bahia to Selection it doesn't make any sense you have to pay further 2500 to stay in a front beach chair, it looks like hotel is trying to make money pushing charges to guests that are already paying a lot for the stay
Everything was perfect, except the check in and check out.
We waited for hours for our room to be ready and when it was ready nobody told us, we were just sitting in the lobby for hours waiting.
And for the check out the lady was so rude to us, she made us wait to check out, and she wasn’t doing anything, we just stood around waiting to check out and for her to get the taxi information to let him in to the resort. It’s my first time staying at this iberostar, the property is amazing but the front desk team should be more friendly!!
Beautiful property located at the beautiful Praia do Forte Beach. Nice rooms but the food at all Iberostar hotel around the world is mediocre. Drinks were not premium but were OK. Great service and excellent customer service. overall, I had a good stay but I would not return..
The staff was all very nice and helpful - especially those who tried helping us with our language barrier! Our only negative comment is the room smelled terribly musty/moldy and no cleaning could get that out . I had to wash all my clothes that I took even if I hadn’t worn some of them !