Bavaria Sport Hotel

The Bavaria Sport Hotel has distinctly Bavarian, chalet-style features from the outside, a common sight throughout Gramado. Peaceful and friendly, just beyond the wooden entryway, the traditional lobby is lined with wood paneling, exposed stone, and brick, and is outfitted with tufted couches and leather armchairs. The space has the comforts of a modern alpine lodge. Oriental carpets, glass vases, and bowls of flowers complete the look. In addition to the lobby, there are several common areas throughout the hotel, like the stylish outdoor wooden patio surrounded by shrubbery, a game room, and a cozy lounge area that looks onto the manicured gardens. The restaurant and bar continue the alpine theme, with warm wood tones and stone throughout, plus a fireplace. Guests are generally leisure travelers (couples and families), drawn by the tranquil setting and the abundance of sports activities from tennis to mini-golf.

The Bavaria Sport Hotel is located on a quiet, tree-lined street in a peaceful residential area about a 15-minute walk from the center of Gramado. Parking is free, and guests can walk to many area attractions. The hotel is less than 15 minutes Mini Mundo, a popular attraction with miniaturized world landmarks, on foot. Black Lake Park is a 20-minute walk from the hotel, a trip that takes about five minutes by car. The popular Chateau de la Fondue restaurant is a 20-minute walk, or five-minute drive, from the hotel and the area surrounding Gramado is known for its outdoor activities, including hiking and wineries. The closest airport is in Porto Alegre, a two-hour drive from Gramado. 

There are 84 rooms available at the Bavaria Sport Hotel include Deluxe or Premium Rooms and Suites. Rooms are clean and relatively simple. Decor varies a bit from category to category and room to room, but all generally feature wood floors and straightforward mid-tone wooden Ikea-style furniture. Some employ more boldly patterned textiles throughout. White linens and plush gray or tan bed runners lie on comfy beds, and rooms include climate control, minibars, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi (though depending on the location in the hotel, the connection can be inconsistent). Furniture in higher level bookings is a bit more stylish, though still simple, and wall art skews towards the floral. Premium Rooms are a larger and have black sofas and statement black-and-wood headboards. Suites are quite lovely, with wooden ceilings, marble bathrooms, and jetted tubs. Some units have balconies. Bathrooms are modern, though again some are more contemporary while others have outdated tile and granite surfaces, and all only have walk-in showers. Toiletries are provided and there are wall-mounted hairdryers for guest use. Some grout didn't look exactly fresh when we visited, though overall wear is minimal throughout the rooms.

Breakfast is included in room rates and it's a grand Gramado-style buffet with a wide selection of items daily. The cozy on-site restaurant is also open for lunch and dinner, and there is also an inviting separate lounge and bar area. Full and half-board rates are available for guests who wish to take all their meals at the hotel, but most seem to prefer also checking out other restaurants in the area. There is also 24-hour room service. 

Sports facilities are a real highlight here for adults and kids. There are two tennis courts (though the nets are a little slack and could do with some better upkeep), a game room (with Ping-Pong, billiards, and foosball), and an outdoor mini-golf course. The hotel also has a heated pool with both indoor and outdoor sections, and water aerobics classes are available. A decent fitness room has several cardio options, some dumbbells, and a pulley station. There is also a sauna.

Two event rooms are available at this hotel for those with business needs; audiovisual equipment is available and basic food and drink items can be catered. Two computers are also stationed in the lounge area for guests wishing to check emails. Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel and parking is also free.