The Beachfront Hotel Guide 
A list by Tomas Mazowski.
This guide was last updated in July 2026. Hey! I love staying in a nice beachfront hotel - being able to go straight from your room down to the ocean is a priceless feeling. To help save some time when booking your next vacation I've put together this list of beachfront hotels and resorts in Rio de Janeiro. I hope you will like it!
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1 Mercure Rio Boutique Hotel Copacabana Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Boasting a privileged location on the seafront of Copacabana Beach, Mercure Rio Boutique Hotel Copacabana welcomes you to stay in comfortable luxurious rooms. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property.
In addition to the modern amenities also found in the other rooms, the luxurious rooms offer exclusive sea views.
At the on site restaurant, you can enjoy a Peruvian cuisine, with selected dishes and drinks.
Siqueira Campos metro station is 2461 feet from Mercure Rio Boutique Hotel Copacabana, while Copacabana Fort is 1.2 mi away. Santos Dumont Airport is at a distance of 5.5 mi and Galeão International Airport is 16 mi from the property.
Guest review score 8.0,
rooms from around 670 BRL.
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2 KS Beach Hotel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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KS Beach Hotel is located in Rio de Janeiro, only 20 feet from Recreio Beach. Free WiFi access is available. Daily breakfast is included. The hotel offers sea views.
Tastefully styled, each room comes with air conditioning, a mini-bar, a flat-screen TV, satellite channels and a telephone. The private bathroom comes with a shower, bath towels, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Extras include bed linen and towels.
At KS Beach Hotel guests will find a communal sauna and a shared lounge. A 24-hour front desk is available. Beach towels can be provided.
The property is 0.9 mi from Chico Mendes Park and 2.2 mi Recreio Shopping Mall. Rio Centro is 6.8 mi from the property, while HSBC Arena is 7.5 mi. Galeão International Airport is located 21 mi away.
Guest review score 8.3,
rooms from around 396 BRL.
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3 Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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The elegant 5-star Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janeiro offers luxurious rooms with marbled bathrooms and panoramic ocean views, located on Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana Beachfront. Services include a wellness spa and 2 gastronomic restaurants.
The spacious rooms at the Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janeiro are individually decorated with English antique furniture and original artworks. All offer king-size beds, free use of internet and a free pair of Havaianas flip flops. Some include private balconies with panoramic city or ocean views.
Guests can enjoy a daily breakfast served in Pérgula restaurant, which also offers Brazilian specialties and fresh seafood delicacies. Breakfast can also be served in-room and additional charges apply.
The new MEE Restaurant offers Pan Asian cuisine, and a large selection of Japanese Sakes.
Guest review score 9.5,
rooms from around 4471 BRL.
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4 Grand Hyatt Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Boasting an out-door pool and a spa, Grand Hyatt Rio de Janeiro is located in the heart of Barra da Tijuca, between the ocean, the lake and the mountains, just across the street from Reserva Beach. The hotel has a sauna and a fitness center with a yoga studio. Guests can enjoy a meal at one of the three restaurants. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and private parking is available on site.
Each room at this hotel is air conditioned and offers a furnished balcony. Rooms also offer a bathtub, bathroom amenities and a hairdryer.
There is a 24-hour front desk, an ATM and shops at the property. Beach service is available and offers chairs, parasols and towels. The spa offers different massages and treatments in its nine private suites. The spa also has locker rooms with saunas and steam rooms.
Guests can also enjoy several resort activities such as daily physical activities, cocktail tasting, bike experience and welcome drinks at the restaurant, for an additional charge. Children can enjoy several toys, books, artistic activities, baby area and video games at our kids club.
Farmasi Arena is located nearby, while Cidade das Artes is 2 mi. The nearest airport is Santos Dumont Airport, 16 mi from Grand Hyatt Rio de Janeiro.
Guest review score 9.1,
rooms from around 1173 BRL.
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5 Hotel Fasano Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Boasting a rooftop pool with stunning sea views, Hotel Fasano Rio de Janeiro offers luxurious beachfront accommodations on Ipanema Beach. The property also offers a spa and wellness center.
Elegantly decorated, rooms at this 5-star hotel feature a balcony, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a mini-bar and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and a bath or shower. The spacious rooms also offer hardwood floors and high quality wood and leather furniture.
At Rio de Janeiro's Hotel Fasano guests can enjoy the distinguished Gero Rio Restaurant, renowned for its contemporary Italian cuisine. The property is also conveniently located within a 5-minute walk from restaurants serving local and international dishes.
After a relaxing visit to the sauna, guests can exercise in the well-appointed fitness center or enjoy a refreshing drink from the bar. The property also offers massages, a terrace, concierge service, a solarium and a nightclub.
Copacabana Fort is 0.6 mi from Fasano Rio de Janeiro while Lagoa Stadium is 2.5 mi away. Santos Dumont Airport is at a distance of 6.8 mi, while Galeão International Airport is 17 mi away.
Guest review score 9.0,
rooms from around 5375 BRL.
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6 Miramar By Windsor Copacabana Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Located right across from the famous Copacabana Beach, the Miramar By Windsor Copacabana features a green granite pool and a modern gym. This pet friendly, design hotel offers butler service and free WiFi. Guests can start the day admiring the beautiful beach view while savoring a rich breakfast.
Decorated in gray tones, each room here comes equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen cable TV, safe and mini-bar. The private bathroom includes toiletries and a bathrobe.
Many shops, grocery stores, restaurants, bars and nightclubs are close to Miramar by Windsor. Beach service is available with towels, chairs and parasols. Guests can have a drink at the rooftop bar or enjoy the hotel's restaurant.
Copacabana Fort is 2297 feet from the Miramar Hotel while Lagoa Stadium is 2.4 mi away. Santos Dumont Airport is at a distance of 7.3 mi, while Galeão International Airport is 16 mi away.
Guest review score 8.9,
rooms from around 1282 BRL.
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7 Windsor California Copacabana Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Ideally located on the seafront of Copacabana Beach, Windsor California Copacabana offers comfortable accommodations with contemporary furniture and overlooking the ocean.
Shopping malls, upmarket boutiques, cafés, restaurants, theaters and nightclubs are found in the nearby. Walking along the coastline, you will also reach the beaches of Ipanema and Leblon.
The Windsor California Copacabana is 15 minutes by car from the Sugar Loaf Mountain and Christ the Redeemer monument.
Guest review score 8.9,
rooms from around 924 BRL.
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8 Windsor Tower Hotel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Facing the beachfront, Windsor Tower Hotel offers 4-star accommodations in Rio de Janeiro and has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center and restaurant. Offering a bar, the property is located within a 2-minute walk of Barra da Tijuca Beach. The hotel features a sauna, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.
The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. The rooms have a closet.
Breakfast is available, and includes buffet, continental and American options.
Windsor Tower Hotel has a sun terrace.
Staff speak English, Spanish and Portuguese at the reception.
Rio de Janeiro Botanical Gardens is 9.2 miles from the accommodation, while Rodrigo de Freitas Lake is 10 miles from the property. Santos Dumont Airport is 16 miles away.
Guest review score 8.9,
rooms from around 503 BRL.
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9 Atlantico Sul Hotel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Facing Rio’s Recreio Beach, Hotel Atlantico Sul offers accommodations with beautiful sea views and a swimming pool. The hotel offers free WiFi, a breakfast buffet, and beach tents and towels.
Guests can relax on the hotel’s sun terrace by the pool or in the sauna. There is also a bar, and restaurant on site that especializes in Brazilian cuisine.
The rooms are bright and airy and offer panoramic beachfront views. They have air conditioning, cable TV and a mini-bar. The private bathrooms feature a shower.
Hotel Atlantico Sul is set within 25 mi of the Santos Dumont Airport and the Rio de Janeiro Bus Terminal. Barra Shopping Center is a 25-minute drive away. Central Rio de Janeiro is 31 mi away. Both, Riocentro Convention Center and Barra Olympic Park are 6.2 mi from the property.
Guest review score 8.8,
rooms from around 470 BRL.
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10 PortoBay Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Boasting stunning views of the Sugarloaf, Corcovado and the Copacabana beachfront, PortoBay Rio de Janeiro features a restaurant and a bar with bossa nova music. Guests are invited to appreciate exotic drinks while admiring Rio de Janeiro's sunset. All rooms offers WiFi.
Located right on the beach, the 4-star hotel has rooms featuring sea views. They include flat-screen cable TV and mini-bar. Some rooms boast panoramic views and others feature a private balcony.
The hotel also hosts Bossa Lounge, specialized in exotic fruit cocktails. The hotel provide beach towels, parasols and chairs.
With international and Brazilian cuisine, La Finestra restaurant offers a rich buffet breakfast consisting of fresh fruits, natural juices, hot and cold items. Health eating options are also provided. Lunch and dinner are à la carte.
PortoBay Rio de Janeiro is within walking distance from popular bars, shops and restaurants. Cardeal Arcoverde metro station is 1804 feet from the hotel. Beach Volleyball Arena 2625 feet away, and Santos Dumont Airport is at a distance of 4.8 mi.
Guest review score 8.8,
rooms from around 1340 BRL.
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11 Windsor Barra Hotel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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This 5-star oceanfront Hotel offers luxurious accommodations overlooking Rio's trendy Tijuca Beach. It features a panoramic rooftop pool with cocktail bar, modern gym, and fine gourmet restaurant.
The lavish rooms at Windsor Barra Hotel have comfortable seating areas. All feature air conditioning, a cable TV and some offer stunning ocean view.
The restaurant at Windsor serves an international buffet with fresh oysters and king prawns. On Saturdays a traditional black bean lunch is served. Several other international and regional restaurants can be reached in a 2-minute walk.
Guests can visit Barra Shopping Center, only 2.5 mi away. They can also enjoy a scenic nature trail in Bosque da Barra National Park, also 2.5 mi from the hotel. The famous Ipanema Beach is 9.3 mi away, while Copacabana is 12 mi away.
The Olympic Park is located 8.8 mi from Windsor Barra Hotel and Pontal Beach is 10 mi away. Santos Dumont Airport is 17 mi away, while Galeão International Airport is at a distance of 23 mi.
Guest review score 8.8,
rooms from around 633 BRL.
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12 Windsor Marapendi Hotel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Windsor Marapendi Hotel offers accommodations in Rio de Janeiro's lively Barra da Tijuca district. This 5-star hotel is ideally located beachfront to the stylish Barra da Tijuca Beach, and 0.6 mi from Barra Shopping Mall.
Each guestroom comes with modern furnishing and contemporary décor. Air conditioned, room amenities also include a flat-screen TV, mini-bar and free toiletries.
Guests are invited to unwind at the sauna and enjoy a workout at the equipped fitness center. A rich menu with regional and international delicacies are served at the restaurant.
Barra Olympic Park is located 6.2 mi from Windsor Marapendi Hotel, and Pontal Beach is 8.1 mi away. Santos Dumont Airport is 17 mi away, while Galeão International Airport is at a distance of 21 mi.
Guest review score 8.8,
rooms from around 582 BRL.
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13 Windsor Oceanico Hotel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Offering an outdoor pool and sea views, Windsor Oceanico Hotel is located in the Barra da Tijuca district, 328 feet from the beach and 5 mi from Tijuca Forest National Park. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant.
Each room comes equipped with modern furnishing and contemporary décor. Rooms also include air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, mini-bar and free toiletries.
Guests are invited to unwind at the sauna and enjoy a workout at the equipped fitness center.
You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property.
The Olympic Park is located 8.7 mi from Windsor Oceanico Hotel and Pontal Beach is 11 mi away. Santos Dumont Airport is 17 mi away, while Galeão International Airport is at a distance of 21 mi.
Guest review score 8.8,
rooms from around 508 BRL.
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14 Laghetto Stilo Barra Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Featuring a year-round outdoor pool, a fitness center and a business center, Laghetto Stilo Barra is a beach front hotel loctated on Rio de Janeiro's Barra da Tijuca Beach. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar and restaurant. Free WiFi is available troughout the property.
The modern decorated rooms all include air conditioning, a desk, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom.
Laghetto Stilo Barra has a 24-hour front desk and private parking is available on site.
Tijuca Forest National Park is 6.8 mi from Laghetto Barra Rio, while Post 12 - Leblon is 8.1 mi away. The nearest airport is Santos Dumont Airport, 14 mi from Laghetto Stilo Barra.
Guest review score 8.7,
rooms from around 567 BRL.
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15 Arena Copacabana Hotel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Ideally located right next to Copacabana Beach, this modern hotel offers a rooftop pool. Gym, sauna and a fine restaurant are its highlights. Free WiFi access is provided throughout.
The air-conditioned rooms at Arena Copacabana Hotel feature LCD TV, mini-bar, laptop safe and soundproofed windows. Some rooms offer an ocean view.
The Otaviano restaurant offers the best of Spanish and Brazilian gastronomy, located in the hotel's lobby, ample and well lit in a sophisticated and relaxed atmosphere with full views of the boardwalk and the beach. Breakfast, lunch and dinner services.
Arena Copacabana is 2297 feet from Cardeal Arcoverde Subway Station, and guests can easily visit attractions like Ipanema Beach, 2.8 mi from the hotel. The Sugarloaf, Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon and the Botanical Garden are all within a radius of 4.3 mi.
Guest review score 8.6,
rooms from around 1120 BRL.
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16 Emiliano Rio Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Boasting an outdoor infinity pool, Emiliano Rio is set in a privileged location in Rio de Janeiro, beachfront to Copacabana Beach. The contemporary architecture values natural light and sea views, offering guests a special and unique connection with the city. Free WiFi is provided, and private parking is available on site.
Each room is fitted with a flat-screen TV and a coffee machine. Some rooms have a seating area for guests' convenience. Every room has a private bathroom with a bath or shower and bidet, with bathrobes provided. It is also fitted with slippers, free toiletries and a hairdryer.
At Emiliano Rio, guests can experience the Emile Restaurant, a product-driven restaurant located in Copacabana and led by Argentine chef Bernabé Simón Padrós. With experience in some of the world’s most influential kitchens, the chef brings a contemporary approach centered on the ingredient. The menu highlights Brazilian products — preferably sourced from Rio de Janeiro — handled with refined technique to reveal, rather than transform, the essence of each raw material. The space features a warm and natural atmosphere, defined by a large vertical garden reminiscent of the Atlantic Forest and furniture designed by Arthur Casas, creating a dining experience that is quiet, precise and essential.
Ipanema Beach is 0.7 mi from Emiliano Rio, while the famous Sugarloaf Mountain is 4.7 mi away, and Christ the Redeemer is at a distance of 5.2 mi. The nearest airport is Santos Dumont Airport, 5 mi from the property, while Galeão International Airport is 12 mi away.
Guest review score 8.6,
rooms from around 3186 BRL.
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17 Hotel Arpoador Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Hotel Arpoador is next to the famous Girl from Ipanema Park and 328 feet from Ipanema Beach. Guests can enjoy a rich breakfast, served on the porch of the restaurant, with a stunning view over the coast of Rio de Janeiro. Free Wi-Fi is available in the hotel's rooms.
The property has an architectural design by Thiago Bernardes. The rooms at the Hotel Arpoador are comfortable, with tiled floors and a modern and navy design. All units offer air conditioning, Nespresso coffee machine and bathrooms with exclusive amenities, such as hairdryer and bath rope. Some have panoramic ocean views.
The arp bar, Hotel Arpoador's restaurant, serves a menu of coastal cuisine, signed by chef Lucas Lemos. Fresh, marine ingredients star in arp's dishes, which celebrate the global oceans. At the bar, guests can enjoy Brazilian cocktails, caipirinhas and nonalcoholic cocktails created by bar chef Waguinho.
Among the services guests can enjoy, Hotel Arpoador offers complimentary beach service and bikes, as well as yoga practices from Monday to Friday on the terrace overlooking the sea. Guests' well-being is a priority! On the terrace, you'll find a sauna, a wellness room and the Maré Spa, with invigorating therapies.
Copacabana Fort is 2625 feet from the Hotel Arpoador while Lagoa Stadium is 2.4 mi away. Santos Dumont Airport is at a distance of 6.8 mi, while Galeão International Airport is 15 mi away.
Guest review score 8.6,
rooms from around 1909 BRL.
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18 Riale Brisa Barra Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Briza Barra Hotel features adult and children pools and is located in front of Barra da Tijuca´s beach. Guests can enjoy their on-site gym, restaurant, dry and steam sauna. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, and parking is available for a fee.
The rooms at Briza Barra are modern and fitted with light hypo-allergenic floors and air conditioning. They boast a balcony with exterior views.
The daily breakfast buffet offers a variety of fresh fruits, breads and cold meats. Guests can also enjoy regional and international specialties, as well as a selection of drinks in the hotel’s restaurant.
The hotel offers 7 different meeting and event rooms.
The Olympic Park is located 6.2 mi from Briza Barra Hotel and Pontal Beach is only 8.1 mi away. Santos Dumont Airport is 19 mi away, while Galeão International Airport is at a distance of 21 mi.
Guest review score 8.6,
rooms from around 576 BRL.
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19 Arena Leme Hotel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Arena Leme Hotel offers beachfront accommodations in Rio de Janeiro, only 2461 feet from Praia de Copacabana beach. The hotel has an outdoor pool and sauna, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant. Daily breakfast is served free of charge.
The rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV, cable channels, air conditioning and a telephone. Every room is equipped with a private bathroom with a hairdryer.
There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. Guests can exercise in the fitness center or enjoy refreshing drinks at the bar.
Sugarloaf Mountain is 2 mi from Arena Leme Hotel and the nearest airport is Santos Dumont Airport, 3.1 mi from the property.
If booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply
Guest review score 8.5,
rooms from around 759 BRL.
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20 Hotel Nacional Rio de Janeiro - OFICIAL Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Located in Rio de Janeiro, a 6-minute walk from Sao Conrado Beach, Hotel Nacional Rio de Janeiro - OFICIAL has accommodations with a shared lounge, private parking, a terrace and a bar. Featuring a garden, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, evening entertainment and a kids' club.
All rooms at the hotel come with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a safety deposit box. The rooms feature a desk.
Buffet and continental breakfast options are available at Hotel Nacional Rio de Janeiro - OFICIAL. At the accommodation you'll find a restaurant serving Brazilian and International cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested.
Hotel Nacional Rio de Janeiro - OFICIAL offers a sauna.
Languages spoken at the 24-hour front desk include English, Spanish and Portuguese.
Rio de Janeiro Botanical Gardens is 4.5 miles from the hotel, while Rodrigo de Freitas Lake is 5.6 miles from the property. Santos Dumont Airport is 11 miles away.
Guest review score 8.5,
rooms from around 814 BRL.
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21 Olinda Rio Hotel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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With an unbeatable location on trendy Copacabana Beach, the 4-star Olinda Rio Hotel features stunning ocean views. Featuring free WiFi, this hotel also has a breakfast buffet with croissants, fruits and fresh pastries is served daily.
Suites at Olinda Rio have a contemporary design, with welcoming gray tones and quality-wood furniture. All feature air conditioning, cable TV, a mini-bar and safe. Room service is available and luxury rooms offer sea views.
Featuring Italian marble floors and crystal chandeliers, guests can enjoy Brazilian and French fusion cuisine at Venezia Restaurant.
Copacabana Fort is 1.6 mi from Olinda Rio hotel, and Siqueira Campos Metro Station is a 2461 feet away. Santos Dumont Airport is 6.2 mi from the property and Galeão International Airport is at a distance of 16 mi.
Guest review score 8.5,
rooms from around 645 BRL.
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22 Orla Copacabana Hotel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Facing Copacabana Beach and within 2625 feet from Ipanema Beach, Orla Copacabana Hotel features free WiFi, a rooftop pool and a restaurant. It offers panoramic views of Sugar Loaf Mountain and the ocean.
Rooms at Orla Copacabana display neutral colors and modern décor. They provide air conditioning, cable TV and a mini-bar. Some also offer scenic ocean views.
A rich buffet breakfast is served daily (which may or may not be included in the chosen rate) with international and regional dishes at the hotel's restaurant.
The fitness center provides beachfront views and a sauna is available for use. There is a 24-hour front desk and room service is also available. The property offers a WiFi of 500 MB.
General Osório metro station is 2953 feet from the 4-star hotel, which allows visitors to access other parts of Rio. Copacabana Fort is 1969 feet away, and Santos Dumont Airport is at a distance of 7.5 mi.
Guest review score 8.5,
rooms from around 1115 BRL.
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23 Yoo2 Rio de Janeiro, Tapestry Collection by Hilton Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Located in front of Botafogo Beach, and offering amazing view to Sugarloaf and Corcovado Mountains, Yoo2 Rio de Janeiro features an outdoor pool. Guests can also enjoy drinks at the rooftop bar.
Rooms at Yoo2 Rio de Janeiro have an exclusive design and feature air conditioning, flat-screen TV, and a mini-bar. Private bathroom is equipped with a hairdryer and free toiletries.
The relaxed Lobby Lounge is the perfect place for a nice breakfast and a morning coffee while catching up with the day’s news.
Copacabana Beach is 3.1 mi from Yoo2 Rio de Janeiro. The nearest airport is Santos Dumont Airport, 2.5 mi from the property.
Guest review score 8.5,
rooms from around 1144 BRL.
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24 CDesign Hotel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Boasting a beachfront location just 0.9 mi from Pontal Square, CDesign Hotel offers spectacular views to Recreio dos Bandeirantes Beach. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.
All air-conditioned rooms come with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, safety deposit box and a mini-bar. Bathrooms are private. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hair dryer.
Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. At CDesign Hotel you will also find a 24-hour front desk.
Barra Olympic Park is 6.2 mi from CDesign Hotel, while Prainha Beach is 3.1 mi from the property. Riocentro Convention Center is at a distance of 6.2 mi, and Rio de Janeiro/Galeao International Airport is 21 mi away.
Guest review score 8.4,
rooms from around 636 BRL.
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25 Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Facing the beachfront, Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana offers 5-star accommodations in Rio de Janeiro and features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center and garden. Providing a restaurant, the property also has a terrace and a bar. The property provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transportation, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.
Guests at the hotel can enjoy a buffet or a continental breakfast.
Copacabana Beach is a few steps from Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana, while Rodrigo de Freitas Lake is 2.4 miles away. Santos Dumont Airport is 7.5 miles from the property.
Guest review score 8.4,
rooms from around 2501 BRL.
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26 Sol Ipanema Hotel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Sol Ipanema offers a superb location on the Ipanema Beach seafront, within a vibrant area of bars and restaurants. It features a sunny terrace with breathtaking coast views. WiFi is free.
Sol Ipanema Hotel offers spacious air-conditioned rooms with a bright contemporary décor. All feature a Smart TV and mini-bar, plus a luxurious bathroom with amenities and a magnifying mirror. Some rooms boast scenic views of Rio de Janeiro’s most famous beachfront.
Buffet breakfast is served at the hotel´s restaurant at upper level with a beautiful beach view from all the tables. It includes a rich selection of tropical fruits, breads and cakes. Guests can also admire panoramic sea views while enjoying their meals or having drinks on the terrace, by the pool.
The 24-hour front desk can arrange car/bicycle rental and shuttle services. Beauty shop treatments and child services can also be arranged. Third-party parking lots can be found nearby the hotel.
Nossa Senhora da Paz metro station is 1476 feet from Sol Ipanema, while Copacabana Fort is 0.9 mi away. Santos Dumont Airport is at a distance of 8.1 mi and Galeão International Airport is 16 mi from the property.
Guest review score 8.4,
rooms from around 2040 BRL.
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27 Windsor Excelsior Copacabana Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Located in front of Copacabana beach, Windsor Excelsior offers panoramic views of the ocean and the Sugarloaf. A rooftop terrace with pool, bar and gym is one of its highlights.
Windsor Excelsior Copacabana features tasteful rooms with contemporary décor. Spacious and bright, they all have air conditioning, cable TV, WiFi and mini-bar, while some also offer sea views and a hot tub. Room service is available 24 hours a day.
At the restaurant, guests enjoy tropical breakfast with various items, while admiring stunning sea views. Lunch and dinner options are provided as well, featuring Brazilian and international specialties.
Amenities include dry and steam sauna units next to the fitness center.
Cardeal Arcoverde metro station is 197 feet from Windsor Excelsior. Beach Volleyball Arena 2625 feet away, and Santos Dumont Airport is at a distance of 5.8 mi.
Guest review score 8.4,
rooms from around 649 BRL.
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28 Ibis Rio de Janeiro Barra da Tijuca Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Ibis Rio De Janeiro Barra Da Tijuca offers accommodations in Rio de Janeiro. The hotel is convenient located 3.7 mi from Barra Shopping Mall and Barra da Tijuca Beach. Guests can enjoy their on-site bar, open 24-hours. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.
Each room comes with contemporary décor and furnishing. It includes a flat-screen TV. Rooms have a private bathroom.
Ibis Rio De Janeiro Barra Da Tijuca has a 24-hour front desk for assistance.
Rio de Janeiro is 9.3 mi from Ibis Rio De Janeiro Barra Da Tijuca, while Copacabana is 14 mi from the property. The nearest airport is Santos Dumont Airport, 11 mi from the property.
Guest review score 8.4,
rooms from around 322 BRL.
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29 Hilton Copacabana Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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The 5-star Hilton Rio de Janeiro Copacabana is ideally located across from the blue waters of Copacabana Beach. It features an elegant spa and a rooftop pool, both with splendid sea views.
Hilton Rio de Janeiro Copacabana offers bright, sophisticated rooms with air conditioning, a TV and a mini-bar. They are elegantly styled with wooden furniture, contemporary decor and warm, natural tones. Most rooms feature amazing ocean views.
A popular buffet breakfast is served every morning with fresh fruits and pastries. The spa at the hotel has a variety of treatments, and there is a second swimming pool on the 4th floor, where guests can find the hotel restaurant. They are also welcome to exercise or have a sauna session in the fitness center.
Charming shops, restaurants and lively bars are found just 2 blocks away from this hotel. Copacabana Fort is 2 mi away. Santos Dumont Airport is 6 mi away, while Galeão International Airport is at a distance of 17 mi.
Guest review score 8.3,
rooms from around 1249 BRL.
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30 Tropical Barra Hotel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Located beachfront to the beautiful Barra Beach, Tropical Barra Hotel features free WiFi and a restaurant.
Certain units have a private bathroom with a spa bath, while others have bath robes and free toiletries. A TV is provided in all rooms.
There is a 24-hour front desk at the property and guests can enjoy the on-site bar.
The Olympic Park is located 9.3 mi from Tropical Barra and the Olympic Golf Course is 8.7 mi away. Santos Dumont Airport is 17 mi away, while Galeão International Airport is at a distance of 21 mi.
Guest review score 8.3,
rooms from around 369 BRL.
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31 Lifestyle Laghetto Collection Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Located in a privileged place, just in front of Barra da Tijuca Beach, Lifestyle Laghetto Collection offers fine and elegant accommodations in Rio de Janeiro city. The hotel features an infinity pool boasting an amazing ocean view and a bar where guests can enjoy a drink. Free WiFi is available in public areas.
All rooms at Lifestyle Laghetto Collection feature a balcony, air conditioning and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. A bath is offered in certain rooms. The private bathroom is fitted with an walk in shower and a hairdryer.
A 24-hour front desk is also offered.
Village Mall ia 3.1 mi from the hotel, while Jardim Oceânico Metro Station is 0.9 mi away. Santos Dumont Airport is 16 mi from the Lifestyle Laghetto Collection.
Guest review score 8.1,
rooms from around 509 BRL.
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32 Mercure Rio de Janeiro Barra da Tijuca Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Mercure Rio de Janeiro Barra da Tijuca is located steps away from the trendy Praia do PePê beach.
Decorated in neutral tones, rooms here will provide you with air conditioning and a mini-bar. The private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer. Some rooms have sea view. Extras include a safety deposit box and bed linen.
At Mercure Rio de Janeiro Barra da Tijuca you will find a 24-hour front desk.
Christ the Redeemer Statue is 12 mi from the property, and Sugarloaf Mountain is 13 mi away. Rio de Janeiro/Galeao International Airport is 23 mi away and Alvorada Bus Station is at a distance of 5.6 mi.
Guest review score 8.1,
rooms from around 421 BRL.
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33 Othon Palace Copacabana Rio Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Hotel. Located beachfront to Copacabana beach, Othon Palace Copacabana Rio features a rooftop pool with excellent views of the Sugarloaf Mountain and an on-site fitness center. Boasting panoramic sea views, breakfast is served on the 3rd floor. Free WiFi access is provided throughout the property. Each of the air-conditioned accommodations at Othon Palace Copacabana Rio has a balcony, cable TV and mini-bar. Some offer views of the sea and a separate seating area. Parking is provided on site, subject to availability. At the Bossa Café, located on the 3rd floor, guests can taste Brazilian and international cuisine, as well as a tradicional 'feijoada' every Saturday. There are a number of shops and restaurants within walking distance from the hotel. Cantagalo metro station is 1476 feet from Othon Palace Copacabana Rio, while Copacabana Fort is 0.6 mi away. Santos Dumont Airport is at a distance of 6.8 mi and Galeão International Airport is 15 mi from the property. Guest review score 8.1, rooms from around 1012 BRL.
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34 Pestana Rio Atlantica Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Located on Copacabana's beachfront, Pestana Rio Atlantica offers modern, luxurious suites and various leisure and gastronomic options. The rooftop pool and lounge bar offers panoramic ocean views and sophisticated cocktails. Free WiFi is also available.
Each of the rooms is fitted with with city views, air-conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a mini-bar. The private bathroom includes a shower and free toiletries.
Guests can sample fine cuisine at the restaurant. A breakfast with buttered croissants and juices is served on the restaurant. Pestana Rio Atlantica is conveniently located 5 mi from Santos Dumont Airport and 12 mi from Galeao Airport. Christ the Redeemer Statue is 2.5 mi away, while Copacabana Fort is 1 mi from the property.
Paid parking subject to availability, no reservation possible.
Guest review score 8.1,
rooms from around 879 BRL.
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35 JW Marriott Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Located on the seafront of Copacabana, with a privileged view of the most famous beach of Rio and its clear blue waters, the 5-star JW Marriott Hotel offers a safe environment and a private strip of the beach just across the street.
During your stay, you can enjoy gorgeous sea views while sunbathing in the rooftop swimming pool or working out in the gym.
Guests can enjoy international cuisine at The Carioca. You can visit the Moonlounge Rooftop Bar to savor drinks and appetizers in a stylish atmosphere, or have a variety of specialized drinks at our brand new Coffee Bar, Bar da Illy.
If you really want to spoil yourself, just drop by the treatment rooms and sauna. The reliable staff is always willing to give tips and help you plan your joyful days and evenings in Rio de Janeiro.
Siqueira Campos Metro Station is 2461 feet away. Copacabana Fort is 1.2 mi from JW Marriott. Santos Dumont Airport is 6.2 mi from the property and Galeão International Airport is at a distance of 15 mi.
Guest review score 8.0,
rooms from around $392.
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36 Regency Barra Hotel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Offering an outdoor pool and views of the sea, Regency Barra Hotel is located 6.8 mi from Tijuca Forest National Park. Guests can enjoy the on site bar and free WiFi is available.
Every room at this hotel is air conditioned and features a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Rooms include a private bathroom fitted with a shower.
You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property. Private parking is available on site.
The Olympic Park is located 6.6 mi from Regency Barra Hotel and Pontal Beach is 8.3 mi away. Santos Dumont Airport is 19 mi away, while Galeão International Airport is at a distance of 22 mi.
Guest review score 8.0,
rooms from around 509 BRL.
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37 Hotel Astoria Palace Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Boasting a rooftop pool with panoramic ocean views, Hotel Astoria Palace is located on Copacabana Beach. Buffet breakfast features a variety of options. Brazilian à la carte dishes are available for lunch and dinner, and exotic drinks can be ordered from the bar. Free WiFi is available.
Bright and spacious, the 4-star accommodations provides contemporary décor and a modern bathroom.The air-conditioned rooms come equipped with an LCD satellite TV and mini-bar. Some rooms offer a DVD player, hot tub and views of the beach.
Other hotel facilities include a restaurant, gym and sauna. The tour desk organizes excursions to attractions such as the Sugar Loaf Mountain, 2.5 mi away.
Hotel Astoria Palace is conveniently located only 984 feet from Cardeal Arcoverde tube station, 5 mi from Santos Dumont Airport and 16 mi from International Airport (Galeão). Copacaban Fort is only 1.6 mi away.
Guest review score 7.9,
rooms from around 869 BRL.
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38 Royalty Barra Hotel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Located on the seafront of Barra da Tijuca Beach, the 4-star Royalty Barra Hotel invites you to spend restful days and nights in accommodations with balcony and sea or mountain views.
In addition to air-conditioned rooms and suites, the Royalty Barra offers a leisure area including sauna, gym and an outdoor swimming pool overlooking the Pedra da Gávea.
The hotel provides three dining options: a restaurant, which specializes in international cuisine; a lobby bar and a poolside bar. Conference rooms and a business center are also available on site.
The Olympic Park is located 8.7 mi from Royalty Barra Hotel and Pontal Beach is 11 mi away. Santos Dumont Airport is 17 mi away, while Galeão International Airport is at a distance of 22 mi.
Guest review score 7.5,
rooms from around 530 BRL.
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39 Wyndham Rio Barra Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Wyndham Rio Barra is located right in front of Barra da Tijuca Beach and it is 1.4 mi from Jardim Oceanico subway station. It features outdoor pools, a fitness center with personal trainer and a sauna. It also offers beach service with sun loungers and parasols.
Boasting balconies with sea views, all air-conditioned rooms at Wyndham Rio Barra are equipped with a private bathroom.
Guests can also benefit from hydrogymnastics, spa, beauty saloon and a kids area with recreation.
Post 11 - Leblon is 6.8 mi from Wyndham Rio Barra, while Rio de Janeiro Botanical Gardens is 7.5 mi away. The nearest airport is Santos Dumont Airport, 12 mi from the property.
Guest review score 7.4,
rooms from around 1439 BRL.
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40 Hotel Atlantico Praia Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Ideally located across the street from Copacabana Beach, Hotel Atlantico Praia is 0.6 mi from Ipanema Beach. Guests can enjoy the outdoor heated pool, and free WiFi is available throughout.
The Alantico offers rooms equipped with LCD TV, air conditioning and mini-bar. They contain simple décor with curtains and some provide sea views.
The Christ the Redeemer statue is 6.2 mi from Hotel Atlântico Praia. Santos Dumont Airport is 5 mi away, while Galeão International Airport is at a distance of 16 mi from the property.
Guest review score 7.1,
rooms from around 550 BRL.
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41 Hotel Plage Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Hotel. Right on Praia de Guanabara beach, this hotel is 7.5 mi from Galeão International Airport. It offers air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi and free parking. A restaurant, bar and 24-hour reception are available. Rooms at Hotel Plage provide cable TV, a radio and a private bathroom fitted with a shower. Bed linens are included. Rio city center and Maracanã Stadium are both 14 mi away. Novo Rio Bus Station and Santos Dumont Airport are 16 mi from Hotel Plage. Guest review score 7.1, rooms from around 162 BRL.
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42 JANEIRO Hotel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Set in Rio de Janeiro, JANEIRO Hotel it's a 5-minute walk from Post 12 - Leblon. Guests can enjoy a drink at JANEIRO bar or easy going food in the JANEIRO's on-site restaurant.
The units offer sea views and come with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a coffee machine and a desk. Private bathroom offers with complimentary toiletries.
JANEIRO Hotel offers a buffet breakfast with some vegetarian options.
The accommodations offers an outdoor pool.
The nearest airport is Santos Dumont Airport, 6.2 mi from the property. This is a beachfront hotel.
Guest review score 9.1,
rooms from around 4199 BRL.
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43 Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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This exclusive and recently renovated 5-star oceanfront resort sits on trendy Leblon Beach, in Rio’s South Zone. Guests at Sheraton Grand Rio can enjoy a newly redesigned pool area that features a lush tropical landscape with a large deck and a JacuzziⓇ facing the ocean. Free WiFi is available throughout the hotel.
They can also use the well-equipped gym or relax on the newly-launched Shine Spa. For sightseeing, the iconic Christ the Redeemer is 6.2 mi away.
In the pool area, Sheraton Grand Rio offers Casarão Restaurant, which serves noble cuts of meat at dinner and a buffet at lunch, in a casual and elegant atmosphere. Guests can also enjoy Bene Restaurant, which serves Italian food and Dry Martini Bar, the latest, modern and innovative bar.
The Casa da Cachaça, at the pool area, offers sophisticated snacks, specialty caipirinhas and classic cocktails. On the 26th floor, guests will also find L'Etoile, a French cuisine restaurant with panoramic ocean views.
The luxurious renovated rooms at Sheraton Grand Rio are spacious, with modern décor and contemporary furnishings. All have air conditioning and a private balcony with stunning beach views.
Leblon Beach is 0.6 mi away and Tijuca Forest National Park is 2.1 mi away. Sheraton Grand Rio is 9.9 mi from Santos Dumont Airport. An airport shuttle service can be arranged.
Guest review score 8.5,
rooms from around $300.
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44 Hotel Nacional Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Facing the beachfront, Hotel Nacional Rio de Janeiro offers 5-star accommodations in Rio de Janeiro and features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center and garden. Providing a restaurant, the property also has a shared lounge, as well as a sauna and a hammam. The property provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transportation, a kids' club and free WiFi.
The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Hotel Nacional Rio de Janeiro has some units with sea views, and every room includes an electric tea pot. All guest rooms feature a closet.
The accommodation has a sun terrace. A number of activities can be enjoyed on site or nearby, including cycling and water park.
Sao Conrado Beach is a 7-minute walk from Hotel Nacional Rio de Janeiro, while Rio de Janeiro Botanical Gardens is 4.4 miles away. Santos Dumont Airport is 11 miles from the property.
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45 Flat Praia de Copacabana - Pé na Areia Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Hotel. Flat Praia de Copacabana - Pé na Areia is located on the beachfront in Rio de Janeiro, a few steps from Copacabana Beach and 2 miles from Rodrigo de Freitas Lake. The property is around 3.5 miles from Sugarloaf Mountain, 4. 1 miles from Rio de Janeiro Botanical Gardens and 5.8 miles from Municipal Theater. The hotel has a sauna, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi throughout the property. All rooms at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a TV with cable channels, a kitchen, a dining area and a private bathroom with free toiletries, a shower and a hairdryer. The rooms are equipped with a coffee machine, while certain rooms also offer a terrace and others also feature sea views. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Selarón Steps is 5.8 miles from Flat Praia de Copacabana - Pé na Areia, while Modern Art Museum is 6.1 miles from the property. Santos Dumont Airport is 6.2 miles away.
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46 Rio Spot Atlantica 2440 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Hotel. Rio's Spot Apartment T014 is located right in front of Copacabana beach, boasting an amazing view of the ocean. Free WiFi is provided. There is a dining area and a kitchen as well as a private bathroom. A flat-screen TV is available. Free private parking is also available on site. Post 7 - Arpoador is 1.3 mi from Rio's Spot Apartment T014, while Post 8 - Ipanema is 1.4 mi from the property. Santos Dumont Airport is 4.3 mi away.
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47 Lindo apartamento no recreio bem pertinho da praia Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Hotel. Set in Rio de Janeiro, 500 metres from Pontal Beach, lindo apartamento no recreio bem pertinho da praia offers rooms with air conditioning and free WiFi. The property is around 31 km from Rio de Janeiro Botanical Gardens, 32 km from Rodrigo de Freitas Lake and 33 km from Tijuca Forest National Park. Escadaria Selarón is 39 km away and Modern Art Museum is 40 km from the hotel. All guest rooms at the hotel come with a TV and a kitchen. Maracanã Stadium is 36 km from lindo apartamento no recreio bem pertinho da praia, while Municipal Theatre of Rio de Janeiro is 39 km from the property. Jacarepaguá Airport is 13 km away.
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48 Flat Praia de Copacabana Ipanema - Pé na Areia Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Hotel. Located in Rio de Janeiro, within a 7-minute walk of Diabo Beach and 2.4 miles of Rodrigo de Freitas Lake, Flat Praia de Copacabana Ipanema - Pé na Areia has accommodations with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is around 3. 9 miles from Rio de Janeiro Botanical Gardens, 4.6 miles from Sugarloaf Mountain and 6.4 miles from Tijuca Forest National Park. The hotel provides an indoor pool, sauna and a 24-hour front desk. The rooms is equipped with air conditioning, a fridge, a microwave, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. The rooms include a private bathroom with a hairdryer, while some rooms contain a balcony and others also feature sea views. At the hotel every room has a closet and a TV. Municipal Theater is 6.8 miles from Flat Praia de Copacabana Ipanema - Pé na Areia, while Selarón Steps is 6.8 miles from the property. Santos Dumont Airport is 7.5 miles away.
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49 Rio Way-Beach House Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Hostel. Located in Rio de Janeiro, 1.4 miles from Recreio dos Bandeirantes, Rio Way-Beach House provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. The property is around 19 miles from Rio de Janeiro Botanical Gardens, 20 miles from Rodrigo de Freitas Lake and 21 miles from Tijuca Forest National Park. The hostel also has free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service. A vegetarian breakfast is available at the hostel. The area is popular for hiking, and car rental is available at Rio Way-Beach House. Maracanã Stadium is 22 miles from the accommodation, while Selarón Steps is 25 miles away. Jacarepaguá Airport is 7.5 miles from the property. Guest review score 8.0, rooms from around 170 BRL.
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50 Aquarela do Leme Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Hostel. Aquarela do Leme has a fitness center, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Rio de Janeiro. The property is located a 9-minute walk from Leme Beach, 3.2 miles from Sugarloaf Mountain and 3. 6 miles from Rodrigo de Freitas Lake. The property has a shared kitchen and free WiFi. Rooms include air conditioning, and certain accommodations at the hostel have a balcony. Guests at Aquarela do Leme can enjoy a buffet breakfast. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Rio de Janeiro, like hiking. Languages spoken at the reception include English, Spanish, French and Portuguese. Rio de Janeiro Botanical Gardens is 5.4 miles from Aquarela do Leme, while Selarón Steps is 5.6 miles from the property. Santos Dumont Airport is 6.2 miles away. Guest review score 9.2, rooms from around 127 BRL.
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