We have created a list with the best beachfront hotels near Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Hotels with wonderful sea views and ocean views. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Emmy Cruz & Sofia Hernandez. Updated February 2024.
Elegant. Great bar. 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. Situated right on the beach, the 4-star hotel has rooms featuring sea views. The hotel provide beach towels, parasols and chairs. All rooms offers WiFi. They include flat-screen cable TV and minibar. Some rooms boast panoramic views and others feature a private balcony. The hotel also hosts Bossa Lounge, specialised in exotic fruit cocktails. With international and Brazilian cuisine, La Finestra restaurant offers a rich buffet breakfast comprising 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 550 metres from the hotel. Beach Volleyball Arena 800 metres away, and Santos Dumont Airport is at a distance of 7.8 km.Show full description
Close to beach front. Great value. Located in Charitas Beach, Hotel Solar do Amanhecer provides accommodation with a restaurant, a bar and a garden. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. The hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool and a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi throughout the property. A buffet breakfast is available daily at the hotel. Hotel Solar do Amanhecer offers 4-star accommodation with a sauna and terrace. Niteroi Contemporary Art Museum is 3.8 km from the accommodation, while Plaza Shopping Mall is 5 km away. The nearest airport is Santos Dumont Airport, 7 km from Hotel Solar do Amanhecer.Show full description
This hotel has a great beach front location and great affordability!
Beach front location. Lively. 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 750 metres from Mercure Rio Boutique Hotel Copacabana, whilst Copacabana Fort is 1.9 km away. Santos Dumont Airport is at a distance of 8.8 km and Galeão International Airport is 25.6 km from the property.Show full description
Perhaps this is the most lively beachfront hotel in Rio de Janeiro.
Beach front location. Hip. Hotel Arpoador and is next to the famous Girl from Ipanema Park and 100 metres from Ipanema's beach. Guests can enjoy a rich breakfast, served on the restaurant's porch, with a stunning view of Rio de Janeiros's coastline. Free WiFi is offered in the hotel rooms. The property has been recently renovated, with project by the architect Thiago Bernardes. Rooms at Hotel Arpoador are comfortable, with tiled floors and modern 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 restaurant at Hotel Arpoador serves a menu by the chef Roberta Sudbrack that offers delicious Brazilian specialities made with fresh organic ingredients. At the bar guests can have tropical caipirinhas, classic cocktails and beers. Copacabana Fort is 800 metres from the Hotel Arpoador whilst Lagoa Stadium is 3.8 km away. Santos Dumont Airport is at a distance of 11 km, while Galeão International Airport is 24.8 km away.Show full description
I rate this as the coolest and most stylish beachfront hotel in Rio de Janeiro.
Beach front location. Relaxing atmosphere.Opened November 2020. Facing the beachfront, Pousada Camarote Itaipu offers 3-star accommodation in Niterói and has a garden, restaurant and bar. The property is set a few steps from Itaipu Beach, 20 km from Baía de Guanabara and 35 km from AquaRio Rio Marine Aquarium. Pousada Camarote Itaipu offers some units that feature sea views, and all rooms are fitted with a private bathroom with a shower. Free WiFi and room service are offered. At the hotel, every room comes with a balcony. At the accommodation each room has bed linen and towels. Museum of Tomorrow is 36 km from Pousada Camarote Itaipu, while Escadaria Selarón is 37 km from the property. The nearest airport is Santos Dumont Airport, 39 km from the hotel.Show full description
Great restaurant. Popular among families. 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. 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. WiFi is free. Sol Ipanema Hotel offers spacious air-conditioned rooms with a bright contemporary décor. All feature a Smart TV and minibar, plus a luxurious bathroom with amenities and a magnifying mirror. 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 450 metres from Sol Ipanema, whilst Copacabana Fort is 1.5 km away. Santos Dumont Airport is at a distance of 13 km and Galeão International Airport is 25.8 km from the property.Show full description
Comfortable beds. Ideally located right next to Copacabana Beach, this modern hotel offers a rooftop pool. Gym, sauna and a fine restaurant are its highlights. 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. Arena Copacabana is 700 metres from Cardeal Arcoverde Subway Station, and guests can easily visit attractions like Ipanema Beach, 4,5 km from the hotel. Free WiFi access is provided throughout. The air-conditioned rooms at Arena Copacabana Hotel feature LCD TV, minibar, laptop safe and soundproofed windows. Some rooms offer an ocean view. Breakfast, lunch and dinner services. The Sugarloaf, Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon and the Botanical Garden are all within a radius of 7 km.Show full description
Guest House.Charming. Great views. Morro da Urca Rock stands behind this stylish guest house, located only 500 metres from Praia Vermelha and Praia da Urca beaches. It boasts panoramic sea views from its sun terrace and pool. Copacabana Beach is 2 km from the guest house, and Maracanã Stadium is within 20 minutes’ drive. Tastefully decorated, each room at Hotelinho Urca is air-conditioned and fitted with antique-style furniture. There is a modern flat-screen TV, as well as a minibar and private bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower. The guest house serves a daily breakfast buffet that features breads, fruits, cold and hot drinks, as well as homemade jams and spreads. Hotelinho Urca is 4 km from Santos Dumont Airport and central Rio de Janeiro.Show full description
The most charming, cosy and romantic beachfront hotel in Rio de Janeiro. It also has OUTSTANDING VIEWS. Soooo nice!
Luxury Hotel.Highly elegant. Superb breakfast. 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. Beach service is available with towels, chairs and parasols. Decorated in grey tones, each room here comes equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen cable TV, safe and minibar. The private bathroom includes toiletries and a bathrobe. Many shops, grocery stores, restaurants, bars and nightclubs are close to Miramar by Windsor. Guests can have a drink at the rooftop bar or enjoy the hotel's restaurant. Copacabana Fort is 700 metres from the Miramar Hotel whilst Lagoa Stadium is 3.8 km away. Santos Dumont Airport is at a distance of 11.7 km, while Galeão International Airport is 25 km away.Show full description
In my judgement this could be one of the most ELEGANT luxury hotels in Rio de Janeiro. It also has a highly rated breakfast.
Good breakfast. Situated 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. Spacious and bright, they all have air conditioning, cable TV, WiFi and minibar, while some also offer sea views and a hot tub. At the restaurant, guests enjoy tropical breakfast with various items, while admiring stunning sea views. Windsor Excelsior Copacabana features tasteful rooms with contemporary décor. Room service is available 24 hours a day. Lunch and dinner options are provided as well, featuring Brazilian and international specialities. Amenities include dry and steam sauna units next to the fitness centre. Cardeal Arcoverde metro station is 60 metres from Windsor Excelsior. Beach Volleyball Arena 800 metres away, and Santos Dumont Airport is at a distance of 9.4 km.Show full description
Rooftop bar. Arena Leme Hotel offers beachfront accommodation in Rio de Janeiro, only 750 metres 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 centre or enjoy refreshing drinks at the bar. Sugarloaf Mountain is 3.2 km from Arena Leme Hotel and the nearest airport is Santos Dumont Airport, 5 km from the property. If booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply . Show full description
Historic property. Great value. With an unbeatable location on trendy Copacabana Beach, the 4-star Olinda Rio Hotel boasts stunning ocean views. Featuring free WiFi, this hotel also has a breakfast buffet with croissants, fruits and fresh pastries is served daily. Room service is available and luxury rooms offer sea views. Suites at Olinda Rio have a contemporary design, with welcoming grey tones and quality-wood furniture. All feature air conditioning, cable TV, a minibar and safe. Featuring Italian marble floors and crystal chandeliers, guests can enjoy Brazilian and French fusion cuisine at Venezia Restaurant. Copacabana Fort is 2.6 km from Olinda Rio hotel, and Siqueira Campos Metro Station is a 750 metres away. Santos Dumont Airport is 10 km from the property and Galeão International Airport is at a distance of 25.3 km.Show full description
Based on my research this is the most HISTORIC beachfront hotel in Rio de Janeiro.
Luxury Hotel.Lovely property. Great restaurant. 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. 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. The Casa da Cachaça, at the pool area, offers sophisticated snacks, specialty caipirinhas and classic cocktails. 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 10 km away. Guests can also enjoy Bene Restaurant, which serves Italian food and Dry Martini Bar, the latest, modern and innovative bar. 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 1 km away and Tijuca Forest National Park is 3.4 km away. Sheraton Grand Rio is 16 km from Santos Dumont Airport. An airport shuttle service can be arranged.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Delightful property. Cosy rooms. 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 the natural light and the sea view, offering guests a special and unique connection with the city. The rooftop boasts a swimming pool and views to the beach. Ipanema Beach is 1.2 km from Emiliano Rio, while the famous Sugarloaf Mountain is 7.5 km away, and Christ The Redeemer is at a distance of 8.4 km. 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 taste a contemporary Brazilian cuisine made from organic products at the on-site restaurant. Other hotel facilities include a spa where guests can relax and a fitness centre where they can exercise. The nearest airport is Santos Dumont Airport, 8 km from the property, while Galeão International Airport is 20 km away.Show full description
In my judgement this could be the most beautiful and well designed beachfront hotel in Rio de Janeiro. It also has very cosy rooms and a unique rooftop pool!
Luxury Hotel.Great location. The hotel is undergoing renovations until May/2024 in the seafront area of the building and the areas of the Rooftop, Swimming Pool, Pool Bar, apartments with sea view and restaurant with sea view have closed access. The 4-star Grand Mercure Rio de Janeiro Copacabana is ideally located at Copacabana Beach. Copacabana Fort is 1 km from Grand Mercure Rio de Janeiro Copacabana, while Ipanema Beach is 1.5 km away. It offers a restaurant and non-smoking accommodation. Grand Mercure Rio de Janeiro Copacabana provides bright rooms equipped with air conditioning, cable TV and a minibar. The units are elegantly styled with wooden furniture and contemporary décor. Every morning a buffet breakfast is served, which offers a selection of fresh fruits and pastries. Guests can enjoy regional dishes at the restaurant, and take advantage of the room service. Christ the Redeemer, Sugar Loaf and Museu do Amanhã can be easily reached from the hotel. Santos Dumont Airport is 9.9 km away and Galeão International Airport is at a distance of 26.5 km.Show full description
Comfortable beds. Popular among couples. Just 130 metres from Copacabana Beach, the Windsor Palace Copacabana features a rooftop terrace with a pool and beautiful ocean views. Surrounded by trendy shops, it is only 3 km from the famous Ipanema Beach. Some rooms include partial sea views and balcony. The air-conditioned rooms at the Windsor Palace Copacabana Hotel provide a modern bathroom, cable TV, a minibar, telephone and radio. The restaurant serves Brazilian and international food in a cosy atmosphere. Room service is available 24 hours a day. Several international and regional dining options are available within a 5-minute walk. Siqueira Campos metro station is 700 metres from Windsor Palace Copacabana, whilst Copacabana Fort is 2.2 km away. Santos Dumont Airport is at a distance of 8.7 km and Galeão International Airport is 25.5 km from the property.Show full description
Boasting a rooftop pool with panoramic ocean views, Hotel Astoria Palace is situated on Copacabana Beach. Buffet breakfast features a variety of options. Some rooms offer a DVD player, hot tub and views of the beach. 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 accommodation provides contemporary décor and a modern bathroom.The air-conditioned rooms come equipped with an LCD satellite TV and minibar. Other hotel facilities include a restaurant, gym and sauna. The tour desk organizes excursions to attractions such as the Sugar Loaf Mountain, 4 km away. Hotel Astoria Palace is conveniently located only 300 metres from Cardeal Arcoverde tube station, 8 km from Santos Dumont Airport and 25 km from International Airport (Galeão). Copacaban Fort is only 2.6 km away.Show full description
Cosy rooms. Ideally located on the seafront of Copacabana Beach, Windsor California Copacabana offers comfortable accommodation 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.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Great bar. 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. 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. Hilton Rio de Janeiro Copacabana offers bright, sophisticated rooms with air conditioning, a TV and a minibar. 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. They are also welcome to exercise or have a sauna session in the fitness centre. Charming shops, restaurants and lively bars are found just 2 blocks away from this hotel. Copacabana Fort is 3.2 km away. Santos Dumont Airport is 9.6 km away, while Galeão International Airport is at a distance of 27.6 km.Show full description
Lively. Great location. Located on the seafront and boasting magnificent views of Copacabana Beach and Sugarloaf mountain, Selina Copacabana is located near many tourist attractions and is 650 metres from Cantagalo subway station. WiFi is free. The property features a coworking space, a shared kitchen, a library, a cinema and a rooftop bar with sea views. Ipanema Beach is 1.4 km from Selina Copacabana, whilst Copacabana Fort is 1 km away. All rooms at Selina Copacabana are equipped with air conditioning. Santos Dumont Airport is at a distance of 9.5 km and Galeão International Airport is 26.6 km from the property.Show full description
This small hotel has a great location in Rio de Janeiro!
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