Rio de Janeiro's beach hotels are the perfect base for a sun-soaked getaway. With direct access to some of the city's best beaches, these hotels provide everything you need for a relaxing seaside escape.
From the iconic stretches of Copacabana and Ipanema to the quieter sands of São Conrado and Bandeirantes, each hotel offers unique amenities, exceptional views, and easy beach access. Whether you prefer a stylish rooftop pool or a beachfront restaurant, there's a variety of options to suit your taste.
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Rio de Janeiro (Ipanema )
Design-led boutique hotel in Rio's Ipanema district. 10 spacious suites are chic yet cosy and some look out over the ocean, as does the rooftop bar and pool. There is easy access to Rio's best beaches and although there is no restaurant, the trendy neighbourhood has many lunch and dinner options.
Rio de Janeiro (Recreio dos Bandeirantes)
Beach-side hotel located in Rio's upscale residential district of Recreio dos Bandeirantes. 254 rooms are light-filled with minimalist white and glass interiors. A great base from which to explore beaches and parks, the rooftop pool has incredible ocean views and there is a restaurant, spa and gym.
Rio de Janeiro (Sao Conrado)
Glamorous luxury hotel with out-of-this-world views over the beaches and cityscape of Rio de Janeiro. Spend days relaxing by the sea-view pool or on Sao Conrado beach. Interiors are plush with a hint of space-age chic and there is a superb spa, two great restaurants and a buzzy roof-top bar.
Rio de Janeiro (Ipanema)
The only hotel to be located right on Rio de Janeiro's famous Ipanema beach. Friendly and welcoming staff give this fresh and contemporary 50-room property real soul. Many rooms face the sea and the ground-floor Arp beach bar and restaurant serves excellent Brazilian food in a buzzing setting.
Rio de Janeiro (Copacabana)
A large hotel on the beach front in the Copacabana area. Luxurious rooms and suites, all contemporary with all the mod cons and spectacular sea views. Fantastic roof top terrace has a pool and lounge area, excellent Portugese restaurant, and well equipped spa and gym.
Rio de Janeiro (Joa)
A private residence located in the fashionable Joatinga district. Used as the set for two Brazilian soap operas, the exclusive 5-suite property designed by a famous architect in the 1970s will suit those who want sea views but plenty of privacy. Breakfast is included and a chef can be arranged.
Rio de Janeiro (Copacabana)
Luxury hotel perfectly located on Rio's Copacabana Beach. Enjoy direct access to the city's iconic beach while rooms and suites offer views over the city and Sugar Loaf Mountain. Two swimming pools, an extensive spa, beauty and fitness centre, restaurants and meeting and wedding facilities on-site.
Rio de Janeiro (Joa)
Out-of-town clifftop guesthouse with celestial ocean views. Super stylish contemporary rooms with panoramic views, classic furnishings, and modern art. Infinity pool, an excellent maison d'hotes, and within striking distance of one of Rio's best kept beaches. Romantic, also family friendly.
Rio de Janeiro (Copacabana)
A landmark hotel of iconic status on the beach front. An Art Deco facade, luxurious creamy rooms and suites, health club, and fabulous beachfront brasserie. A Five Star hotel with the glamour of historic Rio. Chic, historic, and still hip.
Rio de Janeiro (Copacabana)
This exclusive, five-star establishment combines a luxury hotel with a beach resort in Rio de Janeiro. Rooms are contemporary and bright with luxurious linens; book an ocean suite for sea views, living space and a bathtub. Have cocktails at the chic rooftop bar before dinner. A unique concept hotel.