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The Rio de Janeiro Guesthouse
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  • Inn Details

    Located at the south end of Copacabana beach, near Ipanema, the Rio de Janeiro Guesthouse is a 1200 square meter (14,000 sq ft) penthouse with 6 suites, covering 2 complete levels of a 1940’s art deco beach frontage apartment complex. The guesthouse includes panoramic views of Copacabana beach, Sugarloaf and Fort Copacabana and one of the best location´s in Rio to view the fireworks on New Year’s Eve. The Rio de Janeiro Guesthouse offers travelers an experience that is highly personal and unique. The Rio de Janeiro Guesthouse includes a terrace of over 100 square meters with BBQ, with an emphasis on comfort, relaxed living, in an ambience of fine antiquities and friendly Brazilian hospitality. Wifi Internet and Business center facilities are the equivelant of major hotels, with 6Mb/sec wireless internet, color laser printer, fax, telephone avaialable.

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    Fine wine and food, Rio de Janeiro and its history, Brasilian culture, music, antiques, Carnivale and the whole "carioca" way of life.

    The innkeepers speak:

    • Portuguese

    • English

    • German

    • Italian

    • Spanish


    Features

    Type:

    • Other

    • Private Home Bed and Breakfast

    Property Noted For:

    • Business Travellers

    • Couples & Honeymoons

    • First Time visitors to Brasil

    • Single women travellers

    • Travellers who need help with Portuguese

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Economical rates

    • Excellent views

    • Family Travel

    • Gay / Lesbian Travel

    • Gourmet food

    • Honeymoons

    • Luxury

    • Romantic escape

    • Weddings

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Board games

    • Ceiling fans

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • Hairdryer

    • Ironing Board

    • Microwave

    • Wi-Fi

    On Site:

    • BBQ grill

    • CD player

    • Computer

    • DVD Player

    • In-room internet<br />

    • Fax Machine

    • Internet Service

    • Library

    • Private entrance

    • Radio

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • TV Video games

    • Telephone

    • Videos

    Other Amenities:

    • Visiting membership to Flamengo club

    • Skype Calls

    • Sony Home Theatre & 46" LCD TV

    • Wine Cellar & extensive bar

    • WiFi Network 6Mb/sec

    • Maid Service

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  • Aquamarine

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $200/$290

    Room Name: Aquamarine. Suite with view to Copacabana Beach, Atlantic ocean & Sugarloaf, Air-Conditioning, Queensize bed, Electronic safety deposit box, private bathroom in room.Tastefully decorated (no cookie cutter furniture) to blend with overall art deco style. Brasilian hardwood timber floors.

    Emerald

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $180/$260

    Room Name: Esmerelda. Suite with Air-Conditioning, Queensize bed, Electronic safety deposit box, private bath room in room . Tastefully decorated (no cookie cutter furniture) to blend with overall art deco style. Brasilian hard wood furniture floors.

    Ruby

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $180/$260

    Room Name: Ruby. Room with view to Ocean & Sugarloaf, Air-Conditioning, Queensize bed, Electronic safety deposit box, private bathroom next to room. Large spacious, good natural lighting and quiet. No cookie cutter furniture. Beautiful Brasilian hardwood floors.

    Amethyst

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $180/$260

    Room Name: Amethyst. Room with view to Ocean & Sugarloaf, Air-Conditioning, Queensize bed, Electronic safety deposit box, private bathroom close to room. Large spacious, good natural lighting and quiet. No cookie cutter furniture. Beautiful Brasilian hardwood floors.

    Citrine Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      2 Twin

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $180/$200

    Single Room with air-conditioning, 2 single beds, Eletronic safety deposit box, private bathroom close to room

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: Open- call!    Check out: 12:00 Middday

    • Minimum stay: During Xmas, New Year & Carnivale: 7 nights min, other times 3 nights minimum.

    • Deposit amount required: 50% non refundable deposit required during Xmas / New year and Carnivale paid 30 days in advance.

    • Cancellations: Deposits are non-refundable, but maybe postponed in emergency situations outside of packaged offerings for Carnivale and New Year.

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Limited

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinks available: Y

    • Suitable for children: Limited

    • Childcare provided: No

    Discount type

    • 7 night discount except during New Year/Carnivale
      Percent off: 10% Days required: 7

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Brasilian

    • Time Served: 8:30 am - 10:30 am

    • Serving location: Balcony, Breakfast/dining area, Dining Room

    Complimentary Perks

    • Afternoon Tea

    • Fruit

    • Non-alcoholic Beverages

    Signature Dish

    Asparagus and Mushroom Risotto
    We have a number of signature meals we prepare with our guests on occasions, including: * Asparagus and Mushroom Risotto * Various Thai Curries & soups * Mixed Seafood & Pasta dishes * BBQ Argentinian beef & salads * Wood fired oven dishes including Tandoori chicken

    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Restrictive

    • Vegetarian

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  • Location Type

    • Beachside

    • Oceanside

    • Tropical

    City

    • Rio de Janeiro

    • Distance to city: 6 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Take taxi from Centro Rio de Janeiro to Ave Atlantica in Copacabana (the main beachfront avenue of Copacabana). We are at the southern end of Copacabana beach near Posto 6, Arpoador and Ipanema.

    Airport

    • SDU - Rio De Janeiro, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil - Santos Dumont 6 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Take taxi from International or Domestic Airport to Ave Atlantica in Copacabana (the main beachfront avenue of Copacabana). We are at the southern end of Copacabana beach.

    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Art Galleries

    • Beach

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Ocean

    • Bicycle rental

    • Bicycles

    • Hiking trails

    • Bicycles to rent

    • On premise BBQ faciltiies

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Swimming

    • Water sports

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    B & B Heaven in Rio

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    I have stayed in hotels in Rio before but never again. This guesthouse B & B was wonderful. The owner Marta was very friendly & accommodating. She speaks many languages & was able to help us with all of our travel needs. The breakfast was delicious & while eating in the morning you can look out from the patio to the beach. It is like having your own house with a lounging area & patio deck tables. Everything was super clean. If you like an atmosphere that is personal & comfortable you will love this guesthouse. Theresa,Salt Lake City

    Great Pre/Post Cruise Stay

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    We stayed at Marta's in March 2009 for five nights before starting on a South America cruise. I reviewed several hotels and B&B's trying to decide where we wanted to stay until I saw the photos of Marta's Guest House and the fabulous view of Copacabana Beach. We spent many wonderful hours on the terrace just enjoying the view and chatting with the other guests. The beds were very comfortable and the A/C worked perfectly....not always true in some hotels, etc. We will never forget our visit to Rio and most especially where we stayed. There are some stairs which would be the only drawback should you have difficulty in that regard. Bruce & Sandy, Allen, Texas,

    The Best in Rio!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    When in Rio one should look no further than the Rio Guest House as the best place in town to stay. Our family can not say enough about our wonderful experience with Marta and her husband John. Marta welcomes you with open arms, a glass of fresh squeezed fruit juice and an unforgettable view of Copacabana beach. You want to pinch yourself to make sure it's not a dream. You can rest assured that the photos you see on the web site are what you will experience. Not only are you surrounded by the beauty of the view, but the accommodations are first class, every thing is impeccable clean, a most comfortable bed, and a wonderful breakfast served every morning. In addition, Marta is there to help you plan your stay in Rio with great ideas on what to see and do. You leave feeling like Marta and John have been life long friends and of course wanting to plan a return visit to their gorgeous home which they share with you like you are part of their family. I can not imagine staying anywhere else! Lori, Mark, Ben and Jack Taylor Tucson, Arizona, USA

    7 Star Home from Home in Rio

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    I would thoroughly recommend this B&B. Located on floors 11 & 12 in a penthouse on Copacabana beach, Rio. Wonderful views over the beach, bay and onto Sugarloaf Mountain. The welcome from hosts Marta and John leave in no doubt as this is truly a 'Home from Home’ experience of a lifetime. The expert help and local knowledge they offer made our stay a very memorable experience, way beyond our expectations. This advice ranged from all types of restaurants, sightseeing trips, must see places and offering a Personal Tour guide named Rafael Torres Lopes who was also of superior standard. The vacation started by being met at the Airport straight off the plane by an expert guide with my name on his plaque who wafted us to Marta’s home in style. The Tropical breakfast the every morning was to die for, both in quality and variation of fruit and cooked items. The hosts and other guests sharing a large convivial dining table on the terrace over looking the beach, while tucking in and sharing previous day’s and evening’s experiences and discussing the forthcoming day’s agendas. Their friendly and inclusive nature is contagious and even the restrained guests find themselves offering advice, guidance and generally joining in with the conversations. The trips we were offered were the best I have ever experienced. The visit to the Samba school was with all that days guests along with hosts starting after midnight with a mini bus trip to the school and seeing a preview of that school’s costumes for next year’s Carnaval, most exciting, exhilarating and not to be missed. The location of the residence made easy access by either walking or taxi to all of Rio especially walking to Ipanema and Copacabana beaches, restaurants and shopping areas. All of which come with Marta and John’s expert help and guidance. I would recommend a stay here to anyone in Rio either a short stop over or more as we stayed 12 nights.

    Beyond 5 Stars!

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    The Rio Guesthouse is truly a paradise in Rio. From the moment you enter and see the spectacular view of Copacabana Beach, Sugarloaf and beautiful Rio from 11 floors up, it is enchanting. The decor is lovely with high quality antiques, wonderful artwork and flowers all around. The bedrooms/bathrooms are very spacious and comfortable with the most luxurious beds and gorgeous furnishings. Then you meet Marta and get the warmest welcome ever. Marta is someone you know you want to keep in your life after you meet her. She joins you for the delicious and exotic tropical breakfast each morning. After 3 days in Rio we went to Buzios for 4 days. Since our room had not been reserved for others, Marta generously let us leave most of our belongings and she did not charge for those days. When we returned we asked if we could have a dinner party at the Rio Guesthouse for our daughter’s birthday with her friends in Rio. Marta and her husband, John–a very charming Australian–were delighted with the idea. So, we cooked and Marta helped and we hosted a dinner party for 16 people at the Guesthouse, with Marta’s and John’s help. Where else could you do this? The very nice and capable housekeepers helped with the cleanup and it was the most successful and fun dinner party. When we weren’t enjoying time at The Rio Guesthouse, we were seeing all the best sights in Rio with excellent recommendations and arrangements that were made by Marta. She changed money for us, set up drivers to take us places, coordinated clean laundry, gave us a very good understanding of the best places to go and made the arrangements. The only bad part was leaving after 2 fabulous weeks. We hugged and took photos and vowed to return for a reunion with our special new friends, Marta and John, at heaven on earth – The Rio Guesthouse. Clara and Tito,Colorado,USA

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