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Gavea Tropical Boutique Hotel

3.5 star property
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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Interior detail
Villa | Living area
21-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV
Deluxe Suite (*two*) | Balcony

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Gym
    Gym

Explore the area

Map
R. Sérgio Porto, 85, Gávea, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 22451-430
  • Shopping de Gavea
    5 min drive
  • Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon
    5 min drive
  • Leblon Beach
    15 min drive
  • Rio de Janeiro (GIG-Galeão - Antonio Carlos Jobim Intl.)
    25 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Presidential Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View

Presidential Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View

Presidential Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Lake View

  • 55 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds

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About the area

Rio de Janeiro

With a stay at Gavea Tropical Boutique Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Rio de Janeiro, within a 15-minute drive of Avenida Atlantica and Sugar Loaf Mountain. .This spa hotel is 3.3 mi (5.4 km) from Ipanema Beach and 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Copacabana Beach.

What's nearby

  • Shopping de Gavea - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden - 10 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Leblon Beach - 15 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Ipanema Beach - 18 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Christ the Redeemer - 25 min drive - 16.0 km

Getting around

  • Antero de Quental Station - 6 min drive
  • Rio de Janeiro Sao Cristovao Station - 13 min drive
  • Rio de Janeiro International Airport (GIG) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mirante Rocinha - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Eruditus Café - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Novo Visual - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪99 Sushi Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Na Medida - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Gavea Tropical Boutique Hotel

Art Deco Rio de Janeiro hotel in Gavea with a full-service spa
Gavea Tropical Boutique Hotel offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies. These individually decorated accommodations have separate sitting areas and include dining tables. 21-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Accommodations at this 3.5-star hotel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, and separate dining areas. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has massage/treatment rooms. Services include facials, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a spa tub. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.
Make yourself at home in one of the 6 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and stovetops. Rooms have private balconies. 21-inch LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and a sauna. This Art Deco hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).
Enjoy a meal at Gavea Tropical, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 11 AM.
Featured amenities include limo/town car service, a computer station, and multilingual staff. Planning an event in Rio de Janeiro? This hotel has facilities measuring 538 square feet (50 square meters), including conference space. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 11 AM.
Gavea Tropical - This restaurant serves breakfast only. Reservations are required.
Room service is available.

Languages

English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Local area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–11 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Gavea Tropical

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • A hot tub
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fridge
  • Separate dining area

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference space (538 square feet)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body treatments
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massages
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Sauna
  • Hot tub

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Beach towels
  • Shared microwave
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Bathroom (partially open)
  • Free toiletries
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 21-inch LCD TV
  • TV channels

Food and drink

  • Dining room
  • Dining table
  • Kitchen
  • Minibar
  • Fridge
  • Stovetop

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Individually decorated
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: BRL 100

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Parents traveling with a child under 18 must present the child’s birth certificate and photo ID (passport for travelers who are not citizens of Brazil) upon check-in. If only one parent or legal guardian is traveling with the child, that parent or legal guardian must also present a notarized consent of travel signed by both parents. Visitors who plan to travel with children should consult with a Brazilian consulate office prior to travel for further guidance.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: BRL 120 per vehicle (roundtrip)
  • Late check-out fee: BRL 100 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Parents or a legal guardian traveling with children under 18 years must present the child's birth certificate and an identity card with photo (passport, for example) at the check-in. For international travels to Brazil, if just one of the parents is traveling with the child, she/he must present – in addition to the child's certificate of birth and identity card with photo – a letter authorizing the trip signed by the other parent with a notarial certification of signature. In case the parents or the legal guardian, as applicable, cannot or are unwilling to give this authorization, a judicial authorization is required. People who intend to travel to Brazil with children must consult with the Brazilian consulate before traveling for more information.

Property is also known as

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Gavea Tropical Boutique Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 105 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 105 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 105 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 105 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 105 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Andrew, Philadelphia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very nice, and off the beaten path
The hotel is up the hill away from the madness of the beach and downtown areas, but still a 15 minute walk to the heart of Gavea and a 15 minute cab ride (download Uber or app called "99" before you go!) to Ipanema and Leblon. Everyone at the hotel is friendly and helpful. The breakfast each morning is superb, especially when the monkeys come and join you. The pool is small but the hot tub is great (you have to ask them to heat it up 40 minutes in advance, though, and they shut it down early - at 10pm even on weekends). The view from the balcony in our room and from the gym is one of the best in all of Rio!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely boutique hotel with great views
Brilliantly run, very friendly, delicious breakfasts. Great views - but that does mean you do mostly need taxis to get around.

8/10 Good

Andrea, Connecticut USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable boutique hotel in the trees
Our family stayed here for two weeks. We were pleased with the friendly staff and comfortable room. The setting is beautiful - tucked away in the trees and separate from the beaches, whilst still close. Monkeys came to eat bananas from our hands in the mornings.

10/10 Excellent

Jason, Leeds, England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely local and friendly hotel.
It is a lovely and friendly hotel, the staffs are really nice and the view is beautiful!! Staffs were so helpful and our stay went smoothly, we also stayed with our children and they enjoyed their stay. It is a bit far away from the beach but the room comfort and view is lovely. Good value for money as well I must say. Breakfast is typical Brazilian and it was very nice, fresh fruits are lovely!!

10/10 Excellent

melissa, San Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great area of Rio very different from the tourist beach scene.

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Fargo, ND

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gavea Boutique Heaven on Earth B&B
5 Star B&B!! We loved this place! Amazing omelettes for breakfast=Check, Feeding the baby monkeys=Check, Sweet view of the Christ Statue=Check, Hot Tub=Check!! This helped make our 1st trip to Rio that much more memorable! Now, trying to find the place can be quite an adventure! But its only 10 min. from Ipanema, AND away from the crowds. Book it before it sells out!!

8/10 Good

S&B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel, few cons
This hotel was the highlight of our trip to South America. The suites were amazing. Dont get the villa though. Pros: Gorgeous views and we got to feed little monkeys every morning! My better half absolutely loved this. The rooms were well decorated and clean. Get a suite and pay the extra $10-20 per night. Its well worth it. Customer service was top notch. Being a boutique hotel we regularly interacted with the owner and manager, both of whom were very helpful and spoke English! Con: We originally booked the villa. The Villa is actually a smaller room rigjt above the street. No scenic view unless you like a dirt hill. The sewage from the street had a tendency to linger in the Villa if you left the doors closed. We moved to the suite (next size up) the first day. Perfect for couples even though it can fit more.

2/10 Terrible

Marvin, North Vancouver

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room smells like a sewer
Stayed in room #7 which is advertised as a Villa. The room could be good if it didn't smell terribly, didn't have a mosquito pest and didn't need to escalate very steep steps to the lobby area, maybe 70 steps. The staff is very nice but impossible to compensate for not being able to sleep at night.

8/10 Good

dawn, united kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
a hotel in the city with a real tropical feel
my husband and i had a relaxing pleasant stay the staff are first class and really helpful nothing was too much trouble .

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disappointed with the hotel
The hotel details showed a room for 5. It only had one double bed and a sofa bed that is very uncomfortable. The baths did not have any doors, so there was no privacy for anyone who wanted to take a bath or use the toilet. It shows that is is 0.3 miles from Leblon, but it is much further and there is a Favela slums directly above the hotel. We had to move out, and the owner promised us a reimbursement for the difference. But when I requested one from Expedia, the owner did not give the difference that was owed.

10/10 Excellent

Ana, El Paso, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Serene and outstanding view
I believe this hotel is the best kept secrete in Rio...no party scene around. It is tucked away in a mountain in Gavea neighborhood. This hotel caters to visitors who appreciate superb personal customer service as well as beautiful city views... You MUST upgrade your room to obtain the view! The hotel rooms are spotless; I was very pleased about it since I am somewhat of a "germ freak." The complementary breakfast is quite complete. Sipping my coffee in the breakfast area and watching the small monkeys being fed by the staff was my favorite part of the morning. The setup of the hotel is in 6 or 7 levels, one to three rooms per level. There is a lot of walking involved so if you have difficulty walking, this will not be the hotel for you. I personally loved the exercise of going up and down the stairs; however, as much as I loved the hotel, I would not be able to bring my elderly father here. We stayed here a week and loved every minute of it; however, the hotel it is not perfect... a little too much chlorine in the Jacuzzi, lol, and the wireless internet drops from time to time... made us remember that there is no perfect world, lol. Rauber and Flavia, the managers, are multilingual and always are available and willing to help with suggestions of where to go or how to get there. I fell in love with every single staff member of this hotel; they are wonderful and are very gracious people. I will definitely come back to visit them again!

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia , Scottsdale, Arizona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gave a Hotel Tropicana
It was a wonderful experience. We felt like we were on our honeymoon. The Staff was amazing and very helpful. The only downfall was it was difficult to get Internet but other than that we loved the place.

10/10 Excellent

Anne, SC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Personal touch - great staff - wonderful stay!
Our family of 4 stayed in the suite at the Gavea Tropical and we had a FABULOUS time! We got to know the staff quickly and appreciated their helpful recommendations on where to go and how to get around. Wonderful breakfast every morning and delightful visiting monkeys on the patio, We never would have had this type of experience in a high rise on the beach. Many thanks to Zoila, Henrique, and Silas for truly making our vacation special. I would definitely recommend this hotel.

10/10 Excellent

Maxine, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stunning views from the balcony
Arrived a little bit shell shocked as taxi driver had trouble finding hotel - but all worthwhile when waking to such a spectacular view. We soon got our bearings and walked into Gavea and Leblon each day - taxi ride home as hills are steep. The staff at Gavea Tropical Boutique do everything in their power to make your stay as enjoyable as possible with a very friendly attitude - fresh towels each day, wonderful breakfasts - but the views in all directions make this hotel a little piece of heaven!

8/10 Good

Nick, Rio Das Ostras, Brazil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tranquiity Away from the Beaches
Very small, yet very tranquil away from the beach fronts and with a wonderful vista looking down over Rio. Comfortable, clean and the staff were warm and friendly. Yes, all the basics of a good hotel, but this is not your normal hotel, If you want to experience something a little different away from the normal sanitised, formal blandness of the 'chain' hotels, then this is a little treat for the more adventurous, romantic hearted traveller. It does lack all the facilities of a big chain hotel, but who really needs to go to the gym and then dress fomally to go to dinner, when you can have a wonderful uniquely designed room, with a small veranda overlooking Rio and with Christ the Redeemer keeping an eye on you too. The manager, Kyle, has a great grasp of english and is very welcoming which makes you feel relaxed, before you even get to your room. I was just a little disappointed I was only there for one night, with my lovely lady and 1 year old son .. so the 'romance' had to be put on hold, but a cot was placed our room ( I had arranged this before I arrived) and he did sleep soundly, so we did get a chance to sit out and watch the lights of Rio twinlking in the background.. The one issue which may be a problem to the less fit among us is that it is only accessed by narrow stone stairways; if you don't travel light, don't worry the handyman/porter will carry everything to your room as he did for us!! I hope I can return one day child free.. and soon.

10/10 Excellent

K, San Salvador, El Salvador

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect Rio Experience
The staff at the hotel are amazing, everyone is welcoming and willing to help however they can. The view of the room is priceless, I could see the Christ from my balcony and the mountains were always lit by the city. I fell in love with Rio, and when I return I will be going back to the same hotel.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
ok
difficult place to find, requires better directions

6/10 Okay

Juan, Colombia

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice hotel; however its location wasn’t the best. Room could be cleaner. Great service provided by the attendant Jonathan.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable, great food, great view
We recommend this hotel to anyone who wants a more uniquely Brazilian experience. The staff was very helpful and our stay here couldn't have been more enjoyable. Russell and Tami Baze

10/10 Excellent

Any, Tel Aviv

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel off the beaten path
Perfect for a quiet romantic getaway away from the hustle and bustle of Copacabana and Ipanema. Like a vacation away from Rio without ever leaving. Would definitely stay here again for a relaxing weekend.

10/10 Excellent

Sandy, upstate New York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderfully secluded with an amazing view!
My husband and I loved our stay here. While it's not really walking distance to the beach areas, the view of the city from the balcony can't be beat and the surrounding vegetation really heightens the serenity. The staff were terrific and provided local transportation whenever desired. If you're looking for a little slice of heaven that's both near and yet so far from the bustle of the city and beaches, this is definitely the place for you!

10/10 Excellent

mike, sacramento, ca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Can't wait to come back
Beautiful place with a very friendly staff. Great view of the city but away from the madness. It's not easy to find you'll definitely be taking cabs but well worth it.

10/10 Excellent

Stacy, Naperville, IL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Totally loved this hotel!!
We have been to Rio once before, but we stayed near the beach before. I would go back in a minute to this hotel... It was quaint, quiet, beautiful! The manager, Ranier, was extremely helpful. He speaks excellent english and had great tips on things we wanted to do. He also called for taxis anytime, or if he wasn't busy would drive us himself. Our room was beautifully decorated and the breakfast was delicious! From our balcony we could view the Cristo Redentor, which was especially amazing at night (when it was lit up) and at sunrise.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
True Boutique Hotel experience
Gavea Hotel is a beautiful place with people who make you feel like you are at home. The location is a taxi ride away from everything so keep that in mind. There are also many steep steps to climb so beware if you are elderly or have problems walking. The staff are wonderful and always accommodating. The manager Raniere is the only one who really speaks English, besides the owner and his wife. We stayed in Room 6 which to me was the best. Its a large room, on its own floor with views of Rio and Christ the Redeemer. Each morning we ate food made with love by Louisa who would round up the Mikos (little monkeys) so we could feed them. We had the pleasure of making friends with the owner who treated us like family. My husband and I left our daughter to study in the University and he assured us if she needed anything he would be a phone call away. Raniere took care of our every need and had a lot of information about the area. We loved it here and will be back.

10/10 Excellent

Ashley, Tulsa, ok

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just plain wonderful.
I can not say enough good things about the hotel. The view was wonderful, the breakfast delightful, the staff so warm and charming. We will be staying there again when in Rio