Rio de Janeiro hotels in Recreio dos Bandeirantes

Pros: The breakfast was good, I'd like a better orange juice!

Cons: Ventilator at the living room of the apart

Pros: Spacious rooms. Super friendly staff. Location. Great bed.

Cons: Slow or non-existing internet.

Pros: Nice view on ocean and Petra Pontal, 200 m to the beach and market.

Cons: If you have ap. with ocean view you have to receive noise from the street.

Pros: Views,spacious,balcony pool staff and breakfast

Cons: No cleaning products in kitchen

Pros: Location

Cons: Towels and street noises.

Pros: Best place to be. Perfect location. Amazing staff.

Cons: Noisy street (just close windows). Little company of ants and roaches. :-) Ask room service to spray them out, if you'll see some.

Pros: large suite with stove and fridge, parking garage

Cons: street noise

Pros: Staff was kind and attentive, breakfast was good, also good location close to the beaches and various restaurants and supermarket. In the building there is a pharmacy, a laundry-mat and a pet-shop.

Cons: The room on the first floor facing the street not really ideal because of the noise coming from the main street, the A/C very noisy (because old) and the bed totally uncomfortable because 2 single mattress were put together so that they were slippery.

Pros: Good breakfast, very omfy bed and spacious apartment. The location is great if you want to spend time on the beach, there is easy access to both family-friendly shallow waters on the south as well as the more lively surf-beach on the norhtern side of the Pontal stone. Local area is calmer than Rio centro (and far away) with less hustle and bustle, and seeminlgy safer. Within 30 mins walk, you'll find shopping centers and a good selection of restaurants/bars.

Cons: The staff have little to no knowledge of English (or other languages besides Portuguese) which could mean complications for some, but the staff are friendly and don't shy away form trying to help even across the language barrier. Our friend who speaks some Spanish fared better, as it's somewhat related, but he also met with some funny misunderstandings along the way. The noise level from the surrounding area can get very intense though, if your room is facing the road as ours did. The insulation is not great, and Brazilians seemingly never sleep! ;)

Pros: Pool was amazing like the interior of the hotel.

Cons: There could be more variety in the breakfast.

Pros: Wonderful view, the staff was so welcome! The breakfast was amazing!

Pros: The beach. But it's the same anywhere in Barra

Cons: Overused and worn out linens, towels and carpets. Some stains on my linens were present as well...

Pros: Great hotel. Good food, comfortable rooms and relaxing pool area

Cons: It's far from tourist attractions.

Pros: Room was large bright, with comfortable beds and a large balcony overlooking the sea. Plenty of hot water and some toiletries provided. Buffet breakfast was good and plentiful. Meals in the evening were nice. Staff all very friendly and helpful.

Cons: No tea and coffee in the room

Pros: Helpful staff, great breakfast, amazing infinity pool and nice calm neighborhood.

Pros: Location and design

Cons: Room service food was very bad

Pros: Great variety, fresh, display was out of the books. They prepared breakfast for us at 02h30 am.

Cons: Nothing

Pros: The infinity pool, the breakfast, the view, the design of the hotel, the kindness of the staff.

Cons: The distance between the hotel and Copacabana. Surf impossible to rent at the hotel.

Cons: Everything. The way they dealt with me was awful.

Pros: Nothing

Cons: Everything

Pros: Andre and Clara were especially helpful but all reception staff were so kind and helpful always smiling! Breakfast was good! Proximity to an amazing beach just a very short walk away! Seating around the hotel was inside fencing and you could find shade and a breeze!

Cons: Being unable to sleep! The hotel is next door to a park that parties until 6am often then taken up by a guy with a guitar who sings for another hour! Sunday night was appalling, Monday not much better and by 4am Tuesday morning murderous thoughts crossed our minds! We did ask to be moved and were offered a room at the front of the hotel but it was smaller and we didn't think would benefit us as we were at the side anyway! Sound proofing is essentual! No food available for evening snaxks!

Pros: The distance from the hotel to the beach

Cons: - The description of the hotel was very incorrect. - The hotel is located next to a fish market, which obviously has a horrible smell. - The air conditioning was very noisy.

Pros: Super helpful receptionist - very kind. Supported us with organizing doctor visit. Additionally as I am vegan organized special breakfast - which was not a standard for all guests. Super helpful tips on places to visit. Additionally wonderful the most beautiful location ever seen. In front of amazing beach, not very crowded. Heaven for surfers. I would recommend this hotel to everyone - Copacabana is too crowded for me. If you prefer more silent place - this is for you! At the beach you can have fresh fish and seafood.

Cons: Quite far from main attractions and the airport - however this was not a big deal - you just need good planning of activities :-)

Pros: Location is perfect, right on the beach, with various accompanying beaches within walking distance. Many local vendors as well as restaurants nearby to eat well and have drinks. As a 'gringo' who is engaged to a Carioca, I felt at ease around this non-touristy area, most likely because we were always together. Hotel is very secure and is very prompt when entering / exiting property through its electronic gate. Most to all surrounding places take Credit Card. And the best part of course, the view! Had the penthouse, and the sunrise and sunset views were simply amazing!!!

Cons: Beach can get quite crowded, but there is room to spread out to neighboring beaches with only a 5-10 minute walk along the beach side trail. I do wish the hotel had more of a 'kitchen' with some variety of food (only for late night or quick bite convenience), but with so many local spots who likewise offer free delivery, it is only a minor inconvenience.

Pros: Perfect location just next to the beaches and "Pedra do Pontal" hill. Not many tourists in this area. English speaking and kind frontdesk staff.

Cons: It is more 2* than 3* with very loud and bad working air-condition and very small rooms (we had budget room) so if you dont feel good in tiny places go for a penthouse if its available. Surroudings are noisy and full of homeless people and trash everywhere. Breakfast is ok but same everyday. Could be cheaper but you pay for the location. At that price range they should have at least a swimming pool!

Pros: Stuff is really friendly and nice

Cons: The aircondition is really loud

Pros: Breakfast very good and close to sea.

Cons: People on the reception very nice and helpful.

Pros: Location - enough close for good surfers - 4min to beach spot. For beginners 15min to beach spot. Staff friendly. good breakfast

Cons: Dirty. Sands and other dirt in rooms. Staff too lazy to clean that. Very old and owner not cares about investments to improve bathrooms, kitchen etc. Very loud and old ACC. Can’t sleep because of that. Kitchen equipments also very used, and kitchen not clean! When having breakfast alongside 1m from table full garbage bin with empty beer cans from yesterday party. How sweet is that?

Pros: Surfing lessons!

Cons: Poor hygiene, dishes for breakfast was not cleaned, and dirty from previous use. The rooms and particularly the bathrooms was dirty and not cleaned properly for a long time, and smelled badly. The owner got herself a tattoo in the living room, and did not pay attention to any of the guests. The next day the employees got acupuncture, and did not serve the guests when asked simple questions. Two of the employees had a loud discussion in front of the guests while breakfast, both got upset. Seems to be lacking by poor management, could have been a nice place otherwise, the location and the surfing lessons was good.

Pros: Nice breakfast

Cons: The price doesnt worth the value

Pros: The owner does a great job in creating a wonderful atmosphere with very good vibes and energy. It is super welcoming and everyone is friendly.

Cons: During our stay the hostel had issues with their water system and we didn't have water for flushing the toilet nor showering. The staff tried really hard to fix it but I would have expected some sort of discount to compensate for the major inconvenience.

Pros: Really nice atmosphere at all.

Cons: Beds are uncomfortable and there was a unpleasant smell in the room. Showers could be better too

Pros: I loved the vibe from the staff.

Cons: The beds were really really bad. Especially for the price what you paid. It is basically a sponge with a plastic case. I really thin that a surfhostel cannot provide it like this. Quite dissapointed. The hostel itself was a bit old. Some things really needed to be renewed and painted to make it more attractive

Pros: Very friendly staff and perfect for surfing

Pros: Location is good, nearby the beach

Cons: The room was very bad, lack of cleanliness in room/ bathroom/ shower/ kitchen. Looks like the place is very old, surfers don’t care and like living in dirty places, which isn’t true

Pros: You can take lessons from Hostel including ride to the beach