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Serena Buzios

4.0 star property
4-star beach hotel near Geriba Beach

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Outdoor pool
Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi
Loft | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi
Suite | Terrace/patio
Gym

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool

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Rua Campo de Pouso 1630, Geriba Buzios, Búzios, RJ, 28950-000
  • Geriba Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Ferradurinha Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Ferradura Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Loft | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi

Loft

  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Superior A | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi

Superior A

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi

Suite

  • 516 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Murphy Bed

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Superior B | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi

Superior B

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi

Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds OR 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi

Room Superior

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi

Room Standard

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Room Superior With Garden View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi

Quadruple Loft

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Búzios

Praia de Geribá stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Praia de Geribá hotel, you'll find Geriba Beach and Chapel of Our Lady Desatanudos. Porto da Barra Búzios and Manguinhos Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Geriba Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Chapel of Our Lady Desatanudos - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Ferradurinha Beach - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Ferradura Beach - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Rua das Pedras - 6 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

  • Rio de Janeiro International Airport (GIG) - 158 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Quiosque Sol Nascente - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fishbone Café - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Quiosque do Mineiro - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Barraca da Amendoeira - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Beach Bar Geriba - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Serena Buzios

4-star beach hotel near Geriba Beach
Serena Buzios offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the boutique Serena Buzios. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Búzios hotel is smoke free.

  • 38 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Serena Buzios offers 38 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. LED televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Búzios hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LED TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Serena Buzios

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Upon check-in, parents or a legal guardian traveling with children under 18 years old are obligated to present the child's birth certificate and an identity card with photo (passport, for example). For international travels to Brazil, if just one of the parents is traveling with the child, the parent 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. If the parents or the legal guardian, as applicable, cannot or are unwilling to give this authorization, a judicial authorization is required. People intending to travel to Brazil with children must consult with the Brazilian consulate prior to traveling for more information.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Serena Buzios
Serena Hotel Buzios
Serena Buzios Hotel Buzios
Serena Buzios Resort Brazil
Serena Buzios Hotel
Serena Buzios Hotel
Serena Buzios Búzios
Serena Buzios Hotel Búzios

Frequently asked questions

How close is Serena Buzios to the airport?

Serena Buzios is 110.2 mi (158-min drive) away from the Rio de Janeiro International Airport (GIG) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Serena Buzios have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Serena Buzios.

How close is Serena Buzios to the beach?

This hotel is a short 6-minute walk from Geriba Beach and 2.5 mi (13-min drive) from Ferradura Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Serena Buzios offer free breakfast?

Serena Buzios offers free buffet breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Serena Buzios?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Serena Buzios?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

Is there free parking at Serena Buzios?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Serena Buzios have a pool?

Serena Buzios features an outdoor pool.

Does Serena Buzios have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Serena Buzios have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Serena Buzios to downtown Búzios?

Serena Buzios is 2 mi away from Búzios.

Serena Buzios Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 178 out of 310 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 310 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 310 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 310 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 310 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Renato

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dany

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing Location, Food and service !!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Raffaella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great beach

Nice village. Great beach
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Lovely little hotel near Geriba beach in Buzios. A little outside the main centre of the town, but daily shuttles made it easy to move around. A little TLC needed in some areas of the hotel, but overall a comfortable stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location, friendly staff, very good wi fi!! Delicious breakfast included in the price!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rogerio Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

Nice but could be better

Not a bad place but the rooms need newer furniture.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Abhay, Oxford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very good and relaxing

We stayed for two night. The staff were very friendly and despite non English speaking did there very best to make our stay most enjoyable. We will definitely come back here again.

6/10 Okay

Frank, Dublin

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Dated

Hotel is very dated. Reasonable value but food and condition of the hotel is poor.

10/10 Excellent

Joshua, Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Getting Boozy in Buzio's

Overall the stay was fantastic. In certain areas I gave 4 stars not because of any disappointment but because there is always room for improvement. The ONLY negative comments I could make were a couple of ants here and there (not near the bed), the shower door was missing (not really an inconvenience) and that's it. I went with my girlfriend for a (couples) vacation within a vacation while visiting Rio. The restaurant, pool, bar, location and staff were all great. English speakers on staff was a plus as we are from the US. I paid more for a one night stay in a Miami Airport Hotel on a connection than I did here. Would go back and will recommend to others.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is super comfortable and in a cute historic neighborhood, just a stone's throw from an incredible beach. It's the perfect place to relax.

4/10 Poor

Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

too expensive for what it is.

Hotel is too expensive for what it is. The value ratio of what you are paying does not match the quality of the place. This is not a 4 star hotel by no means.Rooms are very small and need some maintenance. My front door was rotten and the balcony door wouldn't open all the way. I asked for an iron and there wasn't one in the whole place. There are no near by restaurants, so you are stuck in their place.

8/10 Good

Nicolas, Sao Paulo

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel close to the beach

We spent an extended holiday weekend with our two kids in Buzios and decided for the Serena because of its location, close to the beach (one block away is the beautiful Geribá beach) and also because we like the "boutique hotel"-flair. The weekend was beautiful and we had a very good time at the hotel, enjoying the nice layout of the hotel grounds and the relaxing atmosphere. The kids loved the pool, although a rather small one, and the kids corner. Food at the restaurant was good, the Picanha was excellent; the breakfast buffet was very complete. However, the staff could be a bit more attentive (e.g. when we were sitting by the pool, they never offered pro-actively any service; yet if we asked for it, we always got what we wanted) The rooms are very nice, however the bath-room is minuscule, way too small. The hotel offers a transfer to the city's restaurant area at night, which is quite convenient. Wifi is free and available all over the hotel with good quality. One negative aspect was the smoking: the hotel is Argentinean owned and there is a large presence of Argentineans in the hotel, which actually adds a nice international flair to the hotel. Yet, they seem to care less about not smoking in public areas and the hotel staff did not bother either. Thus, frequently people sitting by the pool or on the terrace of the restaurant were smoking and it was frequent to find cigarette butts in the garden or in the sitting area by the pool, which was not very nice.

8/10 Good

Dario, New York

Liked: Staff & service

Serena is a nice place

We enjoyed staying here. Lots of mosquitos but they switched our rooms for us and that problem went away. Overall a nice stay

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Professional entertainment

The Serena hotel in Buzios is a great and enjoyable place. The hand-on management make sure the guest will receive CONSISTENTLY a professional and high quality service. In hindsight the experience staying at Serena exceeded expectations - they say what they do and they do what they say. The hotel ambience is fantastic, the food in the breakfast is great, the rooms are outstanding. The service is cordial and the whole crew is well trained to offer the guest an incredible and enjoyable experience. Stress free, friendly,fair cost.

8/10 Good

Hannah, Rio de Janeiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasant Stay

I spent one weekend at this hotel with my husband. It was a pleasant stay, with a very nice and clean standard room, good breakfast, nice swimming pool and outside areas. Although we do not have any children, it seems a good place to go with them. Close to the beech with good beach service. Perfect place and calm place to spend a peaceful weekend.

8/10 Good

Michael, SC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

2 Hours North of Rio a gem

Overall experience was a 4.5 so I could not rate any higher because of the 4 or 5 options which I was given. Good time and very friendly and helpful staff. Very patient with me as a beginning Portuguese student.

6/10 Okay

Lili, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Boutique hotel, not quite 'resort' status

This is a mixed review. "Resort" is bit of an overstatement. This is a small, boutique hotel. Stayed in the room they call Superior A. On one hand...Bathroom and room are TINY and futon tatami style beds are very low to the ground..Seating is outside the entrance. Good for a night or two, but any more than that and it gets claustrophobic with two people. There isn't really any place to put your luggage. We did have tiny little bugs (ants but way smaller) near the sliding door and there wasn't really any place to elevate suitcases to keep them off the ground. And from the bathroom, I spotted a very large, local type of rodent walking along the awning. Nice surprise in the outdoor tub and private sitting area. High ceiling helps make the room feel much larger than it is. Tastefully decorated and comfortable for a short stay. Excellent breakfast. Hotel staff are excellent and accommodating. They have designated seating and umbrellas at the beach, which is a one minute walk away. Small pool area. The centro is where the action is, so you need to take a taxi or shuttle to get there. Hotel has a shuttle after 7 pm. Location is not the best, but it depends what you are looking for. on the "would you recommend" question, I wish there was an option for "maybe". I expected more.

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful

Beautiful spa like property with lush gardens, friendly staff, tucked just off the beach. We will stay here again on our next trip to Buzios

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location-But across from the Beach

I had the impression that this Hotel was on the beach...but it is not...you have to walk a block...and the beach is packed...not private at all. Breakfast was amazing...but dinner was horrible...recommend to eat outside the Hotel.

8/10 Good

Royne & Ann-Marie, Antibes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Serena Buzios

We took this hotel just by chance for our two day stay in Buzios during our trip to Rio. Felt it was good value for money. A surprise waited us upon arrival, to this nice and somewhat secluded hotel, with a nice garden adjasent to the bar and restaurant as well as the pool with sun deck. The Geriba beach is only a few minutes walking away, where the hote have staff providing sun chais, umbrellas and towels. But wat really topped the stay was the staff, happy and friendly and always ready to do that little extra, making our brief stay a little extra.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Has potential...

So the place has potential. First of all, it's not a resort. Drop any notion of a resort lest you be disapointed. The staff were great. The room was only OK... Lot's of ants crawling around in several parts of the room. The bed on the floor thing, I get what you're going for, and sure, it makes a really small room look a little bigger, but whatever. The TV was also a joke- I think there were 5-6 channels that came in. But again, the good news is there is potential. I think it's an alright place for a great deal, but I wouldn't put it in my list of suggestions for friends. One thing to note to- helpful if you speak Spanish, I only spoke with one employee who spoke English, so being able to speak Spanish was really helpful.

10/10 Excellent

Shawn, Ottawa, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sweet place in Buzios!!!

This hotel is of very good quality for the reasonable price charged. It is definitely a couples hotel, very romantic and quiet, not too cool for young backpackers....they should go downtown. Overall, the location, food, bar, rooms and staff are amazing, oh yeah and again the price can't be beat!!!