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CLIFFSIDE - Boutique Hotel & Spa

5.0 star property
5-star luxury hotel near Praia da Barra da Tijuca, connected to a shopping center

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Escada Flora Mai, 177, Joatinga, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 22611-120
  • Place, Praia dos Amores
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Praia da Barra da Tijuca
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Joatinga Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rio de Janeiro (GIG-Galeão - Antonio Carlos Jobim Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

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  • Ocean view
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  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Rio de Janeiro

Joatinga stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Joatinga hotel, you'll find Joatinga Beach and Tijuca National Park. Ilha Da Gigoia and Praia dos Amores are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Praia dos Amores - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Praia da Barra da Tijuca - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Joatinga Beach - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Pepe Beach - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Ilha Da Gigoia - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • São Conrado Station - 12 min drive
  • Rio de Janeiro Central Station - 21 min drive
  • Rio de Janeiro (RRJ-Jacarepaguá-Roberto Marinho) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barra Grill Churrascaria - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Santa Brasa Pepê - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bar do Oswaldo - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Mocellin Mar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Luum Lounge Bar - ‬7 min drive

About this property

CLIFFSIDE - Boutique Hotel & Spa

5-star luxury hotel near Praia da Barra da Tijuca, connected to a shopping center
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. An outdoor pool, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury CLIFFSIDE - Boutique Hotel & Spa. Self parking is free. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property.

This 5-star Rio de Janeiro hotel is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
CLIFFSIDE - Boutique Hotel & Spa offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. 39-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are couples treatment room(s) available. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including Ayurvedic and reflexology.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Outdoor pool
  • Windsurfing

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 39-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • 5 private bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Paper towels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities will be closed during the summer:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Parking area
  • Swimming pool
The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Children's pool
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Fitness facility
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot springs
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Public bath
  • Sauna
  • Hot tub

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for BRL 800.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: BRL 250 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)
  • Rollaway bed fee: BRL 800.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, cash, and mobile payments. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

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 and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

CLIFFSIDE Guest house Experience Hotel Rio de Janeiro
CLIFFSIDE Guest house Experience Hotel
CLIFFSIDE Guest house Experience Rio de Janeiro
CLIFFSIDE Guest house Experience
CLIFFSIDE house Experience
Cliffside & Spa Rio Janeiro
CLIFFSIDE Guest house Experience
CLIFFSIDE - Boutique Hotel & Spa Hotel
CLIFFSIDE - Boutique Hotel & Spa Rio de Janeiro
CLIFFSIDE - Boutique Hotel & Spa Hotel Rio de Janeiro

Frequently asked questions

How close is CLIFFSIDE - Boutique Hotel & Spa to the airport?

CLIFFSIDE - Boutique Hotel & Spa is 7.8 mi (24-min drive) away from the Rio de Janeiro (RRJ-Jacarepaguá-Roberto Marinho) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at CLIFFSIDE - Boutique Hotel & Spa?

As of Dec 31, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at CLIFFSIDE - Boutique Hotel & Spa on Jan 2, 2026 start from $483.42, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does CLIFFSIDE - Boutique Hotel & Spa have an airport shuttle?

CLIFFSIDE - Boutique Hotel & Spa offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of BRL 250 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is CLIFFSIDE - Boutique Hotel & Spa to the beach?

This hotel is a short 13-minute walk from Joatinga Beach and 7.3 mi (24-min drive) from Ipanema Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does CLIFFSIDE - Boutique Hotel & Spa offer free breakfast?

CLIFFSIDE - Boutique Hotel & Spa offers free cooked-to-order breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Is there a casino at CLIFFSIDE - Boutique Hotel & Spa?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at CLIFFSIDE - Boutique Hotel & Spa?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at CLIFFSIDE - Boutique Hotel & Spa?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does CLIFFSIDE - Boutique Hotel & Spa have a pool?

CLIFFSIDE - Boutique Hotel & Spa features an outdoor pool. The pool will be closed during the summer.

Does CLIFFSIDE - Boutique Hotel & Spa have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer reflexology, hot stone massages, and Ayurvedic treatments.

How close is CLIFFSIDE - Boutique Hotel & Spa to downtown Rio de Janeiro?

CLIFFSIDE - Boutique Hotel & Spa is 10.6 mi away from Rio de Janeiro.

CLIFFSIDE - Boutique Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 47 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nelson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best stay yet
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Truly a Cliffside Retreat

Marcello and his staff were excellent Friendly, attentive and helpful. Marcello is constantly working on upgrading the house - so things can only get even better.......
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

niosha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Marcello was very attentive and kind. He arranged for a boat tour for us which was amazing. Breakfasts were excellent and view is spectacular.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view is amazing. Marcello was really nice!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

CLIFFSIDE Boutique hotel

The hotel originally was a home . It’s a great experience , Sitting on cliffs between Rio and Barra . The staff are fantastic and very help full .
The bedroom balcony
The hotel lounge
One of the the views from hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful time with a spectacular view! Staff at the property provided great service and I will be booking another stay soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

chris

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Incredible views, rooms, and chef.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff. Made us feel like home. Wonderful view
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ahmed

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

Best, retreat in Rio!!

There will never be another place. I would like to stay to get away from people other than the place that I stayed in the room that I stayed at this hotel. It's not a hotel. It's a home with staff with people that treat you so well that you will regret the day that you have to leave. The ownership has done a great job. See you soon
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

cristina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was tranquil and the view were truly incredible! This is a hidden gem and a must stay if you're visiting Rio!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Amazing

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janaetta

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diandra

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

10/10 (:

Paolo, the property manager at the cliffside property, was exceptional. He was incredibly attentive to the needs of the tenants, and he made sure that our stay there was as easy and comfortable as possible. He was always available to answer any questions or concerns that we had, and he was always willing to go above and beyond to ensure that we were satisfied with all of our arrangements. Marcello, the owner, was equally impressive. He clearly took great care in the upkeep of the property, and it was evident in every detail. The property was beautifully landscaped and has a lovely history that made the stay even more enjoyable. Andre, the in-house chef, was truly a gem. He was easily one of the kindest and most welcoming people that I have ever met. He cooked with his heart, and it was evident in every dish that he prepared. Overall we loved it here! They always took the time to chat with us, and he was genuinely interested in getting to know us and making sure that we were happy with everything. It's not too far from Copa and Ipanema but just far enough. Would recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

Bossa nova dream

This place is a bossa nova dream come true. Has the feel of a lovely guest house…and can be very private if you get as lucky as we did.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My entire experience was amazing to say the least. The owner is welcoming and greeted me upon arrival. The personal chef is exceptional. It’s located in a gated community and the view is exceptional. I’d give it 10 stars if I could.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ludvig

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is one of the most unique and breathtaking properties I’ve ever stayed at. The photos don’t do it justice. What I was most delighted by was the level of service provided by the staff. My biggest regret was only booking for 1 night. Looking forward to returning one day!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ive stayed in many different places all over the world and I truly have to say that this is the overall best hotel Ive ever stayed at. Let me breakdown why. So, first of all, there is the actual house, which is basically a work of art. Then there's the location of the house which is on a cliff with stunning views in a very safe and beautiful neighborhood. Then after all of that, which would sell me on a place already, then comes the best part of the experience at cliffside which is the people that work there. Any need you have, any information about Rio you're curious about, the staff and the owner there are always on hand to help you. Ive never felt so taken care of at an accommodation before. So I just want to say thank you to everyone at cliffside and to the reader of this review who's never been there, book it!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Guilherme

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

Melhor experiência em todos os sentidos

Uma das melhores experiências no Rio de Janeiro. Uma arquitetura icônica, muito bem preservada e com uma vista incrível! O atendimento é muito especial do início ao fim.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Augusto Gil

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

Impecável

Nossa estadia no Cliffside foi incrível. A começar pela casa, em si, que é maravilhosa, bem pensada em cada detalhe, das vistas à decoração. A equipe é incrivelmente prestativa, atenciosa e dedicada. Queremos destacar em especial o atendimento do Bruno, que foi um querido desde que chegamos. Luana e Marcelo também nos receberam muito bem, e foram muito gentis, nos atenderam em tudo que precisamos. Até no momento que fomos pra praia fomos surpreendidos com uma carona do Tiago. Percebe-se o empenho que os proprietários vem fazendo em realizar melhorias constantes, respeitando a preservação da memória da casa, que, além de ser uma construção histórica, do seu valor arquitetônico, tem todo um valor cultural pelo histórico de sua ocupação também. Ficamos na suíte Elis Regina, que é a menor do hotel, e foi muito confortável e agradável. Curtir a vista das áreas externas, os diferentes cantinhos disponíveis para sentar e relaxar, foi muito especial. O café da manhã também foi sensacional, tudo muito fresco e caprichado. Queremos agradecer muito e recomendamos a estadia de olhos fechados!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cuidado e atenção individualizada… atendimento da Chef espetacular, assim como a comida que ela preparou para nós
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

luis g p

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024