Transamérica Prime Barra

2.5 star property
Hotel perfectly located for exploring Barra da Tijuca

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Interior
Buffet
Alarm clocks
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Av. Gastao Senges 395, Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 22631-280
  • Shopping Downtown
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Barra Shopping Mall
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Windsor Convention & Expo Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Rio de Janeiro (GIG-Galeão - Antonio Carlos Jobim Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

Luxury Twin Room

  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Luxury Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Luxury Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Murphy Bed

Luxury Double Room

  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Rio de Janeiro

Barra da Tijuca stay.With a stay at this Barra da Tijuca hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Tijuca Lake and 2 miles (3 km) of Village Mall. Barra Shopping Mall and Shopping Downtown are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Tijuca Lake - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Shopping Downtown - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Barra Shopping Mall - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Windsor Convention & Expo Center - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Pepe Beach - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

  • Jardim Oceânico Station - 8 min drive
  • Rio de Janeiro Engenho de Dentro Station - 17 min drive
  • Rio de Janeiro (RRJ-Jacarepaguá-Roberto Marinho) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rei do Mate - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Spoleto - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪McDonald’s - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Stambul - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cafeteria Elisée - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Transamérica Prime Barra

Hotel perfectly located for exploring Barra da Tijuca
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Transamérica Prime Barra offers its guests an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. There are 6 meeting rooms available. Transamérica Prime Barra also features laundry facilities, a front-desk safe, and pool umbrellas. Self parking is free.
  • 1 building
  • 305 guestrooms or units
  • 25 levels
  • Built in 2003
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front-desk safe
  • Elevator
  • Dining venue
Transamérica Prime Barra offers 305 accommodations.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Valet parking on site (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

More

  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
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.

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.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Transamérica Prime Barra to the airport?

Transamérica Prime Barra is 4.1 mi (15-min drive) away from the Rio de Janeiro (RRJ-Jacarepaguá-Roberto Marinho) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Transamérica Prime Barra have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Transamérica Prime Barra.

How close is Transamérica Prime Barra to the beach?

This hotel is 9.7 mi (27-min drive) from Ipanema Beach and 11.4 mi (33-min drive) from Copacabana Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Transamérica Prime Barra offer free breakfast?

Transamérica Prime Barra does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Transamérica Prime Barra?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Transamérica Prime Barra?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

Is there free parking at Transamérica Prime Barra?

This hotel offers free self parking. Valet parking is available for BRL 20.00.

Does Transamérica Prime Barra have a pool?

Transamérica Prime Barra features an outdoor pool.

Does Transamérica Prime Barra have a restaurant?

Transamérica Prime Barra is home to Giotto, which features Brazilian cuisine.

Does Transamérica Prime Barra have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Transamérica Prime Barra to downtown Rio de Janeiro?

Transamérica Prime Barra is 12.4 mi away from Rio de Janeiro.

Transamérica Prime Barra Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 247 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 113 out of 247 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 247 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 247 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 247 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good location

Good location, but in need of repair, cleaness could be better and burocratic staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Alfredo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I would have rated it all excellent except for the funky elevators with no A/C and bad card readers.

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

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

Great hotel! Great trip!

We got to visit family in the area. It was our first time to Rio. We loved it!

8/10 Good

Jaehyoung

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Convenient and v

This hotel is located at residence and not recommendable for sightseeing. It has a nice balcony and you may enjoy beutiful view.

8/10 Good

Rita, Arlington VA

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

great stay!

the hotel is very close to the beach. the staff is as helpful as they can be -- not enough speak english but it was a great stay. the room was cleaned daily and the breakfast buffet was always ready on time and full

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

6/10 Okay

Auber

8/10 Good

Carlos, Brasilia

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

Good business Hotel. Nothing special.

Good business Hotel. Nothing exceptional, but also nothing bad about it. Room is clean, breakfast good, and they have a lunch buffet on weekdays. No luxury, just good enough for a business trip.

8/10 Good

John P, Coral Gables, Fl

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

Great value, good location

Very nice stay, good option and value if you are staying for business in Barra da Tijuca. Although a little further away from the beach than most other hotels in Barra, it's only 10 minute away walking distance including crossing the canal on a boat.

10/10 Excellent

Susie, Caribbean

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

Nice hotel close to where we had to go

The rooms were very comfortable, and the staff was pleasant even though I used sign language to communicate, but in all it was a very pleasant experience.

4/10 Poor

Juan, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Terrible experience

Ridiculous rude staff, they have no idea what service is about, interrupted internet connection, AC not cooling, overall not to come back, Rio has many more options to choose.

6/10 Okay

mich, uk

Liked: Staff & service

Okish

We felt isolated as really needed a car as the hotel was far from the beach and to keep paying for cabs to anywhere was costly. The reception staff were very good and spoke perfect English. The currency conversion rate from US dollars to Reals from the hotel was poor so ensure to go with Reals before arriving at the hotel as taxis do not accept dollars. We ordered room service...margarita pizza and a burger. Both were unedible and we still got charged for one despite complaining and sending them back. We had a 3am checkout and didn't notice the charge on our bill till we had left the hotel. Room was large and pleasant with a microwave, coffee maker(but no coffee provided!) and refrigerator. Breakfast was ok with a large choice of foods but fruit, cheeses etc were all uncovered.

10/10 Excellent

Hernan, Hollywood, Florida

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

A very nice hotel in the Barra neighborhood.

This was a very nice hotel, five minutes from the beach. A supermarket is nearby. I got a nice view of the neighborhood. Only drawback, if you plan to attend the New Year's Reveillon in Copacabana, then get a hotel in Copacabana because getting a taxi from our hotel to Copacabana is impossible after 6 PM because they close the roads to Copacabana and taxis stop driving to Copacabana..

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

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The bed was very firm, but hotel staff were friendly and many spoke English. Breakfast buffet did not change much, and after five days I was happy to leave.

8/10 Good

Cid, Barra

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

Overall good service and location,

But internet connection and support way below average.

8/10 Good

Hans, Seattle, WA

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

Very safe and comfortable stay for business

The room quality and layout is excellent. The property is very quite and safe. The hotel bar could be more active. The beach can be reached via small boat (free service). The hotel pool is excellent and very big for Rio. The internet is free and connection speed in lobby and room area was very satisfying. The only drawback for Rio downtown visits is the traffic congestion and transportation cost.

6/10 Okay

Marcio

Disliked: Staff & service

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Good and quiet Hotel

Probably a bit overpriced, but worth staying at it when comparing the rest of hotels in Barra da Tijuca.

8/10 Good

leonrdo marco

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

Bom hotel perto da ´praia

Bom hotel, perto da praia, boa piscina, bom café da manhã
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Danilo

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

Hotel incrível

Muito bem localizada e segura, café da manhã incrível, piscina limpas, no geral nota 10
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Fabio

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Gustavo

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Solicitação de reparo não atendida.

É a segunda vez que fico neste hotel. A primeira, sem problemas. Entretanto, dessa vez fiquei decepcionado. O cofre não funcionou. Solicitei conserto. Foi aberto pelo hotel uma ordem de serviço, entretanto não consertaram. No dia seguinte fiz outra solicitação de conserto, entretanto, ninguém foi ao quarto consertar e sequer deram satisfação .
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

2/10 Terrible

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
El pero front desk, pedí mi recibo y no me lo quisieron dar.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018