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Smart, modern hotel with glorious views and an ideal location on the Copacabana beachfront.

The attractive, contemporary Porto Bay Rio International is ideally located on Copacabana’s beachfront with superb views across the coastline from the striking rooftop pool. Guestrooms are relatively spacious and most have sought-after ocean views and balconies, unusual in Rio.

Rooms without balconies have floor-to-ceiling windows and magnificent, dual-aspect views. Rooms also have air-con, cable TV, Wifi and ensuite bathrooms.

There is a 5th-floor restaurant with great beach views, plus a sauna, small gym, cafe and bar, while the highlight is undoubtedly the rooftop lounge bar and decked open-air pool area overlooking Copacabana’s golden sands.

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What our clients say

  • Large 12th floor room had excellent views but was very noisy with traffic. Housekeeping was haphazard and we kept having to ask for things for room.Excellent breakfast buffet and roof…

    MR, St Albans Apr 2016
  • Helpful , efficient, friendly staff. Room very clean and comfortable. Great views from breakfast room/roof.

    JW, Isle of Islay Aug 2026
  • Hotel right on Copacabana Beach with easy access. Hotel was comfrotable and offered complimentary use of spa and rooftop pool with stunning views. Breakfast was exceptional and the staff helpful.

    AC, Saffron walden Mar 2018
  • Good hotel in an excellent position on Copacabana. Comfortable room, very good breakfast, super view from the rooftop pool and bar.

    JR, Grimsby Nov 2015
  • Centrally situated with stunning views which can be seen from front and side rooms. Staff very helpful . The currency exchange in the hotel is very good value.

    CDA, Oct 2017
  • Lovely hotel with and excellent location, roof top pool and bar small but the weather was not conducive to swimming when we were there. Can be a bit swamped by…

    MS, London May 2016
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