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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

  • 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
  • Great location and friendly staff.

    CB, Kendall Feb 2016
  • "The hotel was very central and suited us perfectly - my only comment was the roof top pool is more a plunge pool as shallow and very small."

    SN, Sevenoaks Oct 2014
  • "Very nice, fantastic breakfasts with an outstanding view, and well-appointed rooms with the quietest air-conditioning I have ever encountered! Only flaw is 2 tiny lifts, so very long waits when…

    CL, Worthing Feb 2012
  • "In Rio we stayed on Copacabana beach with views of the beach, Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf from the roof top swimming pool."

    ADF, Richmond Sep 2012
  • 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
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Our Expert's Opinion

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Sally Dodge - Travel Expert

A former Journey Latin America tour leader, Sally spent 7 years working, travelling and living throughout Latin America before returning to the UK to help people arrange their own adventures to this wonderful destination.

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    Rosie Kay - Travel Expert

    During a career break, Rosie embarked on an unforgettable year-long backpacking trip across Latin America. Now back in the UK, she is excited to share her knowledge and experiences with others, helping them discover her favourite place in the world.

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    Sally Dodge - Travel Expert

    A former Journey Latin America tour leader, Sally spent 7 years working, travelling and living throughout Latin America before returning to the UK to help people arrange their own adventures to this wonderful destination.

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    After graduating with a degree in Anthropology and History and having been fascinated by Latin America since childhood by the book featuring photos of Nazca, Juliet first visited the region in 2003. Since then, Juliet has visited the majority of countries in Latin America but has particularly extensive experience with Peru, a country she loves for many reasons but not least, its incredible archaeological richness and delicious food!

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