Experience the vibrant energy of Rio at Rio Design Copacabana Hotel. Steps from Ipanema and Copacabana Beaches, this boutique hotel offers a restaurant with breakfast, lunch, and dinner options plus shopping on site for souvenirs. Enjoy in-room WiFi while relaxing after a day out.
Rua Francisco Sa 17- Posto 6, Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 22080-010
What's nearby
Avenida Atlantica - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Copacabana Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Copacabana Fort - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Rua Barata Ribeiro - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Ipanema Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Getting around
Rio de Janeiro (SDU-Santos Dumont) - 17 min drive
Rio de Janeiro (RRJ-Jacarepaguá-Roberto Marinho) - 36 min drive
Rio de Janeiro International Airport (GIG) - 36 min drive
Rio de Janeiro Sao Cristovao Station - 10 min drive
Rio de Janeiro Central Station - 11 min drive
Rio de Janeiro Flag Square Station - 11 min drive
Estação 1 Tram Station - 7 min walk
Ipanema-General Osorio Station - 10 min walk
Cantagalo Station - 11 min walk
Restaurants
Pink Flamingo - 3 min walk
Eclipse Gastronomia - 2 min walk
Chon Kou - 1 min walk
Manoel & Juaquim - 1 min walk
Bardana Cozinha Natural - 2 min walk
About this property
Rio Design Copacabana Hotel
When you stay at Rio Design Copacabana Hotel, you'll be in a fantastic location, just a 5-minute walk from Copacabana Beach and Avenida Atlantica. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Brodowski, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This boutique hotel is also within a short drive of Ipanema Beach and Sugar Loaf Mountain. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travelers. Public transportation is just a short walk: Estação 1 Tram Station is 7 minutes and Ipanema-General Osorio Station is 10 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
84 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: noon
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
Parents must have child's birth certificate and photo ID*
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast 6:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
What to do
Shopping
Beach nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Room amenities
Be entertained
21-inch TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Minibar
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Dining
Brodowski - This brasserie serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Fees & policies
Children & extra beds
Parents or a legal guardian traveling with children under 18 years must present the child's birth certificate and an identity card with photo (passport, for example) at the check-in. For international travels to Brazil, if just one of the parents is traveling with the child, she/he 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. In case the parents or the legal guardian, as applicable, cannot or are unwilling to give this authorization, a judicial authorization is required. People who intend to travel to Brazil with children must consult with the Brazilian consulate before traveling for more information.
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
Also known as
Hotel Rio Design
Rio Design
Rio Design Hotel
Rio Design Hotel Rio De Janeiro
Rio Design Rio De Janeiro
Rio Design Hotel
Rio Design Copacabana
Rio Design Copacabana Hotel Hotel
Rio Design Copacabana Hotel Rio de Janeiro
Rio Design Copacabana Hotel Hotel Rio de Janeiro
Frequently asked questions
Does Rio Design Copacabana Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Rio Design Copacabana Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Rio Design Copacabana Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Rio Design Copacabana Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: noon. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Rio Design Copacabana Hotel and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Avenida Atlantica (1-min walk) and Copacabana Beach (2-min walk), along with Ipanema Beach (12-min walk) and Sugar Loaf Mountain (3.5 mi).
Are there restaurants at or near Rio Design Copacabana Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Brodowski.
What's the area around Rio Design Copacabana Hotel like?
Rio Design Copacabana Hotel is located near Copacabana Beach in Copacabana, a short 7-minute walk from Estação 1 Tram Station and 12 minutes' walk from Ipanema Beach. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.
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Reviews
Rio Design Copacabana Hotel Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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8.4
Cleanliness
8.6
Location
8.8
Staff & service
7.8
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently great with a diverse selection and fresh tropical fruit. (24 reviews)
The property's location is fantastic, with the beach just a short walk away. (10 reviews)
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Popular mentions
Location
Breakfast
Room
Service staff
Beach
Shower
Rooftops
Pool
Reviews
Verified
8/10 Very good
Dec 21, 2025
Great location, great service, good breakfast.
xiaonan
xiaonan, 4-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jan 30, 2026
Great location. Clean room
Hasan
Hasan, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 24, 2025
Staff very attentive and courteous.
Consuelo de Souza
Consuelo de Souza, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 25, 2025
The staff members were very kind, nice, and friendly.
Krishna
Krishna, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 14, 2026
Room was well appointed and clean. Huge bed and ac functioned well. Close to the beach with only a 2 minute walk.
Martin
Martin, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 27, 2025
Can walk to the Copacabana beach, very clean, friendly staff, good breakfast and many shopping options.
Yinersy
Yinersy, 7-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Dec 29, 2025
Location is golden. AC works super well. Breakfast is good.
Renata
Renata, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 14, 2025
Reception were welcoming, room adequate to my needs exceptionally clean. WiFi great. Breakfast a good range of options. Staff were all professional and friendly. Location fantastic 1 minute from the beach. I highly recommend staying at this hotel.
Mitchell Raymond
Mitchell Raymond, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 19, 2025
Perfect location
Cristina
Cristina, 8-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 16, 2025
Fair price and wonderful breakfast for the category
Daniela
Daniela, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 4, 2025
Pedro very helpful, very well located and the breakfast included amazing
Norma
Norma, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 3, 2024
Staff very friendly and nice environment
Veronica
Veronica, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good
Feb 13, 2025
Good overall location. Friendly staff.
David
David, 9-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 26, 2025
Good location
ROSE
ROSE, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Mar 5, 2025
Good location , efficient hotel staff.
Good price for the value .
Marcelo
Marcelo, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 11, 2025
6 nights in rio
The hotel service is very excellent..the staff are all professional ,very helpful and attended all are needs. location is great. close to all the beaches, restaurant and groceries. The breakfast is superb! a lot of varieties. we will recommend this to everyone going to rio.
Katherine
Katherine, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 30, 2024
The hotel is very convenient and locates only a few steps away from the beach.
Great breakfast.
Lilly
Lilly, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 1, 2025
Great place to stay in Copacabana. Beach is just a walk a way including easy walk to Ipanema and Leblon. If you like to relax and swim at the beach or even a day tour of Rio, this is a great place to stay.
Felino
Felino, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 7, 2025
If was my time to rio and this place is just perfect! I recommend this place is just perfect! Everything is close from this place laundry, food , beach etc!
Grebil
Grebil, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 23, 2024
Very well located hotel. Near to many eating options and a block away from Atlântica Ave. The hotel is very clean. And the breakfast was amazing.
Angie
Angie, 4-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Mar 6, 2025
The location is great and the staff is excellent! unfortunately the rooms are old, not very clean
Yohandra
Yohandra, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Feb 26, 2025
The rooms where clean and spacious. Nice utilities and a good location.
ana
ana, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 21, 2025
Centric location, close to pharmacies, food places etc. Walking distance from the beach. Overall, clean areas, comfortable bed and quiet. Great buffet for breakfast. Overall, it was a great experience, and it felt safe. The staff were nice.
The room looks outdated, but everything works properly.
Emmanuel
Emmanuel, 4-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
May 25, 2025
The location is grate. Staff is very friendly and helpful. The property is very nice, however they advertised having a roof top swimming pool that was being refurbished and was not available.
Rodrigo
Rodrigo, 2-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
May 27, 2025
It was located in a great location/neighborhood but the room was very noisy.