Santa Teresa Hotel RJ - MGallery
Santa Teresa; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Santa Teresa Hotel exchanges the beachfront promenade for gardens, Brazilian design and the atmosphere of Rio's hillside neighbourhoods. Rooms and suites sit within a setting of tropical plants and fruit trees, making greenery an integral part of the stay. The outdoor pool looks towards Guanabara Bay, while Le Spa offers another reason to spend an unhurried afternoon at the property. Dining is a significant attraction: Tereze combines contemporary local cooking with Latin American influences, and Bar dos Descasados provides a panoramic balcony for drinks. Together these spaces give the hotel a stronger sense of place than a convenient bedroom alone could provide. It suits travellers who want to experience a different side of Rio and are happy to organise transport for beach days. The elevated Santa Teresa setting is central to its character, but it also makes this a different proposition from walking straight onto Copacabana or Ipanema. Choose it for atmosphere, gardens and destination dining.