Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janeiro

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Belmond Hotels
9.5 (1725 reviews)
Avenida Atlantica 1702 , Rio de Janeiro , br

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent service
Iconic location
Elegant and quiet rooms
Cons:
Some dining options disappointing
Busy pool area

Categories

Cleanliness
9.3
Standard quality for this hotel tier
Service
10
Excellent service with many small touches that delight guests.
Location
10
Iconic location directly on Copacabana Beach.
Room Quality
9.8
Elegant, quiet rooms with beautiful views.
Amenities
9.3
Standard quality for this hotel tier, with a busy but well-run pool area.
Value for Money
8.8
Good, but some dining options did not meet expectations.
Food and Beverage
8.8
Contemporary restaurants, but one dining experience was disappointing.
Overall Experience
10
An unforgettable stay with overall satisfaction.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-07 21:38

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations and Stunning Views

The Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janeiro offers elegant 5-star accommodations with marbled bathrooms and breathtaking ocean views from every room. Each room is uniquely decorated with English antique furniture and features king-size beds for ultimate comfort. Guests can also enjoy complimentary internet access and a pair of Havaianas flip flops to use during their stay.

World-Class Dining and Culinary Experiences

Indulge in a culinary journey at the hotel's 3 gastronomic restaurants. Start your day with a delicious breakfast at Pérgula restaurant, known for its Brazilian specialties and fresh seafood. Experience top-notch Italian cuisine at Cipriani restaurant or savor Pan Asian dishes at the new MEE Restaurant. Don't forget to unwind at the Copacabana Piano Bar with a selection of drinks to choose from.

Relaxation and Wellness Amenities

Unwind and rejuvenate at the hotel's wellness spa, offering a range of relaxing treatments and services. Whether you prefer a massage or a facial, the spa is the perfect place to pamper yourself during your stay. For a truly luxurious experience, some rooms even feature private balconies with stunning city or ocean views.

To experience luxury, fine dining, and relaxation at its best, book your stay at the Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janeiro today.

Important information:

Please note that the property allows pets until 5 kg.

Please note that children between 6 to 12 years old will be charged 50% for breakfast.
Children policy: it is mandatory for every child to present the documents described below:
- Upon check in, you must be accompanied by your parents. If you are unaccompanied by the guardians (father or mother), the following must be presented:
Declaration authorizing accommodations with parent and this document must contain the child's data
Document must have notarized signature for authenticity;
You must present a certified copy of the identity document of both parents and the birth certificate and/or identity of the minor
- In the case of accommodations with grandparents, uncles or a third party, the same rule applies (items 1, 2 and 3) and the name of the person who will be staying with the minor must be expressly stated.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: GIG

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 12 years old to 17 years old stay for R$ 550 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for free when using an available extra bed.
    People 12 years old and over stay for R$ 550 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs BRL 80 per day.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.5
Based on 1725 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.3
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9.8
Amenities: 9.3
Value for Money: 8.8
Food and Beverage: 8.8
Overall Experience: 10
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S5576VKlucasf • Couples • New York City, New York
10
Spacious rooms, friendly staff, exceptional service.
Pros:

Beautiful Beaux-Arts Style Hotel on Copacabana Beach. From the moment we arrived, we were treated to an elevated experience. A room upgrade with an ocean view, free tickets and private shuttle to a Rio football match and much more. The pool scene was fantastic and the rooftop tennis court was stunning.

2026-02-21 • via Tripadvisor
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va896 • NONE
10
Service - second to none!
Pros:

You cannot easily describe the service as service here - this feels more like a family, where every family member is asking you proactively what the can do for you or telling you proudly some hotel story or simply accompanying you in the lift so that you don't feel alone.

2026-02-19 • via Tripadvisor
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phoneguy50 • Couples • New Rochelle, New York
8
Nice old world style hotel.
Pros:

Nice old world style hotel. Service was very good, the pool was really nice. Restaurant was OK, very good breakfast, after that it was OK. Rooms were very nice, spacious, clean and comfortable. Location is right on Copacabana beach, that's a plus and minus. Rio is a place where your head has to be on a swivel. so nice to look at but the beach was not on our menu. Nice place to see Rio for a couple of days.

2026-02-17 • via Tripadvisor
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Andressa • family_with_children • gb
10
BEST HOTEL TO STAY IN RIO
Pros:

The service was excellent. The staff in the pool, concierge everything.

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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slaenr • NONE
10
Excellent
Pros:

Best hotel in Rio. Service was impeccable. Food is great and Mee restaurant was best dinner we had on our two week visit in Brazil. We purpose picked this hotel for our last night which was a mistake. We should have spent three nights.

2026-02-13 • via Tripadvisor
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RODRIGO • couple • br
10
EXCELENTE- MARAVILHOSO
Pros:

Todo muito limpo e super luxo

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Roamland • Couples • London, England
8
Belmond Grand Tour Brazil
Pros:

We were doing the Belmond Grand Tour Brazil, ie combining both Hotel das Cataratas in Iguazu and Copacabana Palace in Rio. We started in Iguazu and the flew to Rio.

This was prime location for Rio and Copacabana Beach. The building is beautiful with much history. Our room wasn’t bad (but didn't compare favourably with Hotel das Cataratas), on the side of the hotel with a Juliet balcony overlooking the pool area and building renovations. There was little to no noise from the renovations.

We had booked transport from the airport and an activity before arrival. We ended up having to pay for the transport directly to the driver rather than it being added to our hotel bill. This felt odd but apparently saved us tax. We had booked the Rio Highlights Tour, and the concierge had sent us a secure link for our credit card details so they could purchase tickets on our behalf. On arrival it was apparent that they had not booked the tickets. Also there had been a price increase for the cost of the guide in the short time since we supposedly had booked. Again, we were told that we should pay the guide directly and have the conversation about price with the guide. Not great! Also the concierge advised that VIP tickets were not necessary for Christ the Redeemer. This turned out to be a mistake as we queued for a long time. Our guide was ok, but not particularly talkative, seemed to enjoy talking more with the driver (in Portuguese).

Breakfast was decent, but if you arrive at 6:30am they are not ready for menu orders.

The room does not come equipped with a kettle nor tea cups. This turned into a slightly comical saga, where everyday we would request them and then we would return to our room and find that they had been removed..... so we just kept on requesting them!

In hindsight we should have started our Belmond Grand Tour Brazil in Rio and then flown to Iguazu. In all honesty, the service and attention to detail was superior at Hotel das Cataratas, and we couldn't help but compare the two hotels and how we were treated. At Copacabana Palace we felt more like a number than a valued guest.

Overall, this is a great location and the hotel itself is iconic. We would recommend the free hotel tour, not least to discover more of the hotel's history. There is a fantastic restaurant around the corner, Churrascaria Palace, where we had a wonderful experience.

Despite all the safety warnings, we found that it was fine walking along Copacabana Beach and then onto Ipanema, just be sensible, don't wear jewellery or wave your mobile phone about!

2026-02-12 • via Tripadvisor
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RONALDO • solo_traveller • br
10
2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Ana Paula • couple • br
10
Experiência maravilhosa
Pros:

Cama

Cons:

Gostei de tudo

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Pedro • couple • br
10
2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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alexuE8851WI • NONE
10
Exceptional
Pros:

We loved it, it is pricey for the area but the hotel and staff are amazing and you actually get what you pay for in this case. (in a positive way)

2026-02-09 • via Tripadvisor
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Ewa Lipska • family_with_children • pl
10
Pros:

Doskonały, luksusowy hotel. Wszystko ma najwyższym poziomie- serwis, obsługa, jedzenie. Bardzo wysoki komfort wypoczynku.

2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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Sueli • extended_group • br
10
2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • gb
9
A step back in time and treated like VIPs
Pros:

Loved the quiet grandeur
Fabulous breakfast great choices

Cons:

There was ongoing works which were a but if a disturbance

2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Letícia • couple • br
10
2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Catia • couple • br
10
Na verdade foram três diárias maravilhosas
Pros:

Tudo!!

Cons:

Nada a constar

2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
A
Antonio • family_with_children • br
10
Excelente
Pros:

Top

Cons:

Nada

2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • gb
8
Could have been better
Pros:

Beautiful hotel, comfortable and excellent service from friendly, professional staff. Great breakfast. Pool is the best in Rio.

Cons:

Huge amount of noisy building work going on. We weren’t informed beforehand. Lots of drilling and banging in pool area.
Also loud music by pool too. Why do they do this; everyone has headphones anyway.

2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
3
305anthonyo • NONE • Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England
10
Wonderful stay
Pros:

We stayed for two nights bed & breakfast.
The service received from all of the staff was exceptional,
Our room was large with two bathrooms and whilst it did not have a beach view it was very good all the same.

2026-01-26 • via Tripadvisor
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Renato • couple • br
10
2026-01-26 • via Nuitee