PortoBay Rio de Janeiro

Hotels
Porto Bay Hotels & Resorts
8.8 (3707 reviews)
Avenida Atlântica,1500 , Rio de Janeiro , br

Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Nice amenities
Cons:
Room maintenance issues
High pricing during peak times

Categories

Cleanliness
8.28
Some reviews mention areas in need of upgrading and specific cleanliness issues.
Service
9.25
Many positive mentions of friendly and accommodating staff.
Location
9.29
Consistently praised for being ideal and well-located.
Room Quality
8.24
Comments indicate rooms could use renovation, but also mention comfortable rooms.
Amenities
8.77
Facilities like the pool and bar received praise, but some amenities were found lacking.
Value for Money
8.73
While some find the prices high, others feel they correspond to the service and location.
Food and Beverage
8.78
Breakfast service and food were noted as good, but variety was mentioned as limited.
Overall Experience
9.05
Overall experiences were positive, highlighting enjoyment and memorable stays.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-07 21:47

Property Description

Stunning Views and Bossa Nova Music
Boasting breathtaking views of Sugarloaf, Corcovado, and Copacabana beach, PortoBay Rio de Janeiro offers a unique experience. Guests can enjoy exotic drinks with bossa nova music while witnessing Rio's beautiful sunset.

Luxurious Rooms with Sea Views
The 4-star hotel provides rooms with flat-screen cable TV, minibar, and some with private balconies. Whether enjoying panoramic views or relaxing by the sea, guests are guaranteed a comfortable stay.

Culinary Delights and Beach Amenities
Indulge in exotic fruit cocktails at Bossa Lounge or savor international and Brazilian cuisine at La Finestra restaurant. The hotel also offers beach towels, parasols, and chairs for a perfect beach day.

Experience the best of Rio de Janeiro at PortoBay. Book your stay now to enjoy luxury and comfort by the beach.

Important information:

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

The physical credit card used to pay for the booking must be presented at the hotel at check-in.

Please note that the credit card used to make the payment of the reservation must be from one of the guests staying in the room. If this is not the case, please contact the hotel prior to the check-in date.

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

  • Internet

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

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • 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 10 years old stay for free 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.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 3707 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.28
Service: 9.25
Location: 9.29
Room Quality: 8.24
Amenities: 8.77
Value for Money: 8.73
Food and Beverage: 8.78
Overall Experience: 9.05
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Jean couple fr
8
Agréable
Pros:

Accueil du personnel
Check out au top on peut profiter des installations même après le check out

Cons:

Trop loin de Ipanema

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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William solo_traveller us
8
2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Valeria couple cl
9
Excelente hotel
Pros:

La ubicación y comodidad

Cons:

Nada

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
J
João Eduardo couple pt
8
Passei uma semana maravilhosa neste hotel
Pros:

Localização e simpatia dos funcionários.

Cons:

Nada.

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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edward solo_traveller us
6
Older hotel that could use some work. Great views as you are right on the beach but I don’t believe it’s worth what I pa
Pros:

The view was the only good thing

Cons:

Older hotel and Moldy smell inside rooms low light in hallways and AC didn’t work properly

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Casper solo_traveller dk
9
2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Harivola couple fr
10
2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Antonio couple es
9
2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Sabrina couple ar
10
Pros:

Las instalaciones, la ubicación, la atención del personal, el servicio de playa.
Todo excelente!

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Anastasiia family_with_children ru
5
Pros:

Location

Cons:

The staff at the reception was friendly, but the overall experience was disappointing.

There was no privacy in the room - staff entered several times without knocking or calling first. It felt very uncomfortable.

During our stay, there were constant repair works and maintenance noises, which made it difficult to relax.

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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ANITA family_with_children si
2
Below all expectations!!
Pros:

The only thing that was good was the breakfast.

We have traveled a lot and stayed in hotels of all categories (also in Copacabana in wonderful Windsor Leme, after we left Portobay), but our stay at Portobay hotel was below all expectations.

BE AWARE that you must pay for your entire stay upon arrival, and you will also be charged a deposit of around 200 euros for any potential damage, which will be returned after some time.

Cons:

Here are the reasons for our disappointment.
We stayed on the 7th floor in a room with a balcony and a partial sea view, which is a joke because you can't see the sea from the room at all, not even from the chair on the balcony, but only if you stretch over the railing. In addition, the windows in this room are so poorly sealed that we could hear practically every sound from the street and not only that - we could also smell the stench. People gathered under the window all night, buzzing with motorbikes (smell of smog) and urinating. We practically didn't sleep a single night, we had a reservation for 7 nights. Unfortunately, we couldn't rest at all during the day because they were doing construction work in the hotel. As if that wasn't enough, the front door to the room is half open even when locked, so we could hear all the sounds from the hallway (guests in neighboring rooms, cleaners, elevator). That's not all. The refrigerator is so loud that we had to turn it off at night so we could sleep. These rooms shouldn't be rented out at all.
The beds are wide, and the bedding is a joke - one pillow is satin, and the rest of the bedding is of the same quality as in a scout tent camp. The same goes for the towels, which are washed, wrinkled, and not changed completely or not immediately. So you find yourself in a situation where they take away the dirty ones and don't bring new ones. The bathroom is spacious, but the shampoo and other toiletries are below each level. It's better not to use it at all. The whole hotel smells like mold, which they try to cover up with some strong scents in the lobby, but the carpets in the hallway and in the rooms stink. They obviously wanted to "renovate" the hotel with quick fixes, but they failed miserably.
The pool is small. The staff by the pool only sells drinks and food.

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Sandra couple pe
7
2026-05-27 via Nuitee
S
Sirko solo_traveller de
9
2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Cristina couple us
7
Beautiful view from balcony but upset that such expensive room didn’t include breakfast
Pros:

Thiago foi maravilhoso no seu atendimento conosco. Chegamos bem cedo antes de nosso check in, e Thiago foi muito generoso em nos acomodar de forma que ficamos confortáveis na nossa chegada. Thiago fez nossa experiência confortável e prazerosa. Obrigada Thiago por sua empatia e consideração aos hóspedes que assim como nós chegam cedo antes do horário do check in e você faz o possível para acomoda lós. Obrigada por sua atenção.
Cristina Perry

Cons:

I didn’t like the old carpets in the hall. And one of the servers during breakfast tried to push the eggs that were already made, instead of making the fresh wallet that I requested. Also breakfast was not free it was RS$90 reais per person, very disappointing that it wasn’t included

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Sandra couple pe
7
2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Mathias family_with_children ch
6
Pros:

Lage

Cons:

Sauberkeit

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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CAMILA couple cl
8
Bien
Pros:

Ubicación, personal y desayuno.

Cons:

Un solo ascensor para todos los pisos, lo que tomaba tiempo.

2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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Anna family_with_children uy
7
Неплохой отель для короткой остановки
Pros:

Расположение, вид из ресторана, завтрак (кроме кофе)

Cons:

Стандартные номера и кровати очень маленькие, сильная слышимость (дверь на балкон как будто все время приоткрыта)

2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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ANTONIO JOSE couple br
10
Maravilhosa, lugar sensacional, tudo perfeito, colaboradores que nos fazem sentir em casa.
Pros:

Espaçosa, limpa, super confortável.

Cons:

Gostei de tudo

2026-05-23 via Nuitee
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Igor Mitsuo solo_traveller br
10
2026-05-23 via Nuitee