Gamboa Rio Hotel

Hotels
7.4 (217 reviews)
Rua Alexandre Mackenzie, 122 , Rio de Janeiro , BR
+55 21 3849-2900

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Business center
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Café da manhã
El espacio de la pieza
Cons:
Localização
Limpeza
Qualidade dos quartos
Serviço
Alimentos e bebidas

Categories

Cleanliness
5.9
The room and bathroom were described as dirty and unkempt, with no toiletries and unpleasant conditions.
Service
9.9
Service was mentioned but criticized for delays and inadequacies, reflecting standard quality for this hotel tier.
Location
6.9
Location was described as unsafe and unappealing, significantly impacting the overall experience.
Room Quality
5.9
Described as old, dirty, and worn out, including broken furniture and inadequate amenities.
Amenities
7.9
Limited amenities, with poor breakfast options and no proper functioning air conditioning.
Value for Money
7.9
Given the poor quality and high price, this category is rated lower due to perceived lack of value.
Food and Beverage
6.9
Breakfast was described poorly with stale bread and subpar coffee; overall unappealing.
Overall Experience
7.9
Overall experience was significantly negative, with strong dissatisfaction and a request for a refund.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 04:09

Property Description

Luxurious Rooms and Amenities

Gamboa Rio Hotel in Rio de Janeiro city centre offers stylishly furnished rooms equipped with LCD TVs, private bathrooms, and some with spa baths and saunas. The hotel provides the perfect blend of comfort and luxury for a relaxing stay.

Delicious Dining Experience

Guests can indulge in a daily buffet breakfast at the hotel's restaurant, featuring a wide array of fresh fruits, breads, cold meats, and a selection of hot and cold beverages. Start your day on a delicious note with our scrumptious breakfast offerings.

Convenient Location and Nearby Attractions

With Presidente Vargas metro station just 400 meters away and Santos Dumont Airport a short 3 km drive, Gamboa Rio Hotel is centrally located for easy access. Explore nearby attractions like Tiradentes Palace, Sambadrome, Lapa centre, and Flamengo and Copacabana beaches within a short drive. Book now for an unforgettable stay at Gamboa Rio Hotel.

Important information:

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.
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 under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

7.4
Based on 217 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.9
Service: 9.9
Location: 6.9
Room Quality: 5.9
Amenities: 7.9
Value for Money: 7.9
Food and Beverage: 6.9
Overall Experience: 7.9
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Marcus Luiz • couple • br
1
Pros:

Chuveiro

Cons:

Tinha goteira no quarto, teto cheio de infiltração

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Lilian • solo_traveller • br
6
Pros:

Café da manhã

Cons:

Instalações

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Diogo • solo_traveller • br
7
Pros:

As instalações

Cons:

Localização

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Jaures • solo_traveller • cl
1
Pros:

Son unos estafadores... reservé una habitación junto a mi familia y los cara dura me hicieron la recepción para hacer el cobro luego me dicen que están topados y no me harán el cobro.. a dos días siguientes me realizaron el cobro los muy 🤬

Cons:

Ojo.. esta cadena de hoteles estafan a la gente..

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Clarissa • family_with_children • br
8
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Clarissa • family_with_children • br
7
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Diogo • couple • br
5
2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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calzolari • solo_traveller • ar
4
2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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EDUARDO TASSINARI • solo_traveller • br
1
2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Erwan • solo_traveller • fr
7
Pros:

Petit déjeuner

Cons:

Emplacement dans un quartier très moyen

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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silence • solo_traveller • dk
1
Forced to pay 2 times. Sketchy area
Pros:

Relative quiet breakfast

Cons:

Even though I had printed the receipt from Booking in the local language with payment information, I had to pay again when I checked out. The staff even waited until I had booked and confirmed an Uber to take me away before I was approached and forced to pay for the hotel again.

I arrived just before 22 o'clock. Did not dare to walk outside to find restaurant, supermarked or any food.
And in the morning it was still a very sketchy area and did not find anywhere comfortable or safe.

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Fernanda • solo_traveller • br
1
Pros:

Só do café da manhã

Cons:

Localização, instalações, Internet, ar-condicionado, funcionários tudo péssimo.

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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leite • couple • br
1
Horrivel, porém seja um hotel com custo benificio muito bom
Cons:

A reserva foi feita por mim pra recepcionar meu irmão que mora em Brasilia, aqui no Rio de jnaneiro. acontece que meu cartão de débito apresentado na hora da reserva, pra pagar a estádia no hotel não foi aceito na portaria proporcionando ao hospede um grande constrangimento e o hospede não estava preparado pra cumprir aquela exigencia, ao meu ver, absurda já que o meu cartão estava como garantia. como moro no Rio me desloquei ate ao hotel pra efetuar o pagamento no PIX. Fica aqui meu protesto por esse absurdo

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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campos laurindo • family_with_children • br
1
Pros:

Olha o hotel está numa região muito perigosa, não indico pra ninguém

Cons:

Localização numa região segura , não pude nem ter acesso, local não te traz segurança

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Teles • solo_traveller • br
9
2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Gustavo Henrique • solo_traveller • br
8
2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Matos • couple • br
8
2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Paulo • solo_traveller • br
8
Superou expectativas
Pros:

Excelente custo benefício. Quarto simples mas limpo; arcondicionado antigo de parede mas gelando bem; ótimo chuveiro; funcionários simpáticos e café da manhã compatível com o valor da diária.

Cons:

Localização. Contudo uma opção razoável para quem está a trabalho e tem que ficar no centro.

2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Marko • couple • rs
6
2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Paulina Nicole • couple • cl
1
2026-04-08 • via Nuitee