CLIFFSIDE - Boutique Hotel & Spa
Location: Escada Flora Mai, 177 - Joá, Rio de Janeiro, br
Star Rating: 9.8 Stars
Property Type: Hotels
About this Property
Luxurious Pool with a View
Indulge in the breathtaking views of the pool at CLIFFSIDE - Boutique Hotel & Spa. Unwind and relax in style while enjoying the serene surroundings of our pool area.
Exquisite Dining Experience
Treat your taste buds to a culinary journey at our restaurant offering a fusion of African, American, Argentinian, and Brazilian cuisine. Delight in a variety of flavors that will tantalize your senses.
Wellness and Recreation Options
Experience ultimate relaxation with yoga classes, explore the area with cycling and pub crawls, or simply unwind in the garden or picnic area. Our homestay offers a range of activities to make your stay unforgettable.
Book now to experience the perfect blend of luxury and comfort at CLIFFSIDE - Boutique Hotel & Spa!
Important Information
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.
Policies
Check-in: 03:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Amenities & Facilities
- Health or beauty spa nearby
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Swimming pool
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- BBQ facilities
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- Safety deposit box
- Tour desk
- Ironing service
- Car hire
- Massage services
- Packed lunches
- Private check-in/check-out
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Board games/puzzles
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Concierge service
- Grocery deliveries
- Kid meals
- Shared kitchen
- Baby safety gates
- Outdoor furniture
- Coffee Shop on site
- Fruits
- Shallow end
- Pet bowls
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Cashless payment available
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Sanitized tableware & silverware
- Contactless check-in/check-out
- Invoice provided
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
- Guest room sealed after cleaning
- Physical distancing in dining areas
- Key access
- Food delivered to guest room
- CCTV outside property
- Access to health care professionals
- 24-hour security
- Delivered food - securely covered
- Broadcast Live sport events
- Pub crawls
- Cooking class
- Aerobics
- Television in common areas
- Express check-in
- Free wired internet
- Golfing on site
- Scuba diving on site
- Snorkeling on site
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
- Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
- Beach umbrellas
- Pool sun loungers
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Beach yoga on site
- Internet access
- Housekeeping on request
- Concerts/live shows
- Private picnics
- Wine release events
- Reception hall
- Exercise/lap pool
- Japanese garden
- Secured parking
- Fishing nearby
- Health or beauty spa nearby
- Horse riding nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Beach club nearby (surcharge)
- Bicycle-friendly property
- Beach toys
- Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
- Vegetarian menu options available
- Paddle boating nearby
- Accessible shuttle
- No accessible shuttle
- Accessible train station shuttle
- No accessible train station shuttle
Rooms Available
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Loft Tom Jobim
1 King Bed
1421-sq-foot room with ocean views
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free wired internet access
Entertainment - 39-inch Smart TV with digital channels and Netflix
Food & Drink - Room service (limited) and minibar (fees may apply)
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - 5 bathrooms, shower, bathrobes, and towels
Practical - Safe and iron/ironing board (on request); rollaway beds (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking, pet friendly
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Bathrobe
- Private bathroom
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Bedsheets provided
- Smart TV
- Champagne service
- Paper towels
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Suite Bethania
1 Queen Bed
237 sq feet
Layout - Bedroom and living room
Internet - Free wired internet access
Entertainment - 39-inch Smart TV with digital channels and Netflix
Food & Drink - Room service (limited) and minibar (fees may apply)
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - 5 bathrooms, towels, and a shower
Practical - Safe and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking, pet friendly
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Smart TV
- Champagne service
- Paper towels
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Suite Vinicius de Moraes
1 Queen Bed
237-sq-foot room, lanai with partial ocean views
Layout - Bedroom and living room
Internet - Free wired internet access
Entertainment - 39-inch Smart TV with digital channels and Netflix
Food & Drink - Room service (limited) and minibar (fees may apply)
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - 5 bathrooms, towels, and a shower
Practical - Safe and iron/ironing board (on request); rollaway beds (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking, pet friendly
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Lanai
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Bedsheets provided
- Smart TV
- Champagne service
- Paper towels
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Suite Elis Regina
1 Queen Bed
215-sq-foot room with ocean views
Layout - Bedroom and living room
Internet - Free wired internet access
Entertainment - 39-inch Smart TV with digital channels and Netflix
Food & Drink - Room service (limited) and minibar (fees may apply)
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - 5 bathrooms, towels, and a shower
Practical - Safe and iron/ironing board (on request); rollaway beds (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking, pet friendly
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Bedsheets provided
- Smart TV
- Champagne service
- Paper towels
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King Studio
This studio's standout feature is the pool with a view. Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this studio includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned studio offers a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a mini-bar, a seating area, a dining area as well as sea views. The unit offers 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Washing machine
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Dressing room
- Sofa
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Dining area
- Executive lounge access
- Tumble dryer
- Wardrobe or closet
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Barbecue
- Hypoallergenic
- Cleaning products
- Terrace
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Pool towels
- Shallow end
- Bottle of water
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Feather pillow
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Mobile hotspot device
- Lockers
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Window
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
- Hand sanitiser
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Double Room with Sea View
This double room's standout feature is the pool with a view. Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. This double room has air conditioning, flat-screen TV with streaming services, sea views, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit has 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Washing machine
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Dressing room
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Executive lounge access
- Tumble dryer
- Wardrobe or closet
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Barbecue
- Hypoallergenic
- Cleaning products
- Terrace
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Pool towels
- Shallow end
- Bottle of water
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Mobile hotspot device
- Lockers
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Window
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
- Hand sanitiser
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Queen Room with Balcony
This double room provides a pool with a view. This air-conditioned double room includes a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a private bathroom as well as a balcony with sea views. The unit offers 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Washing machine
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Dressing room
- Sofa
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Dining area
- Executive lounge access
- Tumble dryer
- Wardrobe or closet
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Barbecue
- Hypoallergenic
- Cleaning products
- Terrace
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Pool towels
- Shallow end
- Bottle of water
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Mobile hotspot device
- Lockers
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Window
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
- Hand sanitiser
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Queen Suite with Sea View
The pool with a view is a top feature of this suite. The air-conditioned suite has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. This suite features a mini-bar, a seating area, flat-screen TV with streaming services, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit has 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Washing machine
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Dressing room
- Sofa
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Executive lounge access
- Tumble dryer
- Wardrobe or closet
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Barbecue
- Hypoallergenic
- Cleaning products
- Terrace
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Pool towels
- Shallow end
- Bottle of water
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Mobile hotspot device
- Lockers
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Window
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
- Hand sanitiser
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Five-Bedroom House
This holiday home's special feature is the pool with a view. Featuring 5 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms, this air-conditioned holiday home consists of a living room and seating area. There is a wardrobe, a safe deposit box and a terrace and complimentary chocolate is provided for guests. The unit offers 10 beds.
Max Occupancy: 14 (14 Adults)
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Seating Area
- Private bathroom
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Wardrobe or closet
- Barbecue
- Terrace
- Toilet paper
- Pool towels
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
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Suite with Sea View
The pool with a view is a top feature of this suite. This air-conditioned suite comes with 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower. This suite has a minibar, flat-screen TV with streaming services, sea views, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit has 2 beds.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Sofa
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Dining area
- Wardrobe or closet
- Hypoallergenic
- Linen
- Dining table
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Mobile hotspot device
- Lockers
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Hand sanitiser
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Presidential Suite
This suite features a pool with a view. This spacious suite consists of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. The air-conditioned suite provides a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a mini-bar, a seating area, a dining area as well as sea views. The unit offers 2 beds.
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Washing machine
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Dressing room
- Sofa
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Dining area
- Executive lounge access
- Tumble dryer
- Wardrobe or closet
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Barbecue
- Hypoallergenic
- Cleaning products
- Terrace
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Sofa bed
- Pool towels
- Shallow end
- Bottle of water
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Feather pillow
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Mobile hotspot device
- Lockers
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Window
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
- Hand sanitiser
Guest Reviews
- Neliton (10/5): -
- catherine (10/5): Ravis d’avoir découvert cet endroit magique. - Lieu Exceptionnel, de part sa situation géographique, l’architecture élégante de la maison surplombant la mer, son mobilier d’origine de qualité, nous avions une très belle chambre avec une vue incroyable. Marcello, Gabriel et André sont particulièrement aimables, nous avons eu d’excellents petits déjeuners et Dîners gastronomiques ! La note aussi :) Balai d’hélicoptères dans la journée ! Surprenant
- Ghait (10/5): -
- Higor (10/5): -
- Lucy (10/5): Perfection - Does nothing not to like. The sober beautiful style of this pristine architecture, the materials , the connection to the sea, the setting, the sounds, the people
- Cleiton (10/5): -
- ANA (10/5): -
- Alvaro (10/5): Blissful! - Every bit of it. Nothing
- Daniel (6/5): Foi uma estadia ok, mas não voltaria. - Da vista do hotel, atendimento do host e banheiro. Ficamos um bom tempo sem luz na saída durante o banho. Houve uma confusão no café da manhã me servindo as escolhas de outro hóspede.
- Cristian (10/5): The best place to stay in Rio if you’re looking for a private getaway from the city, with breathtaking views - We loved the setting and the style, and it was clear that every single detail had been thoughtfully considered. The architecture, just like the views, is incredible. The whole team Gabriel, Andre, and Marcello were wonderful. The food was exceptional, and our room was simply amazing. There isn’t anything not to like about it.
- ValentinePolozenko (10/5): -
- Sophie (10/5): - What a magical place, and what a superb service :)
- Jitka (10/5): - Snidane byla vyborna, predem jsme si vybrali menu, cas a misto naservirovani. Skvely zpusob jak jidlem neplytvat
- José Antônio (10/5): Realmente o Rio é a Cidade Maravilhosa - Olha minha primeira vez no Rio e gostei bastante Nada
- Patricia (10/5): Perfeição! - Conforto, bom gosto, limpeza, vista. Acolhimento sensacional. Tudo perfeito Nada
- Homero (9/5): -
- Thalita (10/5): - Vista deslumbrante, café da manhã delicioso e todos os funcionários extremamente atenciosos. Parabéns
- Guilherme (10/5): Melhor experiência em todos os sentidos - Uma das melhores experiências no Rio de Janeiro. Uma arquitetura icônica, muito bem preservada e com uma vista incrível! O atendimento é muito especial do início ao fim.
- Arthur (10/5): -
- Felipe (8/5): -
- Rodrigo (10/5): -
- ANTON (10/5): Уединенное место в центре города - Все прошло отлично, номер соответствовал ожиданиям, очень красивый вид на океан, шум города вообще не слышен, очень уединенное место, как будто находишься далеко за городом. Завтра отличный и кастомный. Есть парковка.
- Cherisse (9/5): - Beautiful view from one beautiful room. Everyone was extremely nice and accommodating. We really enjoyed the breakfast on the balcony of our room. Paid for the couples massage in our room as well. Nothing to do here. It wasn't worth the price ($550/night) for us to stay if we have to leave the property for drinks, meals, beach or anything. Service charges were added for everything (we had also tipped the masseuses & chef Andre)
- Claudio (10/5): - É uma experiência diferente, não é uma estadia tradicional. A recepção personalizada ,a apresentação da propriedade e sua história. A construção e a vista é uma viagem. Gabriel é perfeito no atendimento, culminando com o oferecimento de uma manta para aquecer enquanto apreciavamos o pôr do sol no terraço .Fazia 18 graus..Continuamos com os bons vinhos curtindo o excelente jantar preparado por Bruno também perfeito no atendimento. Finalizamos na maravilhosa suite com vista para o mar ao leve som das ondas. Super recomendo está experiência sensorial.
- Antonio (10/5): Exceptional -
- Marcos (10/5): Exceptional -
- Benedikt (10/5): Exceptional -
- Genevieve (10/5): Exceptional -
- Charlotte (10/5): Exceptional -
- Shelley (9/5): Unique - Private Breakfast on our own glorious balcony, overlooking looking one of Rio's best views was a travel highlight for us. Can't recommend enough.
- Felipe (10/5): Amazing place -
- Nelson (10/5): - Best stay yet
- Diego (10/5): Exceptional -
- Mark (10/5): Truly a Cliffside Retreat - Marcello and his staff were excellent Friendly, attentive and helpful. Marcello is constantly working on upgrading the house - so things can only get even better.......
- Risi (10/5): Magical and coming back - Very beautiful Property, overlooking Joatinga! Marcello, the host was probably the best host I’ve ever had in my life. He and his staff were really accommodating, dropped us off and picked us up from the beach, organized dinners, organized an amazing boat tour. Give us a historic tour of his property… Really amazing time. Nothing, it was great
- niosha (10/5): - Marcello was very attentive and kind. He arranged for a boat tour for us which was amazing. Breakfasts were excellent and view is spectacular.
- Cara (6/5): Pleasant - I booked a massage but they do not have a masseuse on the property and the one they have booked did not turn up and I had to wait 90 minutes. Took a long time for a drink to be ordered. However staff were very friendly.
- Augusto Gil (10/5): Impecável - Nossa estadia no Cliffside foi incrível. A começar pela casa, em si, que é maravilhosa, bem pensada em cada detalhe, das vistas à decoração. A equipe é incrivelmente prestativa, atenciosa e dedicada. Queremos destacar em especial o atendimento do Bruno, que foi um querido desde que chegamos. Luana e Marcelo também nos receberam muito bem, e foram muito gentis, nos atenderam em tudo que precisamos. Até no momento que fomos pra praia fomos surpreendidos com uma carona do Tiago. Percebe-se o empenho que os proprietários vem fazendo em realizar melhorias constantes, respeitando a preservação da memória da casa, que, além de ser uma construção histórica, do seu valor arquitetônico, tem todo um valor cultural pelo histórico de sua ocupação também. Ficamos na suíte Elis Regina, que é a menor do hotel, e foi muito confortável e agradável. Curtir a vista das áreas externas, os diferentes cantinhos disponíveis para sentar e relaxar, foi muito especial. O café da manhã também foi sensacional, tudo muito fresco e caprichado. Queremos agradecer muito e recomendamos a estadia de olhos fechados!
- Miftari (10/5): Would come back to Rio just for another chance to stay at Cliffside. - Incredible experience! Marcello, Thiago & Chef Andre all treated us like family - the views were breathtaking and the presidential suite was stunning. The worst part of this stay was having to leave.
- Maurice (8/5): I highly suggest you rent a vehicle with four-wheel drive to get to this place... - Nice property...clean...views and hospitality from the host Location on the hill...Difficult to get to
- Francisco (10/5): - The view is amazing. Marcello was really nice!!!
- Jo (9/5): Superb - The property is so so beautiful and overlooks the coast. The staff go way above and beyond to be helpful, and they do a very customizable breakfast spread with such a nice view. The location is also nice if you want to be outside of the hustle and bustle in central Rio but still want to easily Uber in. Also a great spot for people who are driving down the coast to Paraty or other coastal locations. In the photos it looked like there was a pool but it seems to have been converted into a koi pond which is still super pretty, but we were a little disappointed not to have the pool we thought would be there given the fantastic weather. I'd also recommend getting a room that's not the most basic one. It was the last one available so we didn't have a choice, but we could hear people moving around above us in the early morning and it was difficult for my partner who is a light sleeper. I don't think the other rooms have this issue.
- Batsile (9/5): Superb, wonderful taste of Brazil! - A wonderful facility that exceeds expectations. A true home away from home experience with Andre the chef and Bruno his assistant the real stars of the show. All day chef services on call. A true taste of Brazilian hospitality. Choppers that fly overhead all day long, but quiet off in the evening.
- Emiel (9/5): Superb - amazing views, very friendly staff and great chef (Andre). Beautiful rooms. B&B can’t help this, but the helicopters fly over all day. Good to know if you don’t like noise. The beautiful garden could only be upgraded with a parasol to create some more shade. Other than that nothing!
- Christopher (10/5): CLIFFSIDE Boutique hotel - The hotel originally was a home . It’s a great experience , Sitting on cliffs between Rio and Barra . The staff are fantastic and very help full .
- Elton (10/5): - Cuidado e atenção individualizada… atendimento da Chef espetacular, assim como a comida que ela preparou para nós
- Jacob (10/5): Picturesque, romantic, historic - The property was truly unique and historical. The views were picturesque. The chef was incredible and all staff were welcoming and extremely helpful and kind. The location was a little secluded and cars had a difficult time getting up to the property unless newer, would recommended uber black as those cars seemed to be able to make it to the property more readily.
- John (10/5): - Had a wonderful time with a spectacular view! Staff at the property provided great service and I will be booking another stay soon.
- Marco (10/5): Exceptional - everything about Cliffside is exceptional. The location with stunning views, service is out of the ordinary. Breakfast with a view. They exceeded all my expectations. -
- chris (10/5): - Incredible views, rooms, and chef.
- Carlos (7/5): A beautiful place with great people - Gerson and the team are great, always trying to make the best arranging things to make your stay better. The view is incredible and the breakfast is unbelievable!!! This is not a hotel, it’s a beautiful house arranged to receive visitors. There’s no restaurant or swimming pool nor fitness center and this is not a spa. You can ask the team to cook something and you can try to swim with the fishes. You can also ask for a massage and a professional will come. Careful if you’re allergic to cats !
- Genevieve (10/5): Amazing! Healing. - Best hotel in the whole world!!! I always come back, and bring as many family and friends as I can!
- Stephanie (10/5): Architectural Wonder of a house - Amazing boutique hotel. Perfect views- unique home in a gated community cliff side Extra blankets were so appreciated Bed quite firm Little difficult to find didn’t realize check in with guard to neighborhood- kept driving past
- Laurie (10/5): - Excellent staff. Made us feel like home. Wonderful view
- Ahmed (10/5): Best, retreat in Rio!! - There will never be another place. I would like to stay to get away from people other than the place that I stayed in the room that I stayed at this hotel. It's not a hotel. It's a home with staff with people that treat you so well that you will regret the day that you have to leave. The ownership has done a great job. See you soon
- Vedrana (10/5): Exceptional - We love this place and we are keep coming back. Atmosphere is amazing, you feel like in another world. Food is very good. Staff is very nice. All is good. Would be amazing add on if there was drinking water at our disposal all day.
- Norma (10/5): Exceptional - Beautiful location , stunned view Peaceful , friendly staff Nothing
- Julien (10/5): Exceptional -
- cristina (10/5): - This hotel was tranquil and the view were truly incredible! This is a hidden gem and a must stay if you're visiting Rio!
- Joao (8/5): Very good -
- Othmane (10/5): Definitely a little heaven in Rio - We loved our stay at Cliffside boutique hotel. Waking up to that view and wave sounds is priceless. Paulo and Gerson made us feel comfortable and were of great care. Thank you for the warm welcome and arrangement. It is definitely one of the highlights in my experience in Rio. You guys have a magic place. I would definitely recommend it and will come back. Obrigado. Cheers!
- Karina (10/5): Welcoming service with stunning views - An incredible overnight stay in the green heart of the city, to celebrate our 25th anniversary, listening to the crashing waves. We enjoyed an excellent dinner paired with our wine, and personalized breakfast with breathtaking views. Outstanding and welcoming seevice
- Karina (10/5): Welcoming service with stunning views - An incredible overnight stay in the green heart of the city, to celebrate our 25th anniversary, listening to the crashing waves. We enjoyed an excellent dinner paired with our favorite wine, and personalized breakfast with breathtaking views. Outstanding and welcoming seevice
- Chrizantho (9/5): Superb -
- Deanna (10/5): A magical experience; Cliffside is a design lover’s oasis hidden away from Rio’s tourism and noise. - Cliffside is a one of a kind architectural and design marvel, with an unbelievable view and very attentive and kind staff. The in house chef and spa services were lovely. If you are looking to unplug someplace gorgeous hidden away from the typical tourist experience, then this is the place for you. The property/home a bit hidden in a luxury gated community. That makes the area safe, but it also makes it a bit hard to find and get to. I had several Ubers cancel on me or tell me they wouldn’t pick me up/drop me off there.
- Kay (10/5): An oasis of calm and impeccable service - How about a stay in an architectural icon, a place deeply steeped in local music history, an oasis of calm and impeccable service. All this you will find at Cliffside. Every single staff member was amazing, the place is super clean, has some of the best views in town, and is quiet and tranquil. The food is amazing, and you wont need to stick to a given schedule. The chefs whip up something for you any time, and it will be delicious. All in all, the perfect getaway.
- Tizita (10/5): Felt like home with private chef and team who cared for our wellbeing. Highly recommend this place. - Everything was perfect! The house, the location, the view, the privacy, the team working there - the host and the chef are stars. Absolutely stunning place, we highly recommend!
- Dr. (10/5): Great and calm place with awesome view - I normally do not give reviews. But the Cliffside Hotel was a very special and extraordinary place to stay, calm with a great view and you will only hear the waves (and some helicopters passing by ;-) ). Old architect building with a special Charme. Thank you for this stay and the warm welcome from the team around Paulo, the lodging manager, Gerson and Chef Andre (great individual food!). Great team, always helpful and in a good mood. We will definitely come back. If you want to escape the intense atmosphere of Rio for a couple days, this is the place to go. Very individual place to be. Thank you Paulo, Gerson, Andre and the whole team!
- Joao G (10/5): Excelente hospedagem - Lugar fantástico. O quarto que reservamos estava em obras, nos deram um upgrade para a suíte principal, que é incrível. Recomendo.
- Cecatto (10/5): Somos bem exigentes mas o hotel nos surpreendeu positivamente. Casa iconica, vista de tirar o folego, staff extremamente -
- Jorina (10/5): Exceptional - Perfect accomodation and wonderfull staff!
- Emily (10/5): From the time Paulo opened the door and greeted, we knew this was the perfect place! - Leisurely and tranquil...a truly lovely place! Mosquitoes!!
- Patrick (10/5): Everything was perfect - Very peacefull and confortable hotel. The food was excepcional and The service was top notch. They even put The dinner Tablet at our balcony I liked everything
- Myles (10/5): Exceptional -
- Luciana (10/5): Exceptional - Absolutely amazing!
- Dr. (10/5): Incredible stay - Very friendly hotel staff. Starting with our hosts Korá and Paulo who immediately made us feel welcome and home. Then André, the chef, who prepared awesome dinners at any time (it was even possible to ask to have something from the kitchen long after 22:00. Bruno made excellent cocktails. And Caio was taking care of preparing incredible breakfasts with a view. This place is one of a kind. After all my travels I cannot remember to have been to a place such like this. The catagory "Boutique Hotel" is an understatement. It is just the perfect hideaway in Rio, in walking distance to a very nice beach as well. When I am in Rio de Janeiro again I will always consider going there again.
- Cornelis (9/5): Superb -
- Brandon (10/5): Perfect oasis if you’re looking to escape regular life, relax, and feel like royalty - The views are amazing. The food is some of the best I’ve been blessed to eat in my life. The staff is great. A wonderful place to go to escape real life for a bit. The bugs. You will have visitors in your room from time to time, but they’re not too much of a bother
- Carl (10/5): Exceptional -
- Lucinda (10/5): Can’t wait to come back - Unbelievable property in a stunning location Beautifully designed With the most amazing view Felt so peaceful here but it’s still so close to rio The best part about this stay was definitely the staff who were so lovely and accommodating - nothing was too much and the food was excellent
- Michael (10/5): Magical boutique hotel - Step into a realm where the echoes of Bossa Nova legends like Tom Jobim still linger in the air. This boutique hotel, nestled atop Rio's majestic cliffs, offers a retreat not just steeped in music history but also in the unparalleled luxury of privacy and service. From the personal chef's exquisite culinary creations to the soothing hands of the massage team and the attentive assistance of the concierge, every detail caters to a five-star experience. It's more than a hotel; it's a sanctuary where the artistry of Zanine Caldas marries Brazil's colonial elegance with the tranquility of Japanese design, all set against a backdrop of the vast Atlantic. A place that's been a secluded muse for celebrities seeking solace and inspiration. Here, in this hidden gem, you won't feel like you're just in Rio—you're in a private world, a legacy of melodies, a haven of serenity. This is your exclusive invitation to partake in an experience that transcends the ordinary, where every stay writes its own storied chapter. #HiddenGemInRio #ExclusiveRetreat #BoutiqueHotel #LegacyOfBossaNova #SerenityInRio #CelebritySanctuary #ArchitecturalMarvel #PersonalChefExperience #LuxuryStay #PrivateEscape #TranquilGetaway #DiscoverRioSecrets #EleganceAndArtistry
- Jonathan (10/5): Lovely staff. Relaxing, stylish, great food, culturally interesting - both design and music. - This is a beautiful Hotel which exudes style. Marcello the owner is lovely and very kind and good company. This is a hotel that has a deep Brazilian cultural heritage for Achitecture and design/ music. You feel like you're in a James Bond film here. The chefs are superb as are the rest of the staff. This really cemented our love for Rio and Brazil. Where you stay- absolutely matters. This is one place you should make time to stay at. When I visit Brazil again i'll be staying here.
- Gabriel (10/5): Unforgivable & Immersive Stay - What an experience! I’ve had a very unique perspective of the city, also seemed a very special place when jt comes to culture and architecture. Long time I see nothing as captivating and interesting as the CliffSide. Amazed by the staff and the small details. Simply fantastic. I didn’t like I had to leave and go back home. I wish I lived there for good.
- Johnelle (10/5): Gorgeous property, incredible staff - Absolutely stunning property. The views were incredible, the house itself beautiful, the staff incredible (Paolo the manager was incredibly helpful and hospitable) , the food beyond words. It felt like you were a guest at a big gorgeous house. So special, beautiful, peaceful. Nothing.
- Marcelo (10/5): Exceptional -
- Agnese (9/5): Superb -
- Anonymous (9/5): Superb -
- Elivar (10/5): Exceptional -
- Daniel (10/5): Try and visit - Excellent staff, amenities , location as it is very safe
- Leroy (10/5): Exceptional - This was undoubtedly my favorite hotel I’ve ever stayed in. Prime location, great views, Top notch hospitality and friendly staff. I highly recommend anyone to stay there for a peaceful and relaxing vacation. Already looking forward to going back No complaints here.
- Anonymous (10/5): Gorgeous veiews amazing home and the best people, felt like being home but living on a cliff. Amazing!!!! - This was the most beautiful location in the most amazing city The property was simply amazing the the customer service was the best I have experienced on this planet and I have been around it twice now
- Jessie (10/5): Exceptional -
- Anonymous (10/5): Exceptional -
- Ilan (10/5): Exceptional -
- Lasean (10/5): Beautiful place - Ocean View
- Paula (10/5): Exceptional - We arrived at the house and as soon as we entered we were shocked by the beauty of the Place. The architecture and the furnitures are a piece of art, every single detail shows taste and intelligence. Beautiness doesn't end inside the house but flourish outside as well, in a beautiful garden full of stairs and plants, facing the most incredible view of the Ocean. This house breath history, I call It 'house' and not 'hotel' because back in the days It was actually a house and the atmosphere of íntimacy and coziness are the one of a house lived by people, not only professionals. And that Is the most beautiful side of this Place: the people. The staff was super professional in every aspect but also incredibly warm and Easy to talk to. They helped us in all sorts of things, showing real care and flexibility. Last but not least this Place have a special secret for the One Who enjoy Brazilian music, but i don't want to spoil it because the host must enjoy telling this incredible surprise
- Judrik (10/5): Exceptional -
- Jimmie (10/5): Exceptional - Service good
- Domen (10/5): Exceptional -
- Adela (10/5): Best view in Rio - One of the best places I’ve ever stayed in. It’s absolutely beautiful and the staff is so welcoming and helpful that they made our stay absolutely phenomenal. I can only recommend to choose Cliffside if you’re in Rio!
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