The best spa hotels in Rio de Janeiro

Hey! Indulge in the ultimate pampering experience at one of these luxurious spa hotels. Designed to provide relaxation, rejuvenation, and tranquility, these properties offer an array of wellness services that range from massages and facials to yoga classes and meditation sessions. To make your search for the perfect spa hotel in in Rio de Janeiro easier, I've compiled this list of top-rated properties for your consideration. So sit back, relax, and explore your options - your ultimate wellness retreat awaits!

• 1 Villa Paranaguá Hotel & Spa Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

  

  Hotel. Situated 2 km from Flamengo Beach, Villa Paranaguá Hotel & Spa offers 5-star accommodation in Rio de Janeiro and has a bar. With a garden, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The hotel has a sauna, year-round outdoor pool and terrace, and guests can grab a bite to eat in the restaurant. At the hotel, all rooms are fitted with a desk. Rooms include a coffee machine, while certain rooms are fitted with a patio and others also boast city views. At Villa Paranaguá Hotel & Spa the rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a continental breakfast. Languages spoken at the 24-hour front desk include English, Spanish, French and Portuguese. Popular points of interest near Villa Paranaguá Hotel & Spa include Escadaria Selarón, Municipal Theatre of Rio de Janeiro and Modern Art Museum. The nearest airport is Santos Dumont Airport, 2 km from the hotel. Show full description

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• 2 Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

  

  Hotel. The elegant 5-star Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janeiro offers luxurious rooms with marbled bathrooms and panoramic ocean views, located on Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana Beachfront. Services include a wellness spa and 3 gastronomic restaurants. The spacious rooms at the Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janeiro are individually decorated with English antique furniture and original artworks. All offer king-size beds, free use of internet and a free pair of Havaianas flip flops. Some include private balconies with panoramic city or ocean views. Guests can enjoy a daily breakfast served in Pérgula restaurant, which also offers Brazilian specialties and fresh seafood delicacies. Breakfast can also be served in-room and additional charges apply. Top Italian dishes are served in Cipriani restaurant and a selection of drinks are available at the Copacabana Piano Bar. The new MEE Restaurant offers Pan Asian cuisine, and a large selection of Japanese Sakes. Show full description

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• 3 Vila Santa Teresa Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

  

  Hotel. Offering a year-round outdoor pool and views of the sea, Vila Santa Teresa Hotel & Spa is situated in the Santa Teresa district in Rio de Janeiro. The hotel has a sun terrace and views of the pool, and guests can enjoy a drink at the bar. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property and free private parking is available on site. Every room at this hotel is air conditioned and features a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Certain rooms have a seating area for your convenience. Some units include views of the garden or city. All rooms are equipped with a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find bathrobes, slippers and free toiletries. Breakfast is included and there is a 24-hour front desk at the property. You can play tennis at the hotel. Christ the Redeemer is 2.5 km from Vila Santa Teresa Hotel & Spa, while Corcovado is 2.6 km from the property. The nearest airport is Santos Dumont Airport, 4 km from Vila Santa Teresa Hotel & Spa. Show full description

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• 4 Emiliano Rio Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

  

  Hotel. Boasting an outdoor infinity pool, Emiliano Rio is set in a privileged location in Rio de Janeiro, beachfront to Copacabana Beach. The contemporary architecture values the natural light and the sea view, offering guests a special and unique connection with the city. Free WiFi is provided, and private parking is available on site. Each room is fitted with a flat-screen TV and a coffee machine. Some rooms have a seating area for guests' convenience. Every room has a private bathroom with a bath or shower and bidet, with bathrobes provided. It is also fitted with slippers, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Emiliano Rio, guests can taste a contemporary Brazilian cuisine made from organic products at the on-site restaurant. Other hotel facilities include a spa where guests can relax and a fitness centre where they can exercise. The rooftop boasts a swimming pool and views to the beach. Ipanema Beach is 1.2 km from Emiliano Rio, while the famous Sugarloaf Mountain is 7.5 km away, and Christ The Redeemer is at a distance of 8.4 km. The nearest airport is Santos Dumont Airport, 8 km from the property, while Galeão International Airport is 20 km away.

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• 5 Grand Hyatt Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

  

  Hotel. Boasting an outdoor pool and spa, Grand Hyatt Rio de Janeiro is strategically located in the heart of Barra da Tijuca, nested between the ocean, the lake and the mountains, just across the street from Reserva Beach. The hotel has a sauna and fitness centre with a Yoga Studio. Guests can enjoy a meal at one of the three restaurants. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and private parking is available on site. Each room at this hotel is air conditioned and offers a furnished balcony. Rooms also offers a bathtub, so guests can relax after a busy day. For your comfort, you will also find bathroom amenities from Granado and a hairdryer. There is a 24-hour front desk, a cash machine and shops at the property. Beach service is available and offers chairs, parasols and towels. Guests can also enjoy several resort activities such as daily physical activities, caipirinha tasting, bike experience and welcome drinks at Cantô Restaurant, at a surcharge. Jeunesse Arena is located nearby, whilst Cidade das Artes is 3.2 km. The nearest airport is Santos Dumont Airport, 26 km from Grand Hyatt Rio de Janeiro. Show full description

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• 6 Santa Teresa Hotel RJ - MGallery Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

  

  Hotel. Located in the historical and cultural heart of Rio de Janeiro, this 5-star boutique hotel offers a unique concept of tropical design and panoramic views of Rio de Janeiro’s bay. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Guests of Santa Teresa Hotel RJ - MGallery can relax in a swimming pool surrounded by gardens. Body treatments, massages and other services are provided in the spa. The restaurant Térèze, listed in the Michelin Guide, serves food from different cuisines as well as a select list of wines. Famous, local Bar dos Descasados has a unique atmosphere, signature drinks and amazing view. The exclusive decor reminding the African Indigenous roots and combined with modern design can be admired in the common areas and in the spacious accommodations, which usually offer panoramic views. Santa Teresa Hotel RJ - MGallery features pieces of art of Sergio Rodrigues, Studio Vitty, Rock Lane and other renowned Brazilian designers. City centre is 3 km away from property. Show full description

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• 7 Hotel Nacional Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

  

  Hotel. Hotel Nacional Rio de Janeiro is ideally set right in front of São Conrado beach and offers an unique option for those looking for the luxury of an urban resort. The hotel is located within the grounds of a historic building, designed by Oscar Niemeyer and surrounded by Burle Marx gardens. The hotel has an outdoor pool, a spa and a fitness centre. Beach services including beach lounge chairs and beach umbrellas are available. Guests can enjoy exclusive drinks and sophisticated tapas at the Bardot Pool Bar, and also benefit from the one of the 2 contemporary cuisine restaurants, Sereia and Amaro. WiFi is available throughout the property All air-conditioned rooms at the Hotel Nacional Rio de Janeiro are decorated in warm colors and offer Trussardi bed linen, LED TV, minibar, digital safe and a dock station. Ensuite bathroom offers complimentary amenities, bathrobes and hairdryer. São Conrado subway station is only 750 metres from the property. Pedra da Gávea and Jardim Botanico can be both reached within 6.5 km. Copacabana beach is 11 km from Hotel Nacional Rio de Janeiro. The nearest airport is Santos Dumont Airport, 13 km from the property, while Tom Jobim International Airport is 25 km away. Show full description

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• 8 Hilton Copacabana Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

  

  Hotel. The 5-star Hilton Rio de Janeiro Copacabana is ideally located across from the blue waters of Copacabana Beach. It features an elegant spa and a rooftop pool, both with splendid sea views. Hilton Rio de Janeiro Copacabana offers bright, sophisticated rooms with air conditioning, a TV and a minibar. They are elegantly styled with wooden furniture, contemporary decor and warm, natural tones. Most rooms feature amazing ocean views. A popular buffet breakfast is served every morning with fresh fruits and pastries. The spa at the hotel has a variety of treatments, and there is a second swimming pool on the 4th floor, where guests can find the hotel restaurant. They are also welcome to exercise or have a sauna session in the fitness centre. Charming shops, restaurants and lively bars are found just 2 blocks away from this hotel. Copacabana Fort is 3.2 km away. Santos Dumont Airport is 9.6 km away, while Galeão International Airport is at a distance of 27.6 km. Show full description

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• 9 Bossa Nova Ipanema Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

  

  Hotel. Located 300 metres from the famous Ipanema Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Bossa Nova Ipanema features free WiFi access. Guests can also enjoy a spa centre for an extra charge and the on-site restaurant. Each sophisticated room at this 4 stars boutique hotel is air conditioned and boasts an ultramodern décor. Guests will find a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a minibar and a Nespresso coffee machine. All rooms feature a private bathroom with hairdryer. Guests will also benefit digital newspaper. Guests can enjoy a selection of contemporary Brazilian cuisine at the hotel’s restaurant or get a relaxing massage at the spa centre. Bossa Nova Ipanema has a unique style created by the famous Brazilian fashion stylist Gloria Coelho. Copacabana Beach is 300 metres from Bossa Nova Ipanema, while Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon is 1,5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Santos Dumont Airport, 8 km from Bossa Nova Ipanema. Galeão International Airport is 20 km away. Show full description

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• 10 Royal Rio Palace Hotel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

  

  Hotel. With an unbeatable location, 300 metres from the trendy Copacabana Beach, Royal Rio offers a panoramic rooftop pool and a cocktail bar. Guests at Royal Rio can enjoy a complimentary fresh buffet breakfast with an assortment of breads, juices and fruits. Free WiFi is also available. The air conditioned rooms at Royal Rio Palace feature a tiled floor, a minibar and an LED TV with cable channels. Bathrooms are fitted with a hairdryer and free toiletries. A 24-hour front desk and room service are available. Guests can also use Royal Rio´s modern gym or relax by the sauna. Royal Rio is conveniently located only 300 metres from Cardeal Arcoverde tube station, 9 km from Santos Dumont Airport and 26 km from International Airport (Galeão). Copacabana Fort is only 3 km away.

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• 11 Wyndham Rio de Janeiro Barra Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

  

  Hotel. Wyndham Rio de Janeiro Barra is located right in front of Barra da Tijuca Beach and it is 2.3 km from Jardim Oceanico subway station. It features outdoor pools, a fitness centre with personal trainer and a sauna. It also offers beach service with sun loungers and parasols. Boasting balconies with sea views, all air-conditioned rooms at Wyndham Rio de Janeiro Barra are equipped with a private bathroom. Guests can savour Brazilian cuisine at the restaurant and try healthy food at La Fruteria. Guests can also benefit from hydrogymnastics, spa, beauty saloon and a kids area with recreation. Post 11 - Leblon is 11 km from Wyndham Rio de Janeiro Barra, while Rio de Janeiro Botanical Gardens is 12 km away. The nearest airport is Santos Dumont Airport, 20 km from the property. Show full description

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• 12 JANEIRO Hotel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

  

  Hotel. Set in Rio de Janeiro, JANEIRO Hotel it's a 5-minute walk from Post 12 - Leblon. Guests can enjoy a drink at JANEIRO bar or easy going food in the JANEIRO's on-site restaurant. The units offer sea views and come with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a coffee machine and a desk. Ensuite bathroom offers with complimentary toiletries. JANEIRO Hotel offers a buffet breakfast with some vegetarian options. The accommodation offers an outdoor pool. The nearest airport is Santos Dumont Airport, 10 km from the property. This property offers spa and wellness packages. Show full description

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• 13 Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

  

  Hotel. Right on famous Copacabana Beach and 600 metres from Ipanema Beach, Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana offers scenic views of the Sugar Loaf, plus a panoramic pool. WiFi and parking are available. Modern and spacious, the 5-star rooms feature LCD cable TV, iPod station and minibar. All are air conditioned, including a balcony with city or sea views. Some also grant access to the VIP executive floor. Guests at Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana can benefit from the fitness centre, gym class, wedding services, beauty and various wellness options offered by SPA Willow Stream. Copacabana Fort is 550 metres from Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana whilst Lagoa Stadium is 4 km away. Santos Dumont Airport is at a distance of 11.7 km, while Galeão International Airport is 23.9 km away. This property offers spa and wellness packages. Show full description

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• 14 PortoBay Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

  

  Hotel. Boasting stunning views of the Sugarloaf, Corcovado and the Copacabana beachfront, PortoBay Rio de Janeiro features a restaurant and a bar with bossa nova music. Guests are invited to appreciate exotic drinks while admiring Rio de Janeiro's sunset. All rooms offers WiFi. Situated right on the beach, the 4-star hotel has rooms featuring sea views. They include flat-screen cable TV and minibar. Some rooms boast panoramic views and others feature a private balcony. The hotel also hosts Bossa Lounge, specialised in exotic fruit cocktails. The hotel provide beach towels, parasols and chairs. With international and Brazilian cuisine, La Finestra restaurant offers a rich buffet breakfast comprising fresh fruits, natural juices, hot and cold items. Health eating options are also provided. Lunch and dinner are à la carte. PortoBay Rio de Janeiro is within walking distance from popular bars, shops and restaurants. Cardeal Arcoverde metro station is 550 metres from the hotel. Beach Volleyball Arena 800 metres away, and Santos Dumont Airport is at a distance of 7.8 km. This property offers spa and wellness packages. Show full description

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• 15 CDesign Hotel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

  

  Hotel. Boasting a beachfront location just 1.5 km from Pontal Square, CDesign Hotel offers spectacular views to Recreio dos Bandeirantes Beach. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. All air-conditioned rooms come with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, safety deposit box and a minibar. Bathrooms are private. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hair dryer. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. At CDesign Hotel you will also find a 24-hour front desk. Barra Olympic Park is 10 km from CDesign Hotel, while Prainha Beach is 5 km from the property. Riocentro Convention Center is at a distance of 10 km, and Rio de Janeiro/Galeao International Airport is 33 km away. This property offers spa and wellness packages. Show full description

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• 16 Rio Othon Palace Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

  

  Hotel. Located beachfront to Copacabana beach, Rio Othon Palace features a rooftop pool with excellent views of the Sugarloaf Mountain and an on-site fitness centre. Boasting panoramic sea views, breakfast is served on the 3rd floor. Free WiFi access is provided throughout the property. Each of the air-conditioned accommodations at Rio Othon Palace has a balcony, cable TV and minibar. Some offer views of the sea and a separate seating area. Parking is provided on site, subject to availability. At the Skylab Restaurant and Bar, located on the 30th floor, guests can taste Brazilian and international cuisine, as well as a tradicional 'feijoada' every Saturday. There are a number of shops and restaurants within walking distance from the hotel. Cantagalo metro station is 450 metres from Rio Othon Palace, whilst Copacabana Fort is 1 km away. Santos Dumont Airport is at a distance of 11 km and Galeão International Airport is 23.8 km from the property. This property offers spa and wellness packages. Show full description

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• 17 Venit Mio Hotel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

  

  Hotel. Set in Rio de Janeiro, just in front of Barra Olympic Park, Venit Mio Hotel features free WiFi access and private parking. The hotel has an outdoor pool and views of the city, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. All air-conditioned rooms come with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, iPod dock and also a coffee machine. Bathrooms are private and equipped with a bath or shower. For your comfort, you will find bath robes, slippers and free toiletries. At Venit Mio, you will find a 24-hour front desk, spa, sauna and also a business centre. Barra da Tijuca Beach is 8 km from Venit Mio Hotel, while Riocentro Convention Centre is 3 km away. Rio de Janeiro/Galeao International Airport is 30 km from the property.

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• 18 Venit Barra Hotel Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

  

  Hotel. Boasting an outdoor swimming pool, Venit Barra Hotel offers accommodation in Barra da TIjuca district, Rio de Janeiro. The hotel offers a spa centre, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Each room is fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a minibar and Bluetooth speakers. Guests will find a private bathroom with free toiletries. Besides a sun terrace, guests will also be provided with a fitness centre, a sauna and a 24-hour front desk at the property. Barra Olympic Park is 100 metres from Venit Barra Hotel, while Barra da Tijuca Beach is 12 km away. Rio de Janeiro/Galeao International Airport is 23 km from the property. Show full description

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in November 2022. Did I miss a spa hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!