Quinta Azul Boutique Pousada

3.0 star property
Art Deco Rio de Janeiro pousada in Santa Teresa with free breakfast
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Photo gallery for Quinta Azul Boutique Pousada

City view
Terrace/patio
Porch
Lobby sitting area
Bathroom sink

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Rua Almirante Alexandrino 256, Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 20241-260
  • Selarón Steps
    10 min walk
  • Arcos da Lapa
    18 min walk
  • Catete Palace
    18 min walk
  • Rio de Janeiro (SDU-Santos Dumont)
    12 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Double Room, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Jetted bath
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Premium Double Room, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Premium Room, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Jetted bath
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Rio de Janeiro

At Quinta Azul Boutique Pousada you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Arcos da Lapa and Flamengo Park. Highlights at this boutique pousada include free buffet breakfast. .This business-friendly pousada offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, tour/ticket assistance and multilingual staff. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class Santa Teresa pousada include Consulate General of the United States Rio de Janeiro and Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí.

What's nearby

  • Selarón Steps - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Arcos da Lapa - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Consulate General of the United States Rio de Janeiro - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Flamengo Beach - 12 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

  • Largo do Guimarães Tram Stop - 3 min walk
  • Rio de Janeiro Central Station - 4 min drive
  • Rio de Janeiro International Airport (GIG) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar do Mineiro - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Armazém São Thiago - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Mo Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Armazém e Pousada São Joaquim - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bar da Fatinha - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Quinta Azul Boutique Pousada

Art Deco Rio de Janeiro pousada in Santa Teresa with free breakfast
Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Quinta Azul Boutique Pousada.
  • 1 building
  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Built in 2011
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
Quinta Azul Boutique Pousada offers 13 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 19-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available.

Languages

English, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) during limited hours on request

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 2011

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 19-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: BRL 200 per vehicle (return)
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club.

We should mention

  • At check-in, parents or a legal guardian travelling with children under 18 years old are obligated to present the child's birth certificate and an identity card with a photo (for example, a passport). For international travels to Brazil, if only one of the parents is travelling with the child, the parent must present – in addition to the child's certificate of birth and identity card with photo – a letter authorising the trip signed by the other parent with a notarial certification of signature. If the parents or the legal guardian, as applicable, cannot or are unwilling to give this authorisation, a judicial authorisation is required. People intending to travel to Brazil with children must consult with the Brazilian consulate prior to travelling for more information.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Quinta Azul Boutique
Quinta Azul Boutique Pousada
Quinta Azul Boutique Pousada Rio de Janeiro
Quinta Azul Boutique Rio de Janeiro
Quinta Azul Boutique Pousada Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Quinta Azul Pousada Brazil
Quinta Azul Boutique Pousada Rio de Janeiro
Quinta Azul Boutique Pousada Pousada (Brazil)
Quinta Azul Boutique Pousada Pousada (Brazil) Rio de Janeiro

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Quinta Azul Boutique Pousada?

Quinta Azul Boutique Pousada offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Quinta Azul Boutique Pousada?

The closest beach to Quinta Azul Boutique Pousada is Copacabana Beach (5.3 km).

Does Quinta Azul Boutique Pousada serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary buffet breakfast is offered daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Quinta Azul Boutique Pousada?

No, but there's an airport shuttle on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Quinta Azul Boutique Pousada?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Quinta Azul Boutique Pousada?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Quinta Azul Boutique Pousada Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 139 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 139 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 139 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 139 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 139 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yahya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, very helpful staff
We booked the room with the tub and loved it! The room was clean and very comfortable. The owner was super helpful and spoke great english. I would definitely recommend this place.

10/10 Excellent

Grant, Western Hemisphere

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful location in Santa Teresa,
Two minutes walk to downtown, lovely outdoor patio, good breakfast, rooftop room with outdoor hot tub was worth the extra lush and green, amazing staff.

8/10 Good

Daniel, Washington, DC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Oasis in Santa Teresa
Quinta Azul is a great alternative to the big hotels in Copacabana and Ipanema. It's quaint and quiet. The staff at the pousada is really exceptional and each of them were consistently super friendly and helpful. Special shout out to Elena, who is just amazing. My only suggestion is that the water in the showers needs to be warmer.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Expedia did not live up to the contract
We are not happy with our hotel stay. We booked five premium double rooms and were given only three premium rooms and two other rooms, one of which did not even have enough room to put the suitcase on the floor. Not happy - we have been overcharged for two rooms and should be reimbursed.

2/10 Terrible

Ash, Somerset, NJ

Disliked: Staff & service
dishonest staff
Had booked for 3 nights. Access to hotel is not easy.. Its uphill and have to take cab from metro to get to the hotel. At time of check in requested if I can cancel one night - the last night - and the guy - Lewis at reception agreed. After I made alternate arrangements at a different hotel for the 3rd night, next day Lewis tells me he cannot cancel and I should pay 100% for the 3rd night. After I reminded him that only after his confirmation, I made alternate bookings he said I should pay 10% fee because expedia charged him. That night I called expedia and expedia confirmed they were not charging any fee. After 2 days when I was checking out, he was not at reception and I told the lady at reception that I have to 10% per Lewis for 3rd night because exedia was charging. She confirmed expedia was not charging and I could check out without paying anything. After 2 days of check out I see Lewis charged me 100% for the thrid night on my creditcard. A piece of advise, if you are a tourist stay in copacabana/leblon/ipanema area which is a upscale neighbourhood and feel good for tourist. Santa Teresa is a rundown neighbourhood and good to visit for 2-3 hours but dont take a hotel here.

6/10 Okay

Greg, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness
Service slow and neighbourhood rather dodgy.
Nice breakfast and clean room. Unfortunately we had some issues with the room (shower) and our requests/instructions for a taxi were either ignored or left very late causing us some anxiety on departure. I was forced to carry our luggage up most of the stairs because the porter was elsewhere to meet the taxi (lots of stairs when you are staying in the basement). Some great views, but don't wander far from the hotel at night as it can get dangerous. Sadly, I would not recommend the hotel. Staff were not particularly friendly and better options in Copacabana or Ipanema, or even Niteroi, across Guanabara Bay.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable accommodation in good neighbourhood
Nice accommodation, very reasonably sized rooms, about 30 minute walk to some of the central locations. Staff very helpful and willing to provide advice on onward journey, flights, book taxis, provide directions, etc.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
hotel to stay in rio.
i had scary staff communications via email regarding pickup dangers and prices. there were screaming and shouting arguments every night next door, and loud dog barkings well into the night. and attempts to use fear to extort extra charges for unwanted expensive services my taxi driver to the airport given the wrong drop off instructions by the hotel and i was taken to the wrong airport even though both parties saw my ticket. i did not like it there and kept myself very low key as i felt unsafe. i will never voluntarily go to rio again or ever praise it. on the other hand the kitchen staff at the hotel were lovely and made the most beautiful food. and the room itself although below ground level with poor ventilation and no view at all was aesthetically lovely and comfortable - although i found a hyperdermic needle case discarded on the luggage wrack, so i dont think the cleaner was any good, and the hot water was too cold for a european person. there was no garden and no common room view except onto the depressed backyards and latrines of the neighbours. why did the Guardian give it such a good rating?

8/10 Good

Arie, Atoka, Okalahoma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely Bed and Breakfast
We stayed in Rio after a cruise. We found the Bed and Breakfast a distance from downtown, that was fine with us. The staff was wonderful, Elizabeth, Erica and Jackeline. Since our flight out did not leave until midnight, they allowed us to stay until 8PM at no extra cost. The breakfast was wonderful, lots to choose from. The rooms were nice and clean but, with lots of stairs. no elevator. The deck area was great. Lots of large tropical trees. Squirel monkeys ran on the branches.A great place to relax after a tour of busy Rio.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Larry, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great pousada.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2014 (standard room0. Great 'guest house' style hotel. Clean rooms with good A/C, modern bath, reliable internet, breakfast included, etc. Very friendly, helpful (& English-speaking) staff. Safe/secure. This is not a big full-service hotel (nor is it trying to be), so if you're looking for room service, pool and similar high-end amenities look elsewhere. It's a smaller, quaint place with a homey feel, but had everything I needed. The common area is open (covered but outdoors, i.e., no A/C) and has a nice view of the back neighborhood. Santa Theresa is quiet (relative to Copa/Ipanema/Leblon), but has great character; bars & good restaurants around the corner. 15 min walk to subway (Gloria), R$40 & 20 min taxi to/from Ipanema (non-rush), R$20 & 10min to SDU airport, R$52 and 30min to GIG airport (non-rush). Would definitely stay here again.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming hostel in the most scenic part of Rio
Gorgeous patio overlooking rooftops of Santa Teresa neighborhood. Windy streets, beautiful artisan galleries, more than a few good restaurants, and the most helpful hotel staff it has ever been our good fortune to meet. A special 'shout out' to Elizabeth from reception who helped us with EVERYTHING!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good place for short-term stay.
If you're looking for a base for a long Rio stay, you probably should stay down on a beach. But for a relaxing, short stay in Rio, this small hotel up on the hill is an excellent choice.

8/10 Good

Kieth, Miami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Surprising treat..will certainly stay again
I really enjoyed everything about my stay. The staff was great, rooms were very warm, friendly, nice and clean, Santa Teraza is an amazing area with lot's to do in walking distance and different than other parts of Rio. Looking for a new experience and a great place to stay..this is it.

10/10 Excellent

Nancy, Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful gem in an old neighborhood!
We had such a nice stay here. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was wonderful and it was very pleasant to sit on the patio and eat. We could walk down to the center of town but there were also taxis if we preferred! I would stay here again in a heart beat!!

8/10 Good

Christopher, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tram not running
The neighbourhood is a bit rough and the famous tram is not running up the hill to St Teresa which is disappointing. However, the guesthouse was fine and as advertised

10/10 Excellent

Trudy , Canadian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful Romantic Honeymoon Hideaway
What a lovely hotel. Private, intimate, very well decorated, all new, very well looked after. A very warm and welcoming and cozy environment. Wonderful breakfast in the mornings. We arrived late and checked out late and the hotel was extremely acomodating. The neighborhood is picturesque, felt safe, and quiet but with a good night life nearby. The only drawback is the walk down a hill to the metro. It is fine on the way but it is difficult walking back up the hill after a long day out in Rio. We were only there for two days which was great. Not sure if it would be as suitable for a week or two weeks.

10/10 Excellent

traveler, San Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice Hotel in the historic neighborhood of Rio
It's in a perfect location, charming, friendly staff, super clean and comfortable room.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fun, friendly, interesting place to stay in Rio
I highly recommend the Quinta Azul and look forward to returning someday. The staff have big smiles and are very helpful. Breakfast is ample and delicious. The property holds on to the hillside and has some nice views from the common areas. My room was tastefully decorated, pretty large, and had excellent A/C. The bed was new and very comfortable. The WiFi worked from my room, although they say it only reaches the common areas. My only complaint was that the hot water was not very hot--but that's ok in Rio's warm climate. Overall, a really nice stay, and it's fun to stay in artsy, historic Santa Teresa. It's easy to walk down the hill to the Metro Station or even Centro. And it's possible to walk up the hill too, through a nice neighborhood that feels very safe. It takes 15 minutes from Gloria Metro station, only 10 minutes of which are uphill. You'll get a good workout, but at least it doesn't last too long. Go up Rua Benjamin Constant from the Metro, make the first left and then a quick right. When you see a steep staircase to the left, go up it, and you are almost there. At the top of the staircase, go a little further uphill and after the Santa Teresa sign make a right on the street with the train tracks. The hotel is just a few doors down.

10/10 Excellent

Matt, Scotland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unique, tranquil, friendly base in Rio
A welcoming, chilled-out place where the staff are warm and helpful. Sits on a picturesque street with bars and restaurants and a short walk (if you don't mind steep hills) to the Gloria metro and more lively Lapa. A good place to just sit, read, relax and drink beer from the small bar on the terrace. Staff more than happy to open wine we bought from the local shop or feed the monkeys, for our pleasure, with bits of leftover banana from the good breakfast. Rooms simple but clean, cool and comfortable, with a cheap mini-bar. It's a quiet and peaceful retreat from the chaos of Rio, yet central and within half-an-hour from Ipanema beach. No generic hotel, it's a unique experience.

10/10 Excellent

Marcus, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent boutique hotel
Excellent service - great staff and a small and cozy hotel in a great neighbourhood

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Carlo T., San Antonio, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Santa Teresa/Rio
The hotel is very quaint and nice. The staff (Jackie, Erika and Elizabetha) were phenomenal!! I definitely recommend this hotel if you don't mind being far away from the beach as it is definitely not accessible from the hotel.

8/10 Good

Mike, L

Liked: Staff & service
Alternative Rio experience
An enjoyable stay at a very personable friendly venue. I had room 2, which was comfortable and clean. Unfortunately just outside the range of the wifi available in the lobby. Enjoyable breakfast, which maybe visited by the local monkeys. Santa Teresaa is a very nice area, but I was given several warnings not to venture out of the well populated areas. So be careful.