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Vila Santa Teresa

5.0 star property
Luxury Rio de Janeiro hotel in Santa Teresa with a full-service spa

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City view
Ocean views, open daily
Ocean views, open daily
Couples treatment room(s), body treatments, aromatherapy
Front of property - evening/night

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Spa
  • Room service
The current price is NZ$774
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar

Explore the area

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R. Almirante Alexandrino 2305, Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 22745271
  • Arcos da Lapa
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Consulate General of the United States Rio de Janeiro
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Rio de Janeiro (SDU-Santos Dumont)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Premier Suite

Premier Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2016
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Pillow-top bed
  • 40 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Classic Suite

Classic Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Suite

Presidential Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2016
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
  • 50 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2016
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Pillow-top bed
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Exterior

Santa Teresa Hotel RJ - MGallery

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, (363)
The price is NZ$1,181
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Santa Teresa Hotel RJ - MGallery

About the area

Rio de Janeiro

A luxury stay in Rio de Janeiro awaits you at Vila Santa Teresa, a recipient of the prestigious Conde Nast Hot List award in 2016. You'll be 3.9 km (2.4 mi) from Flamengo Beach and 2.3 km (1.4 mi) from Praça da Apoteose. Highlights at this boutique hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .A day of pampering can include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages and body scrubs along with aromatherapy and Ayurvedic treatments. The restaurant, Restaurant Beatriz, is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Bar Alberto is the hotel's own bar, serving drinks along with light fare. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Free continental breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 5-property class Santa Teresa hotel include Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí and Consulate General of the United States Rio de Janeiro.

What's nearby

  • Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí - 8 min drive
  • Consulate General of the United States Rio de Janeiro - 10 min drive
  • Christ the Redeemer - 20 min drive
  • Flamengo Beach - 25 min drive
  • Copacabana Beach - 32 min drive

Getting around

  • Largo do França Tram Stop - 2 min walk
  • Rio de Janeiro Central Station - 5 min drive
  • Rio de Janeiro International Airport (GIG) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonho Lindo - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tasca do Edgar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Casa do Minho - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Kreatori - Coletivo de Arte - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cantina do Gaúcho - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Vila Santa Teresa

Luxury Rio de Janeiro hotel in Santa Teresa with a full-service spa
Vila Santa Teresa offers its guests a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the luxury Vila Santa Teresa. An airport shuttle (available on request) and a beach shuttle are available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Rio de Janeiro hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1970
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Vila Santa Teresa offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and a safe. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. 30-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the on-site spa, which has 1 treatment room. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic and reflexology.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Awards and affiliations

Vila Santa Teresa is listed in the 2016 Condé Nast Traveller Hot List.

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM on request
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Bar Alberto
  • Restaurant Beatriz

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 18 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not 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 495 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

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.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 18 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Vila Santa Teresa Hotel
Vila Santa Teresa Hotel
Vila Santa Teresa Rio de Janeiro
Vila Santa Teresa Hotel Rio de Janeiro

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Vila Santa Teresa?

Yep, Vila Santa Teresa has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Vila Santa Teresa?

As of 22 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Vila Santa Teresa on 23 Mar 2025 start from NZ$774.12, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Vila Santa Teresa?

The closest beach to Vila Santa Teresa is Copacabana Beach (4.6 km).

Is there a spa on site at Vila Santa Teresa?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Vila Santa Teresa. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body scrubs, facials and body treatments, as well as sports massages.

Does Vila Santa Teresa have a pool?

Vila Santa Teresa has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

What makes Vila Santa Teresa a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and ocean-view dining, as well as pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Vila Santa Teresa.

Does Vila Santa Teresa serve breakfast?

Yeah, free continental breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Vila Santa Teresa?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Vila Santa Teresa?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Vila Santa Teresa?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Vila Santa Teresa?

No, pets are not allowed.

Vila Santa Teresa Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 97 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 97 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 97 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 97 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 97 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Benjamin Everett, Omaha

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is the definition of luxury and boutique, with outstanding service. Whilst away from the hustle and bustle that Rio has to offer (and a bit challenging to get back to at night times), anyone looking for a memorable stay should earmark this place. A true gem!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous, relaxing, amazing service!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The views from our suite were unforgettable!! It was a paradise in all aspects of the word. And the staff would do anything for you to make your stay perfect. Yasmin was just the perfect person for the job, and she made our stay a dream come true! We had the time of our lives and Yasmin was a big part of that. Vila Santa Theresa is an even better hotel thanks to her. Our trip was truly memorable!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My paradise
This was not a hotel, this was a home This was luxury living at its best. I felt like I was living in a celebrity world of exclusivity and comfort. There are only 7 guest suites so was very private. The staff was excellent, the rooms extremely comfortable, the food delicious, and the views unexplainable. It was very difficult to leave this paradise. I have only a few comments. The pool was nice, but would be nice if it was skimmed with a net each morning to catch the few bugs and leaves. (by the way there were not many bugs here or really anywhere in Rio). Also it is a bit difficuly for cab and uber drivers to find. One we knew how to get there it was not a problem and they called taxis for us for pick up. IT wqas worth it though as this was the most spectacular place I have ever stayed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Booked a suite for my 40th. I arrive around 10am, check-in is at 3pm so the staff said have breakfast and hangout until the room is ready. Im eating breakfast and a female guest starts yelling and throwing her hands up. Said that I shouldn't be here. The staff removed my plate, asked if I could leave, picked up my bag and escorted me out. He requested I not come back until 3pm. Not a pleasant welcome. . .other than that, room was clean, food was delicious, staff was nice. I wanted to book a helicopter but they said I had to have other people with me. Im a solo traveler.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay!
Excellent stay in a quiet retreat which was a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. Private, secluded with a delicious breakfast and an outstanding view. The staff was exceptional including Alessandro who helped me with everything from restaurant reservations to transportation, my cleaning service by Adrienne was excellent and all the supporting staff including Leonardo. I would definitely return. Highly secure property and really love the view!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff excellent. Thanks Daniel, David, Bruno & Ricardo! We hope to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing stay in Santa Teresa neighbourhood. Stayed for two nights, and dined in for all meals. Great cuisine, service, and unique wine list. Art Deco-inspired gem, with breathtaking views. Heaven!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzana

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such an incredible stay at Villa Santa Teresa. We arrived to this absolute dream like villa on a private gated mountain top road surrounded by gardens. The estate and views took our breath away. You will feel almost like you’re staying in a private mansion of a good friend. Room was immaculate and the turndown service was perfect. The staff provided buttons so you always could reach someone for a cocktail or assistance. I can’t rave enough about it. We spent one of our days exploring the town but loved the hotel so much we decided to stay out and enjoy for our last day by the pool and having a beautiful dinner overlooking the mountain and ocean. It’s a truly magical experience and one that my husband and I will remember forever. We would come back in a heartbeat! Don’t hesitate, just book :)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Betsy, Miami

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful stay at VST. Excellent service and amazing hotel. Exceeded all my expectations. Thank you very much VST and special thanks to Ursula for her kind hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Que experiência incrível tivemos! Não tinha uma expectativa tão grande, mas a mesma foi superada em todos os sentidos. Intimista, recomendo como destino para casais!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Pascale, New York

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is the place to be in Rio. Nice rooms , great service and amazing views
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Great property - CHILDREN NOT ALLOWED
Tremendous views. My biggest complaint was that they don’t go out of the way to clearly point out children are not allowed to stay at the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
After being to Rio plenty of times before we were not expecting this level of service. Adorable house, amazing location with probably the best service we've ever experienced in Brazil. Will be back, com certeza!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and grounds and especially the views are excellent, coziness, service and staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spectacular view Charming staff
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christopher, Columbus, OH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Vila Santa Teresa by far was the “icing on the cake” of my Rio de Janeiro visit. I can’t say enough about how beautiful, safe, and accommodating my stay was. I love the fact that I was contacted via phone days before my arrival to confirm my reservation so that I felt welcome. I truly love this being that I don’t speak Portuguese. It was nice to know that they were thinking of me before arrival. I must also say that Felipe, Rose, Vilmar, and Sabino were fantastic! Felipe seemed to be the manager. Both he and Vilmar spoke English. They were very informative and helped guide me through the hotel’s beauty, luxury design, setup, and the Santa Teresa area. My room was a dream! It was very spacious. I had a premium suite with a view of the Guanabara Bay, which included a spectacular view of Sugar Loaf mountain. The view is something I will never forget. If you’re looking for luxury, seclusion, and top hospitality minutes from the the craziness of the beach crowd, then Hotel Vila Santa Teresa is your spot. You won’t regret it.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

EV

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unique. Spectacular estate on the hills of Rio. Unbelievable views. Beautiful "home" with great rooms, art, food, staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Elsie, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Extraordinary views, beautiful "home", great staff, delicious food. Paradise.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Bridgette

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
The stay is an interesting experience. This is a two stories mansion located inside a large private estate up the hill. The villa itself has nice living areas modernly furnished and a small outdoor pool with amazing bay and mountain views. The room is spacious and clean. Welcome fruit and Italian brand bottled water are provided on the day of arrival. I have paid a premium for a room with balcony (over AUD 1,000 per night) however the villa checked me in a room without balcony and I was told the room I wished for had already been occupied. No refund was offered for this situation. Unlike an hotel, there isn't an official reception inside the villa. It is very hard to get service. There is only one person working as the receptionist who walks around the house and can hardly be reached by the phone provided inside the room. I literally had to searched around the house for the receptionist to get service attention. Not to mentioned other general services you can easily get by making a call. Breakfast is a la cart. Options are minimum. Overall, the highlight is the view. It is not indeed a luxury hotel.