Three beachfront hotels in Rio to unwind

by Ingrid Berg, Hotel Researcher
Imagine staying in a romantic waterfront hotel where you can sleep to the sounds of the waves. Sounds great, isn't it? Here are some of our favorite beachfront hotels in Rio de Janeiro to relax and unwind!
Rio de Janeiro is a premier location for anyone looking for a beachside vacation on Brazil's East Coast. With area attractions ranging from the tropical landscapes of mountains and beaches, as seen from the top of Corcovado Mountain, and shopping and eating out under the palm trees, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Top it off with fantastic Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, and there's a reason that Rio is always famous.


Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janeiro
Copacabana Palace is a classy luxury hotel located in Rio de Janeiro. My favorite spot at this property is a beautiful private beach. Besides eye-relaxing design and rooms with beach views, you might be glad to know about a fully-equipped fitness center and a state-of-the-art spa and wellness center on-site.


JANEIRO Hotel
JANEIRO Hotel is a 53-room, refined hotel above the beaches of the upmarket Rio de Janeiro neighborhood, Leblon. For me, it is a perfect blend between eco & elegance. Eighteen stories high modernist building with incomparable city views and a Japanese-tasting dinner restaurant on the top floor. This hotel is great for travelers who want to enjoy stunning ocean views at every turn.


Hotel Fasano Rio de Janeiro
Fasano Rio de Janeiro is an elegant beachfront hotel designed by Phillipe Starck. The hotel is an exemplary example of modernist architecture and interiors: the glass, wood, and metal building is adorned with furniture from famed designers such as Gaetano Pesce, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, and Sergio Rodrigues. Note that Fasano al Mare, the hotel's restaurant, is known as one of Rio's finest, if not the finest.