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Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and full-service spa

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Poolside bar
Reception
Courtyard
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Parking available
The current price is £64
includes taxes & fees
19 May - 20 May

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Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Dining table
TV
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
  • 242 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Separate sitting area
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Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 3 Single Beds

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Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Dining table
TV
Blackout curtains
  • 339 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
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Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Dining table
TV
Blackout curtains
  • 242 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
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Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Dining table
TV
Blackout curtains
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

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Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Dining table
TV
Blackout curtains
  • 339 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Dining table
TV
  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Executive Apartment

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Separate sitting area
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Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Map
Rua do Riachuelo,124, Centro do Rio de Janeiro - Lapa, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 20230-014

What's nearby

  • Arcos da Lapa - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Consulate General of the United States Rio de Janeiro - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Maracanã Stadium - 7 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Flamengo Beach - 14 min drive - 4.0 miles

Getting around

  • Rio de Janeiro Central Station - 2 min drive
  • Francisco Muratori Tram Stop - 3 min walk
  • Rio de Janeiro (SDU-Santos Dumont) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Vila Galé - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dom Cavalcanti - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Dalapa - ‬1 min walk
  • Bar do Vila Galé
  • ‪Bar Peixe & Cia - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro

Luxury hotel near Arcos da Lapa
Located close to Fundição Progresso and AquaRio, Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro provides a free breakfast buffet, a poolside bar and a garden. Treat yourself to a massage at the on-site spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare and international cuisine. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers
  • Self-parking (surcharge), a ballroom and a lift
  • Multilingual staff, tour/ticket information and free newspapers
  • A front desk safe, luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 292 individually decorated rooms feature comforts, such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, separate sitting areas and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

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includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Covered parking on site (BRL 33 per day)
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar

Restaurants on site

  • Inevitavel
  • Versatil

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre (6,717 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers

Full-service spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 14 and older; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 1 days prior to check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Service fee: 10 per cent

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Covered self-parking fee: BRL 33 per day
  • Service fee: 10 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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, debit cards and cash

We should mention

Parents or a legal guardian travelling with children under 18 years must present the child's birth certificate and an identity card with photo (for example, a passport) at check-in. For international travels to Brazil, if only one of the parents is travelling with the child, she/he 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. In the event that the parents or the legal guardian, as applicable, cannot or are unwilling to give this authorisation, a judicial authorisation is required. People who intend to travel to Brazil with children must consult with the Brazilian consulate before travelling for more information.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Vila Galé Rio Janeiro Hotel Rio de Janeiro
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Vila Galé Rio Janeiro Rio de Janeiro
Vila Galé Rio Janeiro
Vila Gale Rio De Janeiro Brazil
Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro Hotel
Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro
Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro Hotel Rio de Janeiro

Frequently asked questions

Does Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro?

As of 30 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro on 19 May 2025 start from £63.84, 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.

Is Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro?

Self-parking is available for BRL 33 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro located?

Located in Rio de Janeiro Centro, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Fundição Progresso and Arcos da Lapa. AquaRio and Maracanã Stadium are also within 6 mi (10 km). Francisco Muratori Tram Stop is only a 3-minute walk and Portinha Tram Stop is 8 minutes.

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Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 617 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 240 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1001 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in the middle of everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Ioannis

Liked: Cleanliness
The hotel seems old with respect to what I expected in the pictures. They are also very strict with check in time and in a city where flights from Europe usually land in the morning I felt it was predatory and cheap of them to charge me for an extra night.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bayo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Booked for 4 nights. Ended up staying for 9. Big thanks to Everton and Manu for being so helpful at check-in. My favourite place in Rio. I’ll be back soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Xiaohua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, nice room, nice and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Vila Gale in the Lapa district of Rio is a great hotel with friendly and helpful staff. The breakfast was excellent and there is a large swimming pool and sunbathing area. Lapa is close to the Sambadrome during Carnival season, but the area is rundown and there are many rough sleepers on the streets. However, we did not experience any issues and loved all the faded splendour of the old buildings.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ana

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay at this hotel. Would I stay here again? No. There was no iron or laundry service (you have to pay for it). The buffet is expensive, and the food is not great for the price (80-90 reais). Be careful—I was charged twice for the buffet. Keep your receipts if you pay with the attendant.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Serene spot for relaxation. Large pool long enough for me to swim laps. Spacious room with almost no street noise disturbance. Staff very attentive and kind, especially Guilherme and Vladimir at reception. Extensive breakfast selection with certain items cooked to your order.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jhan Carlos Ismael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed from February 22nd to March 1st, and let me tell you, it was an incredible experience! The location is simply amazing, and the area is buzzing with energy. If you’re a party animal who loves being close to the action, Lapa is the perfect place for you. The hotel staff is absolutely fantastic - they’re friendly, helpful, and go the extra mile to make sure you have a great time. The rooms are spotless, and the cleaning ladies are incredibly friendly. I had an amazing time here, and there were no issues at all. Oh, and our flight was at night, so they were so kind to let us shower at the spa shower before our flight. It was a lovely touch!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

alvaro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me and my Wife had a great experience Todu fue excelente . the place , beautiful Comida de lA Mañana Great . Staff excelente you can never believe the property inside the City and safe next to everything near only use uber is better and cheap . only i real did not like is some guest never tip and i am American we Tip were greatfull the employees deserve it . obrigado por tudo keep up the great work
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

Very pleasant stay.

The staff was helpful and always had a member who could speak English. Food was great. The room, common areas and grounds were always well kept.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renata Andiara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The architecture is wonderful, very attentive staff!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the breakfast and pool at this property. The neighborhood unfortunately has alot of homeless people on the streets and garbage but is good if you love music as the Lapa area has many music bars and restaurants. The staff is nice but they do not have too much knowledge about recommendations for swimable beaches and family activities.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

John

Likes: great room size. Very quiet at night. Good block out curtains. Fast room service. Dislikes: breakfast service chaotic…kept running out of plates, cereal bowls, paper napkins (cocktail napkins instead), slow replenishment of food and slow staff. Guests unable to borrow iron and board. Only hotel ironing service available. Very limited bathroom toiletries.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

ROBERTO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Guadalupe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property was fine but not the street
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bayo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Having spent the last month travelling through South America with terrible weather following me wherever I went, I couldn’t wait to get to Rio and spend a few days just laying by the pool. As arrived at Vila Galé and was about to check in I suddenly realised that I’d left my rucksack in the back of the cab from the airport. Luckily Everton, who speaks flawless English, was on the front desk and immediately took charge. He managed to contact the cab driver who 10 minutes later appeared in the lobby with my missing bag. I then realised that I’d booked the wrong room but this was soon rectified by Muna who managed to sort of all out and place me in the room I’d wanted. The staff are uniformly helpful, the breakfast buffet is plentiful, the pool is an oasis on the middle of Lapa. My favourite place in Rio. This was my 4th stay. I’ll be back for a 5th soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

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

Review

The breakfast was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Martyn

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
This is a pleasant enough hotel in a very run down area of Rio. The hotel has seen better days. It uses Brazilian plugs but they have no adapters to lend or buy. The meal service is sketchy. Okay for a very short stay if you do not mind being a prisoner in the hotel at night. I stayed in a what was supposed to be a heritage room but most of the nice features had been stripped out.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Cesar

Liked: Cleanliness
It doesn’t feel like a 4.5 star hotel. The staff didn’t even bother to help with luggage or to say good morning. You get charged the water in the room. Most hotels give that for free. The pool didn’t seem all that clean either. It is located at a good spot since you have everything close by. Just be careful walking at night. It may not be safe.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel itself was great! Extremely helpful and nice staff. The location was however not the best. I didn’t feel safe walking around at night alone or even with my partner. A lot of homeless near by and a lot of people told me that theft is very high in that part of town.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Brian L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Food was just ok in my opinion. Breakfast was free but left a lot to be desired. Very clean and secure place but once you leave the premises you’re on your own and may see any and everything. But that’s all over Lapa. So if you’re faint of heart this may not be for you.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Yu-Ji

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property inside is good but properly because of the value so breakfasts time is like a zoo. Out side of property has big area for night club, drinking so good for someone who needs a lot of party nights.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renata Andiara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good surprise
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024