Hotel PortoBay Internacional, Rio de Janeiro

Location is perfect right in the middle of Copacabana beach - we found the beach clean and full of families easy to rent an umbrella and chairs - although the hotel has free ones with towels, but we didn't find those until the 3rd day, also if you want to swim together they will look after valuables the beds were amazingly comfy - seemed like new mattresses with a deep integral topper it was lovely to have a balcony - to dry out swimming costume the breakfast was literally amazing - everything you could possibly want and the staff very friendly and efficient the reception staff were very friendly and helpful loved the rooftop bar and pool - live music one evening I saw a review that felt the streets behind the hotel didn't feel safe we didn't find that at all

there was nothing we didn't like

Everything was great! The room with a balcony and a view to the ocean, the pool area, the restaurant (both dinner and breakfast are excellent).

The facilities and view was incredible. The staff were extremely friendly & supportive.

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Perfect location, nice personnel, lovely pool with views and for me one of the best in Rio!

Great location and friendly staff. Rooms are modern and neat. We got an upgrade to a suite which was truly amazing.

The staff are amazing especially Sacha and Daniel. Amazing views from the panoramic sea view room.

The hot water for the shower was either too hot or too cold no medium not sure if it was just my room. I never got round to raising the issue with the hotel or staff. I just managed it. You can't adjust the heating or air conditioning it is a flat temperature for each room

Super location, incredible views from the rooftop pool. Helpful and friendly staff

Bathrooms could be updated, and ventilated

Great location and friendly staff. Was able to get a late checkout due to a late flight.

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It is located at Copacabana beach front. The room has a perfect view of the ocean. The hotel offers all support for beach families fun like, sun umbrella, towels, chairs, toys. You can order food and drinks while relaxing in the beach and they bring from the hotel restaurant to you. The roof top has good a pool and amazing bar. It was a perfect stay.

Everything was very good!

No coffee machine.

Excellent location, superb breakfast, helpful staff. Good value at least in off-season.

The room had a slight smell of humidity, but might be something quite common in Rio de Janeiro.

breakfast was amazing and the boys who worked on the beach were SO helpful and friendly!!

The bed sheets!

Staff was very friendly and helpful; they tried their best to satisfy every request we had. The pool was also amazing, you can see copacabana and the Christ

Everything was amazing

Perfect location; great staff!

Only two elevators, but never too long a wait.

Great location Comfortable rooms Fab rooftop pool area Amazing views from the well equipped gym

Slow delivery of food orders to the rooftop restaurant

The location was fantastic, as there were many good restaurants nearby and it was right across the street from the beach. The customer service was probably the best we've experienced in Brazil (we have lived here 4 years)! The desk allowed us to keep our bags in a secure location upon arrival and departure, they upgraded our room for free, we were able to check in early, and they made arrangements for us to see a local football game. Everyone was friendly and spoke excellent English! The breakfast was surprisingly good as well! There were many dishes available that I haven't seen in a hotel buffet before, including sparkling wine! We would stay here again in a heartbeat, and we have already recommended it to several friends.

The only negative was that the sauna on the top floor didn't work very well. The knob was a bit loose, so we weren't able to get it very hot.

The staff was helpful, smiley, wonderful! The breakfast was delicious. The view was gourgeous from the room. The roof terrace pool is the best!

The bathroom requires some update.

Excellent hotel on Copacabana.

proximity to the beach and restaurants.

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On the avenida atlantica in front of the ocean. The position is terrific. The staff was very kind. The room was not big but confortable. They have a complimentary access to the beach, but unfortunately it was raining; it will be for the next time in Rio. Breakfast was good but could be improved.

The bacon was a bit burned.

Amazing view and facilities, welcoming staff (big shout-out to everyone we interacted with from reception, pool service, room service, baggage storage: Alice, Italo, Sacha, Paulo just to name a few). Delicious breakfast room service!!! Cleaning of the rooms was sparkling. I'm a carioca living abroad for +10 years and coming back to Rio every year with my husband, we have stayed in so many other hotels in the region (zona sul) but none have beat this hotel in Copacabana. Will be returning next year!

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The hotel is in a fantastic location right next to the famous Copacabana Palace and right on the world-famous beachfront. The staff were all superb, spoke multiple languages and were all extremely accommodating for us and our baby daughter. Particularly, we want to say thank you to Wellington and Carlinho from the breakfast restaurant team and also the receptionist team who allocated us a great room on a high floor as we requested and provided a baby cot with good mattress which was so important for our daughter. The hotel has a lovely rooftop pool bar with amazing views over Rio, you can see Sugarloaf Mountain and Christ the Redeemer. The sunbeds are comfortable and the prices of drinks are really good value. The hotel was really clean and the breakfast was excellent with super views from the restaurant over the beach. The hotel has complimentary beach chairs/umbrellas and beach concierge which is a huge bonus. It was also great for us that check out is generously at 12:00 and we could store bags while waiting for a late flight. We stayed a total of 5 nights.

The pool could be bigger but this is the case for most of the hotels on the beachfront!

Excellent location and very friendly staff. The lady from reception and her manager went beyond and above to help us to get an airy room as I had problems with breathing when humidity was high. Excellent staff.

The rooms facing the lateral road have high humidity. Difficult to breathe during wet season. Worth to upgrade for an executive room, facing the ocean. Not only for a breathtaking view, but also for fresh air.

10 out of 10. We had an amazing time here.

I really enjoyed my stay at PortoBay. The room was comfortable, super clean, and well-equipped, with high-quality sheets and great toiletries that added to the experience. I looked forward to breakfast every morning—the variety was impressive, everything tasted fresh, and the staff was kind and attentive. What I loved the most was the beach service. I had so much fun there! The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, always making sure we had everything we needed. I also appreciated the rooftop views—they were stunning, especially the one quiet evening when there was no party and we could actually relax and enjoy the atmosphere. Most of the staff throughout the hotel were very nice and welcoming, which made a big difference. Despite a few minor issues, I had a great time overall and would definitely come back.

I didn’t love that after a few days, the room got sandy from going to the beach and housekeeping didn’t vacuum it, which made it feel less fresh. I was also quite disappointed with the rooftop bar. Almost every night there was a loud party or event going on, which made it hard to enjoy the space or even get a drink. The atmosphere wasn’t relaxing at all during those times, and the quality of the cocktails dropped significantly. I only got to enjoy the rooftop properly on one quiet night without any events. Another downside was the Wi-Fi—it wasn’t strong enough for remote work, which was frustrating since my boyfriend had to leave the hotel to work from a café. Lastly, there were a couple of moments at the front desk where I felt the staff spoke to us in an unnecessarily rude tone. It didn’t ruin the trip, but it definitely stood out in an otherwise good experience.

Portobay is just across from the copacabana beach with a lovely pool and bar on the top floor with fantastic views of the beach

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The breakfast is amazing, the best breakfast I have ever had in a long time. A lot of variety of food and options to choose from. The pool facility is insane and the location of the hotel is perfect.

Excellent breakfast

We had a wonderful stay at PortoBay. The staff was very welcoming and friendly, and the location was amazing. There were plenty of food options to choose from.

Lovely breakfast- good choices. Lovely views from the restaurant & attentive staff. Location perfect with views over Copacabana. Beach facilities were amazing. Beach boys went out of their way to help. Excellent suite, large enough for three with stunning views.

Lifts need to be updated- long waits.

Great location and good value for money. Rooftop bar is cool. Staff at front desk and roof top & rests waiters/waitressess all lovely, so friendly and helpful.

Lifts very slow and small. Rooms bit damp from air conditioning. Service for food at rooftop bar very slow.

Good location, staff friendly, good reception staff, roof top bar & views

Noisy room from the road on side sea view room, smelt damp in room, lack of full length hanging in wardrobe.

Good position, excellent staff - super nice and friendly Also / I did ask some favour and they always been super helpful and accommodating.

Inside the furniture is a bit oldish and used / but overall not a big deal. Still decent rooms

Brilliant location, friendly staff , great room , good facilities

Rooms and beds comfortable great location , nice.pool and good breakfast Lunch food was also good

Fantastic location for the beaches, restaurants & excursions. Breakfast buffet was very tasty with a variety of choices, all fresh fruit & freshly baked pastries & cakes etc. The gym was fine for 1 week too to stay in a fitness routine. Special mention to Iris who greeted us with a smile every morning before sitting us down to breakfast, she was excellent & also great in the rooftop bar / restaurant with us. A top professional who made our stay even better, staff like that don’t come around often!

Perfect location with beautiful room with balcony (as smokers a must) and the Copacabana lays to your feet.

Excellent location. Very pleasant and helpful staff Roof Terrace pool & bar Breakfast

It was unfortunate that we were originally given a room that had a very clear damp problem due to a water leak. However there was no issue when we requested a room change.

Great location on the copacabana beach, central to all restaurants and local shops and could watch the world go by from the balcony. Food at breakfast and evening meal was excellent with plenty of choice. Staff were very attentive especially Sascha on reception who helped us with everything we wanted to do regarding tours and arranging a local guide. We hope to return in the future as this hotel was a gem of a find.

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Staff went above & beyond to help us. Comfortable room, amazing breakfast. Lots of shops and restaurants nearby. I wouldn't hesitate to stay there again if I was to return.

There was nothing we didn't like.

Great hotel with perfect location!

Great location and very friendly and efficient staff.

Great hotel nicely located and friendly staff with good breakfast.

Very clean and central location. Staff very helpful and friendly.

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Very clean Great beach rooftop pool facilities

Waited until 4.45pm to get room eventhough they said it would be ready at 3pm

The location opposite copacabana beach was fantastic, just across the road. The beach was alive with people and games so a perfect place to watch and join in.

For such a large hotel - the 2 lifts are tiny so wait times were longer than necessary.

Wonderful stay Location is stunning - opposite rhe beach & walking distance to bars, restaurants, convenience stores, banks & shops Lovely rooftop bar Staff helpful & friendly throughout Special mentions to Sacha on reception & Daniel from the transport/Concierge department

A little old fashioned & could do with an update - decor & facilities The lifts are ancient and take FOREVER! Especially chaotic at check out time - worse still if there are cruises in town! Not a criticism rather a suggestion - to invest in some tall high tables & chairs to take advantage of their unbelievable vistas

Comfortable bed, heated pool, restaurant offered beautiful beach view, friendly staffs and location

A pool was a bit small but overall still great stay.

Great location with a stunning terrace view, friendly staff

Access to beach chairs and umbrellas at the beach was awesome. The pool area was very elegant. Small pool but still very nice. Great breakfast with lovely sunny views

Only 2 elevators for the whole property. Often a long wait