Miramar Hotel by Windsor, Rio de Janeiro
Expert reviews
“Winner of a TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award for 2015, the Miramar has a prime Copacabana beachfront location, walking distance from Ipanema Beach and the subway to get downtown. Though the less expensive rooms don’t face the beach, anyone can take in a panoramic view of Copacabana, including a glimpse of Sugarloaf Mountain, from the rooftop pool and bar.”
Featured in New York Times’ 36 Hours in Rio de Janeiro.
“Copacabana may not have the glamour of yore, but once you’ve walked inside the discreet entrance of this hotel and been met with a glass of champagne, you will discover there is still plenty of glitz to be found here. Expect panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and first-class service.”
What guests liked
- Rooftop pool
- Great food
- Friendly staff
- Excellent Wifi
- Great location
- Comfortable beds
- Boutique style
All you need to know
Located on 3668 Avenida Atlantica in the lively Copacabana district of Rio, this five-star luxury hotel offers the best of hospitality. The hotel is beautifully located right next to a beach which makes it a favorite of tourists and travelers in the city of Rio de Janeiro for fun and excitement. The Copacabana Beach is the perfect vacation spot for guests on holiday while guests of the hotel having their honeymoon will find the beach ideal for romance during their stay.
The Miramar Hotel by Windsor offers state-of0the-art amenities and facilities as well as quality hospitality services. The hotel building itself makes it even more attractive to guests as a result of the sleek design and architecture.
This pet-friendly hotel offers chic room and accommodation options such as Standard Twin Room, Deluxe Double Room with Ocean View, Executive Twin Room with Ocean View and Superior Double Room with Partial Ocean View.
The rooms of the hotel feature a grey tone that adds a touch of class and elegance which matches perfectly with the furniture fitted in the rooms. Amenities such as a flat-screen cable TV, a minibar, air conditioning and a safe are available in the hotel rooms.
The hotel rooms come with a private bathroom that features additions such as free toiletries and a bathrobe.
The famous Copacabana Fort is just 700 m away from the hotel while the iconic Lagoa Stadium is about 4 km away from the hotel.
Enjoy the luxury lifestyle of the Miramar Hotel by Windsor.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
12 October 2025
Lovely end to our holiday to spend last night in Rio in this hotel.beautiful room with sea views a must!
Lovely rooms and rooftop bar in central location.
N/a
11 October 2025
Lovely stay but not 5 star!
Great location, wonderful staff and clean hotel. The sea view rooms have a great view as does the rooftop pool area. Service within the hotel is relatively fast.
Housekeeping was hit or miss - they’d forget something literally daily, coffee in the room is for a fee (we’ve been to hundreds of 4-5 star hotels around the world and have NEVER seen this), and A/C unit is extremely loud. Overall, this is a nice hotel but it’s no where near 5 star when compared to other 5 star hotels in Brazil and globally. If you’re expecting the impeccable experience you’d get with a 5 star hotel, you’ll likely be a little disappointed. It’s a solid 4 though!
8 October 2025
Fabulous
Large comfortable room. Well-appointed and, quiet. Front desk staff very helpful. Could even do money change. Breakfast outstanding. Nice rooftop bar. Opposite beach and short walk to Roxy theatre
Toilet paper in bins although this is common throughout South America. Can't drink the water but a large bottle provided free daily.
7 October 2025
Excellent Experience
Best shower I have ever had in a hotel. Staff were super pleasant and helpful. All around a lovely stay.
4 October 2025
Amazing outlook , beautiful hotel, incredible customer service
Beautiful outlook , staff went above and beyond , room was lovely .
I would be nitpicking but perhaps a kettle in the room ?
2 October 2025
The stay was wonderful I would 100 percent recommend ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I think it’s 10/10 right across the board the staff was 100000000000000000000 I felt like u spent 1000 box per night the way I was treated . Keep up the great work . Location was also 100/10 very close to everything .
The rooms were just a little small but ok for vacation .
2 October 2025
Lovely stay
Amazing staff, so attentive and proactive in ensuring you have a wonderful stay! Rooms are comfortable. Good choice at breakfast and pool is large enough to swim as well as heated! Beautiful views of Copacobana beach. Excellent location, just by Post 5 so on the Copacobana boardwalk but also walkable to Impanema beach. Recommend!
Room 1511 was on penultimate top floor under the pool and bar but we experienced noise during the day and night from what sounded like system units.
30 September 2025
Perfect getaway in Copacabana 🥰
Exceptional hotel: from the room, amenities, to location, the amazing, helpful staff always ready to greet you and support you! The breakfast buffet was very good, lots of fruits, tasty food, variety of products, fresh. They even granted me free late check out and have storage for your bags if you need. Also, book a massage (its in the hotel envelope with other suggestions) - the service is in the room and its very professional! Worth for the money.
30 September 2025
Amazing location, friendly Staff, perfect holiday stay
The customer service have been amazing - the concierge, the bell boy, the operator, the room services everyone was extremely friendly and went above and beyond. I needed to buy a lock and the bell boy walked with me to the store to explain in local language. The location is amazing - just walk to the beach and many restaurants and souvenirs shops. The beach is clean and well maintained.
May be the chef at the egg counter (breakfast) could be a little friendlier like all his colleagues :-)
29 September 2025
Wonderful hotel on Copacabana Beach! Clean, comfortable, beautiful view, great food, friendly staff
Great location! Close to beach, shops, restaurants and fort. Beautiful hotel! Amazing staff! Very helpful, happy, attentive. Everything was clean and breakfast was amazing!
27 September 2025
Great location, nice rooms, staff helpful.
Location was great. Did not have breakfast. Enjoyed the pool deck for the view.
27 September 2025
Exceptional
The hotel is perfectly located at Central Copacabana Beach. The roof top terrace with pool has the most amazing view. Staff was very friendly and helpful. The quality of the breakfast buffet was exceptional. I highly recommend the hotel and will be back!
nothing
27 September 2025
Fabulous
Super breakfast with great selection. Location Copacabana/close to Ipanema side. Helpful staff on reception
22 September 2025
Daniella at reception was SOOO helpful, great hotel in all regards.
Great staff, especially Daniella at check in reception. She has superb English and so helpful - nothing was any trouble. Other staff were also great.
22 September 2025
Very good
Friendly staff, nice rooftop pool with a view and several lounges, you receive pool and beach towels which is very handy!
There are little things that could be improved and were a little outdated for a hotel at this level e.g. weak old hair dryers.
22 September 2025
This is an ok hotel of its type but the front of house staff are exceptional. The position is superb
View, cleanliness, bed comfort, shower
The walls are very thin. Staff appeared to be cleaning an adjacent room until 22:30 our first night there
18 September 2025
Exceptional
The hotel gave me a free upgrade for all three nights
Nothing drastic for me because I know this can happen, but not ideal. Money was taken from my credit card already at the time of the booking The reception, unaware, made a payment again so I had the amount withdrawn twice. I got the money back immediately when I noticed.
18 September 2025
Excellent hotel in good location.
Fabulous breakfast,clean and comfortable.excellent service,great location
17 September 2025
Exceptional
Fantastic roof top bar and pool with an amazing view.Breakfast was perfect!
May be the room/ bathroom will need an update sooner or later
14 September 2025
Best Place to Stay in Copacabana
The staff are very helpful. The location is quite good, and from the terrace you can enjoy a wonderful view of Copacabana Beach. The breakfast is also quite varied.
10 September 2025
Awesome
The location is awesome and the staff were all brilliant. A great stay
N/A
10 September 2025
Very good
Very good value for money Some rooms have an amazing view on Copacabana beach Rooftop is amazing
Location is nice but less safe than Ipanema/Leblon
10 September 2025
A wonderful time in RIo thanks to this fab hotel
Fantastic breakfast, view
The internet speed
7 September 2025
Exceptional
Top class hotel in all respects
6 September 2025
Fantastic location for Copacabana
Amazing location and facilities. The restaurant was exceptional.
Nothing. We enjoyed
3 September 2025
Excellent venue
The location, comfort, breakfast and the friendly staff
None
26 August 2025
Excellent location and facilities.
Great staff and service. Pool was amazing with a great view. Breakfast was excellent.
The room was okay but not what you would expect for the price.
25 August 2025
Great location across the street from Copacabana Beach!
Great location and friendly staff. Easy access everywhere and hotel provided chairs and beach towels on the beach for free.
20 August 2025
Wonderful!
Location, breakfast, rooftop pool and bar
Bathroom amenities can be improved
20 August 2025
Wonderful
Friendly hotel
17 August 2025
Comfortable, well located. Priced in full.
Location, rooftop bar
15 August 2025
A perfect stay due to the hotel and staff.
It was all great but the staff were exceptional.
The location comfort and cleanliness.
12 August 2025
Phenomenal
Everything. It was exceptional!
Nothing
11 August 2025
Excellent, safe hotel right on Copacabana
Excellent place to stay in a great location. The staff are exceptional and can’t do enough to help you. Breakfast is exceptional. Laundry service impeccable.
11 August 2025
Beautiful location on Copacabana Beach!
Staff were so friendly! Breakfast buffet was extensive! Evening meal was delicious! Restaurant view overlooking the sea was beautiful.
Our tv wasn't connected to the internet and we couldn't access Netflix in the evenings. Everything else was great!
9 August 2025
Fabulous
Breakfast was excellent. Made to order eggs.
9 August 2025
Fabulous
The concierge and bell hop were very helpful.
The reception staff not so much they could have been more helpful when we wanted more information about nearby post offices or walking tours.
6 August 2025
Just awesome
Great breakfast, great staff, awesome pool!
3 August 2025
Great experience and very nice and helpful staff!
Great breakfast, helpful staff, clean.
2 August 2025
Fabulous
Great location, comfortable room, great staff, good breakfast.
No hot water in the morning.
1 August 2025
Great stay at the Copacabana beach
The location is really nice along Copacabana and the hotel has its own area on the beach where they put out sunchairs. The staff at the hotel were really kind and helpful. The hotel restaurant was nice and they had a rooftop pool and bar with a great view over the beach.
It might have been my expectations were too high given that it was a 5 star hotel, but I expected the rooms to be slightly larger and housekeeping did not replace used towels in our room.
30 July 2025
We had a very pleasant stay
Great location, helpful staff, beautiful hotel, delicious breakfast
Nothing
29 July 2025
Wonderful hotel in a awesome location with a great rooftop view of copacabana
Loved our stay, room was clean and cold and in a great location. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful. They gave us recommendations on places to go.
Only thing I would say is the beds do need to be updated. We stayed in a 3 twin room which was highly appreciated as we were a group of 3 single girls but the mattresses were a bit old and a bit uncomfortable.
27 July 2025
Great staff and location
The room was very clean and good size
The bar area downstairs was very small and there were no other indoor facilities
26 July 2025
A Copacabana MUST
We travel a great deal for work and pleasure so have a pretty good perspective, world wide, of hotel quality and value. Miramar Windsor Copacabana was excellent on all levels including location and 5 Star breakfast. Don't miss the roof top bar - the view is superior. Hospitality royalty! Thank you ever so much
My only tiny negative comment is charging, p/ "coffee pod used," for using the Nespresso coffee maker in the room. It is indeed a minor charge but have NEVER been to a hotel anywhere in the world charging for this. It is not the money but it does not seem befitting a property of this quality.
26 July 2025
Very good
Breakfast, mattress
21 July 2025
An hotel experience that is truly amazing
The hotel's location is truly extraordinary, providing easy access to various attractions, many of which are within walking distance. The ocean-view room offers a breathtaking perspective, allowing guests to fully immerse themselves in the beauty of the ocean and Copacabana Beach right at their fingertips. Positioned along the curve of the beach, the hotel serves as the perfect vantage point to witness the spectacular sunrise, creating an unforgettable start to your day. The breakfast experience is delightful, complemented by an amazing rooftop pool and bar that enhance the overall ambiance. What truly sets this hotel apart is its exceptional staff, who exemplify professionalism, politeness, and friendliness—qualities that are increasingly rare in the hospitality industry. A heartfelt thank you to Hotel Miramar for providing such a wonderful experience; it is a stay I will always cherish.
In general, Brazilians may not frequently use English, which can lead to some communication challenges. However, with friendly smiles and expressive gestures, navigating these interactions becomes quite manageable. The warmth of the Brazilian people often transcends language barriers, making it easier to connect and enjoy the experience.
18 July 2025
Wonderful
Location, staff, cleanliness
Check in needs improvement
18 July 2025
Exceptional
The location was great and complimetary umbrella, chairs and towels were awesome!
could have more breakfast options on the rooftop
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Kid-friendly buffet
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Fruits (additional charge)
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Lift
- - Soundproof rooms
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Shuttle service (additional charge)
- - Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- - Pet basket
- - Pet bowls
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
Activities
- - Sauna
- - Fitness centre
- - Solarium
- - Beachfront
- - Steam room
- - Fitness
- - Beach
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Outdoors
- - Outdoor pool
- - Sun terrace
- - Outdoor pool (all year)
Parking
- - Parking garage
- - Accessible parking
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
- - Toilet with grab rails
- - Lower bathroom sink
- - Visual aids: Braille
- - Visual aids: Tactile signs
Pool and wellness
- - Infinity pool
- - Pool with view
- - Heated pool
- - Pool bar
- - Shallow end
- - Sun loungers or beach chairs
- - Swimming pool
- - Swimming pool
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Delivered food is securely covered

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13 October 2025
Exceptional