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
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
15 July 2025
Very good
Staff
Heating system
14 July 2025
Brilliant
All excellent
Location comfort and breakfast
9 July 2025
Brilliant location for the beach!
Perfect location, beach stunning and staff excellent. The restaurant food was also very good and we thoroughly enjoyed this part of our trip to South America
Nothing
9 July 2025
Very good
NO good tv chanels, no NETFLIX
7 July 2025
Great location, incredible service, extremely safe
The hotel staff truly went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed our stay. I’ve never experienced service to this level in my life. We were incredibly impressed! The location was fantastic, but on top of everything, it was one of the few places in Rio where we felt safe. If you’re visiting Rio, we can’t recommend this place enough. It’s worth every cent!
Nothing. We can’t fault it!
2 July 2025
Exceptional hotel in a great area of Rio. Highly recommend!
Everything! We spent 5 nights at this awesome hotel. Across from the beach, but central to everything around Rio. Staff were exceptional and rooms are huge. Breakfast had a huge variety. Comfortable beds. Highly recommend and would visit again!
Nothing. It is perfect.
2 July 2025
Exceptional
Top location on Copacabana and walking distance from Ipanema. Really friendly staff and breathtaking view from the pool on the root top.
1 July 2025
Excelente .
Good location
Room is dark, needs a better light
30 June 2025
Great location
Great location, safe area and great location right in front of the beach with plenty of restaurants. Wonderful view from the sea-view rooms and from the hotel's roof top.
27 June 2025
Very good
The staff was the star of the show they were super helpful and spoke english fluently
18 June 2025
My second time in this hotel and definitely I will come back.
Hotel has a high level of quality and service excellent, amazing location and View, room is big and comfortable, amazing view.
Only room cards unblocked often
14 June 2025
Excellent stay and will return again and recommend highly
Location, comfort, delicious breakfast and very friendly and helpful staff.
Nothing
11 June 2025
Amazing stay, great value for your money
The hotel is in a great location, a few steps from the beach. The staff is very nice and professional. The room was very comfortable, nice bed, great hot shower, thick towels, everything was great really, I would stay here again for sure. There is an Italian restaurant connected to the hotel that is top notch! I would highly recommend everyone try it.
I can't think fo anything
8 June 2025
Brilliant
Exceptional staff, very clean hotel! Beach was across the road but that did not take away from the experience! Hotel provided beach towel and has a stand on the beach for umbrellas and chairs! They even had small packs of mixed fruits provided free on the first day on the beach! Copacabana beach is to die for! Wave after wave! It was a great holiday with my adult daughters!! Unforgettable memories! I never had the hotel meals as I am not a breakfast person and preferred to eat out trying out different local delicacies!!
What’s there not to like
6 June 2025
Very good
Amazing staff, amazing rooftop
Almost 200€ the room per night but you have to pay coffee in the room. It is a bit too light. Equipment in the room could be more modern. Air dryer is plugged but not enough leeway to use it properly. Rooms could benefit if a better soundproofing (we were at the 4th floor which was also a bit disappointing as we had an executive room)
5 June 2025
Great hotel, my second time staying there. First time was with my wife, second time with Wife and kids (4 year old and 8
Well staffed and very helpful, Clean and was in a great location. Across the road from Post 5 Copacabana, and a short walk from Ipanema Beach. Plus the hotel have a section at the beach, where the have chairs and umbrella’s and provide Towels
Would’ve liked to see more Brazilian breakfast options available.
4 June 2025
Exceptional
Everything but the staff in particular.. too good!
1 June 2025
Great location and Views.
Loved the location and the view from our room. Staff were excellent, very helpful and informative. Felt very safe.
Housekeeping was a little lax on a day to day basis. All good when we arrived but then only little was done each day.
31 May 2025
Very good
Incredible location, excellent rooftop and comfortable room
29 May 2025
Exceptional
We held a team gathering at this venue — stayed at the hotel, had lunch and dinner at the restaurant, and also booked a tour through the reception. Everything was organized in the best possible way.
27 May 2025
Great stay
Great location, delicious breakfast, nice restaurant, spacious room
Slow check-in/check out
27 May 2025
Fabulous
Nice location, clean and comfortable room, great breakfast. Most of all the employees are excellent everyone we meet were all very nice, helpful and attentive, I would recommend this hotel .
26 May 2025
10 out of 10
Excellent service
N/a
25 May 2025
Top recommended hotel to stay in Rio
Exceptional location. Amazing staff!
Daily cleaning was not the best at the beginning of the stay. I made the request and it was improved.
24 May 2025
Lovely hotel with friendly & helpful service. Perfect location on Copacabana beach.
Excellent location Beach facilities across the road
Room - switches for lights - had to walk to front door to turn off. Couldn’t find master switch near bed. Charging for ice! Our room fridge had been turned off. We had no ice
21 May 2025
Great location and awesome service
Excellent location, and the staff is really friendly and helpful. For instance, they keep someone at the beach in front to help us with towels, food, etc. Room was spacious, bed was very comfortable, and the shower might have been the best I’ve ever seen! We didn’t even know there was a pool available (and they allow full access during the entire day of checkout, which is really nice).
21 May 2025
Fantastic hotel - highly recommended.
Staff were amazing and exceptionally helpful. Location right opposite the beach and within walking distance to metro was great. Breakfast and service very good.
18 May 2025
Fabulous
I stayed for three nights and really enjoyed the breakfast — a wonderful spread with plenty of variety that I looked forward to each morning. The room offered a stunning ocean view right in front of Copacabana Beach, though it was a bit smaller than I had expected. The amenities were great overall.
Nothing particular.
18 May 2025
Fabulous staff and wonderful roof top pool with amazing view.
Fabulous staff and wonderful roof top pool with one of the best views in Copacabana. Great breakfasts and staff always on hand to make recommendations on what to do.
Nothing
18 May 2025
Copacabana
Great location, good friendly helpfully staff, good facilities
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
20 August 2025
Wonderful