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
26 March 2025
Wonderful and would definitely go back and stay here
Super room, fantastic location opposite the beach. Staff were amazing and so helpful. Highly recommend the hotel
The gym was not the best
25 March 2025
Lovely atmosphere and rooftop pool. Would absolutely recommend!
The breakfast was amazing and the staff were very friendly. They were very accommodating and you felt very safe in the hotel.
There were a few marks on the walls and scuffs on doors in the room that wouldn’t normally be seen in a five star. That said I am absolutely nitpicking as another 5 star hotel down the road we stayed at initially was in much much much worse condition. I would still recommend people to stay here
24 March 2025
Wonderful hotel, service was exceptional, the room quiet and comfortable, the pool and bar relaxing.
I liked the sparkling wine when checking-in, I liked the chocolate left in the room each day. The staff were attentive and friendly, the bed was comfortable and the views from the sun terrace were fantastic.
the pool was a little on the small side if I was to be picky.
23 March 2025
Great location. We had a beautiful room with a view of the beach and ocean across the street. Loved the rooftop pool als
Great location, across the street from the beach. Loved the rooftop pool. We enjoyed breakfast and dinner in the restaurant.
18 March 2025
Very good
18 March 2025
Strongly recommend!!!
Fantastic location. Fantastic breakfast. Fantastic personal
Nothing
16 March 2025
Fabulous
Fantastic location, literally across the road from the beach. Walking distance to other areas. The hotel itself was beautiful and well looked after. Breakfast was lovely and restaurant excellent.
My only, very small complaint was the size of the pool. But I understand it is rooftop so space limited anyway. The bar attached was lovely with good service.
16 March 2025
Very good
Amazing staff helped with suggestions on what to do, location was right on the beach and was perfect
Room was a bit small and could have had a netflix option
15 March 2025
Beautiful!
The hotel experience was truly remarkable! The staff were professional and attentive. The restaurant was nice. The rooftop pool was beautiful. My biggest concern was the lack of piece of mind in the booking process. The fraudulent messages I received on multiple occasions suggesting I hadn’t paid and might lose my reservation. Upon contacting the hotel directly, I was reassured. However, no one wants to go through that. But, I was pleased to see the seamless check in upon arrival. The check in time was minimal and the staff were very well prepared. I would highly recommend the hotel and would stay again.
It was a bit pricey. To provide everything that was provided without compromising on quality and cleanliness can still be achieved for a little less, I think.
14 March 2025
Great base for a Rio visit
Comfortable bed, clean room, showers that worked well, brilliant buffet breakfast with a freshly cooked egg station and really friendly, helpful staff. Restaurant prices reasonable too.
11 March 2025
Fabulous
The hotel is located right in front of one of Copacabana's landmarks - Posto 5. There are plenty of services and restaurants around to choose from. The staff was super friendly. The view from the rooftop is great and the pool area quite good. The breakfast was fantastic!
8 March 2025
Excellent location and beautiful hotel
Fantastic location on Copacabana. The rooms were spacious and comfortable and there was a variety of breakfast options. Service from staff were excellent.
The cleaning of the rooms were not done well.
7 March 2025
Great upscale choice on the beach!
Great location, nice rooms, wonderful service
A bit pricey for Carnival
28 February 2025
Comfort and hospitality
Top location next tot the beach, very nice and helpful staff, spotless cleanness and a lot of options for the breakfast including wide range of exotic fruits
27 February 2025
Great location
Great roof top pool and bar with perfect views over copacabana beach and towards sugar loaf mountain. Food was good and reasonably priced. Big room with comfortable bed and pillows. Friendly and helpful staff.
Nothing to complain about.
26 February 2025
It
The staff at the hotel were very friendly. My sister and I forgot our adapters to charge our devices & the front desk was kind enough to let us borrow some.
25 February 2025
Fabulous
The most polite staff we ever had
24 February 2025
Exceptional
Really nice hotel. Very good breakfast. Helpfully personal at the front desk and restaurant. I was 4 nights and had a good time
Nothing negative to add
22 February 2025
First rate experience in a perfectly positioned hotel.
Location is excellent. Staff are really good and will help with anything. Restaurant for breakfast is superb both food and staff, had one evening meal in the restaurant the menu is Italian and was first rate. The prices are reasonable and the free sun beds on the beach are a really great. Beach is packed at weekends but the staff always found room for us. Rooftop bar is good and the bar food is up to the standard of the rest of the hotel. I would definitely stay here again if I returned to Rio. The hotel faces sunrise and every morning there were several hundred paddle boarders waiting for sun up and cheered when it came up.
There was nothing that caused a problem but If I was being picky the coffee pods in the room were not free and I would have expected them to be included in a 5 star hotel so nothing to stop me booking again.
22 February 2025
Fabulous
Staff were excellent and made stay really enjoyable
Amazing facilities and beautiful pool but the rooms felt a bit dated. Updating the rooms would make this hotel a 10.
22 February 2025
Excellent hotel excellent staff
The staff was beyond excellent. The staff at the front desk were friendly, informative and went beyond. They helped me get ahold of the tour operator when they didn't show up in time. What I really appreciate was an early checking. It made all the difference since we had flown a very long way. I know it is not always possible to do this
Can not think of a thing. This place is such a great value. Please continue to do all your doing.
21 February 2025
It was great.
Location is great - across the street from Copacabana Beach as all hotels are - none on the water side. Close to Ipanema beach as well. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The view from the pool deck gorgeous! The pool is small but all he hotel pools are small in Rio. The partial beach view wasn't much. But there was a lovely tree outside our room. And a great cafe and pharmacy around the corner. The hotel is not North American 5* standard but I would say a 4* at best. It was clean and not run down. It just wasn't fancy.
Could use more pool deck chairs but I did love all the tables for having a drink and a snack as well.
20 February 2025
Exceptional
Everything
Nothing
18 February 2025
Exceptional
Great service and location.
Nothing
17 February 2025
Exceptional
Lovely hotel in a great location right on copacabana beach. The bed was really comfortable and the room and bathroom were spotless. The staff were really friendly and couldn’t do enough for you. Would definitely recommend this hotel for any trip to Rio!
17 February 2025
Outstanding staff and hidden gem!
The view was sensational. The staff and service was outstanding. Always clean, food was excellent- so much choice for breakfast. Best hotel ever stayed in for this kind of trip. It was our honeymoon and could t have chosen better place.
Would be good to have parasols at the pool as it was so hot (which is a great problem to have) genuinely the only thing could have improved on
17 February 2025
perfect weekend stopover at Rio Copacabana beach, I definitely will come again soon
Perfect location, directly at Copacabana beach (Posto 5). Stunning breakfast buffet, amazing view from the room and the roof top over whole Copacabana beach till sugarloaf. Was already more than 6 times guest at Miramar Hotel, I think this says everything!
late checkin time (3pm) does not fit to flight arrival time - had to wait 1,5 hours to receive access to my room, the rest was just perfect!
17 February 2025
Exceptional
Our stay at Miramar was absolutely perfect, as always. From the moment we arrived, the warm and welcoming atmosphere created by the entire staff made us feel right at home. The room was amazing—cozy, beautifully decorated, and featuring an incredibly comfortable infinity bed that ensured a restful night's sleep. The restaurant staff were exceptionally friendly and kind, and the breakfast was nothing short of fantastic. The delicious food was the perfect way to start our days and prepare for exploring the beauty of Rio de Janeiro. The pool area was simply unbelievable, offering stunning views that made it hard to leave. The hotel’s location is ideal, and the beach service was impeccable, adding to the overall flawless experience. There are only amazing things to say about Miramar, which is why we always choose to stay here. It’s a truly special place that never disappoints.
It’s always bittersweet to leave Miramar and return to the chilly streets of London. This paradise will be dearly missed until we can return.
16 February 2025
Good value for money and very friendly
Our deluxe sea view room had an amazing view of the beach. All staff were friendly and almost all spoke good English, including front desk, concierges. We were let in early to our room which was helpful. Our luggage was stored after we checked out. There are free chairs and towels for guests on the beach opposite, which is supervised by hotel staff
We asked about a car to the airport and were quoted a large amount. We decided to get an Uber which was very reasonable in comparison.
14 February 2025
Great stay as always!!
Amazing staff, great breakfast and excellent location. I stayed in this hotel 6 times, I love it!!!
11 February 2025
Very good
Good location and restaurant
Lots of wasted space in the room (entrance hall, wall separating the room in two parts with one part not useable)
10 February 2025
Very good
Location was perfect and there were restaurants and supermarkets around the hotel.
For a hotel that size, the gym was very small and didn't have enough equipment.
10 February 2025
Great stay in Rio.
Perfect location and friendly staff.
There was no complimentary tea and coffee in the room.
10 February 2025
Memorable stay in Rio.
The location is fantastic, and the staff are friendly and helpful. It was my birthday during my stay and a complimentary cake was delivered to my room.
9 February 2025
Great stay - wonderful hotel
Great hotel, perfectly located if you want to be on Copacabana Beach. Wonderful views of the bay, including Sugar Loaf from our room. The prices of drinks were reasonable, and we ate in the Restaurant once when we were tired after a day being tourists. The standard of the food surprised us very pleasantly, and we had a really excellent bottle of Brazilian red wine (Familia Bebber - Cabernet Franc) at a very good price. The restaurant didn't seem to be very popular - perhaps because it's in the hotel and a white table cloth kind of place. Shame - the food is very good and service excellent. For more informal dining, try Venga, about 150 yards to the South along the Avenida Atlantica.
Check out is 1200 which is very good, unless you arrive early and are hoping for a room to be ready! We arrived at 0800 from our flight and got into our room at 1400.
9 February 2025
Friendly and helpful staff, clean rooms, excellent location and delicious breakfasts
A large selection of food for breakfast, very tasty. The breakfasts were great!
8 February 2025
Exceptional
Food! And service!
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7 February 2025
Perfect value for money
Very friendly and professional staff, nice roof top pool and bar
Quite small room
2 February 2025
Exceeded expectations- comfortable, friendly and great location.
Very friendly staff. Comfortable room. Great location.
Would be great if the pool area opened before 9am.
2 February 2025
Best hotel
Always an amazing visit. Second time we come back and it never disappoints.
1 February 2025
Fabulous
breakfast was incredible!!! and my room view!
1 February 2025
Fantastic!
The staff was wonderful!! They made the stay exceptional. Especially Anderson, Nicholas and Djaci.
WiFi. Lack of TV channels.
1 February 2025
Fabulous
Great location, posto 5 copacabana, within walking distance from Ipanema and stores in Rua Visconde de Pirajá. Helpful staff. Clean and modern rooms and bathrooms. Excellent buffet breakfast. Good restaurant for a lunch or dinner. Small pool but good sauna.
30 January 2025
Location and staff fantastic, restaurant needs work
The location, the staff, the room all were great.
The restaurant downstairs was just ok and expensive for what you got. We went there for dinner and breakfast. At breakfast, the things in the warming dishes were all cold! Scrambled eggs are not nice when they are cold.
30 January 2025
Fabulous
The location is great and the staff were friendly and helpful
29 January 2025
Grear hotel on Copacabana
Perfect location, very friendly staff, excelent breakfast
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28 January 2025
We’d stay here again any time.
Excellent property, excellent service, very clean, great location. We could not have been more pleased.
25 January 2025
Excellent location and exceptional service
Great location, nice rooftop pool area, excellent Italian resu
24 January 2025
Exceptional
Staff at front desk and bellman were excellent. Special recognition to Danielle, Thaiot, and J. Breakfast was great. Beach access was excellent. Good value.
Need more drawer/storage space in room, and a place to hang wet swimsuits in the bathroom.
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
27 March 2025
Exceptional