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Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro

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A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a well-lit building with multiple windows.
A reception area with a glass counter, a decorative bowl with fruits, and a person writing on a notepad.
A building with hanging planters and a well-maintained garden.
A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a pool, and umbrellas.
A poolside bar with outdoor seating and a view of the pool area.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Rua do Riachuelo,124, Centro do Rio de Janeiro - Lapa, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 20230-014
  • Place, Circo Voador
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Arcos da Lapa
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Fundição Progresso
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rio de Janeiro (GIG-Galeão - Antonio Carlos Jobim Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a red ottoman, and framed artwork on the wall.

Collection Suíte Junior

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a window, and a painting on the wall.

Collection Superior Preservado

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a desk with a chair, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted TV.

Apartment

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(68 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a desk with a chair, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted TV.

Apartamento **

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Collection Superior Preservado **

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a window, and a painting on the wall.

Collection Superior Preservado **

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Collection Superior Premium

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a red chair, a desk, and a wardrobe.

Collection Superior Premium

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of an outdoor pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas.

Collection Apartamento Preservado

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A double bed with a headboard, two bedside tables, and a mural on the wall.

Executive Apartment

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a coffee maker, a TV, and a chair.

Executive Apartment

7.2 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

APARTMENT TWO BEDS

  • Sleeps 10
  • Free WiFi

APARTMENT BUSINESS

  • Sleeps 10
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for COLLECTION PRESERVADO CAPACITY 1

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

COLLECTION PRESERVADO CAPACITY 1

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Rio de Janeiro

City center retreat .Within a 10-minute walk of this Rio de Janeiro Centro hotel, you'll find Fundição Progresso and Arcos da Lapa. Also, AquaRio is within 3 miles (5 km) and Maracanã Stadium is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Circo Voador - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Arcos da Lapa - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Fundição Progresso - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Selarón Steps - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Consulate General of the United States Rio de Janeiro - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

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

  • ‪Dario Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Bocca Bar & Trattoria - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Espaço Multifoco Bistrô - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Vila Galé - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Clube dos Democráticos - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro

4.5-star luxury hotel near Fundição Progresso
Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a sauna. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

You'll find a business center on site. Event space at this hotel measures 6717 square feet (624 square meters) and includes a conference center. A fitness center, spa services, and a library are also featured at the luxury Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • 292 guestrooms or units
  • 18 levels
  • 4 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • 6717 sq ft of conference space
  • 624 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2014
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro offers 292 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. These individually decorated accommodations have separate sitting areas. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include massages.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

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

Things to do

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

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

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 up; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 1 days prior to check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 14 and up; guests must have received their complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 1 days prior to check-in.

We should mention

  • Upon check-in, parents or a legal guardian traveling with children under 18 years old are obligated to present the child's birth certificate and an identity card with photo (passport, for example). For international travels to Brazil, if just one of the parents is traveling with the child, the parent must present – in addition to the child's certificate of birth and identity card with photo – a letter authorizing the trip signed by the other parent with a notarial certification of signature. If the parents or the legal guardian, as applicable, cannot or are unwilling to give this authorization, a judicial authorization is required. People intending to travel to Brazil with children must consult with the Brazilian consulate prior to traveling for more information.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Vila Galé Rio Janeiro Hotel Rio de Janeiro
Vila Galé Rio Janeiro Hotel
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

How close is Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro to the airport?

Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro is 2 mi (8-min drive) away from the Rio de Janeiro (SDU-Santos Dumont) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Jul 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro on Aug 8, 2026 start from CA $135, excluding 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.

Does Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro.

How close is Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro to the beach?

This hotel is 5.4 mi (14-min drive) from Copacabana Beach and 7.7 mi (22-min drive) from Ipanema Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro offer free breakfast?

Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro offers free buffet breakfast every day from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for BRL 33 per day.

Does Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro have a pool?

Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro features an outdoor pool.

Does Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro have a restaurant?

There are 2 onsite restaurants, offering options like international cuisine and light fare.

Does Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features massages.

How close is Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro to downtown Rio de Janeiro?

Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro is 0.7 mi away from Rio de Janeiro.

Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 645 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 219 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1007 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Constance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was amazing, lovely pool too
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jogeir Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good hotel and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CATHERINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super hotel Breakfast very busy Staff really helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alceir

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All very good.very happy with my stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check-in was fast and easy and the property overall was excellent. The pool area was really great. The hotel is within walking distance to the sites that I wanted to see and there were plenty of restaurants close by. The room was clean and tidy and I would definitely book here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christoph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
slow check-in, nice room, but thin walls, great pool
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deimantas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location, pool, breakfast were good
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great facilities in hotel. Area around hotel is a bit scruffy
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

João

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
fo bom
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger

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

Great hotel

Great hotel, wonderful staff and good food.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alceir

Liked: Amenities
Excellent staff.very clean good location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Alceir

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Excellent staff. The only thing i didn't feel comfortable in the area around the hotel.didnt feel safe.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
While the immediate surrounding area isn't suitable for walking + exploration, the hotel itself is an oasis that is such incredible value for money - we ate at the on-site restaurant for three dinners! The massages we received were fantastic also. We'd definitely return!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Lovely hotel

Good service, lovely rooms, great restaurant and pool
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this hotel. This was my second stay in 10 months. My only criticism was check-in. There were 4 people ahead of me and it took almost a half hour to get to me.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

RICHARD

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Terrible staff super slow check in over 40 mins also slow check out . The staff need to learn how to deal with guests . The hotel itself is good and great pool but only open from 10 am . The area around the hotel is not great if it’s you first time in Rio .
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alceir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alceir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grat location. Very helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bar had a good options
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautifully manicured.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms. Friendly, helpful staff. Beautiful breakfast. Pool and surrounds are enjoyable. Restaurants serving delicious food.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of the hotel in the more local part of the city allowed for a more chill and authentic feel in Lapa. Plently of food, bars, and nighlife options were available next to the hotel. Staff was attentive and very helpful along with a beautiful property.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

São Paulo

Awesome hotel that is centrally located for exploring the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It appears that they are refurbishing the rooms. Differently from my last stay, they did not attempt to charge me extra fees on anything. Good bfast and nice bed/ pillows! Good stay overall!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025