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Gamboa Rio Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Valongo Wharf

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Reviews

7.0 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (11)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • 24-hour room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Vending machine
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Elevator
  • Minibar
The price is $35
includes taxes & fees
$33 per night
Dec 25 - Dec 26

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Apartamento Standard

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Minibar
Desk
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Apartamento Superior

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Minibar
Desk
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Apartamento Standard

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Minibar
Desk
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Quarto Familia | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Quarto Familia

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Minibar
Desk
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Apartamento Superior

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Minibar
Desk
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Quarto Familia | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Quarto Familia

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Minibar
Desk
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Room Standard

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Full Bed(s)

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Triple Room Superior

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Full Bed(s) and 1 Twin Bed(s)

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Quadruple Room Standard

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Full Bed(s) and 2 Twin Bed(s)

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Quadruple Room Deluxe

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bed(s)

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Double Room Standard

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Bed(s)

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Triple Room Superior

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Bed(s)

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About the neighborhood

Map
Rua Alexandre Mackenzie, 122, Centro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 20221-410

What's nearby

  • AquaRio - 14 min walk
  • Museum of Tomorrow - 15 min walk
  • Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí - 3 min drive
  • Consulate General of the United States Rio de Janeiro - 4 min drive
  • Maracanã Stadium - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Rio de Janeiro (SDU-Santos Dumont) - 17 min drive
  • Rio de Janeiro International Airport (GIG) - 30 min drive
  • Rio de Janeiro (RRJ-Jacarepaguá-Roberto Marinho) - 48 min drive
  • Rio de Janeiro Flag Square Station - 4 min drive
  • Rio de Janeiro Sao Cristovao Station - 4 min drive
  • Rio de Janeiro Central Station - 8 min walk
  • Presidente Vargas Station - 6 min walk
  • Camerino Rosas Negras Tram Stop - 7 min walk
  • Cristiano Ottoni - Pequena África Tram Stop - 8 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante 177 Self Service - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Boteco's Rios - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Terra Firme Lanches, Sucos e Muito Mais - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Verdinho - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Maravilha da Praça - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Gamboa Rio Hotel

When you stay at Gamboa Rio Hotel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Consulate General of the United States Rio de Janeiro and Maracanã Stadium. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, Shopping Tijuca and Avenida Atlantica are within a short drive. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Presidente Vargas Station is 6 minutes and Camerino Rosas Negras Tram Stop is 7 minutes.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 52 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
DONE

Children

    • One child (6 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • Parents must have child's birth certificate and photo ID*
    • No cribs (infant beds)
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite self parking (BRL 46 per night)
    • Onsite extended parking (BRL 46 per night)
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Smooth flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LCD TV

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately BRL 46 for adults and BRL 46 for children

Children & extra beds

  • Parents or a legal guardian traveling with children under 18 years must present the child's birth certificate and an identity card with photo (passport, for example) at the check-in. For international travels to Brazil, if just one of the parents is traveling with the child, she/he 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. In case the parents or the legal guardian, as applicable, cannot or are unwilling to give this authorization, a judicial authorization is required. People who intend to travel to Brazil with children must consult with the Brazilian consulate before traveling for more information.

Parking

  • Self parking costs BRL 46 per night
  • Extended parking costs BRL 46 per night

Policies

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

Gamboa Rio
Gamboa Rio Hotel
Gamboa Rio Hotel Rio de Janeiro
Gamboa Rio Rio de Janeiro
Gamboa Rio Hotel Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Rio Hotel
Rio
Gamboa Rio Hotel Hotel
Gamboa Rio Hotel Rio de Janeiro
Gamboa Rio Hotel Hotel Rio de Janeiro

Frequently asked questions

Does Gamboa Rio Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Gamboa Rio Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Gamboa Rio Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Gamboa Rio Hotel?
Yes. Self parking costs BRL 46 per night. Extended parking costs BRL 46 per night.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Gamboa Rio Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Gamboa Rio Hotel and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Valongo Wharf (4-min walk) and Pedra do Sal (7-min walk), along with Saara Rio (10-min walk) and Boulevard Olimpico (14-min walk).
Are there restaurants at or near Gamboa Rio Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Gamboa Rio Hotel like?
Gamboa Rio Hotel is in Porto Maravilha, a short 6-minute walk from Presidente Vargas Station and 15 minutes' walk from Museum of Tomorrow.

Reviews

7.0

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very Good

Very nice hotel
The hotel itself is fairly good. The location doesn't look nice at all. I do feel sorry for them. It is not a dangerous area, but it looks really bad
Iraerson Pusceddu Aguiar, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

I did not stay in the hotel. I did not checked in. The neighborhood is dangerous, scary, dirty. The hotel itself looks dirty, cheap and unsafe. Old building. I never ever could imagine that a place so bad would be available on Orbitz.com. Stay away. Nonrefundable. I lost the money I paid for 3 nights and I had to pay for another hotel. Last minute reservation, very expensive. But my safety was my priority.
3-night business trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nice hotel, but bad area of town
The hotel was nice, great staff. The breakfast was good. Spotty wifi, but that seemed common all over. However, if you're going out a night, be careful. We were mugged at knife point just down the block. The area is questionable.
Verified Orbitz guest review

4/10 Fair

Terrible and not safe neighborhood
Excellent staff but terrible neighborhood. Is not worth the price paid because after 19:30 is not safe the walk around the neighborhood according to the front desk, better get an Uber. Do not get taxis in Rio because they will rip you off. The place looks like an old "motel" in the "Brazilian style" .
Verified CheapTickets guest review

4/10 Fair

Hotel is very dated
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

A friendly place in a lively neighbourhood
So the taxi driver says "Are you sure this is the place?", as most Cariocas would not choose Gamboa as a base. Yes the surroundings are interesting, and the walk to and from Centro de Brasil can seem daunting, but it is no worse than many parts of many British or European cities and definitely better than several US cities I have visited. The staff are unfailingly helpful, the rooms clean but basic, the air con set at 17°C was a bit ott, and the breakfast buffet excellent, room service was basic but fine, again suiting the price point. This hotels' usp is its location, 10 mins walk to the museum of modern art and the spectacular museum of tomorrow, a 7 min walk to Presidente Vargas metro, the same to Centro de Brasil for the supervia, good local supermarket and fruit shop, as well as the usual chaos of street vendors, yes the area is a bit run down, and try to avoid rooms ending in 16 to 19 as they will be noisier as the busses back up in the peak times. Noise is relative, the lively nature of the area means there is always sound, be it music or traffic. I look forward to going back. PS this area is safer than most of the tourist areas, my bag snatch was in Lapa, in Gamboa, tourists are too rare to attract the rio ratboys!
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Not convenient hotel to beaches and other events
it was ok. Too far from the events that I was interested in.
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

WiFi is terrible No English Speaking Staff Rooms are very old Environment is extremely noisy and not a very safe.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Affordable
Hotel is clean and basic, no surprises. HOWEVER, not a good area at all!. Word to the wise, if you're a single traveler, don't speak the language and don't know your way around, this is not the place for you. Inside the hotel is safe, has a restaurant for food etc. but DO NOT go out in that neighborhood at night. Call a taxi to pick you up at the front door and make them drop you off there! If you don't speak the language you're going to have problems.
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Not bad for price, safe, quiet not much to do
It was good reception nice but rooms quite old and air conditioning very loud and makes it hard to sleep at night. Wasn't that strong either and has old 1950s feel with hot tub next to bed. Nice quiet hotel not much around but museums but not as busy as copacobana. Quite safe too and can walk to harbour 15 mins. Ok but down is loud aircon
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great staff.
Great staff. Rough neighborhood
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Good Hotel in good position
Hotel was clean, wonderful hot water. Great location close to Metro, buses, places of interest. Very friendly helpful staff. Great breakfast included.
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very Good

The location is good, the room is clean, the staff is very nice, but they don't speak English.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Good hotel in centro...
Nice hotel in Rio, Centro. Shops nearby and buses going to Copacabana, etc. Food in restaurant was decent, but I didn't understand the breakfast (maybe a Brazilian thing). Rooms are very clean and tidy. Staff very helpful, and a problem I had with wifi was solved very quickly. Nobody speaks English, which didn't bother me too much as I can speak Spanish and they were happy to communicate with me in Spanish. Overall I was very happy I chose this hotel and I would stay here again. The only downside to the hotel was the exchange rate, which was @ 3.40R to £1. Normally its around 4.70R to £1. DO NOT EXCHANGE MONEY AT HOTEL.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Okay hotel, scary neighborhood
I only stayed here for one night. Arrived in the evening and left early morning. While the hotel itself is okay from a value for money point of view, the neighbourhood is very scary and seems a bit daunting. Also, a friend of mine wanted to come over and they did not allow him in, as they said I've booked a single and that they would charge for a double if someone even visits me for an hour or so ... that's the most nonsensical thing I've heard in all my travelling.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Lost two days paid with no refund
Revervation was for 4 nights. Flight was delayed 2 days. Expedia called three times and was not able to have the four days that were paid in advance extended even though hotel showed ailabiity. So two days were lost with no refund leaving 70 yr old blind traveler to find another hotel. Very inhospitable.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great value for money
Everything was great except the seedy streets in the vicinity.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Not sure what to think...
Neighborhood is a little intimidating after dark. Is this a former "hourly" hotel?
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Terrible neighborhood
Scary neighborhood, the staff doesn't speak english. Which was fine by me. I'm fluent in Portuguese but I was tired of translating for them. The bed was terrible, had holes in it. The room was great other then the bed. Had a sauna, great shower. It is pretty close to a metro so that wasn't too bad either.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

The real Rio in Brazil
Worked well for the World Cup, when the town was booked out. Helpful staff,fresh fruit for breakfast, eggs cooked as you liked,interesting folk staying at Gamboa. Great walking distance to Lapa, St.Teresa,and Bota Foga when feeling fit and in daylight. However, sadly we had to really think about moving around at night! Mugged on the first night walking home from Lapa. We found taking a taxi essential after dark. Quite noisy, little insulation, people showering above our room and early start cleaning staff engaging in conversation were not toned down or reduced by room quality!!!! Real life. Again the Thursday,Friday, Saturday & Sunday night neighborhood parties in the street outside the hotel were all go, however the noise was part of the experience. Don't expect quiet nights. Real life. EXCELLENT Carioca Gamboa Club nearby - inside architecture made it a great choice and Hotel manager walked us there. Don't walk home alone. EXCELLENT restaurant experience across the road from Gamboa. Got to know your favourite 'tipple' and had it ready on arrival. EXCELLENT location to get to know the real people of Rio and their way of life away from the 'shopfront' of Copacabana and Ipanema.
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Ok, But Need To Modernize
Stayed here July 2014, so no one speaks or even wants to speak in foreign languages to assist their multi-cultural clientele. The hotel lacks creature comforts and it's wifi and technology is 1990s at best. Very had working cleaners and cooks, just the front end staff that should improve. It is as in a very dodgy or dicey part of Downtown, but close to Metro at Presidente Vargas.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel Centrally Located in Good Area
My stay at gamboa rio hotel was great. The hotel was very centrally located and the staff upgraded me to a room with a sauna and jacuzi at a very good rate from hotels.com. I was in Brazil for the world cup and spent 5 nights in Rio and my stay at the hotel was a 10 minute metro ride to the center of the city copacabana/ipanema beach areas. The staff is great and i would reccommend this hotel its very affordable.
Verified Hotels.com guest review