Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro

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Garden
Free daily buffet breakfast
Bar (on property)
Courtyard
Building design

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$142
includes taxes & fees
17 July - 18 July

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Rua do Riachuelo,124, Centro do Rio de Janeiro - Lapa, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 20230-014
  • Place, Arcos da Lapa
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Fundição Progresso
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Consulate General of the United States Rio de Janeiro
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rio de Janeiro (GIG-Galeão - Antonio Carlos Jobim Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

Collection Suíte Junior

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

Collection Superior Preservado

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

Apartment

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(68 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Apartamento **

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Collection Superior Preservado **

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Collection Superior Premium

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Collection Apartamento Preservado

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

Executive Apartment

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Executive Apartment

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

About the area

Rio de Janeiro

A luxury stay in the heart of Rio de Janeiro awaits you at Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro. Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find Fundição Progresso and Arcos da Lapa. Highlights at this hotel include 2 restaurants, a full-service spa and an outdoor swimming pool. .The restaurant, Versatil, serves international cuisine. The hotel's own lounge bar and poolside bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the gym, sauna and pool loungers. 6717 square feet (624 square metres) of event facilities include a conference centre, and other business amenities include a business centre. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, spa services and laundry facilities. Each morning free buffet breakfast is offered between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 4.5-property class Rio de Janeiro Centro hotel include AquaRio and Maracanã Stadium.

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
  • Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro - 10 min walk - 0.9 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
  • ‪Espaço Multifoco Bistrô - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Bocca Bar & Trattoria - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Clube dos Democráticos - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Dalapa - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro

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 centre on site. Event space at this hotel measures 6717 square feet (624 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A fitness centre, 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 centre
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Lift
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro offers 292 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. This individually decorated accommodation has separate sitting areas. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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

The on-site spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include massages.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Restaurants on site

  • Inevitavel
  • Versatil

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre (6,717 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers

Full-service spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Massage

Accessibility

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

More

  • 18 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2014

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

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 older; 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

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 16 June 2026 to 30 June 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Swimming pool
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 per cent

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 all 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 over; guests must have received their complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 1 days prior to check-in.

We should mention

  • At check-in, parents or a legal guardian travelling with children under 18 years old are obligated to present the child's birth certificate and an identity card with a photo (for example, a passport). For international travels to Brazil, if only one of the parents is travelling with the child, the parent must present – in addition to the child's certificate of birth and identity card with photo – a letter authorising 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 authorisation, a judicial authorisation is required. People intending to travel to Brazil with children must consult with the Brazilian consulate prior to travelling for more information.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.

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

Is parking available at Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro?

Yep, Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro has a covered self car park for BRL 33 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee. Onsite parking is limited.

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

As of 3 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro on 17 July 2026 start from AU$142, including 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.

Are there any beaches close to Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro?

The closest beach to Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro is Copacabana Beach (5.9 km).

Is there a spa on site at Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro. You'll enjoy services like massages.

Does Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro have a pool?

Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger and with a coldie from the bar. The property will be renovating the swimming pool from June 16 2026 until June 30 2026 (completion date subject to change).

What luxury perks are available at Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro?

Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro features a full-service spa, an outdoor pool and 2 restaurants.

Does Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary buffet brekkie is offered daily between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro?

No, Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 645 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 221 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1008 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

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
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10/10 Excellent

Jogeir Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good hotel and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alceir

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

Alceir

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

Roger

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

Great hotel.

Great hotel in a good area near the cruise terminal.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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

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
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10/10 Excellent

Alceir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alceir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grat location. Very helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Maria

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

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

jose

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

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I very much enjoyed my stay at Vila Galé! The staff were excellent from check in to check out, the property itself is beautiful in an old, but updated colonial property. I stayed in one of the apartments right beside the pool and terrace, and even while you were situated with a walkway outside the room, I felt safe and comfortable enough to open the windows wide and take a nap or do whatever within the room. I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone who wants to explore the beautiful Rio de Janeiro!
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2025