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Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Vila Santa Teresa

Located in Rio de Janeiro, 4.5 km from Escadaria Selarón, Vila Santa Teresa provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Featuring room service, this property also welcomes guests with a restaurant and a terrace. The hotel also offers free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service. At the hotel every room is fitted with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Vila Santa Teresa every room comes with bed linen and towels. Breakfast is available daily, and includes buffet, vegetarian and gluten-free options. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Rio de Janeiro, like hiking. Municipal Theatre of Rio de Janeiro is 6.7 km from Vila Santa Teresa, while Maracanã Stadium is 7.5 km away. Santos Dumont Airport is 6 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast info

Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews
Review score
Guest review summary
This is an automated summary based on 28 reviews from the past 12 months.
Guests raved about the breathtaking views and attentive staff at Vila Santa Teresa. The <b>location</b> was praised for its tranquillity, while <b>room comfort</b> was highly appreciated. <b>Breakfast</b> received mixed reviews, with some finding it excellent. The <b>swimming pool</b> was noted for lacking easy access.
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Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
7.0
High score for Rio de Janeiro

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Stephen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The Villa is beautiful in a gated area high above Rio and with a view of the bay, Sugar Loaf and Christ the Redeemer which is second to none. The villa is stylish with lovely rooms and very good food. The staff are friendly and helpful.
  • Christopher
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Vila Santa Teresa is like a little slice of heaven! The service was super attentive (the WhatsApp service was great), the complex was clean, well furnished - and the bath (built into the floor) in our suite will live long in the memory. We also...
  • Alexis
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Gave us complimentary welcome drinks. Jasmine was really friendly & helpful - made the check in process really smooth. The room was lovely, clean & spacious. Overlooking an amazing view from the balcony. Breakfast was nice & Vinicius was attentive...
  • Hannah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Out of this world location, rooms, food and service
  • Kevin
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Beautiful estate, clean, incredible views. The place is really magical. Probably the next hotel view in all of rio.
  • Catia
    Australia Australia
    Beautiful and comfortable place. An oasis in the middle of the busy city
  • George
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fabulous location. Inviting and friendly staff. Food and drink were excellent.
  • Flora
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Spectacular view of Rio, even in the rain! We loved how private & peaceful the property & grounds are. The decor is stunning - lots of attention to detail!
  • Liz
    Cayman Islands Cayman Islands
    stunning location and excellent 5* service from the staff
  • Olivia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    it’s a beautiful location in a nice neighborhood and with stunning scenery. it’s very private and not busy and you feel like it’s a quiet retreat from the chaos of rio- the service on every level was fabulous. we would definitely recommend it and...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Beatriz
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Facilities of Vila Santa Teresa
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Activities

  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Badminton equipment
  • Hiking

Living Area

  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone

Food & Drink

  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking

Reception services

  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Adult only
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • Adult only
  • Pool with view
  • Pool/beach towels

Wellness

  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Personal trainer
  • Fitness classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Full body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Spa facilities
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa and wellness centre
    Additional charge

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese

House rules
Vila Santa Teresa takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 20:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercard Cash is not accepted

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Vila Santa Teresa in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).