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Featured Santa Cruz Hotels

Windsor Marapendi
Windsor Marapendi
5 out of 5
Avenida Lúcio Costa, 5400, Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro
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Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,026 reviews)
"muy bueno"

Reviewed on Apr 2, 2025

Windsor Marapendi
Hilton Barra Rio De Janeiro
Hilton Barra Rio De Janeiro
4.5 out of 5
1430 Abelardo Bueno Avenue, Rio de Janeiro
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Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Nice"

Reviewed on Apr 13, 2025

Hilton Barra Rio De Janeiro
Grand Hyatt Rio De Janeiro
Grand Hyatt Rio De Janeiro
5 out of 5
Av. Lucio Costa 9600, Barra Da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro
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Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
Amazing hotel if in Rio
"Excellent hotel, the staff were all outstanding with customer service- special shout out to Gustavo on the front desk! Right on the beach (you do have to cross a busy road) - lovely pool and excellent gym. Near the golf course and great shopping."

Reviewed on Apr 11, 2025

Grand Hyatt Rio De Janeiro
Vogue Square Fashion Hotel by Lenny Niemeyer
Vogue Square Fashion Hotel by Lenny Niemeyer
4 out of 5
Avenida das Américas, 8585, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"It was far from everything but the customer service was great"

Reviewed on Mar 10, 2025

Vogue Square Fashion Hotel by Lenny Niemeyer
Américas Barra Hotel
Américas Barra Hotel
3.5 out of 5
Av. das Américas, 10.500, Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Olympic Park and Recreio dos Bandeirantes ...
7/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Elevator scary, breakfast the same everyday, bedding not the cleanest"

Reviewed on Nov 28, 2024

Américas Barra Hotel
Lagune Barra Hotel
Lagune Barra Hotel
4 out of 5
6555 Av. Salvador Allende, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (553 reviews)
"Place was up to date, well maintained. It was far from the beaches where I usually stay. But I didn’t plan on any beaches my 3 days I spent here. Only complaint is my room had an awesome view of the lake but, there was a loose manhole cover in the road that I heard cars hitting all night. I couldn’t ..."

Reviewed on Feb 20, 2025

Lagune Barra Hotel
Hotel Atlântico Sul
Hotel Atlântico Sul
3.5 out of 5
Av. Lucio Costa 18.000, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
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Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (917 reviews)
"Located adjacent to the Rio surfing spot, the hotel is situated almost right on the water. I'd come back and recommend room 706, because it has one of the best views with a large balcony to privately take in the sun or enjoy a quiet meal watching the waves. Room service food is inconsistent, and ..."

Reviewed on Apr 10, 2025

Hotel Atlântico Sul
Courtyard by Marriott Rio De Janeiro Barra da Tijuca
Courtyard by Marriott Rio De Janeiro Barra da Tijuca
3.5 out of 5
Av Embaixador Abelardo Bueno, 5001, Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (234 reviews)
"We had a really nice stay. We checked in super late and requested a late check out. Staff were very accommodating."

Reviewed on Mar 8, 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Rio De Janeiro Barra da Tijuca
Ibis Rio de Janeiro Parque Olimpico
Ibis Rio de Janeiro Parque Olimpico
3 out of 5
Av Embaixador Abelardo Bueno 1511, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
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Stay at this 3-star hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and valet parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Olympic Park and Shopping ...
8/10 Very Good! (606 reviews)
"cleaning of the rooms leaves something to be desired, very dirty elevators, air conditioning leaking water on the floor of the room and the shower door does not close properly, causing a risk of falling."

Reviewed on May 15, 2024

Ibis Rio de Janeiro Parque Olimpico
Riale Brisa Barra
Riale Brisa Barra
4 out of 5
Av Lúcio Costa, 5700, Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
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Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Ótimo"

Reviewed on Apr 9, 2025

Riale Brisa Barra
Venit Barra Hotel
Venit Barra Hotel
4 out of 5
Av. Embaixador Abelardo Bueno, 2710, Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Olympic Park and Jeunesse Arena ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (520 reviews)
"Great hotel if you don’t mind staying away from all major attractions and far from downtown."

Reviewed on Mar 7, 2025

Venit Barra Hotel
CDesign Hotel
CDesign Hotel
4 out of 5
Av. Lucio Costa 17360, Recreio dos Bandeirantes, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
Beautiful pool
"Work trip. The views/ pool on the roof was stunning and relaxing. Not sure why it closed so early but it meant it couldn’t be enjoyed very long at night. Music was so loud if you were on the beach side it was very very hard to sleep some nights. Staff was nice."

Reviewed on Apr 14, 2025

CDesign Hotel
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Hotels in Santa Cruz

Rio de Janeiro is a city that has a lot going on, but you have your sights set on Santa Cruz. This part of town is perfect for what you want to be doing, and that is everything that is not on everyone’s radar. For all that Santa Cruz has going on, you’ll still need a place to crash, eventually. But you don’t want any old shack, you need something that fits the trip. We have a slew of Santa Cruz hotels that will do the trick.

A beautiful day in the neighborhood

As much as you like getting out there, it’s also good to know a part of Rio de Janeiro so well you’ll be telling the tourists where to go. Make friends with the concierge or be bold and chat up a local. It’s your trip, so choose your own adventure. And when you get in at night, you’ll have a comfy room and plenty of amenities to help you settle in. Call a friend and spin tales from the Santa Cruz underground. What’s a journey without a good story to go with it?

Beyond the block

We’re not talking about the Santa Cruz city block. We’re talking about looking beyond that block of hotels you always focus on. We give you tons of ways to sort our stash of Santa Cruz cheap hotels. And if you feel like living a little, but not killing your vacation vibes, choose the Hotwire Hot Rate deal. Filter by:

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  • Amenities: Rooftop lounge, designer furniture, 24-7 room service, and everything else you look for to live it up large.

Find the Santa Cruz hotel you want, book it, and never look back. Because your great escape is ahead of you.