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Santa Teresa Hotel Rio de Janeiro - MGallery Collection

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Outdoor pool
Interior entrance
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; garden views
Exterior
BBQ/picnic Area
Luxury
5.0 star property
9.2

Wonderful

Tranquil elegance in Santa Teresa hills

Perched in the serene hills of Santa Teresa, this tranquil retreat offers breathtaking views and a peaceful ambiance. Delight in the exquisite dining at Tereze, unwind by the wonderful pool, or rejuvenate at the luxurious spa.

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

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Rua Almirante Alexandrino 660, Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 20241-260
  • Place, Largo do Guimarães
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Selarón Steps
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Flamengo Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rio de Janeiro (GIG-Galeão - Antonio Carlos Jobim Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub

Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Garden View (Serenity)

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Garden View (Serenity)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Rio de Janeiro

With a stay at Santa Teresa Hotel Rio de Janeiro - MGallery Collection, you'll be centrally located in Rio de Janeiro, a 4-minute drive from Consulate General of the United States Rio de Janeiro and 9 minutes from Avenida Atlantica. .This luxury hotel is 6.2 mi (9.9 km) from Copacabana Beach and 6.2 mi (10 km) from Christ the Redeemer.

What's nearby

  • Largo do Guimarães - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Selarón Steps - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Flamengo Park - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí - 6 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Consulate General of the United States Rio de Janeiro - 7 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Largo do Guimarães Tram Stop - 3 min walk
  • Rio de Janeiro Central Station - 4 min drive
  • Rio de Janeiro International Airport (GIG) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café do Alto - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bar do Mineiro - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Aprazível - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bar Tempero Do Nordeste - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Armazém São Thiago - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Santa Teresa Hotel Rio de Janeiro - MGallery Collection

Santa Teresa Hotel Rio de Janeiro - MGallery Collection offers 43 accommodations with free minibar items and laptop-compatible safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Rio de Janeiro hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and complimentary bottled water. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include facials, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 43 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring free minibar items and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Grab a bite to eat at the Tereze, a restaurant where you can take in the garden view, or stay in and take advantage of 24-hour room service. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, limo/town car service, and express check-in. Planning an event in Rio de Janeiro? This hotel has 1292 square feet (120 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. A roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 10:30 AM.
Tereze - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: BRL 145 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Tereze

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,292 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Massage
  • Spa open daily
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1850
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: noon
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of BRL 200 per pet, per week
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 33 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls and litter boxes are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for BRL 300.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately BRL 145 per person
  • Pet fee: BRL 200 per pet, per week
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: BRL 300.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Relais Châteaux Santa Teresa
Relais Châteaux Hotel Santa Teresa
Santa Teresa Hotel RJ MGallery Sofitel
Hotel RJ MGallery Sofitel
Santa Teresa RJ MGallery Sofitel
RJ MGallery Sofitel
Santa Teresa Hotel RJ MGallery By Sofitel Rio De Janeiro Brazil
Brazil
Santa Teresa Hotel RJ - MGallery Hotel
Hotel Santa Teresa - Relais And Chateaux
Santa Teresa Hotel Rj - Mgallery Rio De Janeiro
Santa Teresa Hotel RJ - MGallery Hotel Rio de Janeiro

Santa Teresa Hotel Rio de Janeiro - MGallery Collection Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 308 out of 433 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 94 out of 433 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 433 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 433 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 433 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elliot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
staff, rooms and views were excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was fantastic, great suggestions for what to do. Was a little disappointed with my room. I thought I’d paid for a balcony but got a patio instead so not much of a view. Beautiful property, food is excellent, I would definitely stay here again. It’s a great alternative to the beach. Lots of character and charm.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Welcoming staff. Comfortable, relaxing room and pool area.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fresh and massive selection, everything was delicious
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyrold-Boris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Parris

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
ALL staff members were super nice and very helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
1. Terrible bathroom - ridiculous design and unsafe, plus the shower controls were awful. 2. No 110v power - the hotel provided a transformer which gave me an electric shock. 3. No elevator 4. The summing pool area was unusable as the floor was being replaced - ok I get that / but no notice given beforehand or discount offered 5. Dinner was very average at best This hotel is exclusive and expensive - it should have been better
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the moment you step foot through the main entrance to the hidden paradise of the Santa Teresa Hotel you are made to feel most welcome. The staff are lovely. Our room was gorgeous. The food delicious. And the view! Wow!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our second stay and we honestly can’t fault the exemplary service levels we received and the quality of food in Tereza Restaurant. The staff genuinely make you feel welcome and are so helpful. Whilst we appreciate renovations need to be undertaken, we hadn’t been informed before our arrival that the views across Rio would be obliterated by hoarding. The pool area wasn’t ideal for a relaxed stay which is why we’ve given a 4* rating. Please don’t be put off because MGallery offers a little bit of quiet paradise in frantic Rio!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sadaf, Toronto

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is beautiful old colonial style house that has been turned into a boutique hotel. If you want to stay away from the beach area and hotel strip, this is a wonderful stay. It is very quiet and relaxing so keep that in mind when booking. The staff was amazing and helpful. Tip: book the higher level rooms for more space and better views.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Margarethe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Pros: Great location in Santa Teresa. Very nice and helpful staff. Good breakfast selection. Nice heated pool, long enough for laps. Nice garden and bar area. Cons: We had a deluxe room with balcony. The room (#14) was very small and there was nothing to put up our 2 suitcases. Putting them on the floor made it difficult to walk. The bathroom also did not have enough space to place toiletries.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Jennifer, San francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Front desk was very nice. And concierge staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

reema

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place. Perfect city oasis. Delicious food, amazing people, beautiful grounds.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manu, Sao Paulo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was our third visit and was as lovely as all of the other times before. Incredible location, nice rooms, lovely swimming pool, views for days… will definitely be back
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Clement

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Our bedroom was a scam, we paid almost $700 USD for a deluxe room with a supposed « garden » view (Carnaval period), we only had one window, we had a very cheap courtyard with all the hotel building surrounded us. In consequence, almost no natural light. They told us the hotel was full so they could not offer something else, but the day after (when we checked out) we actually learnt it was not. We were super disappointed because it was recommended by our friend and it came out so cheap. I’ve checked out the price, we actually paid (certainly because of carnaval) more than the night cost of their master suite (announced at $600) for the worst and cheapest room ever. As for the brunch, overall not too bad, but wouldn’t recommend the egg Benedict with salmon, but their salmon smelled so fishy. We met another American couple who tried this too and they couldn’t eat the salmon either. The hotel amenities are very nice, the swimming pool is great, with a nice view and the overall architecture of the building is beautiful. We recommend the neighborhood which is nice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Asaiah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This will go down as one of the best properties we have ever stayed at and we have stayed at plenty across the world. It was even rated as one of the best places to stay in the world by Forbes in 2023. I have already started to look at the MGallery properties and am looking to stay with them as much as possible. So happy we ended our trip here!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

jelissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful hotel in the heart of Santa Teresa . Loved the ambiance. Spa was great. Rooms are a great size and Clean! Breakfast was amazing every morning. I would definitely come back here !
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Livia

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is adorable and the staff is very friendly. Santa Teresa is a artsy neighborhood with great food and entertainment options. The only issue with my stay is that they leave delicious complimentary chocolate & coffee cookies in the room and they attract hundreds of ants. I appreciate the gesture but they must realize this is an issue in the property. I probably ate a dozen tiny ants before I saw them crawling all over my hand and arm.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Spend half your time in Ipanema, the other half here. impeccable grou es, facilities, service. Lovely setting meticulously maintained. Friendly. One of the best restaurants in the city looking over the harbor and Centro. Some.great.neigjborhiid.places too such as Bar Maneiro. Great walk via colorful Lido steps to downtown and historical. attractions.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place at the lovely neighborhood of Santa Tereza. Will definitely be coming back, food and service was 7 stars.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

Beautiful Property with Beautiful people

The people really made our stay special. Always willing to help and go out of their way to make our stay comfortable and memorable. Wish they had luggage racks in the room.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd, Venice

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my favorite get away in Rio. The grounds, pool area and buildings are just perfect. I hope they never change a thing. We checked in early and never left the hotel for 24 hours as the restaurant and bar on site are perfect. Thanks for an amazing time, and we will be back soon!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024