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Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa

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Poolside bar
Reception
Poolside bar
Meeting facility
Courtyard

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Parking available

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

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9.0 out of 10
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(41 reviews)

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Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Dining table
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 22.50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Separate sitting area
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Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

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Wonderful
(7 reviews)

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Separate sitting area
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Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Dining table
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  • 31.50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

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7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

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Separate sitting area
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Air conditioning
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Dining table
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Separate bedroom
  • 22.50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

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Separate sitting area
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  • 25.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

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Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Dining table
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 31.50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Collection Suíte Junior

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
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Separate sitting area
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Individually decorated
Air conditioning
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Dining table
TV
  • 37.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

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7.6 out of 10
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Separate sitting area
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Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
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Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)

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Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 18.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Rua do Riachuelo,124, Centro do Rio de Janeiro - Lapa, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 20230-014

What's nearby

  • Arcos da Lapa - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Consulate General of the United States Rio de Janeiro - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Flamengo Beach - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Maracanã Stadium - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles

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

  • ‪Restaurante Vila Galé - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dom Cavalcanti - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Dalapa - ‬1 min walk
  • Bar do Vila Galé
  • ‪Bar Peixe & Cia - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro

Luxury hotel near Arcos da Lapa
Located close to Fundição Progresso and AquaRio, Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro provides a free breakfast buffet, a poolside bar, and a garden. Treat yourself to a massage at the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and international cuisine. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Self parking (surcharge), luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
  • An elevator, free newspapers, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A banquet hall, a front-desk safe, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 292 individually decorated rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered self parking on site (BRL 33 per day)
  • Limited onsite 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 center
  • Conference center (6,717 square feet 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.
  • Elevator
  • 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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

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 up; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 1 days prior to check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: BRL 33 per day
  • Service fee: 10 percent

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, 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

We should mention

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.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply

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

Does Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro?

Self parking is available for BRL 33 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro located?

Located in Rio de Janeiro Centro, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Fundição Progresso and Arcos da Lapa. AquaRio and Maracanã Stadium are also within 6 mi (10 km). Francisco Muratori Tram Stop is only a 3-minute walk and Portinha Tram Stop is 8 minutes.

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Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 630 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 231 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1006 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in the middle of everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We made a good choice in selecting this hotel. The surrounding area may be a bit sketchy, but the hotel facility and great English speaking staff made this hotel selection a great find.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

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

its nice

Lovely hotel in a run down area
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xiaohua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, nice room, nice and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Ioannis

Liked: Cleanliness
The hotel seems old with respect to what I expected in the pictures. They are also very strict with check in time and in a city where flights from Europe usually land in the morning I felt it was predatory and cheap of them to charge me for an extra night.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bayo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Booked for 4 nights. Ended up staying for 9. Big thanks to Everton and Manu for being so helpful at check-in. My favourite place in Rio. I’ll be back soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Vila Gale in the Lapa district of Rio is a great hotel with friendly and helpful staff. The breakfast was excellent and there is a large swimming pool and sunbathing area. Lapa is close to the Sambadrome during Carnival season, but the area is rundown and there are many rough sleepers on the streets. However, we did not experience any issues and loved all the faded splendour of the old buildings.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

Very pleasant stay.

The staff was helpful and always had a member who could speak English. Food was great. The room, common areas and grounds were always well kept.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Serene spot for relaxation. Large pool long enough for me to swim laps. Spacious room with almost no street noise disturbance. Staff very attentive and kind, especially Guilherme and Vladimir at reception. Extensive breakfast selection with certain items cooked to your order.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Ana

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay at this hotel. Would I stay here again? No. There was no iron or laundry service (you have to pay for it). The buffet is expensive, and the food is not great for the price (80-90 reais). Be careful—I was charged twice for the buffet. Keep your receipts if you pay with the attendant.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the breakfast and pool at this property. The neighborhood unfortunately has alot of homeless people on the streets and garbage but is good if you love music as the Lapa area has many music bars and restaurants. The staff is nice but they do not have too much knowledge about recommendations for swimable beaches and family activities.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jhan Carlos Ismael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed from February 22nd to March 1st, and let me tell you, it was an incredible experience! The location is simply amazing, and the area is buzzing with energy. If you’re a party animal who loves being close to the action, Lapa is the perfect place for you. The hotel staff is absolutely fantastic - they’re friendly, helpful, and go the extra mile to make sure you have a great time. The rooms are spotless, and the cleaning ladies are incredibly friendly. I had an amazing time here, and there were no issues at all. Oh, and our flight was at night, so they were so kind to let us shower at the spa shower before our flight. It was a lovely touch!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

alvaro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me and my Wife had a great experience Todu fue excelente . the place , beautiful Comida de lA Mañana Great . Staff excelente you can never believe the property inside the City and safe next to everything near only use uber is better and cheap . only i real did not like is some guest never tip and i am American we Tip were greatfull the employees deserve it . obrigado por tudo keep up the great work
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

John

Likes: great room size. Very quiet at night. Good block out curtains. Fast room service. Dislikes: breakfast service chaotic…kept running out of plates, cereal bowls, paper napkins (cocktail napkins instead), slow replenishment of food and slow staff. Guests unable to borrow iron and board. Only hotel ironing service available. Very limited bathroom toiletries.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Guadalupe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property was fine but not the street
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Martyn

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
This is a pleasant enough hotel in a very run down area of Rio. The hotel has seen better days. It uses Brazilian plugs but they have no adapters to lend or buy. The meal service is sketchy. Okay for a very short stay if you do not mind being a prisoner in the hotel at night. I stayed in a what was supposed to be a heritage room but most of the nice features had been stripped out.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Cesar

Liked: Cleanliness
It doesn’t feel like a 4.5 star hotel. The staff didn’t even bother to help with luggage or to say good morning. You get charged the water in the room. Most hotels give that for free. The pool didn’t seem all that clean either. It is located at a good spot since you have everything close by. Just be careful walking at night. It may not be safe.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bayo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Having spent the last month travelling through South America with terrible weather following me wherever I went, I couldn’t wait to get to Rio and spend a few days just laying by the pool. As arrived at Vila Galé and was about to check in I suddenly realised that I’d left my rucksack in the back of the cab from the airport. Luckily Everton, who speaks flawless English, was on the front desk and immediately took charge. He managed to contact the cab driver who 10 minutes later appeared in the lobby with my missing bag. I then realised that I’d booked the wrong room but this was soon rectified by Muna who managed to sort of all out and place me in the room I’d wanted. The staff are uniformly helpful, the breakfast buffet is plentiful, the pool is an oasis on the middle of Lapa. My favourite place in Rio. This was my 4th stay. I’ll be back for a 5th soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

kirstin

Solo traveling female. I unfortunately cut my stay short here and went back to a previous hotel. I was booked here for 4 days, I am traveling to Brazil after visiting 4 countries before (in 1 trip). I had multiple rolling luggage (3) bapack totebag. The security guard was kind enough to take my largest luggage down the flight of stairs to reception. Once I was checked in, I was told my room was on the 2nd floor (pink buildings) and there was no elevator in that area. I asked if someone would be able to help with my bags, mainly just needed help with the 1 larger/heavier luggage (under 50lbs but just big for me) I was told no, they didn't have anyone. I found that odd and just said ok and went to my room. I lug everything upstairs to the room and it's ok. The room is older, boutique style. The bathroom is decent but dated, there was shower gel provided as hand soap at the sink which i found odd but not a big deal. Here's why i had to leave: mosquitoes. I understand it is tropical but the amount of mosquitoes i was swatting within the first hour was insane. I have stayed in hostels in Cuba and other parts of Brazil (Paraná) and didnt have them IN the room (also staff always offers to help you with bags). I ordered dinner delivery and sat at the pool area to eat and guess what I see, a bellman with a luggage cart bringing someone's luggage to the tall white building. So I'm not exactly sure what that was about. I ultimately left after the first night and don't regret it
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Mr. Wesley A.

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jahelly Gabrielle

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luciane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025