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Solara Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in São João del Rei with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Front of property
Food and drink
Minibar, blackout drapes, free WiFi
Lobby
Balcony
Solara Hotel welcomes visitors with a hearty breakfast buffet and a peaceful garden in Jardim Central. Guests can relax with a book from the library or enjoy the arcade room. Free WiFi and luggage storage make travelers feel right at home.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Minibar, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Minibar, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Quadruple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Jardim Central, a neighborhood in São João del Rei, is home to Solara Hotel. Church of Saint Goncalo Garcia and Saint Francis of Assisi Church are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Railway Museum and Museu Ferroviário. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Ely Araujo Stadium or Gremio's Field.
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Map
Av. Oito de Dezembro, 161, Centro, São João del Rei, MG, 36307-250

What's nearby

  • Our Lady of Sorrows Church - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Sao Joao del Rei Municipal Theater - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Solar da Baronesa de Itaverava - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Saint Francis of Assisi Church - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Our Lady of Mercy Church - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • São João del Rei Station - 9 min walk
  • Sao Joao del Rei (JDR-Prefeito Octavio de Almeida Neves) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pirâmide Burger - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Rex - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪chocolateria Di Ferri - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Bradesco Banco - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Trilhos de Minas - Shopping - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Solara Hotel

Hotel located in Jardim Central
Consider a stay at Solara Hotel and take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a garden, and an arcade/game room. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Concierge services, a reception hall, and a gift shop
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, and 1 meeting room
Room features
All guestrooms at Solara Hotel offer thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and minibars.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with cable channels

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free covered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Conference center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from August 23 2025 to August 24 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Breakfast
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Meeting facilities

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

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.

Property is also known as

Solara Hotel Sao Joao del Rei
Solara Sao Joao del Rei
Solara Hotel Hotel
Solara Hotel São João del Rei
Solara Hotel Hotel São João del Rei

Frequently asked questions

Is Solara Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Solara Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Solara Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Solara Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Solara Hotel located?

Located in Jardim Central, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Railway Museum, Our Lady of Sorrows Church, and Museu Ferroviário. Church of Saint Goncalo Garcia and Sao Joao del Rei Municipal Theater are also within 10 minutes. São João del Rei Station is 9 minutes by foot.

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Solara Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 140 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 140 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 140 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 140 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 140 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel appears to be made of different buildings. Because of this, it makes the hotel wonderful to explore. The breakfast is also very nice, with a wide variety offered. Two of us were there for nine days. The room we were in was very nice but a little sparse as it didn't have a place to unpack your clothes. All of the staff were very friendly and helpful. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

ANTONIO FLORENCIO DA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing to declare
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Veronica

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The information for this property is misleading, the info says it is located in the center, and the hotel is a fake replica of the buildings in the historic district of São Joao del Reí, so that it appears as if the property is located right on the historic district which it is not, it is located by a high speed road and a 20min walk from the town center. We had cars cruising by at high speed and loud noises all night. Breakfast buffet was good, probably the only good thing about the property.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Julio

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel Solara

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

CAETANO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
foi boa a experiência e correspondeu ao custo/benefício
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rogerio Sadao

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

10/10 Excellent

KENNEDY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christiani D

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jose Maria

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

Viagem família

Muito boa, mas sentimos falta de elevadores
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renilsom campos do carmo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arvid

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

Perfekt

Veldig bra. Stille, fine rom, god frokost, god beliggenhet.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Otavio

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felipe

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

Excelente hotel!

Excelente estrutura e serviço!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Camila Naraiana Dias

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARCUS

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

Ótimo custo benefício

Opção com ótimo custo benefício em São João Del Rey. Hotel muito simpático, com uma aparência de vila histórica.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heveraldo

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graciele Pereira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quarto muito bom, limpo e aconchegante.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Vanilson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Felipe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isadora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Willer

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heveraldo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

wendel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel aconchegante
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

ULISSES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

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