RESIDENCE REAL COPACABANA, Rio de Janeiro
About the Hotel
Residence Real Copacabana - Aparthotel with a heated pool, sauna, and mountain-view apartments near Leme Beach
Residence Real Copacabana is a 3-star aparthotel in Rio de Janeiro's El Bosque neighborhood, combining a homely layout with a heated outdoor pool and a sauna that operates year-round. The property offers air-conditioned apartments with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a living room, a private balcony, and a fully equipped kitchen, with some units featuring mountain views and a private entrance. A buffet breakfast is served daily on-site, and the bar and terrace provide additional spaces for guests, while free WiFi is available throughout the property. The hotel sits 600 meters from Leme Beach, and guests can walk to the sand in about 7 minutes, with Santos Dumont Airport located 8 km away. Rodrio de Freitas Lake and the Rio de Janeiro Botanical Gardens are in the surrounding area, while Sugarloaf Mountain is 3 km from the hotel, and Christ the Redeemer is 12 km away. The reception staff speak English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese, and private parking is available onsite for those arriving by car. Residence Real Copacabana is pet-friendly, accommodating guests traveling with animals, and the property includes family rooms and a garden for outdoor use. Business travelers can rely on the free WiFi and the quiet, park-surrounded setting of El Bosque for work-related tasks. A continental breakfast is available each morning at Residence Real Copacabana, and the aparthotel's layout supports longer stays with its kitchen facilities and spacious living areas.
Pros
Heated outdoor pool and sauna are open throughout the year.
Apartments include fully equipped kitchens and private balconies with mountain views.
Located a 7-minute walk from Leme Beach and near Sugarloaf Mountain (3 km).
Pet-friendly policy allows guests to bring animals.
Free WiFi is available in all areas, and reception staff speak four languages.
Cons
Some apartments may not match the photos and have reported issues with condition and cleanliness.
No on-site restaurant beyond the bar, limiting dining options to breakfast.
Must-do experiences
- Take a sunrise walk at Posto 9 on Ipanema Beach for a serene start.
- Savor a traditional feijoada at the famous Casa da Feijoada Friday brunch.
- Visit the colorful street art in Santa Teresa; it's a photographer's paradise.
- Explore the charming Feira Hippie in Ipanema for unique local crafts.
- Enjoy sunset views from the top of Sugarloaf Mountain; it's breathtaking.
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Prices and availability
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi in public areas
- No pets allowed
Dining
- Bar/ Lounge area
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Garden area
- Sauna
Room features
- Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Dining table
Self-catering
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV