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Top 10 Hotels in Santa Cruz

Grand Hyatt Rio De Janeiro
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Grand Hyatt Rio De Janeiro

5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"Very nice hotel, the beach is great and the staff was amazing, and made us feel at home"
The price is S$330
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Grand Hyatt Rio De Janeiro
CDesign Hotel
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

CDesign Hotel

4.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"As an American in a foreign country the Cdesign staff made my stay very easy going and enjoyable I would come back again"
The price is S$134
includes taxes & fees
11 Aug - 12 Aug
CDesign Hotel
Lagune Barra Hotel
Rooftop terrace

Lagune Barra Hotel

4.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (631)
"This is a great hotel. Everything is great including the room, the staff and the amenity. The only downside is that Uber drivers can not find this hotel easily as the Google map would direct them to a side door that is always closed, they have to take a big detour to find the way come into the hotel. It happens to all six of my Uber drivers."
Lagune Barra Hotel
Porto Marina Mont Blanc Resort
3 outdoor pools

Porto Marina Mont Blanc Resort

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (293)
"Amei"
Porto Marina Mont Blanc Resort
Tulip Inn Itaguai
Restaurant

Tulip Inn Itaguai

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (289)
"Great hotel at a great price. Highly recommended!"
The price is S$77
includes taxes & fees
8 Aug - 9 Aug
Tulip Inn Itaguai
Américas Barra Hotel
Terrace/patio

Américas Barra Hotel

3.5 star property
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1001)
"It is noisy and needs a refurbishment "
The price is S$76
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug
Américas Barra Hotel
Hilton Barra Rio De Janeiro
Outdoor pool, open 8 AM to 7:00 PM, pool loungers, lifeguards on site

Hilton Barra Rio De Janeiro

4.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1004)
"Nice hotel good food "
The price is S$121
includes taxes & fees
28 Aug - 29 Aug
Hilton Barra Rio De Janeiro
Riale Brisa Barra
Lanai

Riale Brisa Barra

4.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1004)
"The restaurant is an excellent option! "
The price is S$143
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Riale Brisa Barra
Nobile Inn Dutra Rio De Janeiro
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Nobile Inn Dutra Rio De Janeiro

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (267)
"Very clean hotel. The breakfast is amazing. The staff are friendly and helpful. "
Nobile Inn Dutra Rio De Janeiro
Windsor Marapendi
1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Windsor Marapendi

5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1046)
"Great stay!"
The price is S$132
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Windsor Marapendi
Novotel Rio De Janeiro Barra Da Tijuca
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

Novotel Rio De Janeiro Barra Da Tijuca

4.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (702)
"Very nice place and safe area. "
The price is S$96
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Novotel Rio De Janeiro Barra Da Tijuca
SQUARE DESIGN HOTEL
Outdoor pool

SQUARE DESIGN HOTEL

4.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"Good hotel with lots of restaurants in the mall, parking is charged, staff is helpful and kind, breakfast is good, room is spacious"
SQUARE DESIGN HOTEL
Plaza Rio Residences - Barra First
Outdoor pool

Plaza Rio Residences - Barra First

4.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (895)
"Nice place to stay."
The price is S$51
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Plaza Rio Residences - Barra First
Mercure RJ Nova Iguaçu Hotel
Sports facility

Mercure RJ Nova Iguaçu Hotel

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (477)
"I had a very good time. The restaurant has a new menu but as usual the dining staff and the reception people are very nice."
The price is S$63
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Mercure RJ Nova Iguaçu Hotel
Portobello Resort & Safári
On the beach, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels

Portobello Resort & Safári

3.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (370)
"A family oriented resort, ideal if you are travelling with kids. Quality was excellent and the staff helpful with everything. The suites were very spacious and details like the safari and safari-like decoration all over the resort made the stay a beautiful adventure. "
The price is S$515
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Portobello Resort & Safári
Courtyard by Marriott Rio De Janeiro Barra da Tijuca
Outdoor pool

Courtyard by Marriott Rio De Janeiro Barra da Tijuca

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (261)
"Excellent service, kind and professional the food in the buffet good and affordable."
The price is S$84
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Courtyard by Marriott Rio De Janeiro Barra da Tijuca
Hotel Atlântico Sul
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 8 PM, pool loungers

Hotel Atlântico Sul

3.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (974)
"Great hotel! "
The price is S$105
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Hotel Atlântico Sul
Laghetto Stilo Barra
View from property

Laghetto Stilo Barra

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"A very complete hotel, the food service is delicious and that's what I loved the most."
The price is S$140
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Laghetto Stilo Barra
Residence Inn by Marriott Rio de Janeiro Barra da Tijuca
Outdoor pool

Residence Inn by Marriott Rio de Janeiro Barra da Tijuca

3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (309)
"It is a 40-45 minute drive to the airport but the distance is worth it."
The price is S$100
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Residence Inn by Marriott Rio de Janeiro Barra da Tijuca
Ibis Rio de Janeiro Parque Olimpico
Exterior

Ibis Rio de Janeiro Parque Olimpico

3.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (664)
"The Ibis Hotel in Rio De Janeiro has mosquitos in my Hotel room I paid for. I was bitten by mosquitoes many times. The other Ibis Hotel near the Airport also had mosquitos in the Hotel lobby. "
The price is S$56
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Ibis Rio de Janeiro Parque Olimpico
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Where to stay in Santa Cruz

Find the best Santa Cruz areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Copacabana
Copacabana map

Copacabana

Copacabana Beach and Bairro Peixoto are top sights in Copacabana, and you should be sure to explore the stunning beaches. Hop aboard the metro at Siqueira Campos Station or Cardeal Arcoverde Station to see more sights in the area.

Ipanema which includes markets as well as a large group of people
Ipanema map

Ipanema

Ipanema is highly notable for its stunning beaches, and you might want to visit top sights like Ipanema Beach and Rua Farme de Amoedo. See more of Rio de Janeiro by jumping on the metro at Nossa Senhora da Paz Station or Ipanema-General Osorio Station.

Barra da Tijuca map

Barra da Tijuca

3 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

If you're spending time in Barra da Tijuca, you might enjoy attractions like Barra Shopping Mall and Village Mall. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's pristine beaches before hopping on the metro at Jardim Oceânico Station to see more of the city.

Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro Centro map

Rio de Janeiro Centro

You might enjoy the museums while in Rio de Janeiro Centro. Saara Rio is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Tiradentes Tram Stop or Colombo Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Leblon map

Leblon

Consider exploring the beaches in Leblon. If sightseeing is on the list, Ipanema Beach is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Antero de Quental Station or Jardim de Alah - Leblon Station to see more of the area.

Top Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Hotel Atlântico Sul

Hotel Atlântico Sul

10/10 Excellent
"Hotel is a bit outdated but bed was confortable, location was great 😊 right across the street from the beach. Staff was helpful and friendly , Felipe was helpful and friendly. Breakfast buffet had plenty of options. Overall a great stay ! "
Micheli 4-night trip
Posted 21 hours ago
Hotel Atlântico Sul

Frequently asked questions

What is Santa Cruz like?

You'll be sure to have fun exploring Rio de Janeiro's Santa Cruz neighbourhood. Are you looking for Santa Cruz travel tips? Make sure that you visit Serra de Sao Tome and Cidade das Criancas while you're in the neighbourhood.

How many hotels will I be able to find in the Santa Cruz area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Rio de Janeiro, choose from one of Expedia's 11 hotels and other accommodation options in Santa Cruz.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Santa Cruz, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available in Santa Cruz.

What can I see and do in this Rio de Janeiro neighbourhood?

A few attractions you might want to check out while you're in Santa Cruz are Serra de Sao Tome and Cidade das Criancas. You might also plan a visit to Pedra do Sino when you're sightseeing in Rio de Janeiro.

How can I get around Santa Cruz and the greater Rio de Janeiro area?

To venture out of town, take a train from Santa Cruz Station.