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Gamboa Rio Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, 4-minute walk to Valongo Wharf

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7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Bar

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Rua Alexandre Mackenzie, 122, Centro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 20221-410
  • Place, AquaRio
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Museum of Tomorrow
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rio de Janeiro (SDU-Santos Dumont)
    ‪6 min drive‬

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Apartamento Standard

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Apartamento Superior

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Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Quarto Familia | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Quarto Familia

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Apartamento Standard | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Apartamento Standard

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Apartamento Superior

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Quarto Familia | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Quarto Familia

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Quadruple Room Deluxe

  • 376 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Triple Room Superior

  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Double Room Standard

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2

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Family Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Standard Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Superior Queen Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Family Double Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Room Standard

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2

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Triple Room Superior

  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3

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Quadruple Room Standard

  • 376 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4

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  • Sleeps 2

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Standard Apartment

  • Sleeps 2

Quarto Familia

  • Sleeps 4

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  • Sleeps 3

Quarto Familia

  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

Rio de Janeiro

Located in Porto Maravilha, Gamboa Rio Hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Valongo Wharf and within 15 minutes of other popular attractions like Pedra do Sal. This 52-room, 3-star hotel has a restaurant and 24-hour room service, along with free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Pedra do Sal - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Saara Rio - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • AquaRio - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Museum of Tomorrow - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Presidente Vargas Station - 6 min walk
  • Rio de Janeiro Central Station - 8 min walk
  • Rio de Janeiro (SDU-Santos Dumont) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Spetacullus - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Campeão dos Sucos - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Terra Firme Lanches, Sucos e Muito Mais - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Maravilha Da Praça - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Imperatriz Gourmet - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Gamboa Rio Hotel

Hotel with a restaurant, 4-minute walk to Valongo Wharf
Gamboa Rio Hotel features free WiFi in public areas and a vending machine. Self parking is offered for BRL 46 per night. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with concierge services and luggage storage.
32-inch LCD TVs are available for entertainment, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include minibars, safes, and phones.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (BRL 46 per night)
  • Extended parking on site (BRL 46 per night)
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: BRL 46 for adults and BRL 46 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
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

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately BRL 46 for adults and BRL 46 for children
  • Self parking fee: BRL 46 per night
  • Extended parking fee: BRL 46 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? For a fee, this property offers self parking, along with extended parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Upon check-in, parents or a legal guardian traveling with children under 18 years old are obligated to present the child's birth certificate and an identity card with photo (passport, for example). For international travels to Brazil, if just one of the parents is traveling with the child, the parent 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. If the parents or the legal guardian, as applicable, cannot or are unwilling to give this authorization, a judicial authorization is required. People intending to travel to Brazil with children must consult with the Brazilian consulate prior to traveling for more information.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Gamboa Rio
Gamboa Rio Hotel
Gamboa Rio Hotel Rio de Janeiro
Gamboa Rio Rio de Janeiro
Gamboa Rio Hotel Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Rio Hotel
Rio
Gamboa Rio Hotel Hotel
Gamboa Rio Hotel Rio de Janeiro
Gamboa Rio Hotel Hotel Rio de Janeiro

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Gamboa Rio Hotel?

Gamboa Rio Hotel provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see within easy reach of Gamboa Rio Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Porto Maravilha within a 10-minute walk of Valongo Wharf and Pedra do Sal. You'll also find Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí and Maracanã Stadium within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Gamboa Rio Hotel?

Yes, parking is offered for BRL 46 per night.

Does Gamboa Rio Hotel have a casino on the premises?

No, Gamboa Rio Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Gamboa Rio Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Gamboa Rio Hotel?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like around-the-clock room service and a minibar as well as a bar.

Does Gamboa Rio Hotel have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Gamboa Rio Hotel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Gamboa Rio Hotel serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will Gamboa Rio Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Gamboa Rio Hotel.

Does Gamboa Rio Hotel have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from Gamboa Rio Hotel?

The closest major airport to Gamboa Rio Hotel is Rio de Janeiro (SDU-Santos Dumont), which is 3.1 mi away (17 minutes by car). Another top airport is Rio de Janeiro International Airport (GIG), which is located 11.5 mi away (30-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Gamboa Rio Hotel?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Gamboa Rio Hotel.

Gamboa Rio Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 362 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 134 out of 362 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 out of 362 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 362 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 362 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very busy urban area with people staying up late and partying. The interior of room seems dark dark choice of tiles and paint.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Iraerson Pusceddu Aguiar

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

Very nice hotel

The hotel itself is fairly good. The location doesn't look nice at all. I do feel sorry for them. It is not a dangerous area, but it looks really bad
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I did not stay in the hotel. I did not checked in. The neighborhood is dangerous, scary, dirty. The hotel itself looks dirty, cheap and unsafe. Old building. I never ever could imagine that a place so bad would be available on Orbitz.com. Stay away. Nonrefundable. I lost the money I paid for 3 nights and I had to pay for another hotel. Last minute reservation, very expensive. But my safety was my priority.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Nice hotel, but bad area of town

The hotel was nice, great staff. The breakfast was good. Spotty wifi, but that seemed common all over. However, if you're going out a night, be careful. We were mugged at knife point just down the block. The area is questionable.

4/10 Poor

hb, b

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Terrible and not safe neighborhood

Excellent staff but terrible neighborhood. Is not worth the price paid because after 19:30 is not safe the walk around the neighborhood according to the front desk, better get an Uber. Do not get taxis in Rio because they will rip you off. The place looks like an old "motel" in the "Brazilian style" .

4/10 Poor

Jon C, SLC

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel is very dated

8/10 Good

Foodhoover, Banchory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

A friendly place in a lively neighbourhood

So the taxi driver says "Are you sure this is the place?", as most Cariocas would not choose Gamboa as a base. Yes the surroundings are interesting, and the walk to and from Centro de Brasil can seem daunting, but it is no worse than many parts of many British or European cities and definitely better than several US cities I have visited. The staff are unfailingly helpful, the rooms clean but basic, the air con set at 17°C was a bit ott, and the breakfast buffet excellent, room service was basic but fine, again suiting the price point. This hotels' usp is its location, 10 mins walk to the museum of modern art and the spectacular museum of tomorrow, a 7 min walk to Presidente Vargas metro, the same to Centro de Brasil for the supervia, good local supermarket and fruit shop, as well as the usual chaos of street vendors, yes the area is a bit run down, and try to avoid rooms ending in 16 to 19 as they will be noisier as the busses back up in the peak times. Noise is relative, the lively nature of the area means there is always sound, be it music or traffic. I look forward to going back. PS this area is safer than most of the tourist areas, my bag snatch was in Lapa, in Gamboa, tourists are too rare to attract the rio ratboys!

6/10 Okay

Carroll, Rosedale MD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Not convenient hotel to beaches and other events

it was ok. Too far from the events that I was interested in.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
WiFi is terrible No English Speaking Staff Rooms are very old Environment is extremely noisy and not a very safe.

6/10 Okay

stephan

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

Affordable

Hotel is clean and basic, no surprises. HOWEVER, not a good area at all!. Word to the wise, if you're a single traveler, don't speak the language and don't know your way around, this is not the place for you. Inside the hotel is safe, has a restaurant for food etc. but DO NOT go out in that neighborhood at night. Call a taxi to pick you up at the front door and make them drop you off there! If you don't speak the language you're going to have problems.

4/10 Poor

Nigel, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Not bad for price, safe, quiet not much to do

It was good reception nice but rooms quite old and air conditioning very loud and makes it hard to sleep at night. Wasn't that strong either and has old 1950s feel with hot tub next to bed. Nice quiet hotel not much around but museums but not as busy as copacobana. Quite safe too and can walk to harbour 15 mins. Ok but down is loud aircon

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Great staff.

Great staff. Rough neighborhood

10/10 Excellent

doru

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

8/10 Good

narelle, mooloolaba Australia.

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

Good Hotel in good position

Hotel was clean, wonderful hot water. Great location close to Metro, buses, places of interest. Very friendly helpful staff. Great breakfast included.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The location is good, the room is clean, the staff is very nice, but they don't speak English.

8/10 Good

Amanda, Salford, Manchester - UK

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

Good hotel in centro...

Nice hotel in Rio, Centro. Shops nearby and buses going to Copacabana, etc. Food in restaurant was decent, but I didn't understand the breakfast (maybe a Brazilian thing). Rooms are very clean and tidy. Staff very helpful, and a problem I had with wifi was solved very quickly. Nobody speaks English, which didn't bother me too much as I can speak Spanish and they were happy to communicate with me in Spanish. Overall I was very happy I chose this hotel and I would stay here again. The only downside to the hotel was the exchange rate, which was @ 3.40R to £1. Normally its around 4.70R to £1. DO NOT EXCHANGE MONEY AT HOTEL.

6/10 Okay

Abdu

Disliked: Staff & service

Okay hotel, scary neighborhood

I only stayed here for one night. Arrived in the evening and left early morning. While the hotel itself is okay from a value for money point of view, the neighbourhood is very scary and seems a bit daunting. Also, a friend of mine wanted to come over and they did not allow him in, as they said I've booked a single and that they would charge for a double if someone even visits me for an hour or so ... that's the most nonsensical thing I've heard in all my travelling.

6/10 Okay

Francois, French Citizen

Lost two days paid with no refund

Revervation was for 4 nights. Flight was delayed 2 days. Expedia called three times and was not able to have the four days that were paid in advance extended even though hotel showed ailabiity. So two days were lost with no refund leaving 70 yr old blind traveler to find another hotel. Very inhospitable.

8/10 Good

Martin

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Eddie , So

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great value for money

Everything was great except the seedy streets in the vicinity.

6/10 Okay

christopher, Los angeles

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Not sure what to think...

Neighborhood is a little intimidating after dark. Is this a former "hourly" hotel?

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Terrible neighborhood

Scary neighborhood, the staff doesn't speak english. Which was fine by me. I'm fluent in Portuguese but I was tired of translating for them. The bed was terrible, had holes in it. The room was great other then the bed. Had a sauna, great shower. It is pretty close to a metro so that wasn't too bad either.

6/10 Okay

Bernadette, Auckland, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

The real Rio in Brazil

Worked well for the World Cup, when the town was booked out. Helpful staff,fresh fruit for breakfast, eggs cooked as you liked,interesting folk staying at Gamboa. Great walking distance to Lapa, St.Teresa,and Bota Foga when feeling fit and in daylight. However, sadly we had to really think about moving around at night! Mugged on the first night walking home from Lapa. We found taking a taxi essential after dark. Quite noisy, little insulation, people showering above our room and early start cleaning staff engaging in conversation were not toned down or reduced by room quality!!!! Real life. Again the Thursday,Friday, Saturday & Sunday night neighborhood parties in the street outside the hotel were all go, however the noise was part of the experience. Don't expect quiet nights. Real life. EXCELLENT Carioca Gamboa Club nearby - inside architecture made it a great choice and Hotel manager walked us there. Don't walk home alone. EXCELLENT restaurant experience across the road from Gamboa. Got to know your favourite 'tipple' and had it ready on arrival. EXCELLENT location to get to know the real people of Rio and their way of life away from the 'shopfront' of Copacabana and Ipanema.

4/10 Poor

Roger, Huntington Beach

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ok, But Need To Modernize

Stayed here July 2014, so no one speaks or even wants to speak in foreign languages to assist their multi-cultural clientele. The hotel lacks creature comforts and it's wifi and technology is 1990s at best. Very had working cleaners and cooks, just the front end staff that should improve. It is as in a very dodgy or dicey part of Downtown, but close to Metro at Presidente Vargas.

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