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Ref House

2.5 star property

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Free daily full breakfast
Free daily full breakfast
Flat-screen TV
Private kitchen
Premium Suite, Balcony | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Rua Manuel Brasiliense 121, Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, 22621140
  • Place, Ilha Da Gigoia
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Pepe Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Shopping Downtown
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rio de Janeiro (GIG-Galeão - Antonio Carlos Jobim Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Suite, Balcony | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Suite, Balcony

  • Garden view
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium Suite, Balcony | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Suite, Balcony

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed OR 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Suite, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium Suite, Pool View | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Suite, Pool View

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed OR 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Suite, Pool View | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Suite, Pool View

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Suite | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm | Room amenity

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Rio de Janeiro

Located in Barra da Tijuca, Ref House is within a 10-minute stroll of sights such as Ilha Da Gigoia and Pepe Beach. This 13-room hotel has free breakfast along with conveniences like an outdoor pool and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Ilha Da Gigoia - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Pepe Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Shopping Downtown - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Tijuca Lake - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Windsor Convention & Expo Center - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Jardim Oceânico Station - 9 min walk
  • Rio de Janeiro Sao Cristovao Station - 18 min drive
  • Rio de Janeiro (RRJ-Jacarepaguá-Roberto Marinho) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Los Frick - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Parmê - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Olivo Cucina e Pizzeria - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Bicyclette - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Ref House

Guests staying at Ref House enjoy an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and a garden. If you drive, self parking is BRL 30.00 per day, and there's also an airport shuttle for a fee. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with tours or tickets, luggage storage, and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include a picnic area and barbecue grills.
Guests can enjoy flat-screen TVs and stay connected with free WiFi. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer free toiletries.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Self parking on site (BRL 30 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Indoor/outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Waterfall pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Self parking fee: BRL 30.00 per day

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 fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (fees apply). Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

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.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • 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 fire extinguisher.

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.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Pousada Hygge House Barra da Tijuca Hotel
Pousada Hygge House Hotel
Pousada Hygge House
Ref House Hotel
Hygge House Rio
Ref House Rio de Janeiro
Ref House Hotel Rio de Janeiro

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Ref House?

Ref House offers free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Ref House?

As of Jun 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ref House on Jun 15, 2026 start from $61, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What can I see close to Ref House?

This hotel is situated in Barra da Tijuca within a 10-minute walk of Ilha Da Gigoia and Pepe Beach. You'll also find Shopping Downtown and Tijuca Lake less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Ref House?

Yes, parking is offered for BRL 30 per day.

Does Ref House have a casino at the property?

No, Ref House doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Ref House?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor/outdoor pool along with an outdoor pool.

Is Ref House good for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like premium bedding as well as an outdoor pool and a bar/lounge.

Does Ref House have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Ref House have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Ref House offers free full breakfasts each morning though there is no restaurant.

Will Ref House allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Ref House.

Does Ref House have connecting rooms available?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from Ref House?

The closest major airport to Ref House is Rio de Janeiro (RRJ-Jacarepaguá-Roberto Marinho), which is 6.9 mi away (18 minutes by car). Another top airport is Rio de Janeiro (SDU-Santos Dumont), which is located 15.1 mi away (37-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Ref House?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer a balcony where guests can enjoy garden and pool views.

Ref House Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 101 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cristiane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Ótimo!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

MARCOS

Liked: Staff & service
Equipe muito atenciosa. Café da manhã: sem mesas para todos os hóspedes. Paredes com aspecto de sujo/lascado/sem manutenção. Ar condicionado MUITO BOM! Boas cortinas e varanda… porém bem complicado subir com as malas (sem auxílio), prefira quarto no 1° pavimento. Está faltando um pouco de zeladoria/manutenção. Porta da sacada/varanda: sem tranca. E há como alguém da rua escalar e chegar no quarto. Achei pouco seguro o quarto com varanda. Tv do quarto: não é Smart. Wi-Fi fraco no quarto que fiquei.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tatiana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Había mucho mosquito en los dormitorios
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Wilton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quarto ok. Cama confortável. Café da manha limitadíssimo (mesmo pro padrão da hospedagem).
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Todos os funcionários muito educados e simpáticos, comida muito boa e fresquinha, localização maravilhosa.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Maisa

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Eu acho que o quarto compartilhado precisar urgentemente de uma restruturação na escada que dá acesso a cama de cima Péssima, a subida para cama de cima é até perigosa. No primeiro momento fiquei na cama de cima e depois de tanto pedi me trocaram de cama Esse foi o ponto positivo
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Daniele

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Precisa de atenção aos detalhes

Estadia razoável. Os lençóis eas fronhas estavam manchados, estacionamento cobrado a parte, não implícito no site. O banheiro precisa de manutenção na torneira. O piso do quarto tinha grãos de areia. Não entrei na piscina mas o aspecto do piso é bem sujo e engordurado. Questiono pois o valor da diária é bem elevado, podendo proporcionar uma estadia mais agradável.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcosvz

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

um oásis no jardim oceanico

Equipe atenciosa e prestativa. Bom café da manhã. Boa localização.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Incrível

Experiência incrível, profissionais educados, ambiente limpo e organizado.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Daniele

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Normal, não surpreendeu.

O café da manhã deixou a desejar, em dias distintos percebi que não eram produtos frescos. Faltou suco natural, opções de pães, salchichas e ou outros acompanhamentos. Quanto a limpeza no quarto achei fraco mais as áreas comuns estavam bacana
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Perfeito se tivesse manutenção e limpeza

Higiene zero . Entrei no quarto e apesar da cama estar arrumada as toalhas do antigo hóspede estavam penduradas e o banheiro cheio de cabelos . No dia seguinte o banheiro foi limpo porém os cabelos atrás da porta não foram varridos . Paredes com bolor e baratas andando pelo quarto durante a noite . Os atendentes são excelentes e prestativos , equipe muito atenciosa , o lugar seria incrível se tivesse mais cuidado com a limpeza dos quartos e manutenção geral do espaço .
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paloma

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

Minha experiência

Nas fotos parece que o local, está novo. Mas, chegando ao local, percebemos que o quarto compartilhado não tem os armários como do jeito que estão nas fotos, ele é bem menor, muitos estão quebrados. Mas, num todo o hostel super me atendeu, o atendimento é maravilhoso, o chuveiro bem quentinho, cerca de uns 10 minutos da praia, com mercado ótimo de uma rede grande, bem localizado. Eu voltaria com certeza, mas talvez não ficaria em quarto compartilhado, pois não achei o quarto convidativo.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

maria t

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

Falta de manutenção e limpeza

Preço muito alto para a qualidade do local. (Obs, foi no periodo do rock in rio) Fiquei usando a mesma toalha de banho durante 5 dias, apoio para a toalha de rosto que cai e fica com um buraco na parede que dá pra ver o lado de fora. Varal caindo e armários com mofo. Sem contar uma barata morta que encontrei no chão, ao lado do sofá do hall. Não achei PÉSSIMO mas dadas as condições, não valeu o preço que paguei.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muito boa, atendimento excelente, chuveiro forte bom demais melhor chuveiro que ja tomei banho de longe!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Limpeza a desejar

Localização muito boa, café da manhã satisfatório pelo valor pago, atendimento dos funcionários nada a reclamar. Porém, a higiene do local é péssima. (Pelo menos no dia que eu fiquei) Azulejos com aspecto de sujo, cortina da cama com princípio de mofo, água do boxe empossando. A roupa de cama que utilizei não tinha sujeira visível, mas se negligenciam a limpeza do local dessa forma, imagino que sequer deve ser trocada a roupa de cama.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Francisco Alaerson

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

Ótuma estadia

Foi excelente, atendimento ( recepção, funciinários), café da manhã muito bom, comoleto, quarto confortável, banheiro muito bom. Muito bem localizado
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

fernanda

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

Boa experiência.

O atendimento é ótimo tanto pelo whatsapp quanto pessoalmente, precisei fazer o checkin as 23h e foi super tranquilo. A localização é ótima e é seguro. Tive a experiência de ficar em dois quartos e no primeiro foi OK mas o segundo foi beem melhor! Um ótimo custo beneficio pela localização e entrega, o café da manhã é simples mas é bem limpo e caprichoso. Vale a pena dar uma chance :)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Yuri

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

Bem localizado

A hospedagem foi tranquila e atendeu ao que eu e minha família precisávamos. Ótima localização para quem quer curtir a praia ou passear na Ilha da Gipóia. Bom café da manhã.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

José Luiz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Boa localização, mas precisa de cuidados.

Pelas fotos o hotel parecia melhor. Está precisando de cuidados. Travesseiros, ! e toalhas muito surrados. No meu quarto, a cortina estava soltando, o frigobar desligado, dando um ar de largado. O secador que solicitei na reserva não esquentava. Gostei do café da manhã, simples e gostoso. O pessoal , tanto da recepção quanto dos serviços muito simpaticos e atenciosos. Localização muito boa
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Erica

Liked: Staff & service
Tivemos alguns contratempos que acreditamos serem controlados: o banheiro tinha barata e aranha, em seguida a água acabou durante o banho e tive que tomar banho pegando água em um pote. O ar-condicionado pingou água na cama, na primeira a solicitação para conserto foi feita, mas não foi atendida, até que na 3 noite, depois de pedir novamente eles consertaram. O café da manhã é extremamente simples. A luz do banheiro ficava piscando e o exaustor não funcionava. A cama não é confortável e não serviço de troca de roupa de banho nem limpeza do chão do quarto durante os 4 dias.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Quarto com mal cheiro e sujo!

O quarto tinha um forte cheiro de cigarro.Como o quarto não tem janela o cheiro não saía. As roupas de cama estavam sujas, as fronhas com forte cheiro de suor e quarto estava sujo. A funcionária foi muito solicita e atenciosa, mas não conseguiu resolver o problema do cheiro de cigarro, no final tivemos q comprar um Bom Ar....mas mesmo assim não ajudou muito....O lugar no geral é bonito, mas pecou nmuito na limpeza!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Aconchegante e acolhedor

Muito bom, localização ótima, café da manhã simples mas ok, o lugar é lindo, aconchegante, nota 10. Único ponto negativo são algumas obras que estão fazendo na área da piscina, o barulho incomoda muito além de inutilizar um espaço da área da piscina.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MARIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ótima receptividade, superou minhas expectativas, funcionários educadíssimos. Vou voltar em breve!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DOUGLAS

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

Ótimo custo-beneficio

Tive uma boa experiência no Hygge House, voltaria me hospedar.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Flavio Eduardo

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lugar Simples Mas Tende a melhorar...

Bom Um atendimento excelente, recepcionista agradavel e cordial, mas a estrutura do local precisa melhorar, Banheiro, quarto escuro e sem janelas, cama, entre outros. Acustica do local, no andar de baixo, e muito ruim ouve-se as conversas além dos gritos e conversas altas. Café simples poderia ter mais opção, mas e bem receptivo. Enfim pra uma estadia simples quem queira, recomendado...🙋‍♂️
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021