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Mama Shelter Rio De Janeiro

3.5 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Casa de Benjamin Constant

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Restaurant
Hallway
Property amenity
Room, 1 Double Bed (Small Mama) | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Rua Paschoal Carlos Magno 05, Rio de Janeiro, 20240-290
  • Place, Largo do Guimarães
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Selarón Steps
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rio de Janeiro (SDU-Santos Dumont)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed (Large Mama)

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Large Mama) | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Large Mama)

  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Double Bed (Medium Mama) | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Room, 1 Double Bed (Medium Mama)

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room, 2 Twin Beds (Medium Mama) | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Room, 2 Twin Beds (Medium Mama)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Room, 1 Double Bed (Small Mama) | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Room, 1 Double Bed (Small Mama)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room (XL Mama) | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Double Room (XL Mama)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Rio de Janeiro

Located in Santa Teresa, Mama Shelter Rio De Janeiro is adjacent to Casa de Benjamin Constant and within a 15-minute walk of popular sights like Parque das Ruinas. This 55-room, 3.5-star hotel has a restaurant and a bar/lounge, along with free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Largo do Guimarães - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Selarón Steps - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí - 16 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Arcos da Lapa - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Consulate General of the United States Rio de Janeiro - 5 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Rio de Janeiro Central Station - 4 min drive
  • Largo do Guimarães Tram Stop - 4 min walk
  • Rio de Janeiro (SDU-Santos Dumont) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar do Mineiro - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Café do Alto - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bar Tempero Do Nordeste - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Armazém São Joaquim - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Armazém São Thiago - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Mama Shelter Rio De Janeiro

Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Casa de Benjamin Constant
At Mama Shelter Rio De Janeiro, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, a meeting room, and a terrace. Airport transportation is made easy with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for BRL 360.00 per vehicle. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help secure valuables, and answer any questions about the accommodations. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls and litter boxes. This smoke-free hotel also has a garden.
27-inch TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Safes, phones, and desks are other standard amenities. Change of towels is available on request.
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

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: BRL 44 for adults and BRL 44 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 27-inch TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for BRL 90 per pet, per week
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 1 total (33 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Food and water bowls and litter boxes are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

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 continental breakfast: approximately BRL 44 for adults and BRL 44 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: BRL 360.00 per vehicle
  • Pet fee: BRL 90 per pet, per week
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 3:00 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 (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee.

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.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • This property uses a grey water recycling system.
  • At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination.

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.
  • Mama Shelter Rio De Janeiro caters to LGBTQ+ guests.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Mama Shelter Rio Janeiro Hotel
Mama Shelter Janeiro Janeiro
Mama Shelter Rio De Janeiro Hotel
Mama Shelter Rio De Janeiro Rio de Janeiro
Mama Shelter Rio De Janeiro Hotel Rio de Janeiro

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Mama Shelter Rio De Janeiro?

Mama Shelter Rio De Janeiro offers free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see within easy reach of Mama Shelter Rio De Janeiro?

This hotel is situated in Santa Teresa, just steps from Casa de Benjamin Constant. You'll also find Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí and Flamengo Beach within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Mama Shelter Rio De Janeiro?

No, there isn't parking available at the hotel.

Does Mama Shelter Rio De Janeiro have a casino?

No, Mama Shelter Rio De Janeiro doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Mama Shelter Rio De Janeiro?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about Mama Shelter Rio De Janeiro?

Couples will appreciate amenities like a bar, a restaurant, and a terrace at this hotel.

Does Mama Shelter Rio De Janeiro have a hot tub?

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

Does Mama Shelter Rio De Janeiro have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Mama Shelter Rio De Janeiro serves continental breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will Mama Shelter Rio De Janeiro allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at Mama Shelter Rio De Janeiro for a fee of BRL 90 per pet, per week. The property also provides food and water bowls and litter boxes.

Does Mama Shelter Rio De Janeiro have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Mama Shelter Rio De Janeiro?

The closest major airport to Mama Shelter Rio De Janeiro is Rio de Janeiro (SDU-Santos Dumont), which is 2.8 mi away (14 minutes by car). Another top airport is Rio de Janeiro International Airport (GIG), which is located 11.9 mi away (32-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Mama Shelter Rio De Janeiro?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Mama Shelter Rio De Janeiro.

Mama Shelter Rio De Janeiro Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 80 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jackie, Todmorden

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were amazing, on reception, at breakfast, the ladies who cleaned the rooms, security, bar staff, cooks even the people who did Maintainance, special thanks to Sid, who was concerned about our safety when we went to carnival at night, and always checked in with us to see we were ok. Can’t recommend, this hotel highly enough. The breakfasts are amazing and so are the caipirinha!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
The property was lovey but there were ants everywhere on the floor
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Matthiad, Melbourne

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The best fresh bread for breakfast, I have ever had in a hotel!! Breakfast was overall good. Style and room size very pleasant!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a brilliant find. For the price we paid it’s a bargain of a hotel. Safe to walk about the streets and the tram runs along the top of the street which is about a 6 min walk from the hotel. Brilliant quirky hotel With great breakfast and funky rooms, amazing bar, pool table and outside space. No pool but we only stayed 1 night so it didn’t bother us.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Sebastian

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great hub to explore Rio.

We loved our stay. Great suburb - good bars & food nearby. Breakfast was great. Rooms all clean and tidy. No pool/gym etc but not needed if you’re exploring Rio.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

robert

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very helpful and friendly staff with good local knowledge and recommendations Area is interesting, a bit of a hike if you’re going to the beaches
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Felix

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

Great choice in Santa Teresa

This hotel was amazing, perfectly located and very well decorated. I have nothing negative to mention for the room they gave us. The restaurant is good but the service is awful. Please improve that, it was really frustrating.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a really cool accommodation. Super quirky, the design features are great. It’s located right in the heart of the very trendy Santa Teresa. My friend and I, two female travellers felt safe walking around in the area where it’s situated. There is 24 hour security on the door too. Breakfast was good and regularly replenished and we had the pizza here for dinner one evening too which was really tasty and I’d highly recommend. The only downfalls we found about this hotel is the lack of lighting in the room which made getting ready in the evening quite a challenge. The room lighting is extremely dim. The only other thing was the absence of a room fridge which we’d had everywhere else we’d stayed in Rio but it was just a minor thing that would’ve been nice to have. Other than that, We had a great stay and the staff were all so lovely and helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Abraham

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

William

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

Mama Took Care of Me

Mama Shelter is located in an old, colonial part of Rio de Janeiro on a hill I'd guess 500 ft. above the city. The views are spectacular on the 007 bus heading downtown on winding roads from the Largo de Guimaraes (community business center). Breakfast is complimentary and offers a broad array of hot and cold selections. Front desk staff were happy to answer my travel questions in English although I always spoke a few words in Portuguese. Access to the metro requires a long hike or a bus or taxi ride down the hill to Gloria or one of the other downtown metro stations. Santa Teresa (the colonial community where Mama Shelter is located) offers a lot to interest a traveler in itself. Downtown, of course, offers even more. The famous southern beaches of Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon are located about eight subway stops south of Gloria. I did not ask the hotel to provide transportation to/from the international airport although I understand they will. My stay at the Mama Shelter was a pleasant one. Mama took care of me.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and the restaurant and bar is nice
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Natalia

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

Disappointed

We booked a large room with a view but were given a small double without a view. Quite disappointing. The guy that checked us in told us that the hotel charges the same for any room but that hotels website sells them differently without notifying the hotel directly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Rob, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel with cool trendy feel. Food was good relative to general standard in Rio. Location was fine but a liitle difficult to walk to nearest metro station and tourist sites.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Ludovic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A really nice room, beautiful views, modern, entertaining staff, quirky neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

surfneon, Boston & Meaipe

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

Rio Street Chic

Mama shelter is a great place to relax with a big cozy fun bed, power shower, or hammock. We were in Rio to explore. It feels that the intent of the hotel’s artsy vibe is to provide a point of immersion in the hill-neighborhood architecture of Santa Teresa. We walked up to the hip coffee shops & had vegan pizza & açai. Drive further up the hill into the Atlantic Forest & see Jesus on Corcovado. The beaches of Rio are below. The staff communicated joyously with some English. This is my kind of place.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Brett, Los Angeles, CA

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

Great home base for exploring ST

Colorful and clean room with modern amenities. Staff also spoke English & Spanish. Neighborhood was eclectic and vibrant at day, but not the type of place you’d want to walk around alone at night. One suggestion for improvement: staff could have made it more clear that a R$35 serve-yourself breakfast was available in the restaurant each morning. We weren’t aware. One other comment that is worth mentioning, but no fault of the hotel- sometimes it was hard to get an Uber driver to agree to come all the way up the hill to Santa Theresa, so we had to rely on nearby taxis.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazingly friendly staff this place is a gem!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Rio, Rio

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tres propre accueil chaleureux personnel compétant et agréable
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Oskar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gérson Capanema

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

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