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Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and full-service spa

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Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro offers a tranquil escape near Arcos da Lapa. Guests can relax in the garden, swim in the outdoor pool, or schedule spa treatments. Two restaurants serve international cuisine, while free WiFi and multilingual staff enhance the stay.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$160
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec

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8.8 out of 10
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Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Dining table
TV
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

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9.0 out of 10
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Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Dining table
TV
Separate bedroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Apartment

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(52 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Dining table
TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 23 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

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7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

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Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Dining table
TV
Blackout curtains
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

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10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Dining table
TV
Separate bedroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Collection Superior Premium

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Dining table
TV
Separate bedroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)

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Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Apartment

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
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Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Executive Apartment

7.2 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
Rua do Riachuelo,124, Centro do Rio de Janeiro - Lapa, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 20230-014

What's nearby

  • Arcos da Lapa - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Consulate General of the United States Rio de Janeiro - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Flamengo Beach - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Maracanã Stadium - 6 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

  • Rio de Janeiro Central Station - 2 min drive
  • Francisco Muratori Tram Stop - 3 min walk
  • Rio de Janeiro (SDU-Santos Dumont) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Vila Galé - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dario Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Dalapa - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Clube dos Democráticos - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Calabrezza - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro

Luxury hotel near Arcos da Lapa
Located close to Fundição Progresso and AquaRio, Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro provides a free breakfast buffet, a poolside bar and a garden. Treat yourself to a massage at the on-site spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare and international cuisine. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
  • Self-parking (surcharge), a front desk safe and a 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers, a banquet hall and tour/ticket information
  • A lift, multilingual staff and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 292 individually decorated rooms feature comforts, such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, separate sitting areas and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Covered parking on site (BRL 33 per day)
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar

Restaurants on site

  • Inevitavel
  • Versatil

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre (6,717 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers

Full-service spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 18 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2014

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 14 and older; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 1 days prior to check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Covered self-parking fee: BRL 33 per day
  • Service fee: 10 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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, debit cards and cash

We should mention

Parents or a legal guardian travelling with children under 18 years must present the child's birth certificate and an identity card with photo (for example, a passport) at check-in. For international travels to Brazil, if only one of the parents is travelling with the child, she/he must present – in addition to the child's certificate of birth and identity card with photo – a letter authorising the trip signed by the other parent with a notarial certification of signature. In the event that the parents or the legal guardian, as applicable, cannot or are unwilling to give this authorisation, a judicial authorisation is required. People who intend to travel to Brazil with children must consult with the Brazilian consulate before travelling for more information.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Vila Galé Rio Janeiro Hotel Rio de Janeiro
Vila Galé Rio Janeiro Hotel
Vila Galé Rio Janeiro Rio de Janeiro
Vila Galé Rio Janeiro
Vila Gale Rio De Janeiro Brazil
Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro Hotel
Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro
Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro Hotel Rio de Janeiro

Frequently asked questions

Does Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro?

As of 5 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro on 1 Dec 2025 start from NZ$160.25, 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.

Is Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro?

Self-parking is available for BRL 33 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro located?

Located in Rio de Janeiro Centro, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Fundição Progresso and Arcos da Lapa. AquaRio and Maracanã Stadium are also within 6 mi (10 km). Francisco Muratori Tram Stop is only a 3-minute walk and Portinha Tram Stop is 8 minutes.

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Reviews

Vila Galé Rio de Janeiro Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 658 out of 1029 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 234 out of 1029 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 1029 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1029 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1029 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bar had a good options
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alceir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xiaohua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, nice room, nice and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We made a good choice in selecting this hotel. The surrounding area may be a bit sketchy, but the hotel facility and great English speaking staff made this hotel selection a great find.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is great! The facilities are good, too. The room was good, too, but you can hear next door depending on the room assignment (some rooms share a door with next door, that’s why their noises will be audible). The bathroom is good; the shower head had the right pressure, but the lights could be brighter in there. I didn’t get the chance to experience the pool or the bar. Breakfast was wonderful, with many options of pastries, fruits, and omelets.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

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

its nice

Lovely hotel in a run down area
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

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

Review

The breakfast was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful luxury hotel, renovated from an old historic building, great location in downtown, which also means that you are near the great music bars in Rio, but also the surroundings could get tricky at night. The breakfast and swimming pool were great. Overall, a fantastic option if you want to stay in the Lapa area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Dr. Nadia

An ok hotel with strategic location

The check-in was ok, but my room was so noisy despite I asked for a quiet one.. it also had a lot of broken stuff.. A/C.. door knob.. & so on.. they did change it to a bigger & quieter one, but again sometimes they would only provide one towel.. leave hair & tissues on the floor.. etc…
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Made to feel welcome by Vladimir. Breakfast great and impressed by the lady who made our superb omlettes
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Yu-Ji

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property inside is good but properly because of the value so breakfasts time is like a zoo. Out side of property has big area for night club, drinking so good for someone who needs a lot of party nights.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ebrahim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property is located in poor downtown neighbourhoods also inside property is like 5 star resort but out side a bit challenging to walk around. We enjoyed staying there but try to be in hotel by 7 pm .
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jhan Carlos Ismael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed from February 22nd to March 1st, and let me tell you, it was an incredible experience! The location is simply amazing, and the area is buzzing with energy. If you’re a party animal who loves being close to the action, Lapa is the perfect place for you. The hotel staff is absolutely fantastic - they’re friendly, helpful, and go the extra mile to make sure you have a great time. The rooms are spotless, and the cleaning ladies are incredibly friendly. I had an amazing time here, and there were no issues at all. Oh, and our flight was at night, so they were so kind to let us shower at the spa shower before our flight. It was a lovely touch!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ana

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay at this hotel. Would I stay here again? No. There was no iron or laundry service (you have to pay for it). The buffet is expensive, and the food is not great for the price (80-90 reais). Be careful—I was charged twice for the buffet. Keep your receipts if you pay with the attendant.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Martyn

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
This is a pleasant enough hotel in a very run down area of Rio. The hotel has seen better days. It uses Brazilian plugs but they have no adapters to lend or buy. The meal service is sketchy. Okay for a very short stay if you do not mind being a prisoner in the hotel at night. I stayed in a what was supposed to be a heritage room but most of the nice features had been stripped out.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Cesar

Liked: Cleanliness
It doesn’t feel like a 4.5 star hotel. The staff didn’t even bother to help with luggage or to say good morning. You get charged the water in the room. Most hotels give that for free. The pool didn’t seem all that clean either. It is located at a good spot since you have everything close by. Just be careful walking at night. It may not be safe.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I very much enjoyed my stay at Vila Galé! The staff were excellent from check in to check out, the property itself is beautiful in an old, but updated colonial property. I stayed in one of the apartments right beside the pool and terrace, and even while you were situated with a walkway outside the room, I felt safe and comfortable enough to open the windows wide and take a nap or do whatever within the room. I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone who wants to explore the beautiful Rio de Janeiro!
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Carlo jair

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
No limpiron nunca mi habitación, las areas comunes le faltaba limpieza y el personal solo hablaba portugues
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Francisca

This reservation was made for members of my family, with payment scheduled to be charged to the credit card registered in my Expedia account. I would not be present at the time of check-in. On the day of arrival, my family contacted me to inform that the hotel was requiring the physical presentation of the credit card or payment in cash. When I spoke with a staff member, I was informed that the payment could be accepted as long as I sent an email confirming my details and attaching a copy of my identification. I explained that I would not send a copy of any personal document but could authorize the payment via email or, if necessary, arrange for payment in cash. After speaking with the manager, the staff member agreed to proceed with the check-in upon receiving my email authorization and processing the payment using the card already registered with Expedia.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of the hotel in the more local part of the city allowed for a more chill and authentic feel in Lapa. Plently of food, bars, and nighlife options were available next to the hotel. Staff was attentive and very helpful along with a beautiful property.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Marielli

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
A propriedade é linda, histórica. A estada teria sido mais agradável se os funcionários fossem mais cordiais e solícitos. Meu acompanhante estava desde cedo no hotel para early check-in e a recepção não liberava o quarto. Pagaríamos por isso, a acomodação estava livre, mas enrolaram ele até minha chegada. Isso foi completamente sem noção.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

CARLOS ROBERTO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel incrível.. Bem localizado. Piscina ótima Staff atencioso..
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Jaqueline

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

Péssima experiência.

Atendimento da Recepção Sra Daniela foi PESSIMO! Tanto no check in, quanto no check out. Cara feia, nenhuma cordialidade. Eu vou ao Rio cerca de 6 a 8 vezes ao ano e certamento foi o pior atrndimento que tive. Costumo ficar no Venit Barra, Lagune, Vogue que sao incríveis. Infelizmente a experiência com o Vila Gale foi pessima. Isso pq era minha segunda hospedagem. Controle da TV com pilha fraca, lico do banheiro sem tampa, TV nao é Smart...obde ja se viu uma diaria de 400 reais sem acesso a Netflix ou TV smart. O pó do quarto me deu uma crise de rinite terrivel, Realmente foi um desastre. Uma pena, pq a area externa do hotel é linda. Equipe do restaurante muito cordial.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Bjorn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
(Some of) front desk personnel slightly unfriendly and the check-in procedure too long. Other than that, a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alceir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grat location. Very helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025