Located close to Pedra do Arpoador and Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, South American Copacabana Hotel provides a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and dry cleaning/laundry services. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a gym and a 24-hour business centre.
Located close to Pedra do Arpoador and Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, South American Copacabana Hotel provides a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and dry cleaning/laundry services. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a gym and a 24-hour business centre.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), tour/ticket information and a 24-hour front desk
Coffee/tea in reception, free newspapers and a lift
Beach towels, a banquet hall and a TV in reception
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 98 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and safes.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
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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
1 child, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately BRL 49 per person
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Frequently asked questions
Does South American Copacabana Hotel have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at South American Copacabana Hotel?
As of 21 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at South American Copacabana Hotel on 25 May 2026 start from RM292, excluding 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 South American Copacabana Hotel pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at South American Copacabana Hotel?
South American Copacabana Hotel doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at South American Copacabana Hotel?
Check-in begins at 2 PM.
What time is check-out at South American Copacabana Hotel?
Checkout is at noon.
Where is South American Copacabana Hotel located?
Located in Copacabana, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Copacabana Beach and Pedra do Arpoador. Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon and Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden are also within 3 mi (5 km). Ipanema-General Osorio Station is 7 minutes by foot and Estação 1 Tram Station is 9 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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Everything was excellent. Great staff. You can book directly with the hotel (friends can also even if they are not staying in the same hotel). Amenities are great with a nice rooftop pool. The restaurant is five star food. The location is a 5 minute walk from Copacabana beach and an 8 minute walk from Ipanema beach.
Had a great stay at this hotel and keen to come back. The pool was lovely, the breakfast plentiful, cocktails delicious and well priced - just under 30 for a caprihinia. Good location for sunset or dinner options. Best of all were the staff who were super friendly and helpful, really appreciated them.
The staff was very friendly and the breakfast buffet excellent. The location is convenient to both Copacabana and Ipanema. My only quibble is the room did not contain a trash can and the bed was slightly lopsided. Otherwise this was pleasant stay.
It was a decent location near transportation and a good walk to beach. Breakfast options didnt change much and there was often no seating and running out of some of the foods but we were there during Carnivale when extra busy. This place was a good price during this time but i would choose elsewhere if i came again.
Staff is very friendly. We felt welcome as soon as we walked into the hotel. Room is nice and clean. Only downside is that you can hear the toilet flushing and shower running from neighboring rooms. Great location with plenty of food options. Walking distance to the beach.
The location of the hotel is pretty nice, at least for us, not far from the beaches (3 of them). Close to Subway aswell.
The hotel is a bit old and dated, one of the lifts was not working, but everything was pretty clean. Room was ok, decent beds, but def not the best i’ve slept at. No soundproof at all so if you want to sleep and there are noisy guests around (our case) you are in trouble.
Staff was good but could have dealt with our problem mencioned earlier in a better way, despite my wife telling them that plenty of times (like 3 at least).
Breakfast was pretty good.
Fernando Donas
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
4/10 Poor
Aaron
18 Nov 2025
Disliked: Amenities
The hotel is dated and tired, but worth the price we paid. We had hot tub suite (e.g. jacuzzi bath, not an actual hot tub). The room was huge, but stripped of everything. No artwork, two plastic cups, worn corners, stained upholstery, not even a cork screw. It felt abandoned. With a little care it could actually be very cool because it’s so vintage that it’s almost back in style. Jacuzzi bath was nice, but all of the shampoo and conditioner was bolted to the wall in the shower… so if you wanted an actual bath you had to run back and forth between the two for soap. Front desk staff was friendly, but a little old school with the hard sell on tours and restaurant recommendations that are clearly tourist joints they have an agreement with. Also clearly an organized tour group stop, so the lobby area was often full of luggage and large groups of people waiting to board a bus. Great location though, and affordable.
Room was only ready 1.5 hours after check in time. Bathtub had black mold in it. We were moved to another room because of this but that room had no soap in the bathroom, safe was not reset and the room smelled liked chemicals. Breakfast was decent. Staff took my concerns but didn’t do anything about it. Would not recommend.
Mark
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified
4/10 Poor
Jason
25 Mar 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately the hotel os very old and is in very poor condition. The bathroom had black mold in the grout and had a smell of sewerage. Our A/C unit leaked water and was extremely loud so we had to change rooms.
The next room had a plugged toilet…. Fortunately the front desk people were very accommodating. I’m guessing they are doing some renovations because we could hear the very loud sound of tools and workers early in the morning.
The location and water pressure were the only positives and of course good staff. We would not stay here again and it hurts me to write this but I have to be honest about our stay. No value here considering the price.