Name: Mama Ruisa Boutique Hotel
Address: Rua Santa Cristina, 132, Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro, CEP 20241-250, Brazil, Rua Santa Cristina, 132, Rio de Janeiro State, 20241-250, Brazil
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $132 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.4

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Guesthouse Mama Ruisa Boutique Hotel

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Rua Santa Cristina, 132, Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro, CEP 20241-250, Brazil –

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Staff is superb. Accommodations are outstanding. Great location. Strong WiFi.

James

United States of America

Loved my stay. I felt like I was at home from the moment I arrived. I stayed in the Amazon Room with an amazing view of the ocean and mountains in the distance and the very green yard out back. The neighbourhood the hotel is in is awesome, Santa Teresa. Valeria and Remy were wonderful hosts. I plan on returning in a couple of years :)

Jeff

Canada

The staff at Mama Rusia were incredibly hospitable from the moment I arrived. Valeria and Remy provided great recommendations for the neighborhood, made reservations when I needed them, and made sure I was comfortable throughout my short stay. The design of the space is also very beautiful.

Mariah

United States of America

Everything! Very charming boutique hotel, helpful and welcoming staff. Excellent decor!

Michele

United Arab Emirates

Beautiful hotel, great location, good value, helpful and friendly staff, and excellent breakfast.

William

United States of America

In some ways the nicest hotel I have ever stayed in. A lovely view of the city. Most tastefully decorated rooms. Lots of common area to sit in. Delightful breakfasts on our balcony. Attentive and friendly staff.

Lingosteve

Canada

Excellent in every way except Wifi could be better

Deena

United States of America

Great service from Jean Michel and the team. Nice location in Santa Teresa - walkable distance for any main points of interest. Nice view from the wild window.

Joanna

United States of America

What a phenomenal little hotel! So much history to the property - and it perfectly fits the gorgeous Bohemian vibe of Santa Teresa. The staff were very helpful and sweet, the rooms are perfectly designed with no detail left untouched. Just charm everywhere you look. I would certainly stay again.

Kelsie

United States of America

The Hotel was super charming, as were the staff. I felt so taken care of...Lovely setting and location was ideal in Santa teresa. Adore

Philippa

United States of America

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“Staff is superb. Accommodations are outstanding. Great location. Strong WiFi.”

James United States of America
“Loved my stay. I felt like I was at home from the moment I arrived. I stayed in the Amazon Room with an amazing view of the ocean and mountains in the distance and the very green yard out back.”

Jeff Canada
“The staff at Mama Rusia were incredibly hospitable from the moment I arrived.”

Mariah United States of America
“Everything! Very charming boutique hotel, helpful and welcoming staff. Excellent decor!”

Michele United Arab Emirates
“Beautiful hotel, great location, good value, helpful and friendly staff, and excellent breakfast.”

William United States of America
“In some ways the nicest hotel I have ever stayed in. A lovely view of the city. Most tastefully decorated rooms. Lots of common area to sit in. Delightful breakfasts on our balcony.”

Lingosteve Canada
“Excellent in every way except Wifi could be better”

Deena United States of America
“Great service from Jean Michel and the team. Nice location in Santa Teresa - walkable distance for any main points of interest. Nice view from the wild window.”

Joanna United States of America
“What a phenomenal little hotel! So much history to the property - and it perfectly fits the gorgeous Bohemian vibe of Santa Teresa.”

Kelsie United States of America
“The Hotel was super charming, as were the staff. I felt so taken care of...Lovely setting and location was ideal in Santa teresa. Adore”

Philippa United States of America

One of our top picks in Rio de Janeiro.Located in the quiet Santa Teresa district and overlooking the Guanabara Bay, the Mama Ruisa Boutique Hotel offers elegance and tranquility in a perfect setting for a romantic stay.

The boutique hotel has seven air-conditioned rooms, all of them overlooking the bay and the Sugar Loaf.

You can also admire the coast while savoring a rich breakfast on the terrace or having lunch by the outdoor pool.

The attentive staff is another highlight of Mama Ruisa. As a guest of this hotel, you can also access the internet for free and get a massage at an additional cost.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.3 for two-person stays.

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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

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Continental, Gluten-free, Buffet

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Private Parking Available On Site

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Closest Landmarks *

Selarón Steps
0.5 miles
Palace of the Republic Museum Catete
0.6 miles
Guinle Park
0.6 miles
Arcos da Lapa - Carioca Acqueduct
0.7 miles
Santa Teresa Neighborhood
0.7 miles
Public Promenade
0.7 miles
Santa Teresa Tram
0.7 miles
Marina da Glória
0.8 miles
Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro
0.8 miles
Municipal Theater
0.8 miles

Restaurants & Markets *

Aprazivel Restaurant
0.6 miles
Parque das Ruinas Cafe/Bar
0.6 miles
Explorer Bar Restaurant
0.1 miles
vendunha Supermarket
0.1 miles
Espirito Santa Restaurant
0.3 miles
Bar do Mineiro Cafe/Bar
0.3 miles
Gloria Fruits and Vegetables Market
0.3 miles
Organic Fairs Gloria on Saturday Market
0.4 miles
Bar do Gomes Cafe/Bar
0.5 miles

Natural Beauty *

Tijuca Forest Mountain
1.2 miles
Bondinho Cosme Velho do Cristo Ski lift
1.9 miles
Sugar Loaf Mountain
3.1 miles
Botanic Garden Lake
3.1 miles
Cable card Sugar Loaf Ski lift
3.1 miles
Cachoeira do Horto River
5 miles
Dos Irmaos Mountain
6.2 miles
Lagoa to rent a bike Lake
6.2 miles

Beaches in the Neighborhood

Flamengo Beach White sand
Food & Drink

4,850 feet

Closest Airports *

Santos Dumont Airport
1.2 miles
Galeao Airport
8.6 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Amazing view! The location was perfect to visit the famous stairs and it’s near to Lapa, which is the best place for us to enjoy the carnaval festival with loc...”

Hatice

Belgium

9.5

“Wonderful location and beautiful environment ”

Estella

United States of America

9.5

“Just an outstanding boutique hotel, with a great guide that walks our feet off around Rio thank you”

David

United Kingdom

9.5

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From 3:00 PM

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Until 12:00 PM

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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above are considered adults at this property.

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0 - 5 years	Can use a crib when requested	R$ 250 per child, per night
Adult (18+ years)	Can use an extra bed when requested	R$ 250 per person, per night

The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

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When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mama Ruisa Boutique Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Please note that this property can also offer, at a surcharge, a special gluten free breakfast and a kids menu. Guests can contact the property directly for more information.

“Loved my stay. I felt like I was at home from the moment I arrived. I stayed in the Amazon Room with an amazing view of the ocean and mountains in the distance and the very green yard out back. The neighbourhood the hotel is in is awesome, Santa Teresa. Valeria and Remy were wonderful hosts. I plan on returning in a couple of years :)”

“The staff at Mama Rusia were incredibly hospitable from the moment I arrived. Valeria and Remy provided great recommendations for the neighborhood, made reservations when I needed them, and made sure I was comfortable throughout my short stay. The design of the space is also very beautiful.”

“In some ways the nicest hotel I have ever stayed in. A lovely view of the city. Most tastefully decorated rooms. Lots of common area to sit in. Delightful breakfasts on our balcony. Attentive and friendly staff.”

“What a phenomenal little hotel! So much history to the property - and it perfectly fits the gorgeous Bohemian vibe of Santa Teresa. The staff were very helpful and sweet, the rooms are perfectly designed with no detail left untouched. Just charm everywhere you look. I would certainly stay again.”

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Reviewed: October 21, 2019

James
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing.
Perfect place to stay in Rio.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 15, 2019

Malgorzata
Poland

1 helpful vote
9.6

“can't imagine a better place in Rio”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 7 nights
loved everyting
beautiful villa with stylish furniture, amazing view, great breakfast on the terrace, great staff giving great advices, super helpful and just lovely people making our stay so nice and relaxing

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: August 8, 2019

Peter
United Kingdom
10

“Stunning property, fabulous staff, excellent location”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Breakfast was very good but slightly on the expensive side but there are places to have breakfast nearby if you want to eat with the locals.. a lovely experience we found. We missed a couple of bottles of complimentary water as you can’t drink the tap water. No tea and coffee facilities in room.
The most welcoming owner and staff who were so helpful and friendly. Nothing at all was too much trouble for them. A very personal service from them. Great location with lots of bars and restaurants near by. Easy access to all of Rio with Uber who were very cheap compared to UK prices . Charming colonial style mansion with an eclectic array of furnishings. Very chilled atmosphere to return home to each day. Fabulous views over the bay from the room we had. We absolutely loved our stay and would stay again.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: July 11, 2019

James
United States of America
10

“Rio is beautiful. Mama Ruisa hotel was perfect.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I have no criticisms.
Staff is superb. Accommodations are outstanding. Great location. Strong WiFi.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: June 30, 2019

Kim
Sri Lanka
7.9

“Nice property and staff, room was much smaller than showed in the pictures”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The room we got looked completely different from the room that is showed in the pictures. We expected a big room with a view but the room was in the basement, very small, had a wall next to the window a d no view also on the other window. Also we could only sleep until 7 am because a family was staying in the room above us and due to the wooden floors it was extremely noisy.
The outdoor area with the pool and the view from the garden as well as the balcony upstairs and the big room are very beautiful. The staff was friendly and helpful.

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 28, 2019

Surinder
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
10

“Sooo peaceful and relaxing in a beautiful location”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 3 nights
Zilch
We stayed at Mama Ruisa at both ends of the trip. The place is a delight. St Theresa is a great area to be in, away from the hustle and bustle of the centro or the beaches but easy to get to by tram. The boutique hotel is colonial in style and the rooms we stayed in were exquisite. Above all the staff were engaging, friendly and willing to offer advice and guidance on everything. Special thanks to Valeria and Remy our hosts and to Rafael and all the other staff for making our trip so memorable

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 27, 2019

Lee
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
10

“Beautiful colonial mansion in the best part of Rio with great people”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 3 nights
Nothing was great
Valeria and the rest of the team were so friendly and helpful. They very kindly accommodated my request for champagne and roses in the room upon arrival for our 20th Wedding anniversary and were a wealth of knowledge and recommendations in both the local area and Rio more broadly. The room and house were beautiful and we loved breakfast on the private terrace with accompanying birdsong and marmosets. Would recommend without reservation to anyone :)

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: May 20, 2019

Naomi
United Kingdom
8.3

“Beautiful stylish house and friendly staff”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It wasn’t clear that breakfast wasn’t included and so we had a big bill to pay at the end that we weren’t expecting. This also included welcome drinks and coffee which we had assumed were complimentary.
The room was lovely with a great view and decorated really well. The staff are friendly and Remy was particularly great and really helpful!

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 9, 2019

Rachel
United Kingdom

2 helpful votes
10

“Beautiful Hotel, great experience, incredibly designed and curated.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
Mama Ruisa was the most beautiful hotel I had ever stayed in, and everything exceeded my exceptions! The space was immaculate with an incredible collection of furniture. Location was also great, couldn't have asked for more! Wish I had more time in Rio to enjoy the hotel and the pool.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: April 24, 2019

Difelidi
Panama

15 helpful votes
7.9

“Nice house, great location, but expensive”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 2 nights
They have 2 cats! I always scan for pets, because I am allergic, but it only said "No Pets Allowed", nothing in the fine print that they have cats in the house. Since I suffer extremely, I would have liked to know to book somewhere else. Furthermore, we thought it was extremely expensive. We had a big and a small room, and paid US$809 for 2 nights (2 rooms, 4 people) plus US$166 for breakfast. We thought it was not worth so much money.
This is one of those old grandeur houses, with artsy decor, in the hills of Santa Teresa. Location is good, close to the main road where restaurants and shops are. Linens were clean. Breakfast was good, plenty (but also expensive).

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 12, 2019

Charmaine
United Kingdom

2 helpful votes
9.2

“A great find!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
A lovely boutique hotel with stylish interiors and within walking distance of some great cafes. Staff were extra friendly and helpful and nothing was too much trouble! Would definitely recommend!

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: April 3, 2019

Jeff
Canada
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 7 nights
Loved my stay. I felt like I was at home from the moment I arrived. I stayed in the Amazon Room with an amazing view of the ocean and mountains in the distance and the very green yard out back. The neighbourhood the hotel is in is awesome, Santa Teresa. Valeria and Remy were wonderful hosts. I plan on returning in a couple of years :)

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 27, 2019

Mariah
United States of America
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The staff at Mama Rusia were incredibly hospitable from the moment I arrived. Valeria and Remy provided great recommendations for the neighborhood, made reservations when I needed them, and made sure I was comfortable throughout my short stay. The design of the space is also very beautiful.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 9, 2019

Hatice
Belgium

3 helpful votes
9.6

“Breathtaking view and really nice staff!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The room service is overpriced. And maybe having a bottle of water for the welcoming could be better?
Amazing view! The location was perfect to visit the famous stairs and it’s near to Lapa, which is the best place for us to enjoy the carnaval festival with locals. The staff is really helpful, they treat you as a host, I felt I was at home.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 8, 2019

Edward
United Kingdom
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Breakfast feels a touch expensive but the setting by the pool is undeniably lovely.
Beautiful former house, which has been thoughtfully decorated and furnished. Spacious rooms and a real boutique hotel feel with service/staff to match (including guide book/general info). Staff were extremely friendly and always available to help (booking taxis / giving extra info etc etc). Would certainly recommend.

Stayed in March 2019

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