This 5-star oceanfront Hotel offers luxurious accommodations overlooking Rio's trendy Tijuca Beach. It features a panoramic rooftop pool with cocktail bar, modern gym, and fine gourmet restaurant. The lavish rooms at Windsor Barra Hotel have comfortable seating areas. All feature air conditioning, a cable TV and some offer stunning ocean view. The restaurant at Windsor serves an international buffet with fresh oysters and king prawns. On Saturdays a traditional black bean lunch is served. Several other international and regional restaurants can be reached in a 2-minute walk. Guests can visit Barra Shopping Center, only 2.5 mi away. They can also enjoy a scenic nature trail in Bosque da Barra National Park, also 2.5 mi from the hotel. The famous Ipanema Beach is 9.3 mi away, while Copacabana is 12 mi away. The Olympic Park is located 8.8 mi from Windsor Barra Hotel and Pontal Beach is 10 mi away. Santos Dumont Airport is 17 mi away, while Galeão International Airport is at a distance of 23 mi.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Windsor
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

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

Breakfast Info

Buffet

Private parking at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
7.9
Location
9.4
Free Wifi
7.6
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Michael
    United States of America United States of America
    The breakfast was fantastic. It was a buffet, but they also provided cooked to order items. The hotel was across the street from the beach. The nearby restaurants were great. The room was nice.
  • Attila
    Austria Austria
    Located right opposite the beach, the hotel is only separated by a busy road from the white sands. I was on a very high floor with a side sea view, the noise from outside could only be heard when the window was open, so excellent insulation,...
  • Bontigao
    United States of America United States of America
    Service. The people who work there go above and beyond. My 2nd time staying there.
  • Antonio
    Argentina Argentina
    Exceptional breakfast. Very good quality. Awesome view from the room.
  • Alejocr
    Costa Rica Costa Rica
    Breakfast was good Room and view to the ocean Personal Pool Location
  • Gelhage
    Bolivia Bolivia
    Its our 2nd time at Windsor Barra Hotel, location is great; in front of the beach. Breakfast and dinner buffet are very good with a great variety. The pool area has a beautiful view of the beach and surrounding mountains. Overall this is one of...
  • Jose
    Paraguay Paraguay
    Pretty big bathroom. Lots of restaurants near. Amazing breakfast.
  • Thilo
    United States of America United States of America
    spacious, clean, rooftop pool with service, Amir was an excellent waiter always serving coffee at the breakfast buffet
  • Bernardo
    Brazil Brazil
    Breakfast is very good: a lot of variety, everything tastes really good and staff was very polite and helpful. The room was very spacious and comfortable and we were really pleased there was a bathtub in ours !
  • G
    Gonzalo
    Argentina Argentina
    the facilities, the location, the kindness of the personnel

Property questions and answers
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The property usually replies within a few days

  • Do you have a spa working at this pandemic context? And which are the measures to guarantee social distance and enforce the use of masks ?

    We dont have spa in the hotel.
    Answered on 13 January 2021
  • Are guests allowed to bring visitors to their rooms? Thanks!

    Hi, sorry, but we don't allow visitors in the rooms, only in the social areas, such as in our lobby. Thanks!
    Answered on 29 July 2021
  • Olá, bom dia! Terá ceia de natal para hóspedes? Abs,

    Sim, todo ano temos ceia de Natal.
    Answered on 19 December 2023
  • Do you have any connecting rooms?

    No, we don't
    Answered on 20 November 2022
  • We are staying 1 night at the hotel on6th March,with Mainstreet USA travel group.We wish to visit Christ the Redeemer.How far from the hotel is this?

    Hello! Good morning! It's 1h by car.
    Answered on 21 February 2023
  • Hi do you have beach service? Umbrellas, chairs, etc. thank you!

    Hello! The hotel doesnt have this service.
    Answered on 4 August 2022
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Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurante Windsor Barra
    • Cuisine
      Brazilian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly

Amenities of Windsor Barra Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Private Parking
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Beach
  • Badminton equipment
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible) and costs R$ 40 per day.
  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Soundproof
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool is on rooftop
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Pool bar
Spa
  • Personal trainer
  • Fitness classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Fitness
  • Steam room
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Turkish/Steam Bath
  • Solarium
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese

House rules
Windsor Barra Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 11 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Crib upon request
Free
4 - 10 years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroElo credit cardCash

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

* The hotel offers rates with or without breakfast.

* Note that breakfast prices available at the time of booking are prices per day and per person.

* Please note the booking confirmation voucher. If the voucher informs that there is no meal plan linked to the reserved room, it means that the reservation does not include breakfast. In this case, this service is available as an extra service and must be paid directly at the hotel. Costs are charged per day and per person.

* Please note that the 10% service fee is not included in the reservation price and is charged at check-in for reservations with a refundable policy or charged at any time for reservations with a flexible/nonrefundable policy.

* The hotel reserves the right to charge the entire stay including 10% service charge at any time after booking in cases of flexible/nonrefundable policy.

* Regarding the request for reversals of undue charges, the guest must contact the hotel directly.

* The hotel accepts cash (in cash), debit card (national cards) or credit card (Visa, Mastercard, Amex and Elo - national or international) as payment methods. We do not accept checks as a form of payment.

* In cases of payment in installments, only credit cards issued in Brazil will be accepted. Extra hosting costs cannot be paid in installments under any circumstances.

* Crib or extra bed are available subject to hotel availability. Only in cases of reservations made for a triple room, crib or extra bed is confirmed.

* According to art. 82 of the Statute of the Child and Adolescent, accommodations of minors under 18 requires the accompaniment of a parent or legal representative. The minor must present the identity card or birth certificate as well as written authorization from those responsible and authenticated by a notary.

* Arrivals expected in the morning, before the regular check-in time (ECI), pre-registration will be necessary, which guarantees the availability of the apartment upon the guest's arrival and will imply a full charge of one more night. For check-outs before 6:00 pm, we will charge an additional 50% (LCO) of the full daily rate and 100% (LCO) for departures after 6:00 pm. Prior consultation with the hotel regarding availability is required.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Windsor Barra Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about Windsor Barra Hotel

  • Windsor Barra Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Sauna
    • Turkish/Steam Bath
    • Beachfront
    • Solarium
    • Badminton equipment
    • Personal trainer
    • Fitness classes
    • Beach
    • Fitness
    • Swimming pool
    • Steam room
    • Yoga classes

  • Guests staying at Windsor Barra Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Buffet

  • Room options at Windsor Barra Hotel include:

    • Family
    • Double
    • Twin
    • Suite

  • Windsor Barra Hotel is 11.8 miles from the center of Rio de Janeiro. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The prices at Windsor Barra Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Windsor Barra Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Windsor Barra Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurante Windsor Barra