24.88 °C / 76.78 °F, moderate rain, Cloudiness 100%, Wind speed : 11.32 km/hJANEIRO Hotel is a boutique beachfront stay located on Rio de Janeiro’s Leblon Beach, with wide views across the waterfront of Leblon, Ipanema, and Arpoador, and sightlines that can include Cristo Redentor and Dois Irmãos Mountain. Designed to translate “simple luxury” into experience, the hotel brings together design, comfort, and a strong sense of place shaped by Rio’s landscape and lifestyle.
With 51 rooms and a curated atmosphere, this is a stay for travelers who want the beach at their doorstep, the city close by, and a setting that feels intimate rather than oversized. It suits couples, solo travelers, and friends looking for a calm base in one of Rio’s most iconic neighborhoods, with rooftop moments, local flavors, and a pace that can be as active or as slow as you choose.
What the Stay Feels Like
The stay feels bright, coastal, and design-led. Natural light and sea breeze are central to the experience, and the hotel’s spaces are designed to feel integrated with Rio’s outdoor beauty rather than separated from it. The overall mood is boutique and intimate, with an emphasis on comfort and atmosphere.
Across JANEIRO Hotel, the concept is shaped around “new luxury” — where aesthetics and quality are aligned with a sustainability mindset. The result is a place that feels distinctly Rio: relaxed, visually thoughtful, and connected to the landscape that surrounds it.
Community & Local Connection
JANEIRO Hotel is curated by Oskar Metsavaht with the intention of translating the Rio lifestyle into hospitality in an unpretentious, welcoming way. The concept is rooted in a residential feeling inspired by the city, designed so that guests experience Rio through everyday details — light, materials, music, food, and the beach as an extension of the stay.
JANEIRO Hotel also connects its sustainability approach to local environmental stewardship through its involvement in preserving coastal dunes in the Ipanema and Leblon area, contributing to the balance of the surrounding ecosystem.
What to Do Nearby (and how to explore responsibly)
Leblon is ideal for travelers who want beach time and city life in the same day. Start with early walks along the shoreline, then explore nearby neighborhoods along the coast toward Ipanema and Arpoador.
For an active, local way to move through the city, JANEIRO Hotel offers customized bicycles for guests. The hotel also runs functional training three times a week in the morning, designed to encourage outdoor physical activity in contact with nature.
Back at the hotel, the rooftop levels offer a different perspective over Rio: The Little Pool Bar sits on a high floor with open-sky views, and VARANDA is designed as a spacious setting for escape or gatherings, with panoramic scenery across the coastline and city landmarks.
Who This Eco Stay Is Best For
Couples looking for a beachfront boutique stay with a calm, curated atmosphere
Solo travelers who want a comfortable, design-forward base in Leblon
Friends who want rooftop time, beach access, and easy proximity to Rio’s dining and shopping
Conscious explorers who value a hotel that links design and hospitality with sustainable practices and local ecosystem care
Good to Know Before You Book
Rooms: 51 rooms, designed to be filled with natural light and sea breeze
Views: From the rooms, the scenery can include the Cagarras Islands, Dois Irmãos Mountain, Cristo Redentor, and the coastline from Leblon toward Arpoador, passing through Ipanema
Rooftop: The Little Pool Bar and VARANDA are key social spaces with open-sky views
Dining: JANEIRO Restaurant offers a concept inspired by cuisines from around the world, reinterpreted with fresh, seasonal ingredients and a perspective shaped by Rio
Wellness: A Mini Spa experience offers massages that can be booked in advance
Sustainability: The hotel’s practices are described as certified by Instituto-e, and its sustainability mindset is framed through the ASAP concept (“As Sustainable As Possible, As Soon As Possible”)
It is connected to the Restinga Project, a public-private partnership focused on preserving and reforesting restinga (coastal sand forest) with native species and supporting environmental education activities.
Materials and design elements described include woodwork in Freijó wood with sustainability certification and light fixtures made using recycled glass
Recognition: The hotel has also received internationally recognized awards since opening in mid-2018, including Wallpaper Best Urban Hotel 2019, Tatler Award for Best Boutique Hotel 2020, and the iF Design Award 2022
How to Book
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24.88 °C / 76.78 °F, moderate rain, Cloudiness 100%, Wind speed : 11.32 km/h
