Brief rundown. Really enjoy this property. I was worried about being outside of Rio but I don’t regret it at all. It’s nice being away from the craziness of Copacabana.

The night prior to my stay I was upgraded to a grand suite king. They were not selling suites weeks before my arrival so that was a surprise. Checked in around 230 and the room wasn’t ready. Went to the lounge and around 315 they found me and offered me another room to wait in. Didn’t want to dirty up another room while I waited but they insisted. Around 4 the room was ready. Very nice suite overlooking the pool and beach.

Breakfast is in the lounge and has a decent spread Happy hour from 530-7. Food and self serve beer and wine with drinks like caipirinhas on request. Great service.

this place seems popular with Brazilian families but everyone seemed to have enough of a grasp of English. Checkin and booking spa services and ordering food was no issue.

Definitely enjoyed it here. Don’t mind the Uber ride into the city. It’s just nice to come back here at the end of the day where things are a bit calmer.