To help you find the the best hotel rooftop pools in Rio, we've made the ultimate article so you can book your stay at venues offering elevated swims with a view. Here you can find booking links to all hotels and also all necessary info you need to know before your visit.
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Right on the vibrant Copacabana beach you find the five star hotel Emiliano Rio. The building is designed by the architects Chad Oppenheim and Arthur Casas and has a unique architectural fretwork. As a guest, you have the possibility to take the elevator up to the 20th floor to enjoy the rooftop.
While at the rooftop floor you find an infinity rooftop pool equipped with elegant sun loungers and sofas. The pool is glass-walled, which means that you can get a panoramic view of the Atlantic Ocean also under water.
With the incredible ocean views and sunsets, you can relax at this modern luxury hotel, which also offers a poolside restaurant with organic and seasonal ingredients.
On the 8th floor of Hotel Fasano, you can enjoy an exclusive rooftop pool and lounge experience - and get the magical view of Ipanema Beach and Ponta do Leme in the background. The pool is one of the most iconic in the city, centrally placed in front of glass windows.
If you feel like ordering something from the bar, the staff will bring it to your sun bed. The rooftop bar offers a big selection of freshly squeezed juices and drinks along with some exquisite poolside bites.
The terrace is spacious, but make sure to book a visit to enjoy a stay by the pool. During the evenings, Hotel Fasano opens the terrace for non-guests to host “La Notte”, an event where you can be part of the sophisticated but energetic atmosphere.
Adress: Av. Vieira Souto, 80 - Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro
Availability: Guests at the hotel
Pool hours: Daily 8am-10pm
Escape the hot days in Rio at this rooftop pool, on top of JANEIRO Hotel. The rooftop offers a unique setting with a minimalistic heated pool where you can unwind. In addition, the rooftop offers a relaxing jacuzzi and a bar area.
From the terrace you can soak up the sun and watch the view of the incredible city. In most parts of the building, you find panoramic windows, giving you the Atlantic Ocean as the backdrop.
Set a five minute walk from Leblon Beach and 20 minutes from the lookout point Parque Natural Municipal Dois Irmãos, you can enjoy a sightseeing day before heading back to the relaxing pool.
Adress: Delfim Moreira, 696 - Leblon, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22441-000
Availability: Guests at the hotel
Hotel Arpoador is one of the most iconic beachfront hotels in the city. Named after the vantage point Pedra Do Arpoadar, the hotel offers four star service in a sophisticated environment.
The sunny rooftop pool and lounge gives you the perfect spot to chill out before the evening adventures.
The rooftop pool is in the unique shape of a triangle, with sun chairs facing the view of the Atlantic. In this rooftop the urban vibes meet the nature. At the bar you can enjoy tropical caipirinhas, classic cocktails and various beers.
Adress: R. Francisco Otaviano, 177 - Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22080-046
Availability: Guests at the hotel
Opening hours: Open all year, all ages welcome
The rooftop pool at Arena Ipanema Hotel is the perfect spot if you want to start the day with a swim, high above Rio.
The bright and open rooftop terrace blends a relaxing setting with spectacular and panoramic views over Rio and the ocean.
While at the terrace soaking up the sun, you can climb some more stairs to reach the rooftop lounge, and sip refreshing drinks from the rooftop pool bar.
Except from the luxury of a swimming pool, Arena Ipanema Hotel has a modern, bright sauna available to all guests.
Adress: R. Francisco Otaviano, 131 - Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22080-040
Availability: Guests at the hotel
Opening hours: 8am-8pm
Hilton Copacabana is a real hot spot in the centre of Rio De Janeiro. The building is a 37-storey skyscraper crowned with an urban rooftop decorated with lots of greenery. Here you can enjoy a beautiful sunset overlooking Ponta do Leme and the vibrant city.
For the perfect escape from the city and a luxurious experience, you can stay comfortable by the rooftop pool at Hilton. By the pool you find plenty of sun loungers, lounge groups and bar stools for a hangout.
Up in the sky, all guests can dine at Isabel Lounge, a rooftop lounge with a menu signed by the Chef Pablo Ferreyra. Here you can taste the Brazilian flavors with locally sourced ingredients, plant based concepts and fresh signature cocktails.
Adress: Av. Atlântica, 1020 - Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22010-000
Availability: Hotel guests only
Opening hours: Daily 8am-8pm
Who wouldn’t like to spend time at a beachfront hotel with a spacious rooftop pool in Rio De Janeiro? Located on the main street in Leme, Novotel Rio De Janeiro is the best spot on Copacabana, just 100 meters from Leme Beach.
All day, you can spend time by the rooftop pool with family or friends, with your feet in the water and spectacular views of the beaches.
At night, the outdoor rooftop lights up and becomes a vibrant hub, called SKY LEME. With blue and green tiled floors, marine sunbeds and green trees surrounding the rooftop, Novotel Rio De Janeiro Leme is vibrantly relaxing in atmosphere.
Adress: R. Gustavo Sampaio, 320 - Leme, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22010-010
Availability: Hotel guests only
Opening hours: Open all year, all ages welcome
For those searching to be where everything happens, Arena Copacabana Hotel in the Marvelous City is the ideal option. Located right next to Copacabana Beach, the hotel holds a spectacular rooftop, divided in two levels.
Here you find an un-heated rooftop pool with panoramic views of the coastline. Cool off during the hot days and explore the space and the lounge area on the wooden decks.
The rooftop also offers a gym, so for guests interested in workouts, you can enjoy the pool during the day – and visit the gym in the afternoon.
To balance it up, you can watch the sunset while ordering a drink at The Rooftop Wet Bar, which has a big selection of cocktails and refreshing drinks. If you book your stay on the official website by Arena Hotels, you get offered a welcome drink at the rooftop when you arrive.
Adress: v. Atlântica, 2064 - Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22021-001
Availability: Hotel guests only
Américas Benidorm Palace Hotel is a budget-friendly option, situated in the center of Rio De Janeiro. The hotel offers a wide range of facilities and excellent service, including a rooftop that gives you a 360° view of the city and the fantastic landscape.
At any time of the day, guests at Américas Benidorm Hotel have free access to the rooftop pool with tables, chairs and sun beds. If you want to have a city vacation with the possibility to relax in the sun, this is the place to book your stay.
With its strategic location, you can decide the schedule for the day. Stay in the top floor of the building to enjoy the rooftop pool or explore the beach. Begin the evening with a sunset drink on the top floor and end it with a stroll in the city.
Adress: R. Barata Ribeiro, 547 - Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22040-001
Availability: Guests at the hotel
In the center of Copacabana, this boutique hotel blends into the landscape of Rio De Janeiro, with wall panels shifting in shades of terracotta and a rooftop where the lines between the pool and ocean fades.
At Ritz Copacabana, the infinity rooftop pool is glazed and elevated on a wooden deck. Around the pool you can sit down in the lounge furniture and watch the breathtaking view of the coastline of Rio De Janeiro.
The intimate and genuine environment at Ritz Copacabana makes it feel like you are at home. The rooftop also holds a bar, where you can enjoy a drink while spending time on the sunny deck after a dip in the pool.
Adress: R. Xavier da Silveira, 13 - Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22061-010
Availability: Guests at the hotel
Rikard has spent the last 10 years exploring, enjoying, researching and working with rooftop venues. During these years he has visited more than 700 rooftops across the globe. The experience he has gained is used to create helpful, in-depth and accessible content, and to share his knowledge and rooftop expertise with fellow rooftop-lovers.
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