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Copacabana Palace
Rio de Janeiro · Brazil
4.8(41,725)Google rating$$$$from ~$737 / night
- Beach
- City
- beach
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Belmond Copacabana Palace
Avenida Atlântica 1702, Rio de Janeiro, CEP 22021 001, BR
- Four-StarForbes Travel Guide20 Aug 2026
- 93.5/100La Liste20 Aug 2026
- 11.0/100The World's 50 Best Hotels20 Aug 2026
Best for
- city breaks
- beach
- food & wine
- couples
About Belmond Copacabana Palace
Belmond Copacabana Palace is a 140-room hotel on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro. Opened in 1923, the property offers a private beach area and direct beach access, a half-Olympic-sized outdoor pool and rooftop tennis courts. Dining includes Mee (pan-Asian), Ristorante Hotel Cipriani (Italian, Michelin-starred; closed for renovation) and Pérgula, plus a Pool Bar serving light bites and cocktails. On-site services include valet parking and a fitness centre. The nearest airport is SDU (Santos Dumont Airport), 6 km away.
Why it stands out
EMPTYJET Approved for its long history, central Copacabana location, private beach access, Michelin-starred Italian restaurant and multiple dining options, plus Forbes Four-Star and The World's 50 Best Hotels recognition.
Key facts
- Keys
- 140 rooms
- Opened / renovated
- 1923
- Brand
- Belmond
- Architecture
- Facade by famed architect Joseph Gire, historic building over 100 years old
- Type
- Beach, City
Amenities
Verified 20 Aug 2026Activities
- Private beach — Private area on Copacabana Beach
- Beach access — evidence: Private area on Copacabana Beach
- Swimming pool — Half-Olympic-sized outdoor pool
- Tennis — evidence: Rooftop tennis courts
Dining
- MICHELIN-starred restaurant — evidence: Michelin-starred Italian dining at Ristorante Hotel Cipriani (closed for renovation)
- Multiple restaurants — Mee; Ristorante Hotel Cipriani; Pérgula
- Bar — Light bites and cocktails at the Pool Bar
Services
- Valet parking — evidence: Car parking and valet service
Wellness
- Fitness centre — evidence: Fitness centre
Dining
Verified 20 Aug 2026Beach
Verified 20 Aug 2026Services
Verified 20 Aug 2026Awards & affiliations
Location
-22.9669, -43.1790Nearest airports
Straight-line distance from the hotel; transfer times are rough estimates.
| Code | Airport | Distance | Transfer | Fly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SDUprimary | Santos Dumont AirportRio de Janeiro · Large | 7 km | ≈ 18 min | Fly here |
| GIG | Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International AirportRio De Janeiro · Large | 19 km | ≈ 35 min | Fly here |
| RRJ | Jacarepaguá - Roberto Marinho AirportRio de Janeiro · Medium | 20 km | ≈ 36 min | Fly here |
Sources+
- Official brand / collection siteBrand15 fields
- WikidataEncyclopedia1 field
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