Rio de Janeiro Guest House - Praia do Pontal, Recreio dos Bandeirantes. Brazil
INTRODUCTION
Rio de Janeiro Guest House is located only 150 far from Praia do Pontal (Pontal Beach), it has beautiful and spacious suites, tastefully decorated, with air conditioning, refrigerator, comfortable beds and everything else to make you feel at home. The hostel is decorated with the paintings of the artist Glaucia Cupertino.
The hostel has a garden with several fruit trees and good wifi internet access. Situated in Rio de Janeiro, the Guest House is among the most beautiful beaches in Rio: Pontal or Macumba Beach, Playground, Prainha, Grumari, Reserva and Barra da Tijuca.
The beaches of Ipanema and Copacabana are within 30 km. It is less than 10 km from Rio city center and 35 km from Galeão and Santos Dumont Airport. Bars, restaurants, and shops are within 200 mt. It is the right place for the traveler to know the culture and hospitality of a Rio family.




















THE ACCOMMODATION
Rio de Janeiro Guest House offers suites equipped with air conditioning, TV, minifridge, private bathroom, closet, and free Wi-Fi. Some units offer additional space and have a seating area with a sofa.
Rooms
Master Suite
1 double bed
1 single bed
Imperial Suite
2-story suite
1 king-size bed
1 standard double bed
1 pull-out bed
1 single bed
Loft Suite
2-story suite
1 standard double bed
1 pullout bed
1 sofa bed
Family Suite
1 double bed
1 bunk bed ( 2 beds)
1 bunk bed ( 3 beds)
Garden Suite
1 standard double bed
Facilities
Only 150 m from the beach
Garden with several fruit trees
Good wifi internet access
Services
THE ACTIVITIES
Surf
Lessons
Individual intermediate/ advanced
Individual beginner/intermediate
Group lessons: max ? pax per instructor
Duration: 1-hour session
Equipment available for practice the whole day
Beginners lessons: the lessons are within walking distance from the accommodation
Intermediate lessons: transfers to the beach is included
Rental
What type of boards do you offer?
Leash, rashguard, wax, wetsuit
Kite Surf
Lessons
Individual intermediate/ advanced
Individual beginner/intermediate
Group lessons: max ? pax per instructor
Duration: 1-hour session
Equipment available for practice the whole day
Beginners lessons: the lessons are within walking distance from the accommodation
Intermediate lessons: transfers to the beach is included
Other Activities
- Stand UP Paddle
- Sightseeing Tours (Pao de Acucar, Cristo Redentor, and others)
- Trails (Pedra da Gàvea, wild beaches of Guaratiba and others)
LOCATION & GETTING HERE
Location
Only 150 meters from Praia do Pontal ( Pontal Beach) in the west of Rio de Janeiro. The guest house is 5 km from Prainha Beach and 6 km from Grumari Beach. Rio Convention Center is 10 km away and Galeão International Airport is 35 km away. The property is 200 meters from bars, restaurants, and shops.
Getting Here
We offer transfers to/from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG), it is only a 1-hour drive. You could also fly to Sao Paulo International Airport (GRU) and get a domestic connection to Santos Dumont Airport ( SDU), it is also around 1 hour far.
PRICES & PACKAGES
PRICES
Shared room + surf lessons R$ 215 per person per night
Private suite + surf lessons R$ 350 per person per night
INCLUSIONS:
√ Accommodation
√ Daily Breakfast
√ One hour daily surf lessons
√ Only 150 m from the beach
√ Garden with several fruit trees
√ Good wifi internet access
√ Bed linens
√ Towels provided
EXTRAS (prices may change)
R$ 100 per hour Individual beginner surf class (maximum 5 students )
R$ 70 per hour Group beginner surf classes
R$ 150 per hour Surf guiding class for intermediate and advanced students
R$ 30 per hour Surf Equipment rental
R$ 130 all day Surf Equipment rental
R$ 100 Yoga class
R$ 150,00 per hour – Video and Photo shots with drone or go pro
R$ 100,00 half day – Favela tour
R$ 250,00 half day – City tour ( driver + interpreter)
R$ 100 Airport Shuttle per person per way + car park fee