Hyatt Rio de Janeiro
Contemporary beach resort with strong Brazilian design sensibility — native stones and local fabrics in the rooms, a mural by Roberto Burle Marx in the main lounge, and an overall sense that it's built for people who want Rio's beaches without Rio's crowds.
Book an Ocean Lagoon Suite for the rare dual view — Atlantic on one side, the calm lagoon on the other.
Why It Matters
The only major international luxury brand resort sitting directly on Barra da Tijuca beach. Yabu Pushelberg-designed interiors, a Penthouse Suite with a private pool, and Shiso restaurant — ranked among the top 3 hotel restaurants in Rio by the Veja Comer & Beber 2024/25 awards. The Atiaia Spa is open to non-guests as a Day Use option, which is unusual and popular with locals.
The Grand Hyatt Rio is the most complete resort option in the city outside the classic Zona Sul neighborhoods. Opened in 2016 and designed by the renowned studio Yabu Pushelberg, the 436-room property sits directly on Barra da Tijuca beach, flanked by the Atlantic on one side and the wildlife-rich Marapendi Lagoon on the other. It runs like a self-contained resort — beach service, a serious spa with nine private suites, an award-winning Japanese restaurant, yoga, bikes, a kids club — so you genuinely don't have to leave. But Barra is a long way from Ipanema and Copacabana (45 minutes to an hour in traffic on a bad day), and that distance is the main tradeoff for the space, quiet beach, and resort-scale amenities.
Where You'll Stay
12 room types available
1 King Bed Oceanfront
King bed, private balcony with direct sea view, large bathroom with separate immersion bathtub and shower. All rooms feature native stone accents and Yabu Pushelberg design.
King · 41 sqm
1 King Bed With Ocean View
King bed with partial ocean view from a private balcony. Large bathroom with separate immersion bathtub and shower. A solid entry-level room for the brand.
King · 41 sqm1 King Bed With Ocean View Club Access
Partial ocean view king room with access to the Grand Club Lounge — full breakfast buffet daily and afternoon cocktail service included. Good value upgrade if you want to skip paying for meals separately.
King · 41 sqm
2 Twin Beds Oceanfront
Two twin beds with a private balcony offering direct sea views. Large bathroom with separate immersion bathtub and shower.
Twin · 41 sqm2 Twin Beds With Ocean View Club Access
Two twin beds with partial ocean view and Grand Club Lounge access. Good for families traveling with older kids or two adults who prefer separate beds.
Twin · 41 sqmConnecting Rooms
Two connected rooms totaling 83 sq m — one king plus one room with two twin beds. Floor-to-ceiling windows, private balcony with courtyard view, two bathrooms. Good family option.
83 sqmDiplomat Suite
120 sq m suite with wide ocean-view balcony, full gourmet kitchen, living and dining areas, walk-in closet, and a bathtub with its own TV. Grand Club Lounge access included.
King · 120 sqmGrand Suite King
69 sq m suite with views of either the pool or Marapendi Lagoon, walk-in closet, separate living area, and bathroom with immersion bathtub and shower. Grand Club Lounge included.
King · 69 sqmOcean Lagoon Suite
A rare dual-view suite: private balcony takes in both the Atlantic Ocean and the Marapendi Lagoon. Walk-in closet, separate living area, large bathroom with immersion bathtub. Grand Club Lounge included.
King · 69 sqmOceanfront Suite
69 sq m suite with oceanfront views, walk-in closet, separate living area, and large bathroom with immersion bathtub and shower. Grand Club Lounge access included.
King · 69 sqmPenthouse Suite
The top-of-the-house option at 195 sq m, featuring a private outdoor pool on the terrace, panoramic ocean views, full gourmet kitchen, living and dining areas, walk-in closet, and a bathtub with TV. Grand Club Lounge access included.
King · 195 sqmPresidential Suite
144 sq m suite with full gourmet kitchen, living and dining areas, walk-in closet, a bathtub with TV, and a balcony with oceanfront views. Grand Club Lounge access included.
King · 144 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
5 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Modern cardio, strength, and aerobic equipment available around the clock. A large multi-functional studio hosts yoga classes and personal training sessions.
Dedicated beach service on Barra da Tijuca beach — lounge chairs, umbrellas, and towels are set up daily. Sports equipment and children's toys also available on the sand.
Bike rentals and guided bike experiences available. Barra's flat, long seafront promenade makes it one of Rio's best cycling stretches.
Cocktail tasting experiences available as bookable resort activities.
Daily kids club with a ball pit, trampoline, table football, slide, video games, baby area, toys, books, and arts and crafts activities. Open daily 9 AM–5 PM. Children under 6 must be accompanied by a guardian.
A private pier serves a 10-minute ferryboat ride to the Olympic Golf Course. Guests receive a discounted green fee.
Spectacular outdoor pool with views of the surrounding area. Cantô Gastrô & Lounge provides pool-side food and beverage service from 11 AM to 7 PM daily.
Hands-on patisserie and cooking workshops offered as bookable resort experiences.
Classes held in the multi-functional studio. Sunset yoga is a popular option according to Virtuoso.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Accessible rooms with wide doorways, lowered amenities, accessible showers, and emergency strobe lights available.
Nine meeting spaces, two ballrooms, two loft kitchens, and outdoor venues available for conferences, gastronomic events, and weddings.
Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the property and in all rooms.
BRL 85 plus tax per room per night. Covers various resort services and amenities.
Dogs accepted. Up to 2 pets, individual weight limit 22 kg, combined 30 kg. Deep-cleaning fee of BRL 120/night applies.
Valet parking on site. Public self-parking also available at BRL 60/day.
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