If you come to Rio make sure you stay at the Rio Guesthouse. The owner Marta, is a lovely lady who makes you feel very at home and has lots of information and tips to share with you.I travelled with my son and we stayed in the Citrane room which had comfortable beds, a great shower and good air con.... More

I didn't spend time at the guesthouse but just to inform you that for Carnival period (I know that it's high season there, but still...this is quite undecent) Marta, the owner, wanted to charge me RS8800 per week, which is USD 4970 alias USD710 per night, which for a guest house seems rather high... Rates are not published on the... More

We had a great time in Rio for NYE! Staying @ the Rio Guest House was awesome! The location was perfect...right on Copacabana Beach and situated within easy walking distance of Ipanema. The owner, Marta, is a true gem...she's passionate about Rio and it's culture and willing to share all of her knowledge and experiences. She's very affectionate as well... More

My partner and I said at Rio Guest House for 5 night just before XMAS and had a great time. The owner Marta is a lovely lady, so helpful and nothing was too much trouble. The 'Apartment' is huge, so spacious and airy and is just AMAZING like something out of a Hollywood movie. We had a lovely view from... More

Marta's guest house is an excellent option for the ones that would like to have a personal touch and run from the typical touristic hotels in Rio. The location is ideal and the rooms are extremely clean! Also the decoration is beautiful combined with the wonderful breakfast and terrace view. More

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Marta is all of the things mentioned on this site and we enjoyed her direct and passionate views on multiple topics, as well as her experience and advice on Rio. Her husband, John, is also a very informative and welcoming host. Marta arranged for us to be collected from the airport which was great, given that... More

... Marta, full of life and enthusiasm. She knows how to run a guesthouse and how to deal with guests. She's very polyglot, worldly wise and friendly. What most surprised me is that we got along together so well after just very few days, almost like friends. Her guesthouse has a beautiful interior fitting and a wonderful view to the... More

We initially chose to stay in a guest-house in Rio because we were concerned about the relatively dangerous reputation of the city and wanted to have the advantage of reliable local advice. We picked Rio Guesthouse on the basis of the reviews both on trip-advisor and on the web generally. Rio Guesthouse is certainly an experience and Marta herself is... More

What a great place to stay in Rio! My wife and I stayed at the Rio Guesthouse for three nights in October 2011. Marta and John were gracious hosts who provided us with all the information we needed as first time Rio visitors - they really helped us with everything. The location was close to where we wanted to be,... More