Pestana Rio AtlanticavsOrla Copacabana Hotel
Both hotels are recommended by professional travelers. Overall, Pestana Rio Atlantica is preferred by most reviewers compared to Orla Copacabana Hotel. Pestana Rio Atlantica comes in at #8 in Rio de Janeiro with endorsements from 8 reviews such as Lonely Planet, DK Eyewitness and Star Service.
Pestana Rio Atlantica
Avenida Atlantica 2964, Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22070-000
From $90/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"Always one of the nicest hotels on the Avenida Atlântica, the Pestana looks brand-new thanks to a recent overhaul." Full review
Fodor's
"This well-located hotel offers friendly service, a great breakfast and a good location opposite Copacabana Beach, but the real stars of the show are the rooftop pool and bar." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"The views out over Copacabana from this hotel’s rooftop pool are some of the best in Rio. The rooms are welldecorated and all have balconies."
Star Service
"Under the aegis of Pestana Hotels, which also has some fine properties in Portugal, this hotel deserves all of the fawning attention it gets from both individuals and groups." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"This Portuguese-owned beachfront hotel has a prime spot on the Copacabana strip and a deep commitment to customer service, making it a solid option for both business travelers and tourists." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"Boasts a decent Portuguese restaurant and a trendy rooftop cocktail bar and pool." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The four-pearl Pestana Rio Atlantica is located on lively Copacabana Beach." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Beautifully located along Copacabana beach, the Pestana has excellent amenities, decent service and a wide range of rooms." Full review
Orla Copacabana Hotel
Avenida Atlantica 4122, Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22070-002
From $48/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"If you plan to spend most of your time on the beach or playing at night...this property on the edge of Copa...is attractive for its access to restaurants and shopping."
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Get a deluxe for the ocean view or risk a vista of a neighboring wall.
Lonely Planet
"The beach-facing location is the real draw. The standard rooms are too dark and cramped, so it's not worth staying here unless you book one of the deluxe rooms with those unobstructed ocean views." Full review
Star Service
"This midrange choice in the heart of Copacabana is a refreshing choice amidst a bevy of overpriced design hotels or poorly maintained cheaper hostelries." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"Orla Copacabana Hotel offers a prime location at the south end of Copacabana, just across from the beach on Avenida Atlantica." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The Spanish-owned Orla Copacabana has some attractive, understated rooms, but the beach-facing location is the real draw" Full review