Rio de Janeiro hotels
Windsor Marapendi Hotel
A five-star Windsor beachfront in Barra — Barra da Tijuca Beach 0.6 km, BarraShopping 1.2 km — with strong service praise and cleanliness complaints that undercut the five-star story.
- 5-star (official classification)
- Barra da Tijuca
- Windsor
Written by the TravelShifu editorial team · last checked
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The verdict
Book it for Barra’s wide beach and the breakfast praise; accept that Cristo is 22 km away, public transport is sparse, and cleanliness scores 7.98 out of 10 with trays-in-corridor complaints in the guest analysis.
This is the Barra pin, not a Copacabana compromise. our hotel data provider puts Barra da Tijuca Beach at 0.6 km, BarraShopping at 1.2 km, Copacabana at 18 km and Cristo Redentor at 22 km. Location scores 9.49 out of 10 while the summary notes the pin is far from public transport — Terminal Alvorada BRT is 5 km.
The supplier rating is 8.9 out of 10 from 8,540 reviews, captured 7 December 2025. Service leads at 9.45; cleanliness is the soft spot at 7.98 with food trays in corridors and room cleanliness shortfalls named. Room quality is 8.94 with prose saying rooms fall short of five-star expectations. Value is 8.93 — reasonable for the price, mixed on whether it feels five-star.
Facilities are full resort stock: swimming pool, rooftop pool, sauna, spa/wellness centre, restaurant, bar, family rooms, pets allowed, private parking. No airport shuttle in the facility list; our hotel data provider records no airport_code on the row.
Check-in runs from 03:00 PM to 06:00 PM — a published latest arrival, unlike some Copacabana picks. Check-out is 12:00 PM. Windsor chain; same breakfast and service-fee caveats as Miramar apply.
Best for
- Families who want Barra beach and BarraShopping without Copacabana’s density
- Travellers who will taxi or drive and mostly need a beachfront five-star base
- Anyone who prioritises service scores and breakfast praise over spotless housekeeping
Not for
- Christ or Sugarloaf-first itineraries — those landmarks are 22–24 km away
- Guests who will not risk a 7.98 out of 10 cleanliness score
- Anyone relying on metro — guest analysis flags distance from public transport
Verdict last reviewed . Rates, refurbishments and management change — re-check anything time-sensitive before booking.
The supplier’s overall score
Third-party guest reviews: 8.9/10 from 8,540 reviews — as of
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What guests actually say
Guest sentiment at Windsor Marapendi Hotel
Synthesised from published guest reviews, last run 7 December 2025. Scores are our reading of recurring themes, not an average of star ratings.
Every score and every phrase in this section is the guest analysis from our hotel data provider for Windsor Marapendi Hotel, captured on 2025-12-07. TravelShifu did not compute these numbers, average them, or edit the wording.
- Overall Experience8.9 / 10Excellent
Overall a good experience with some areas needing improvement.
- Location9.5 / 10Excellent
Great beach-front location but noted to be far from public transport.
- Cleanliness8.0 / 10Good
Some reviews noted cleanliness issues, with food trays left in corridors and room cleanliness not meeting expectations.
- Service9.4 / 10Excellent
Overall good service, with notable mentions of helpful staff despite some negative experiences.
- Room Quality8.9 / 10Excellent
Rooms were described as comfortable but not reaching the standards of a 5-star hotel.
- Amenities8.5 / 10Good
Amenities like the pool area were positively mentioned, but could be insufficient for the number of guests.
- Value for Money8.9 / 10Excellent
The hotel offers a reasonable quality for its price but expectations were mixed regarding what constitutes 5-star status.
- Food and Beverage9.0 / 10Excellent
Breakfast quality received high praise, but issues were noticed during peak times.
Praised consistently
- Beachfront location
- Diverse breakfast options
- Comfortable rooms
Complained about consistently
- Cleanliness issues
- Service pressure during busy times
Windsor Marapendi Hotel in photos
Supplied by the property through our hotel data provider and served from its own CDN.
What the property says about itself
The supplier’s own copy, reproduced unedited. It is marketing — the verdict above is ours.
Beachfront Luxury Accommodation
Windsor Marapendi Hotel in Rio de Janeiro's Barra da Tijuca district offers 5-star luxury beachfront accommodation, just 1 km from Barra Shopping Mall.
Modern Rooms and Relaxation
Each guestroom features modern furnishings, contemporary décor, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, minibar, and free toiletries. Guests can unwind in the sauna or workout in the fitness centre.
Culinary Delights and Nearby Attractions
Indulge in regional and international delicacies at the hotel restaurant. Explore Barra Olympic Park (10 km) and Pontal Beach (13 km) nearby. Conveniently located near two airports for easy travel.
Book your stay at Windsor Marapendi Hotel for a luxurious Rio experience!
Facilities
80 facilities as listed by the property. Shown in full rather than filtered: the same list is what the structured data on this page claims, so trimming it here would make the markup say more than the page does.
- Fitness facilities
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Fitness center
- Swimming pool
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Business center
- Family rooms
- Pets allowed
- Lift / Elevator
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
- Bar
- Fax/photocopying
- Soundproof rooms
- Ironing service
- Meeting/banquet facilities
- Sauna
- Dry cleaning
- Breakfast in the room
- Spa/wellness center
- Barber/beauty shop
- Valet parking
- Non-smoking throughout
- Private parking
- Outdoor pool
- Sun terrace
- Daily housekeeping
- Parking garage
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Beachfront
- Concierge service
- Special diet menus - on request
- Allergy-free room
- Pool with view
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Rooftop pool
- Wine/champagne
- Fruits
- Pet bowls
- Steam room
- Beauty Services
- Pet basket
- Manicure
- Pedicure
- Hair Salon Services
- Beach
- Shuttle service
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Cashless payment available
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Sanitized tableware & silverware
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Smoke alarms
- Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
- Guest room sealed after cleaning
- Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
- Physical distancing in dining areas
- Key access
- Food delivered to guest room
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Face masks for guests available
- 24-hour security
- Delivered food - securely covered
- Security alarm
- Thermometers for guests provided by property
- Walking tours
- Key card access
Where it is, and what is near it
Address
Avenida Lucio Costa ,5400 - Barra da TijucaRio de Janeiro 22630-012
Brazil
+55 21 2195-9900
Check-in & check-out
- Check-in from
- 03:00 PM
- Latest arrival
- 06:00 PM
- Check-out by
- 12:00 PM
Nearest points of interest
Straight-line distances from our hotel data provider, closest first. A walking route is usually a little longer than the number here.
| Place | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barra da Tijuca Beach (Praia da Barra) | beach | 600 m |
| BarraShopping (Barra Shopping Mall) | Shopping | 1.2 km |
| Terminal Alvorada (BRT hub) | transit | 5 km |
| Jardim Botânico (Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden) | Park | 14 km |
| Ipanema Beach | beach | 16 km |
| Copacabana Beach | beach | 18 km |
| Cristo Redentor (Christ the Redeemer) | Landmark | 22 km |
| Estádio do Maracanã (Maracanã Stadium) | Entertainment | 23 km |
| Pão de Açúcar (Sugarloaf Mountain) | Landmark | 24 km |
| Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) | Airport | 28 km |
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Conditions worth reading before you book
The property’s own notice, reproduced unedited. Deposits, card rules and pet charges live here.
Head to head
Windsor Marapendi vs Novotel Rio de Janeiro Leme
Barra versus Leme: a five-star Windsor beachfront in Barra da Tijuca against a four-star Novotel on the Copacabana edge — wide sand and shopping, or Sugarloaf at 2 km.
The other Rio de Janeiro hotels we cover
Novotel Rio de Janeiro Leme
4-star · Copacabana & Leme
A four-star Novotel in Leme — Copacabana 0.3 km, Sugarloaf 2 km, rooftop pool — with the highest supplier score in this Rio sample and mould-and-cleanliness complaints in the same analysis.
Miramar By Windsor Copacabana
5-star · Copacabana & Leme
A five-star Windsor on Avenida Atlântica — Copacabana 0.1 km, sauna and valet parking — with the strongest cleanliness scores on this Copacabana pair and check-in issues as the named weak spot.
Othon Palace Copacabana Rio
· Copacabana & Leme
Beachfront on Avenida Atlântica — Copacabana 0.1 km, rooftop pool, pets allowed — with no official star classification in our seed and guest data that praises the pin more than the room maintenance.
Windsor Marapendi Hotel — common questions
- Is Windsor Marapendi a good base for Copacabana?
- No — Copacabana is 18 km on our hotel data provider’s figures. This hotel is built for Barra da Tijuca Beach at 0.6 km and BarraShopping at 1.2 km. Pick Copacabana or Leme if the classic strip is the week.
- Does it feel like a true five-star?
- Guest analysis is split. Room quality is 8.94 out of 10 with prose saying rooms do not reach five-star standards; cleanliness is 7.98. Service at 9.45 and breakfast praise are the counterweight — read both before you pay five-star money.
- What time is check-in and check-out at Windsor Marapendi Hotel?
- Check-in is from 03:00 PM and check-out is by 12:00 PM, with the latest accepted arrival at 06:00 PM. These are the property's own published times as published by the property to our hotel data provider. Luggage storage is listed among the facilities.
- What is near Windsor Marapendi Hotel?
- Our hotel data provider records Barra da Tijuca Beach (Praia da Barra) at 600 m, BarraShopping (Barra Shopping Mall) at 1.2 km, Terminal Alvorada (BRT hub) at 5 km. Distances are straight-line from the property, so a walking route is usually a little longer.