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Mama Ruisa

4.0 of 5
132 Rua Santa Cristina, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20241-250, Brazil
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Mama Ruisa
Ranked #14 of 114 Rio de Janeiro B&B and Inns
4.5 of 5 stars 83 Reviews
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London
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012 NEW

Having read the previous reviews, I was looking forward to my stay and the Mama Ruisa did not disappoint. Had no problem with getting a cab that would take me here (from Centro). Was warmly welcomed by Dui and shown to a room on the "ground floor" which is actually on the first floor - as the house is built... More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012 NEW

My husband and I stayed for 3 nights during our 3 week honeymoon travelling through Argentina and Brazil. This was without doubt one of the best places we stayed during the trip. Our room was immaculate, with a beautiful view overlooking the stunning pool to the rear of the house and the sea in the far distance. The setting in... More

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New York, New York, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

Staying at Mama Ruisa is less like staying at a hotel and more like staying at a good friends very glamorous house for the weekend. That's thanks to the owner, Jean-Michel, who goes out of his way to make sure that everyone one of his guests has a great time not only in his hotel, but also in Rio. He... More

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Malibu, California
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

I arrived very late into Rio with a horrible back spasm and the hotel was supposed to have organized a taxi....when I was unable to locate my ride I found another taxi driver to take me to the hotel and help me with my bags. I arrived safely and was whisked to my first room which was small and quaint... More

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Brooklyn, New York
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2012

Mama Ruisa is a chic hilltop mansion located in the bohemian neighborhood of Santa Teresa. The rooms are spacious and the decor is impeccably curated with special touches everywhere that make it feel personal and welcoming. Jean Michel was extremely accommodating, and his staff were very helpful with recommendations and arrangements in Rio and the surrounding area. Breakfasts are delicious... More

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London
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2012

We stayed for 5 days over carnival and found Mama Ruisa to be a perfect place to stay for visiting Rio - staff were all so welcoming and attentive, the house is beautiful and decorated with excellent artistic taste, great views of Guanabara bay (spectacular views of sunrise in the mornings!), Sugar Loaf Mountain and the pool is a tranquil... More

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Marina del Rey, California
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012

This place is very special - from the moment we walked in, we felt like we were staying at a relatives home in a very hip little hilltop area of Rio - thank you Dui! The common space itself is very chic and the pool was similar to one you might find in Palm Springs. We tried to book the... More

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Cambridge, United Kingdom
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012

We stayed three nights in this hotel an throughly enjoyed ourselves. It is very stylish in an old fashioned way. The room was beautiful and the views over Rio from the terrace where we had our breakfast were amazing. The owner went out of his way to take us in his own car to find a taxi when there was... More

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London, United Kingdom
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012

We discovered this 'secret' hotel in an inflight magazine. My husband had been to Rio before and had stayed in a number of different hotels in Ipanena and along the beach. When we started to look for somewhere we found the larger chains were expensive and had poor reviews so we booked at Mama Ruisa. We were so glad we... More

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London, United Kingdom
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2012

Mama Ruiza was the perfect place for our stay : 7 days in Rio for the first time with two children. The team was very helpful and gave us the best advice to discover the city and to see its real gems (not only the obvious Ipanema and other touristy spots...). The House is magnificent, beautifully decorated in a mix... More

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132 Rua Santa Cristina, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20241-250, Brazil
Price range (per night):* INR11,986 - 16,915

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