A wonderful spot in Rio with a lush green garden and lovely surroundings with hammocks. The beds are comfortable and the breakfast is brilliant - hot drinks, fresh juice, cereals, eggs, fruit, different types of bread, jam, cheese, ham - plentiful and no need for lunch! There are different types of rooms to suit all budgets, which is great as not all accommodation offers this. You can walk to the nearest restaurants in under 15 minutes or alternatively book an Uber easily and quickly. An added bonus at the B&B is the dog and two pet tortoises :) The owners are friendly, informative and very helpful. They can advise about areas of Rio, specific restaurants, and how to book activities. We had to be at the airport early and so they booked an early-morning taxi for us and provided us with a breakfast to go. Highly recommended!

Stayed in July 2025

Breakfast might need to improve a bit

Everything

Stayed in May 2025

Beautiful garden, comfortable room. Rob was very helpful with everything, had good ideas for every day. Breakfast was good and healthy with lots of fruit.

Stayed in April 2025

Check-in and check-out were inconvenient—arrival was only allowed before noon or after 7 p.m., which didn’t align well with our unpredictable travel schedule. The owner did communicate this to us while we still had cancellation option. We also couldn’t leave our bags past 4:30 p.m. on check-out day, which was earlier than ideal for our evening flight. Despite the remote setting, noise was an issue: loud cars and trucks driving by on the cobblestone road, barking neighborhood dogs in the morning, and frequent plane traffic overhead. The bathroom was technically private (standard room) but located outside the room, which felt awkward at night. It wasn't inaccurately advertised, but it was a bit misleading.

The property is beautiful and feels impressively secluded and safe for Rio. The room was spacious, with a large, comfortable bed. The owner was responsive, though not always accommodating. It's a unique accommodation - from the property to the owners, if you're looking for an experience where you get to know the owner and feel like you're in your own Rio villa, then we would recommend. The location is great for relaxing, but less ideal for convenience—you likely won’t be popping back and forth easily. For a future trip, I’d choose a place that’s easier to access.

Stayed in April 2025

we absolutely loved this place! Botafogo is safe and unique :) wonderful place among the trees - very quite! Rob and Richard are heartwarming and very supportive with Rio trips also give extra tips for you to have a safe visit. Rooms were very clean and cleaned daily, the rooms were equipped with a fridge, cosmetics and clean towels. breakfast always served with fresh juice with some sides like fruit salad/ fresh bread/ cheese and ham/cereals. A clean space to relax with deckchairs next to the pool :) 1h walk from Pao de Azucar / Uber easy to get :)

Stayed in April 2025

Need a Uber to get around walk into to the business district was a little long

Great breakfast Friendly staff comfortable beds lovely atmosphere

Stayed in April 2025

Friendly, knowledgeable hosts, lovely accommodation, a little oasis of calm in a bustling city. We really enjoyed our stay. Rob has a wealth of local knowledge and is happy to give advice about places to visit and local transport options. The walk to the nearest restaurants and shops is only 10 minutes. Breakfast is lovely , the best scrambled eggs!

Stayed in April 2025

There are several steps to consider at this property if you have issues.

If you looking for accommadation with lots of character then this is the place for you. Breakfast was very good, fresh and cooked as required. The outside 'help yourself' bar was a nice touch. The host, Rob, was very helpful and informative. He also gave us a lovely tour of the attreactions we wanted to visit. His contact skills before arriving were top class.

Stayed in March 2025

There is a short cut up and down the hill to the local shops. As the weather was so hot we always used a taxi so never got to use the shortcut.

It was in a very quiet part of a crazy city. It was very clean. A good breakfast and the staff were all very helpful

Stayed in March 2025

The place is on a hill which is great for being quiet but is a challenge for walking. It does keep you fit if you're up for it.

The location was good. Easy access to the tourist spots and local shops. The hosts were fabulous and gave lots of hot tips on how to navigate the city and attractions. Breakfast had a different juice speciality every morning which was delightful. The hosts make you feel as comfortable as possible to ensure you have a good stay.

Stayed in February 2025

The room I stayed in was stuffy and dark, requiring the doors to be kept open, and the pool wasn't clean. There was also a lot of noise at night. But overall, the charms, benefits, location, and value of this place outweighed these slight negatives.

The owner was very helpful and the atmosphere, decor, and views were great. The location was ideal.

Stayed in February 2025

The property was beautiful, the hosts were very warm, helpful, and flexible, and the breakfast was fantastic. Watch your toes around the friendly resident tortoise!

Stayed in February 2025

Great location and friendly owners.

Stayed in February 2025

Our stay was absolutely fantastic! The independent entrance and lush greenery surrounding the place made it feel like a hidden retreat. The hammocks just outside the room were the ultimate highlight—perfect for relaxing and soaking in the peaceful atmosphere. Plus, the breakfast was superb, making each morning even more enjoyable. We can’t recommend this place enough!

Stayed in January 2025

Very friendly

Stayed in January 2025

Excellent location - nice and quiet in the context of the city but close enough to easily get to all the sights. Breakfast was very nice.

Stayed in January 2025

Our room was relaxing and spacious with a comfortable bed, snacks/drinks (for a small fee) and nice bathroom. I enjoyed waking up to singing birds, the beauty of all the plants & flowers and a healthy home made breakfast. What I appreciated about my stay at O Valeiro is I was treated like a guest in their house. This place is a bed and breakfast with lots of character and beautifully decorated. Robin and Richard are excellent hosts. They take the time to get to know their guests, share experiences and give great advice on places to visit. I really enjoyed that they both took the time to sit down with their guests and have breakfast with all of us. Something to consider if you plan on staying here: If you have bad knees or some walking-type disabilities, there are steps you have to climb to get to the B&B and another set of stairs for breakfast…. But for me it was totally worth the experience.

Stayed in January 2025

Air conditioning and the shower need updating.

Breakfast was excellent! The hosts also are very kind and attentive.

Stayed in December 2024

The bed was a little hard and the shower kept switching from hot to cold

Great staff, very cute cozy place, lovely breakfast, easy access with Uber

Stayed in November 2024

Wonderful peaceful oasis in Rio, yet very close to many attractions. Wonderful hosts! We’ve felt very very fortunate to stay there.

Stayed in September 2024

On 3 nights out of 5, there was very loud music in the neighborhood, outside of b&b. I was able to fall asleep with earplugs.

That's a great B&B situated in a safe area in Botafogo. It's very easy to get to Sugarloaf, and you can even walk to the Christ Redeemer. Owners are the treasure box of tips about Rio, and they are always happy to share their advice with their guests. Rooms are simple and clean, the walls are very thin - you can hear your neighbors (owners always intervene if there is any problem).

Stayed in November 2024

The property is a lovely home nicely decorated but the room I had could do with some serious updating 1.Plug sockets hanging off the wall and depressed in the wall do hard to use with adapters 2. Shower is either hot hot or cold ...difficult to get the right mix with the mixer 3. Safety box didn't work because no batteries 4. Careful of the mossies outside in evening. 5. Keys and locks all a bit flimsy 6. Flat screen tv is about 12" x 12" and difficult to work....no apps etc bit hopeless 7. Walls are thin so don't talk too loud after 10pm....

Great hosts ....very helpful and knowledgeable. Breakfast was OK and comfortable bed....

Stayed in November 2024

You need to be aware that the property is on a hill and you have to walk about 15 min. to the next restaurant or supermarket.

Spacious room ( master suite), safe area, good breakfast.

Stayed in October 2024

The location is nice but makes it a tic harder if you're planning on being on the move and heading back to base during the day.

Very friendly and helpful hosts. Quiet evening and amazing view of the city.

Stayed in September 2024