Mama Ruisa

This superbly restored and decorated mansion offers extremely comfortable accommodation in a quiet but interesting neighborhood. We stayed for 5 nights.Gives you a different perspective on Rio staying here.| Our room was very spacious with plenty of room for luggage. All facilities were of high quality. Breakfasts are generous and are served by the pool or on the balcony. There are many options for local dining with several good restaurants within walking distance. The best kept secret of Mama Ruisa is the outstanding staff. A big shout out to Valeria and Danny and the other staff who were so attentive and caring and helpful with bookings, organising day trips and many other things. Just a wonderful experience!|Thank you so much.|Rod & Robyn

If you are tired of Copacabana full of tourists and want to truly relax from the hustle and bustle of the city, this place will be the perfect choice. Hotel Mama Ruisa is a beautiful renovated villa in the charming Santa Teresa district. With only 7 rooms it has a boutique, intimate feel. The property is very well maintained, has a nice garden and a great pool. The design is beautiful. The staff is fantastic! Valeria and Daniel will do everything they can to make your stay unforgettable. Thank you very much for everything and see you again!

We spent a night at Mama Ruisa, and from the instant of our arrival, it exuded a sense of uniqueness. We were promptly greeted and efficiently checked in. The lobby left a lasting impression with its impeccable and well-maintained appearance. The accommodations were spacious, and the bed provided a comfortable night's rest. The breakfast exceeded our expectations, and the staff exhibited exceptional service. Our experience at this hotel elevated the overall quality of our trip, and we unequivocally intend to revisit for any future stays.

Mama Ruisa is a gem of a hotel in beautiful Santa Teresa. The views of the city are spectacular, the garden and pool are utter peace, and the entire staff is welcoming, friendly, and knowledgeable. The hotel even has a cute little cat and dog, named Colette and Oscar, so animal lovers will feel right at home! Do yourself a serious favor and stay here when you visit Rio—you will not regret it.

Really enjoyed our stay at Mama Ruisa on a recent visit to Rio. The facilities were amazing including the beautiful hotel in general, the main areas, the swimming pool. Our room was massive with amazing. Imagine waking up to the sound of birds, opening your double doors to expansive views of the bay, eating a delicious continental breakfast on your private terrace. So incredible. Mainly worked with Thierry there, who spoke great English and was so warm, welcoming, and polite. The area is filled to the brim with local character with great food around. Different vibe compared to Ipanema and Copocabana but this was a positive for us as it gave us a different perspective on Rio. Much closer to centro as well.

From the moment we arrived, Jean Michelle and the whole team were caring, attentive and informative. Lots of local knowledge and wisdom. Believe me when I say the photos don’t do this palace justice, the detail of decor is gorgeous. Given it’s position on the hillside of Santa Teresa, the views are incredible too. You are sandwiched within the curve of a busy road, but I imagine this only impacts the junior suite by the main entrance which more than compensates with space. The breakfast is a little expensive given it’s simplicity, but still delicious. They make mean (good!) cocktails, too 😉 Mama Ruisa made my trip to Rio, I can’t wait to come back!

We had a wonderful experience at this hotel - superbly appointed rooms and common spaces with tasteful and unique pieces, charming neighborhood with breathtaking views of Rio, wonderful service by Daniel and Valeria (and rest of the team), whose warmth, attention, and recommendations made our stay unique.

This is a wonderful hotel to stay in with the best staff and in a great location in Santa Teresa, Rio. I stayed here an extra 2-weeks (3-weeks in total) as so loved my stay and didn’t want to move to anywhere else in Rio. Fantastic Breakfast on the balcony with silverware is a top highlight in a beautiful setting and in such a beautiful building. Thanks to Jean-Francois the owner and his wonderful staff for a very nice stay. One of my best hotel stays during my tour of South America for sure.