O Veleiro Bed and Breakfast

We had a great experience. Although our room was nothing fancy, but it did have three beds and air conditioning that worked. What made this place special or the owners who we absolutely loved especially Rob, he was very engaging, and we shared a lot of stories. We love the grounds that it sets on, and we love all the plants and the two tortoise. The yard, the courtyard, and the house was very well kept and had great energy. It was a ways up the hill, if we were to go back to real, we would probably return to stay a night or two. This is a bed-and-breakfast. It was comfortable. But I do have to let you know we were informed that bed and breakfast is do not supply shampoos or conditioner. I guess that is a Brazilian thing not sure, but definitely worth a visit. I WOULD RECOMMEND

Loved this gem of a bnb! Had a super cosy room to share with bonus hammocks to lounge in outside. The gardens and neighbourhood were beautiful. Easy location to uber from and get around. Got to enjoy a delicious breakfast and was welcomed by kind hosts. Highly recommend!!

We stayed here for 5 nights and it was a great location to see all the sights easily. We booked Ubers and they came quickly to the door and you can get everywhere in no time at very reasonable prices. |The owners are really helpful giving advice on safety, banking etc. We had a really good breakfast each morning. No complaints.

Great place. Excellent value for money. Good quiet location and a nice safe part of the city. We enjoyed the walk down the hill into Botafogo especially after finding the short cut. If we didn't fancy the walk, we used Uber and had little difficulty in getting them to make the pick up.

Loved our stay at O Veleiro. We came for the carnival and were concerned that we were not staying in the prime spot, however we are so glad we stayed here instead of Copacabana etc. as it was so quiet and felt very safe in the local area. Rob and Richard were incredibly helpful and knowledgeable. They seem genuinely interested in everyone’s plans each day so they could give tips or alternative recommendations. Great place to start our few months travelling in South America and made us feel welcome and at ease - thank you ☺️

Amazing place to stay in Rio! We liked everything - room was very comfy, breakfast was good enough (especially we loved local fruits, fresh juice and brazilian coffee). Rob is excellent host and also a good interlocutor, he helped us a lot with advices about Rio. Territory of this hotel is lovely - everything is green, clean and stylish. Neighbourhood is also seemed to be safe and there was really beautiful spot with view at Sugar Loaf. It's just 20 minutes to go on foot to the subway. And I also want to mention cute dog and cat - Luna and Amora - we really felt like home! We were a bit afraid of coming to Rio because of crime situation, but thanks to this place we really enjoyed that vacation! Thank you so much for hospitality! Hope to come back here some day.

My extended family and I (10 of us in total, age range 2 to 71yrs) booked stay at O Veleiro for the last two nights of our Brazil holiday. It is a really pleasant, quiet location with a range of accommodation options to suit individuals, couples and families. There is a choice of places to relax or share time with travelling companions including the garden/pool area and inside the main house. Of particular note is that Rob our host was extremely helpful in assisting us with a range of challenges that had arisen as we arrived late, it was raining, and there was a power blackout in the area. Thanks Rob!!

Very nice place on a hillside overlooking Botafogo. Easy and inexpensive to come and go via Über. Close to Santos Dumont airport. |Short über ride to Sugarloaf, Corcovado and Copacabana and Ipanema beaches.|Hosts are very welcoming and interested in making their guests feel at home.|The cat and dog are friendly and nice to have around. |They offer private customized tours. |A quiet oasis from the craziness of Rio.