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Mama Shelter Rio De Janeiro

3.5 star property
Rio de Janeiro hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge, aimed at LGBTQ+ guests

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Restaurant
Exterior
Hallway
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing
Property amenity
In the heart of Rio, Mama Shelter Rio De Janeiro offers an urban retreat with a vibrant bar, delightful restaurant, and lush garden. Connect to WiFi and take in the city views from the terrace or explore nearby Casa de Benjamin Constant.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (11)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Front desk safe
  • Meeting room
  • Bike hire

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Lift

Room options

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Double Room (XL Mama)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Room, 2 Single Beds (Medium Mama)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Room, 1 Double Bed (Medium Mama)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Cable channels
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Room, 1 Double Bed (Small Mama)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Large Mama)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Cable channels
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
Rua Paschoal Carlos Magno 05, Rio de Janeiro, 20240-290

What's nearby

  • Flamengo Beach - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Consulate General of the United States Rio de Janeiro - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Maracanã Stadium - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Sugar Loaf Mountain - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Christ the Redeemer - 15 min drive - 6.1 km

Getting around

  • Rio de Janeiro (SDU-Santos Dumont) - 14 min drive
  • Rio de Janeiro International Airport (GIG) - 32 min drive
  • Rio de Janeiro (RRJ-Jacarepaguá-Roberto Marinho) - 42 min drive
  • Rio de Janeiro Central Station - 4 min drive
  • Rio de Janeiro Flag Square Station - 6 min drive
  • Rio de Janeiro Sao Cristovao Station - 7 min drive
  • Largo do Guimarães Tram Stop - 4 min walk
  • Largo do Curvelo Tram Stop - 11 min walk
  • Vista Alegre Tram Stop - 18 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar do Mineiro - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Armazém São Thiago - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mo Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Armazém e Pousada São Joaquim - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bar da Fatinha - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Mama Shelter Rio De Janeiro

Located just 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from the airport, Mama Shelter Rio De Janeiro offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other features include a terrace and a garden. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Largo do Guimarães Tram Stop is 4 minutes and Largo do Curvelo Tram Stop is 11 minutes.

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 55 rooms
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Parents must have child's birth certificate and photo ID*
    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 1 total, up to 15 kg per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only*
    • Food and water bowls and litter boxes available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No on-site parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • Caters to LGBTQ guests

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

What to do

  • Beach nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bike hire

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic soft drinks bottles
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only

Accessibility

  • Lift

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 27-inch TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Energy-saving switches
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately BRL 44 for adults and BRL 44 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of BRL 360.00 per vehicle

Children & extra beds

  • Parents or a legal guardian travelling with children under 18 years of age must present the child's birth certificate and an identity card with photo (passport, for example) at the check-in. For international travels to Brazil, if just one of the parents is travelling with the child, she/he must present – in addition to the child's certificate of birth and identity card with photo – a letter authorising the trip signed by the other parent with a notarial certification of signature. In case the parents or the legal guardian, as applicable, cannot or are unwilling to give this authorisation, a judicial authorisation is required. People who intend to travel to Brazil with children must consult with the Brazilian consulate before travelling for more information.

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of BRL 90 per pet, per week

Policies

This property caters to LGBTQ+ guests.
This property uses a grey water recycling system.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Mama Shelter Rio Janeiro Hotel
Mama Shelter Janeiro Janeiro
Mama Shelter Rio De Janeiro Hotel
Mama Shelter Rio De Janeiro Rio de Janeiro
Mama Shelter Rio De Janeiro Hotel Rio de Janeiro

Frequently asked questions

Does Mama Shelter Rio De Janeiro offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Mama Shelter Rio De Janeiro does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Mama Shelter Rio De Janeiro?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 15 kg per pet. There's a charge of BRL 90 per pet, per week. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls and litter trays are available.

Is parking offered on site at Mama Shelter Rio De Janeiro?

Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Mama Shelter Rio De Janeiro.

Is an airport shuttle service offered by Mama Shelter Rio De Janeiro?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is BRL 360.00 per vehicle.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Mama Shelter Rio De Janeiro?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Mama Shelter Rio De Janeiro and nearby?

Mama Shelter Rio De Janeiro has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Mama Shelter Rio De Janeiro?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

What's the area around Mama Shelter Rio De Janeiro like?

Mama Shelter Rio De Janeiro is a short 4-minute walk from Largo do Guimarães Tram Stop and 17 minutes' walk from Selarón Steps.

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Mama Shelter Rio De Janeiro Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tres propre accueil chaleureux personnel compétant et agréable
Rio, 6-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Oskar, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The staff were amazing, on reception, at breakfast, the ladies who cleaned the rooms, security, bar staff, cooks even the people who did Maintainance, special thanks to Sid, who was concerned about our safety when we went to carnival at night, and always checked in with us to see we were ok. Can’t recommend, this hotel highly enough. The breakfasts are amazing and so are the caipirinha!
jackie, 9-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Gérson Capanema, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

O hotel é um hostel pra quem não tem mais idade de dividir quarto/banheiro. Super moderninho, decoração divertida. Cama boa, chuveiro bom, localização boa.
2-night trip

4/10 Poor

nunca mais

Eu cheguei e logo tive que mudar de quarto. A TV nao funcionava. Peguei todas as minhas coisas e fui para um outro quarto no 2o. andar. Quando fui descer para jantar. Eu tomei um susto: MORCEGO voou na minha cabeça. Ele estava em cima da porta do quarto, porque o corredor é escuro. Eu falei isso no hotel e a resposta que eu tive: Morcegos sao comuns em Santa Tereza. Indagei sobre a tela no restaurante. Ha pombos e morcegos! O apto (o segundo apto) estava sujo e fui perceber quando fui deitar. O lençol estava sujo de sangue, o edredom também. E cansada, ja tarde, eu tive que pedi para trocar. Alem disso, havia aranhas no canto do quarto e teia no lustre. A iluminação do quarto é mais baixa, por conta da decoração. E mesmo assim era perceptível aranhas no quarto.Isso me mostrou falta de cuidado e limpeza.Desgate! Dormi muito mal. No dia seguinte pela manha, eu solicitei mudança de quarto. O hotel gentilmente pediu desculpas e mudou meu quarto. Ou seja, era o 3o.quarto que eu iria. No 3o. quarto a ventoinha do banheiro estava quebrada e nao desligava. O barulho ficou permanente.Em duas noites, passei por três quartos! A sensação que tenho é que no começo o hotel foi bacana e agora precisa de muita manutenção. Nao recomendo.
CHRISTIANI, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Perfect in Rio

Nice location on a quiet part of the main street in St Theresa filled with restaurants and bars. When we got the room it was not properly clean and there was only a bed, no where to put clothes or other stuff. The staff was however super friendly and we got a rack/rail to hang our clothes on and they recleaned the room. Wonderful breakfast. Nice common areas.
Li, 3-night trip

8/10 Good

The property was lovey but there were ants everywhere on the floor
3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The best fresh bread for breakfast, I have ever had in a hotel!! Breakfast was overall good. Style and room size very pleasant!
Matthiad, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Marcella, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

This is a brilliant find. For the price we paid it’s a bargain of a hotel. Safe to walk about the streets and the tram runs along the top of the street which is about a 6 min walk from the hotel. Brilliant quirky hotel With great breakfast and funky rooms, amazing bar, pool table and outside space. No pool but we only stayed 1 night so it didn’t bother us.
1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

José Augusto, 4-night trip

8/10 Good

Great hub to explore Rio.

We loved our stay. Great suburb - good bars & food nearby. Breakfast was great. Rooms all clean and tidy. No pool/gym etc but not needed if you’re exploring Rio.
Sebastian, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

excelente

incrível
3-night trip

8/10 Good

Tolle Umgebung, sehr authentisch, aber hellhörig

Während unseres 8-tägigen Aufenthalts in Rio haben wir in 2 Hotels übernachtet, eines davon war das Mama Shelter in Santa Teresa. Es war aus unserer Sicht der ideale Ausgangspunkt für das Erkunden der "nördlichen" Stadtteile Centro, Gloria, zur Christus Statue und eben Santa Teresa sowie Lapa. Die Umgebung bringt den authentischen Charme von Rio rüber, hier reiht sich keineswegs ein Kettenhotel ans andere. Fußläufig gibt es zahlreiche Bars, Cafés und nette Straßen zu entdecken, u.a. die typische Straßenbahn "Bonde". Das Hotel an sich ist größer als man denkt bzw. mitbekommt, wem man wie wir im vorderen Gebäudekomplex untergebracht wird. Leider war unser Zimmer sehr hellhörig, die Geräusche der Straße sowie der Bar sind ständige Geräuschkulisse. Dies war der einzige Nachteil, sowie vllt. noch die vielen Steckmücken im Innenhof. Ansonsten ein sehr schöner Aufenthalt, ein gutes, wenn auch nicht super gutes Frühstücksbüffet. Das Personal ist sehr nett. Insgesamt hat es uns bei Mama Shelter sehr gut gefallen, sehr stylisch, wenn auch nicht alle Zimmer so durchgestylt sind wie auf den Fotos. Gerne wieder!
Andreas, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Wer im wundervollen Viertel Santa Teresa übernachten möchte, hat mit dem Mama Shelter die beste Wahl! Es gibt nicht viele Hotels in Santa Teresa und bis es das Mama gab leider zwei Extreme: Absteige oder viel zu teuer. Im Mama Shelter kann man für einen angemessenen Preis super übernachten! Manche Gäste bemängeln, es sei ihnen nicht genug "Hotel" gewesen sondern eher "Hostel". Wer auf klassische Hotel-Häuser steht, mag das so sehen. Ich persönlich wusste die offene Gestaltung des Hotels, aber auch der Kommunikation sehr zu schätzen und war froh, dass es keinen angestrengten Hotel-Charakter hatte. Das Frühstück stärkt einen gut für lange Tage in Rio, die Betten waren sehr bequem. Zwei Sachen, die ich als negativ bewerten würde: Kein Schrank/wirkliche Ablagemöglichkeit im Zimmer und der Pool wäre noch das i-Tüpfelchen!
Natalie, 8-night trip

8/10 Good

8-night trip

8/10 Good

Very helpful and friendly staff with good local knowledge and recommendations Area is interesting, a bit of a hike if you’re going to the beaches
robert, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Nettes Hotel mit Charme. Passt wunderbar in den Stadtteil Santa Teresa. Etwas außerhalb, aber dank Uber immer leicht zu erreichen. Leider ist die Klimaanlage sehr laut und der Haartrockner ein Scherz. Ansonsten haben wir uns sehr wohl gefühlt.
JFK, 5-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great choice in Santa Teresa

This hotel was amazing, perfectly located and very well decorated. I have nothing negative to mention for the room they gave us. The restaurant is good but the service is awful. Please improve that, it was really frustrating.
Felix, 3-night trip

8/10 Good

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Thainá, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

This is a really cool accommodation. Super quirky, the design features are great. It’s located right in the heart of the very trendy Santa Teresa. My friend and I, two female travellers felt safe walking around in the area where it’s situated. There is 24 hour security on the door too. Breakfast was good and regularly replenished and we had the pizza here for dinner one evening too which was really tasty and I’d highly recommend. The only downfalls we found about this hotel is the lack of lighting in the room which made getting ready in the evening quite a challenge. The room lighting is extremely dim. The only other thing was the absence of a room fridge which we’d had everywhere else we’d stayed in Rio but it was just a minor thing that would’ve been nice to have. Other than that, We had a great stay and the staff were all so lovely and helpful!
3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Abraham, 2-night trip

6/10 Okay

Personnel très accueillant et à l’écoute. Hall et quartier très jolie. Chambre simple.
9-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Victoria, 3-night trip