Casa Geranio
Outdoor pool 500 metres from Lapa's Arches
About this hotel
Casa Geranio's outdoor pool sits inside a garden filled with fruit trees, a genuinely different setting from the concrete pool decks common closer to the beach, and the adults-only policy keeps it quiet through the day. The B&B is 500 metres from Lapa's Arches, one of Rio's most recognisable landmarks, and a kilometre from Cinelândia metro station, putting the pool within easy reach of the city centre on foot. Rooms are cosy rather than spacious, air-conditioned with minibars and hot showers, though stair access only rules out guests with limited mobility. The spa lounge adds a relaxation option beyond the pool itself, and free breakfast rounds out a stay built for exploring Lapa and Santa Teresa on foot.
- Outdoor pool in a fruit garden
- 500 metres from Lapa's Arches
- Spa lounge
- Adults-only B&B
Our take
This suits adult travellers wanting a pool within walking distance of Lapa's nightlife and Santa Teresa's tram streets, given the 500-metre distance to the Arches and the metro station a kilometre out. The garden setting is a real change from beachfront concrete. Guests with mobility needs or travelling with children should look elsewhere, given the stairs-only access and adults-only policy.
- ✓Walk to Lapa's Arches at night for the nightlife, it is close enough to skip a taxi.
- ✓Book a ground-level room if stairs are a concern, though most units require them.
- ✓Take the metro from Cinelândia rather than a cab for central Rio trips, it is faster.
Why we love it
- Garden pool near Lapa's Arches
- Adults-only, genuinely quiet
- Spa lounge for downtime
- Walking distance to Cinelândia metro
Why guests love itTravellers staying here find the pool's garden setting a genuine surprise this close to central Rio, tucked into Santa Teresa's hillside streets rather than a beachfront tower. Being 500 metres from Lapa's Arches means evenings out do not require a taxi, and the adults-only policy keeps the pool deck quiet through the day. The stairs-only layout is worth checking before booking, but for able-bodied couples it is a genuinely central, garden-set pool stay.