Flat Barra Residence-4 pessoas-Fa1204-3
Sea-view pool flat with kids' pool in Barra da Tijuca
About this hotel
The pool here runs year-round and sits within a 5-star flat complex in Barra da Tijuca, close enough to the coast that several rooms carry genuine sea views over the balcony rather than a courtyard outlook. A separate kids' pool makes the deck workable for families, and the sauna and fitness centre round out the wellness side without needing to leave the building. The flat itself keeps a full kitchenette and dining table for self-catering, and the on-site Brazilian restaurant serves lunch and dinner in a modern, outdoor-facing setting. Rio de Janeiro Botanical Gardens sit 22 kilometres out, Christ the Redeemer 32, making this a Barra base rather than a central one.
- Outdoor pool and kids' pool
- Sea-view balconies
- Sauna and fitness centre
- Full kitchenette
Our take
This suits families wanting a sea-view pool with self-catering flexibility, given the year-round schedule, kids' pool and full kitchenette all in one Barra da Tijuca flat. The on-site restaurant covers dinners without a taxi. Anyone wanting to be close to Christ the Redeemer or the Botanical Gardens should note the real distance, since Barra sits well south of central Rio's main sights.
- ✓Request a sea-view unit specifically at booking, not every flat in the building faces the water.
- ✓Use the kids' pool in the morning before the main pool gets busy with adults.
- ✓Eat at the on-site restaurant for dinner rather than seeking options elsewhere in spread-out Barra.
Why we love it
- Year-round pool with sea-view balconies
- Separate kids' pool
- Full kitchenette for self-catering
- On-site Brazilian restaurant
Why guests love itTravellers staying in this flat find the sea-view pool a genuine step up from the inland Jacarepaguá aparthotels nearby, thanks to Barra da Tijuca's coastal position. The kids' pool and full kitchenette make it workable for a family running its own schedule rather than relying on hotel dining. The on-site restaurant is a convenient fallback, though Barra's distance from central Rio's landmarks is worth planning around before booking.