Best Apartment Stays in Porto Velho, Brazil

Larison Executive by Easy Hotéis is a three-star hotel 900 metres from Porto Velho city centre. Rooms have air conditioning and wood floors, and the hotel has a 24-hour front desk, a bar, a fitness centre and a complimentary buffet breakfast. WiFi and private parking are free, and pets are welcome. Guests rate it 9.0 from 1,106 reviews, an outstanding score. I would recommend it to business travellers and couples who want a walkable, well-rated base.

Slaviero Porto Velho earns an excellent 9 out of 10 from more than 600 guests, and its apartment-style rooms give families a bit more room than a standard hotel. Rooms have contemporary décor, air-conditioning and a minibar, breakfast is included, and Wi-Fi is free. Parents can relax in the spa and wellness area after a day out, and pets are welcome. The hotel is a short drive from both the city centre and the airport, convenient for arrival and departure days.

Larison Economy is a simple, well-reviewed option for a family stopping in Porto Velho. Rooms are air-conditioned, with tiled floors, a flat-screen TV and free WiFi, which keeps things easy in the heat of the Amazon. A lift serves every floor, handy with luggage or a pushchair, the front desk is open 24 hours and parking on site is free. None of the listed facilities are aimed at children, so it suits a short stay.

Hotel Nativo is the Porto Velho address I would give a family who wants the centre within walking distance, since it sits 50 metres from it. The apartment-style rooms are air-conditioned and come with free WiFi, a daily buffet breakfast starts the day without a search for a café, and free on-site parking helps if you arrive by car. The front desk is staffed 24 hours, which is useful for late arrivals with tired children.

I would recommend Zani Apart Hotel Comfort Inn & Suites to a family planning a longer stay in Porto Velho. Apartment-style units have air conditioning, private bathrooms and free WiFi, and guests can use a shared kitchen and a minimarket. A sun terrace, a garden, an indoor play area, beauty services and a lounge round out the property. Guests score it 8.9 across 240 reviews.

Pousada Nossas Raízes keeps things relaxed and green, which is welcome in a city as hot as Porto Velho. The outdoor pool is open all year, and the sun terrace and lush garden give children room to play while adults rest in the shade. Rooms are air-conditioned with private bathrooms, and depending on the room you look out over the lake, the pool or the inner courtyard. Guests score it 8.9 out of 10 from more than 350 reviews.

Rede Andrade Aquarius in Porto Velho has an outdoor pool open all year and a leafy garden, which I would mention first to families facing the Amazon heat. Rooms are spacious and air-conditioned with private bathrooms. The continental buffet breakfast includes fresh juices, cheeses and fruit, and an on-site restaurant covers other meals. A fitness centre is available, pets are welcome, and WiFi is free in public areas. Guests rate it 8.7 out of 10 across more than 1,900 reviews.

Ecos Conforto is a three-star hotel about 3 km from the centre of Porto Velho, the capital of Rondônia on the Madeira River. For families, the outdoor pool is the main draw in a city that stays hot all year, and parents can use the spa and wellness facilities. Rooms are air-conditioned with an LCD TV, a minibar and a private bathroom, WiFi is free, and a buffet breakfast is served. It scores 8.7 from 443 reviews.

Hotel Caribe is a practical Porto Velho choice for a family flying in, as Governador Jorge Teixeira de Oliveira Airport is 8 km away and private parking on site is free. Rooms are air-conditioned with private bathrooms, and WiFi is free. Children have no dedicated facilities, but parents can use the sauna, steam room and fitness centre, and the sun terrace gives everyone a place to sit outside after a hot day.

Flamboyant Suite Hotel offers spacious air-conditioned suites in Porto Velho, and I find that extra room the main reason to consider it with children. Each suite has a flat-screen TV, a desk and a private bathroom with a hot shower. The buffet breakfast includes fresh fruit, breads, cold meats and hot and cold drinks. Private parking and WiFi are free, and the city centre, bus terminal and shops are close. Guests rate it 8.4 out of 10 across more than 550 reviews.

Guajará Palace Hotel is a straightforward Porto Velho pick for a family that wants a proper family room rather than two doubles. Rooms are air-conditioned with private bathrooms, a buffet breakfast is served every day, and room service helps on evenings when children are too tired to go out. The garden gives a little outdoor space, the front desk is open 24 hours, and both WiFi and private parking are free.

Free private parking and a 24-hour front desk make Hotel do Porto easy to reach by car or late at night, which is why I see it as a practical family stopover rather than a holiday base. The airport is 7 km away for early departures. Rooms are air-conditioned, which matters in Porto Velho's climate, and each has its own shower room. No pool or family rooms are mentioned, so I recommend it for a night or two on the move.

Oscar Hotel Executive is a modern four-star hotel in central Porto Velho with air-conditioned rooms and a rooftop pool with panoramic views of the Madeira River. WiFi and parking are free, and the reception is open 24 hours. Some rooms have a whirlpool and a seating area. Guests rate it 8.1 from 640 reviews. I would recommend it to couples and business travellers who want a central stay with a rooftop pool and a river view.

Pousada Surya has recently renovated family rooms, and I would suggest it to families who want a simple, tidy base in Porto Velho. Each room has air-conditioning, a private bathroom, a dining table, a TV and a work desk, so meals can be taken in the room. The shared kitchen helps with children's food, the lounge and sun terrace give everyone space, and parking on site is free. The airport is about 7 km away, handy for early flights.

Porto Seguro Hotel is a three-star option in Porto Velho with family rooms, a good fit for parents who prefer to keep everyone together. Rooms are air-conditioned with private bathrooms, free WiFi, a work desk, a minibar and a TV. The traditional Brazilian restaurant on site lets children try regional dishes without a trip across town, and a terrace offers a place to sit outside. Free private parking helps road travellers. It holds 7.8 from 395 reviews.

Samir Hotel Comfort in Porto Velho has an outdoor pool open all year with a sun terrace beside it, and I would mention that first to families in the Amazon heat. Family rooms are air-conditioned and each has a balcony, a minibar, a TV and a wardrobe. Room service, daily housekeeping and a 24-hour front desk keep things easy, and parking and WiFi are free. Guests rate it 7.7 out of 10 across more than 300 reviews, a fair rather than high score.

Family rooms with air conditioning and private bathrooms give everyone space after a hot day in Porto Velho, and the daily buffet breakfast saves hunting for food with tired children in the morning. Room service helps on evenings when going out feels like too much. There is no pool listed, so I would plan outings in town. Pets are accepted, and parking on site is free.

Samir Hotel Business in Porto Velho has spacious family rooms with a dining table, a desk and a TV, and I like that the breakfast buffet is set up with children in mind. Breakfast can also be served in the room, and room service is available. The front desk is open 24 hours, housekeeping is daily, and WiFi is free. Outdoor seating areas look out over a lake or river. Guests rate it 7.7 out of 10 across nearly 200 reviews.

Yves Hotel is a simple, practical stop in Porto Velho, about 7 km from Governador Jorge Teixeira de Oliveira Airport, which suits families with a flight to catch. The family rooms are air-conditioned with private bathrooms, a work desk, a TV and a wardrobe. Breakfast is provided, the coffee shop and room service help with tired children, and free private parking and a 24-hour front desk make arrivals easy. Guests rate it 7.4 out of 10 from about 400 reviews.

Engenheiros Hotel in Porto Velho is a three-star hotel with air-conditioned family rooms, private bathrooms and free WiFi, and pets are welcome. A 24-hour front desk, free private parking and streaming services are included, and there are ground-floor units with private entrances. The airport is 6 km away. With a 7.0 rating from 247 reviews, which is modest, I would recommend it as a practical, pet-friendly base rather than a standout.