Top Apartment Stays in Rio de Janeiro

Via Première Flat is adults-only, so it is not an option for families travelling with children. For adult groups or couples it works well: the units are air-conditioned, with a balcony, a private bathroom, a kitchen and a washing machine, which makes longer stays easy. A fitness centre, a minimarket, a coffee shop and free private parking are on site, in the Barra Olímpica area near Riocentro. A perfect 10 from 8 reviews is impressive, though the number of stays is small.

A kids' club is the detail that makes me recommend Pousada Ilha da Fantasia to families, alongside a swimming pool and an outdoor seating area. Breakfast in the room makes slow mornings with young children easy, and room service helps on tired evenings. Parents get the spa and wellness facilities and a bar for a quiet drink. A perfect 10 from 49 reviews says guests leave happy.

This apartment in the Barra Palace building is a strong family option in Rio de Janeiro. Barra da Tijuca Beach is a five-minute walk, and the units have sea views, air conditioning, a terrace or balcony and a fully equipped kitchen, so meals and naps stay simple. The year-round outdoor pool keeps children busy, while adults have a sauna, a steam room, a fitness centre and a bar. Guests rate it an exceptional 9.9 from 29 reviews.

Flat na Barra da Tijuca G 1408 suits small families who want a pool and some independence in Barra da Tijuca. The one-bedroom unit is air-conditioned, with a kitchenette and a balcony with city views. The building has a year-round outdoor pool, a garden, a sauna and a fitness centre, and a restaurant and bar save cooking on busy days. With one bedroom, it fits a couple with one or two young children best. A 9.9 rating from 9 reviews is excellent, though based on few stays.

Flat Barra Residence works for families who want a pool and space to spread out in the west of Rio, near Jacarepaguá Airport. The apartment has air conditioning, a balcony and a private bathroom, and the residence adds a year-round outdoor pool, a sauna and a garden. A family-friendly restaurant serves Brazilian dishes, and there is a bar for the evening. The name refers to three guests, so check the bed layout against the size of your group. A 9.9 rating from 14 reviews is outstanding.

Studio 210 is a good fit for small families in Rio de Janeiro: the one-bedroom apartments come with a balcony, a kitchenette, air conditioning and free WiFi. Children have their own pool next to the year-round outdoor pool, and adults can use the sauna, steam room, hot tub and fitness centre. There is a restaurant on site and free private parking for families driving. Guests give it an excellent 9.8 from 38 reviews.

This flat near Riocentro and the Olympic Park is a strong family pick in Rio de Janeiro's western zone. The one-bedroom unit has a living room, a fully equipped kitchen and a balcony with mountain views. Children have their own pool next to the year-round outdoor pool, and adults can use the sauna, the fitness centre and the bar. Free private parking helps families with a car, and pets are accepted. Guests rate it 9.7 from 25 reviews.

Flat na Barra com Vista Deslumbrante para o Mar is a strong choice for small families who want the sea at the door in Barra. The one-bedroom apartments have balconies with sea views, air conditioning, a fully equipped kitchen and a washing machine. Guests reach a private beach area directly, and the building has a pool with a view, a sauna and a fitness centre. One bedroom suits a couple with young children best. A 9.7 rating from 9 reviews is excellent, though based on few stays.

Suíte Premiere works for a small family that likes having its own space in Rio de Janeiro. The one-bedroom unit has air conditioning, a balcony with garden or lake views, a work desk and streaming services for quiet evenings. A garden and bar are on site, the front desk is open 24 hours, and private parking is free, which is uncommon in Rio. A 9.7 score from 166 reviews is excellent. I would choose it for parents travelling with one child.

Copacabana Vibes Studios puts its apartments on the beachfront with direct access to Copacabana Beach, and that is why I would book it for families. The apartments are air-conditioned and come with kitchenettes and washing machines, which makes a week by the sea far easier with children, and the balconies look over the city. A 24-hour front desk and round-the-clock security add peace of mind. Guests score it 9.6 from 214 reviews, and the beachfront position is the main reason to choose it.

A child-friendly buffet is the detail that makes me recommend Flat Premiere to families in Rio de Janeiro, alongside a separate living room and a kitchenette in every unit. Grocery delivery and the on-site minimarket save trips with tired children, and the garden gives them space outdoors. Cooking classes can be a fun shared activity with older kids. Each unit has one bedroom and a balcony, so it suits parents with one or two children.

This Barra da Tijuca loft earns its family credentials through its shared facilities: an infinity pool for long swims, a tennis court, a fitness centre and a spa area with sauna and hot tub. The one-bedroom apartment has a private entrance, air-conditioning, a fully equipped kitchen and mountain views, so cooking for children is easy. I would suggest it to families who plan to spend part of each day on site, since Jacarepaguá Airport is nearby but Rio's classic sights take time to reach.

A sofa bed in the living area and a year-round outdoor pool are why I would book Apto Moderno e Prático for a small family in Rio de Janeiro. Parents take the bedroom, a child the sofa bed, and the kitchenette handles breakfasts and simple meals. The garden adds outdoor space, the sauna and fitness centre give adults a break, and free private parking helps if you drive. Keep an eye on young children on the balcony.

Family rooms with kitchenware and a microwave are why I would consider Suite Incrível Sonhos e Praia for parents in Rio de Janeiro: breakfasts and snacks can be handled in the room. Air conditioning keeps naps comfortable, and the pool and mountain views make a pleasant backdrop. Macumba Beach is 2.2 km away, so this is not a walk-to-the-beach address; I recommend it for families with a car or happy to take short rides.

Casa Geranio is an adults-only bed and breakfast, so I would not suggest it to families travelling with children; it is a better fit for couples or friends. The garden has fruit trees and local birds, the outdoor pool looks over the city, and breakfast is included. Rooms are air-conditioned with a minibar and are reached by stairs. The Lapa Arches are about 500 metres away. Guests rate it 9.6 out of 10 across more than 360 reviews.

A kids' pool next to the year-round outdoor pool and family rooms are why I would book Flat Barra Residence for a family in Rio de Janeiro. The kitchenette covers breakfasts and snacks, while the on-site restaurant and bar make dinners easy after a day out. The garden gives children space, and parents can use the sauna or fitness centre in turns. Balconies have sea views, so keep a close eye on young children there.

A heated pool and a sports court inside the condominium are why I would book Lindo Apto no Barrabela for a family in Rio de Janeiro. Barra da Tijuca Beach is right opposite, the 24-hour market and restaurants save long outings for supplies, and the laundry is handy on longer stays. Air conditioning in both the bedroom and the living room keeps everyone comfortable at night, and parents can use the gym or sauna in turns.

Vila Santa Teresa is adults-only, so it is not a hotel for a family holiday with children, and I would steer parents elsewhere in Rio de Janeiro. It does suit adult family members travelling together, such as parents celebrating with grown-up children. Rooms look over the sea, the garden or the pool, the spa, sauna and steam room invite a slow afternoon, yoga classes are offered, and the restaurant serves brunch, lunch and dinner with vegetarian options.

Suítes Luxo Marambaia - Epic House is a beachfront apartment hotel with direct access to the sea, plus an outdoor pool and a sun terrace, which I see as a rare combination for families in Rio de Janeiro. Rooms are air-conditioned with balconies and private bathrooms, an American breakfast is served, and room service and an on-site bar add comfort. The lush garden gives children room to play. Guests rate it 9.5 from 126 reviews.

Suíte Ampla 708 gives a family a spacious air-conditioned room in Barra da Tijuca with a private balcony over the garden and pool. I would suggest it for its outdoor pool, open all year, which keeps children happy between beach trips, and for the dining table that makes a simple meal in the room possible. The sauna is there for the parents. Round-the-clock security, a 24-hour front desk and free private parking add peace of mind, and pets are accepted.

Ocean views from the balcony and direct sea access are what I would book Apart Suite Frente ao Mar for with older children who love the water. The pool and sun terrace give a break from the sand, and the sauna is a treat for parents. Suites have a minibar and a tea and coffee maker but no kitchen is listed, so plan meals out in Rio de Janeiro. With families of toddlers, I would check the balcony setup first.

Aconchegante Flat Premiere Rio Centro is a one-bedroom aparthotel unit, so it suits couples or a parent travelling with one child better than a large family. The fully equipped kitchen and air conditioning make longer stays easy, and the balcony looks out over the mountains. There is a fitness centre, a minimarket on site, a 24-hour front desk, security around the clock and free private parking. There is no pool listed. With a 9.4 rating from 15 reviews, I would pick it for a practical, self-catering stay.

Families get real room to spread out at this Barra da Tijuca aparthotel. Each one-bedroom apartment has a sea-view balcony, a fully equipped kitchen and a washing machine, which I find makes a longer Rio stay with children far easier. The saltwater pool and its pool bar keep afternoons simple, the on-site restaurant serves Brazilian cuisine when nobody wants to cook, and a sauna, steam room and fitness room are there for the adults. A work desk helps if one parent has to stay connected.

Cinque Terre Pousada & Bistrô is the kind of small Rio base I would suggest to families who want calm evenings. Rooms are air-conditioned with private bathrooms, and some look out over the garden or the mountains. The breakfast buffet with local specialities sets up the day, the Italian restaurant covers lunch and dinner, and there is a coffee shop too. Parents can use the sauna, hot tub, steam room and open-air bath, and free private parking helps if you are driving.

Vista Mar - Resort Carioca gives families an apartment with a kitchenette and a balcony facing the sea, two minutes from Pontal Beach. The outdoor pool runs all year, a good alternative on days when the waves are too strong for children. Air conditioning helps with naps, and the kitchenette covers breakfasts and simple dinners. Pets are accepted, so the family dog can come too.

Philly Flat is a strong family pick on Barra da Tijuca Beach in Rio de Janeiro, with direct access to the sand. The air-conditioned apartments have a fully equipped kitchen and a balcony with sea or garden views, so meals and quiet time are easy to manage. Children will enjoy the pool, while adults can use the hot tub, the sauna and the fitness centre. Guests rate it 9.1 from 23 reviews.

Santa Teresa Hotel Rio de Janeiro - MGallery Collection is a five-star boutique address with a pool set among gardens, which gives children a green, calmer place to swim above the city. The panoramic views over Guanabara Bay stay with you, the spa lets parents take a break with massages and body treatments, and the restaurant is listed in the Michelin Guide. Pets are accepted. A 9.1 rating from 459 reviews confirms the standard.

LZF Hosting is a one-bedroom suite in the west of Rio, so it suits a couple or a parent with one child better than a larger family. The suite has air conditioning, a private bathroom, a kitchenette and a balcony with mountain views, and there is a garden on site. Parking is free and pets are accepted, which helps if you are travelling by car with a dog. A 7.7 score from 12 reviews is fair rather than high, so I would book it mainly for its practical features.