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Ref House

2.5 star property

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Free daily full breakfast
Flat-screen TV
Free daily full breakfast
Premium Suite, Balcony
Private kitchen

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Rua Manuel Brasiliense 121, Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, 22621140
  • Place, Ilha Da Gigoia
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Shopping Downtown
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Tijuca Lake
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rio de Janeiro (GIG-Galeão - Antonio Carlos Jobim Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Suite, Balcony

Deluxe Suite, Balcony

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed
  • Garden view

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Premium Suite, Balcony

Premium Suite, Balcony

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed OR 1 Single Bunk Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Superior Suite, Balcony

Superior Suite, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

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Premium Suite, Pool View

Premium Suite, Pool View

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed OR 1 Single Bunk Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Superior Suite, Pool View

Superior Suite, Pool View

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

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Standard Suite

Standard Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed OR 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Suite, Garden View

Suite, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed OR 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Garden view

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Bunk Bed

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About the area

Rio de Janeiro

With a stay at Ref House in Rio de Janeiro (Barra da Tijuca), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Copacabana Fort and Avenida Atlantica. .This hotel is 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from Ipanema Beach and 9.6 mi (15.4 km) from Copacabana Beach.

What's nearby

  • Ilha Da Gigoia - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Pepe Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Shopping Downtown - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Tijuca Lake - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Praia da Barra da Tijuca - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Jardim Oceânico Station - 9 min walk
  • Rio de Janeiro Sao Cristovao Station - 18 min drive
  • Rio de Janeiro (RRJ-Jacarepaguá-Roberto Marinho) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Coffee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪La Bicyclette - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Los Frick - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sushi Carioca - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Camarão Da Barra - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Ref House

Hotel in Rio de Janeiro with an outdoor pool and free breakfast
Ref House offers 13 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 13 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Parking on site (BRL 30 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Indoor/outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Waterfall pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: BRL 30.00 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Parents or a legal guardian traveling with children under 18 years 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 traveling with the child, she/he must present – in addition to the child's certificate of birth and identity card with photo – a letter authorizing 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 authorization, a judicial authorization is required. People who intend to travel to Brazil with children must consult with the Brazilian consulate before traveling for more information.

Property is also known as

Pousada Hygge House Barra da Tijuca Hotel
Pousada Hygge House Hotel
Pousada Hygge House
Ref House Hotel
Hygge House Rio
Ref House Rio de Janeiro
Ref House Hotel Rio de Janeiro

Ref House Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 94 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 94 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 94 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 94 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 94 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

GERISNALDO

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Livia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juliana

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Todos os funcionários muito educados e simpáticos, comida muito boa e fresquinha, localização maravilhosa.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Maisa

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Eu acho que o quarto compartilhado precisar urgentemente de uma restruturação na escada que dá acesso a cama de cima Péssima, a subida para cama de cima é até perigosa. No primeiro momento fiquei na cama de cima e depois de tanto pedi me trocaram de cama Esse foi o ponto positivo
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Thiago

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniele

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Precisa de atenção aos detalhes

Estadia razoável. Os lençóis eas fronhas estavam manchados, estacionamento cobrado a parte, não implícito no site. O banheiro precisa de manutenção na torneira. O piso do quarto tinha grãos de areia. Não entrei na piscina mas o aspecto do piso é bem sujo e engordurado. Questiono pois o valor da diária é bem elevado, podendo proporcionar uma estadia mais agradável.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anibal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

GABRIELA

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcosvz

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

um oásis no jardim oceanico

Equipe atenciosa e prestativa. Bom café da manhã. Boa localização.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

VN

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group

Incrível

Experiência incrível, profissionais educados, ambiente limpo e organizado.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valderlandia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

giovanna

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Daniele

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Normal, não surpreendeu.

O café da manhã deixou a desejar, em dias distintos percebi que não eram produtos frescos. Faltou suco natural, opções de pães, salchichas e ou outros acompanhamentos. Quanto a limpeza no quarto achei fraco mais as áreas comuns estavam bacana
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Hellen Cristina

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Perfeito se tivesse manutenção e limpeza

Higiene zero . Entrei no quarto e apesar da cama estar arrumada as toalhas do antigo hóspede estavam penduradas e o banheiro cheio de cabelos . No dia seguinte o banheiro foi limpo porém os cabelos atrás da porta não foram varridos . Paredes com bolor e baratas andando pelo quarto durante a noite . Os atendentes são excelentes e prestativos , equipe muito atenciosa , o lugar seria incrível se tivesse mais cuidado com a limpeza dos quartos e manutenção geral do espaço .
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paloma

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Minha experiência

Nas fotos parece que o local, está novo. Mas, chegando ao local, percebemos que o quarto compartilhado não tem os armários como do jeito que estão nas fotos, ele é bem menor, muitos estão quebrados. Mas, num todo o hostel super me atendeu, o atendimento é maravilhoso, o chuveiro bem quentinho, cerca de uns 10 minutos da praia, com mercado ótimo de uma rede grande, bem localizado. Eu voltaria com certeza, mas talvez não ficaria em quarto compartilhado, pois não achei o quarto convidativo.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

maria t

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Falta de manutenção e limpeza

Preço muito alto para a qualidade do local. (Obs, foi no periodo do rock in rio) Fiquei usando a mesma toalha de banho durante 5 dias, apoio para a toalha de rosto que cai e fica com um buraco na parede que dá pra ver o lado de fora. Varal caindo e armários com mofo. Sem contar uma barata morta que encontrei no chão, ao lado do sofá do hall. Não achei PÉSSIMO mas dadas as condições, não valeu o preço que paguei.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muito boa, atendimento excelente, chuveiro forte bom demais melhor chuveiro que ja tomei banho de longe!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Breno

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

VICENTE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Limpeza a desejar

Localização muito boa, café da manhã satisfatório pelo valor pago, atendimento dos funcionários nada a reclamar. Porém, a higiene do local é péssima. (Pelo menos no dia que eu fiquei) Azulejos com aspecto de sujo, cortina da cama com princípio de mofo, água do boxe empossando. A roupa de cama que utilizei não tinha sujeira visível, mas se negligenciam a limpeza do local dessa forma, imagino que sequer deve ser trocada a roupa de cama.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024