CLIFFSIDE - Guest house & Experience

Perched on an ocean-front cliff in Joatinga, Rio de Janeiro, this luxury guest house is an architectural sculpture by Zanine Caldas. You're a 1-minute drive from Joatinga Beach, about 6 minutes from Pedra da Gávea, roughly 11 km from Ipanema and 14.6 km from Avenida Atlântica — a secret paradise minutes from civilization.

Built in 1968 by world‑famous architect Zanine Caldas, the Cliffside estate was designed to frame unlimited sea and horizon views and sit fully integrated with nature. The property offers five air-conditioned guestrooms with private bathrooms (showers), daily housekeeping, complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. Expect a sleek, nature‑integrated vibe and ocean-facing vistas.

Outdoor pool, terrace and garden for soaking up the view, plus a picnic area and tour/ticket assistance to plan adventures. Complimentary wired and wireless internet keeps you connected. Free on-site self parking and a roundtrip airport shuttle are available (shuttle for a surcharge). Dry cleaning/laundry and luggage storage round out the services—wake up to sea-breeze mornings and scenic cliffside calm.

Complimentary wired and wireless internet suitable for remote work, plus luggage storage and laundry/dry-cleaning services.

Continental breakfasts are served daily from 6 AM to 11 AM for a fee.