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Mama Ruisa vs Wyndham Rio Barra

Both hotels are endorsed by professional travelers. Overall, Mama Ruisa is preferred by most reviewers compared to Gran Nobile Rio de Janeiro Barra. Mama Ruisa comes in at 78 with accolades from 7 publications such as DK Eyewitness, The Telegraph and Concierge.

Mama Ruisa
Mama Ruisa
7 / 10
132 Rua Santa Cristina, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20241-250
From $181 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
  • Pool
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Frommer's Frommer's
"For a very different hotel experience, consider spending a few nights in the quaint hilltop neighborhood of Santa Teresa." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"A colonial-style house in the leafy hillside district of Santa Teresa provides the backdrop for Mama Ruisa, a design-minded B&B that offers personalized service."
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"A charming, understated boutique hotel in a converted 18th-century mansion house in Santa Teresa. Each room is named after a different French cultural icon."
Time Out Time Out
"Another beautifully-restored Santa Teresa mansion, this time courtesy of Frenchman Jean-Michel Ruis who keeps a hands-on approach to the running of the hotel and the comfort of his guests." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Far away from the crowds on Copacabana, Mama Ruisa is a small yet sophisticated boutique hotel tucked into the hills of Santa Teresa, Rio's burgeoning artists' district." Full review
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Wyndham Rio Barra
Wyndham Rio Barra
7 / 10
Avenida Lucio Costa 3150, Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22630-010
From $289 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Located on Barra's premier stretch of waterfront, the Sheraton offers the most modern and luxurious accommodations in Rio." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"The rates are super-low for the quality, especially for travelers with Starwood points to spend."
Insight Guides Insight Guides
"A top resort hotel that offers excellent accommodations and facilities."
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"The rooms are spacious and have balconies with sea views."
Time Out Time Out
"The first luxury hotel in Barra da Tijuca when it opened in 2003, the design affords every one of the 292 rooms at least a partial view of the Atlantic Ocean." Full review
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