Plaza Barra First, Rio de Janeiro

Plaza Barra First - A contemporary apart-hotel with outdoor pool, restaurant, and event spaces in Barra da Tijuca

Located in a noble condominium within Barra da Tijuca's financial and entertainment district, Plaza Barra First offers Superior category rooms with tiled floors, balconies, air conditioning, and 24-hour room service. The 4-star Rio de Janeiro hotel sits adjacent to a 1539240 ft² Environmental Protection Area with preserved native flora and fauna. Guests at Plaza Barra First can dine at the on-site Identidad & Gastronomia restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with varied à la carte menus, or order from 24-hour room service available Monday through Saturday (until 10:00 p.m. on Sundays). The property features modular event venues suitable for conferences, meetings, and private gatherings, complete with personalized menu planning. For leisure, visitors access the condominium's outdoor swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and gardens, open Monday-Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Saturdays 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Sundays 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The hotel stands less than 1 mile from the Olympic Golf Course and within 1640.4 ft of Rio Design Barra, with BarraShopping Mall and Village Mall nearby offering nearly 1000 shops and numerous dining options.

Pros

The property borders a natural forest reserve with ferries crossing Marapendi Lagoon to reach nearby beaches

On-site Zum Cafe offers varied menu options including salads, hot dishes, pizzas, omelets, and desserts

Pet-friendly accommodations allow guests to travel with their animals

The condominium complex includes convenient amenities like a pharmacy, market, and delicatessen

Cons

The swimming pool and fitness center have restricted hours with specific rules for use

Located 60 minutes' drive from Estação D Pedro II Central