Santa Cruz Travel Guide

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Fortaleza de Santa Cruz da Barra, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, South America
Fortaleza de Santa Cruz da Barra, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, South America
Fort Santa Cruz, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Icaraí Beach in Niteroi city, Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil, with Santa Cruz Fortress on the horizon in a sunny day and blue sky.
Icaraí Beach in Niteroi city, Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil, with Santa Cruz Fortress on the horizon in a sunny day and blue sky.

Our pick of the best Santa Cruz Hotel Deals

Lagune Barra Hotel

Lagune Barra Hotel

4 out of 5
6555 Av. Salvador Allende Rio de Janeiro RJ
Stay at this hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (787 reviews)
Amazing hotel little far from the many places but worth it for the money.

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

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Lagune Barra Hotel
Grand Hyatt Rio De Janeiro

Grand Hyatt Rio De Janeiro

5 out of 5
Av. Lucio Costa 9600 Rio de Janeiro
The price is AU$342 per night from 5 Feb to 6 Feb
AU$342
5 Feb - 6 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
Hosts at restaurants need to be more polite

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Grand Hyatt Rio De Janeiro
Regency Barra Hotel

Regency Barra Hotel

3 out of 5
Avenida Lúcio Costa 5210 Rio de Janeiro RJ
The price is AU$190 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
AU$190
2 Feb - 3 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a beach locale. Popular attractions Praia da Barra da Tijuca and Village Mall ...
9/10 Wonderful! (308 reviews)
Cleqn room. Exceptional customer service

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

Regency Barra Hotel
Hilton Barra Rio De Janeiro

Hilton Barra Rio De Janeiro

4.5 out of 5
1430 Abelardo Bueno Avenue Rio de Janeiro
The price is AU$163 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
AU$163
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
Friendly staff, clean room, great location

Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

Hilton Barra Rio De Janeiro
Windsor Marapendi

Windsor Marapendi

5 out of 5
Avenida Lúcio Costa, 5400 Rio de Janeiro
The price is AU$222 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
AU$222
9 Feb - 10 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,117 reviews)
Windsor Marapendi is my hotel of choice every time I go to Rio for business or leisure. The staff is excellent. The facilities are great and the location is very convenient. Just a few steps from the beach. The beach is clean and safe and the overall experience is always very pleasant when I’m ...

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

Windsor Marapendi
CDesign Hotel

CDesign Hotel

4 out of 5
Av. Lucio Costa 17360 Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro
Stay at this beach hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
The pool at the terrace and the friendly staff. We dined at the hotel, we used the beach amenities and everything was perfect! Location is beautiful if you prefer to stay far away from midtown and the crowded copacabana beaches.

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

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Other neighbourhoods around Santa Cruz

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Barra de Guaratiba

You'll enjoy the beaches and monuments in Barra de Guaratiba. You might want to make time for a stop at Barra de Guaratiba Beach or Sitio Roberto Burle Marx.

Barra de Guaratiba
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Recreio dos Bandeirantes

5/5(1 area review)

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Recreio dos Bandeirantes. You might want to make time for a stop at Recreio dos Bandeirantes Beach or Posto 12.

Recreio dos Bandeirantes
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Jacarepagua

You'll enjoy the live music and parks in Jacarepagua. You might want to make time for a stop at Shopping Metropolitano Barra or Tijuca Lake.

Jacarepagua
Barra da Tijuca showing a sandy beach as well as a large group of people

Barra da Tijuca

5/5(2 area reviews)

If you're spending time in Barra da Tijuca, you might enjoy attractions like Barra Shopping Mall and Village Mall. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's pristine beaches before hopping on the metro at Jardim Oceânico Station to see more of the city.

Barra da Tijuca
Avenida Atlantica

São Conrado

Discover São Conrado, memorable for its beaches. Popular attractions in São Conrado include Sao Conrado Beach and Pedra da Gavea, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at São Conrado Station.

São Conrado
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Tijuca

Tijuca is well liked for its mountain views and churches. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Shopping Tijuca and Tijuca National Park are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Uruguai / Tijuca Station or Saens Pena Station to get around.

Tijuca

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