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Ref House

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Praia da Barra da Tijuca

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Outdoor pool, a waterfall pool
Reception
Premium Suite, Balcony
Flat-screen TV
Private kitchen
In the heart of Barra da Tijuca, Ref House offers a warm welcome with breakfast and dry cleaning services. Relax by the outdoor pool, unwind in the garden, or explore nearby attractions with tour assistance. Previous guests have praised helpful staff.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast included
The current price is AU$83
includes taxes & fees
11 Mar - 12 Mar

Room options

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Deluxe Suite, Balcony

Deluxe Suite, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Premium Suite, Pool View

Premium Suite, Pool View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 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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Suite, Garden View

Suite, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 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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Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Bunk Bed

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Superior Suite, Pool View

Superior Suite, Pool View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

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Superior Suite, Balcony

Superior Suite, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

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Standard Suite

Standard Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 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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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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Premium Suite, Balcony

Premium Suite, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 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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About the area

Map
Rua Manuel Brasiliense 121, Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, 22621140

What's nearby

  • Ilha Da Gigoia - 8 min walk
  • Pepe Beach - 8 min walk
  • Shopping Downtown - 17 min walk
  • Praia da Barra da Tijuca - 2 min drive
  • Windsor Convention & Expo Center - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Jardim Oceânico Station - 9 min walk
  • Rio de Janeiro Sao Cristovao Station - 18 min drive
  • Rio de Janeiro (RRJ-Jacarepaguá-Roberto Marinho) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Coffee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Parmê - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Frontera - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Los Frick - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Skinna - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Ref House

Hotel near Praia da Barra da Tijuca
At Ref House, you can look forward to free breakfast, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Self-parking (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and an indoor/outdoor pool
  • Smoke-free property, luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket information and barbecues
Room features
All guest rooms at Ref House boast perks, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

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 20 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • 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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self-parking fee: BRL 20.00 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Parents or a legal guardian travelling with children under 18 years must present the child's birth certificate and an identity card with photo (for example, a passport) at check-in. For international travels to Brazil, if only one of the parents is travelling with the child, she/he must present – in addition to the child's certificate of birth and identity card with photo – a letter authorising the trip signed by the other parent with a notarial certification of signature. In the event that the parents or the legal guardian, as applicable, cannot or are unwilling to give this authorisation, a judicial authorisation is required. People who intend to travel to Brazil with children must consult with the Brazilian consulate before travelling 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

Frequently asked questions

Does Ref House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Ref House?

As of 17 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ref House on 11 Mar 2025 start from AU$82.68, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Ref House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ref House?

Self-parking is available for BRL 20.00 per day.

What time is check-in at Ref House?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

What time is check-out at Ref House?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Ref House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Ref House located?

Located in Barra da Tijuca, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Ilha Da Gigoia and Pepe Beach. Tijuca Lake and Shopping Downtown are also within 1 mile (2 km). Jardim Oceânico Station is 9 minutes by foot.

Ref House Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 79 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Livia

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francisco Alaerson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ótuma estadia
Foi excelente, atendimento ( recepção, funciinários), café da manhã muito bom, comoleto, quarto confortável, banheiro muito bom. Muito bem localizado
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

beter bauer de

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

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

8/10 Good

fernanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Boa experiência.
O atendimento é ótimo tanto pelo whatsapp quanto pessoalmente, precisei fazer o checkin as 23h e foi super tranquilo. A localização é ótima e é seguro. Tive a experiência de ficar em dois quartos e no primeiro foi OK mas o segundo foi beem melhor! Um ótimo custo beneficio pela localização e entrega, o café da manhã é simples mas é bem limpo e caprichoso. Vale a pena dar uma chance :)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Yuri

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bem localizado
A hospedagem foi tranquila e atendeu ao que eu e minha família precisávamos. Ótima localização para quem quer curtir a praia ou passear na Ilha da Gipóia. Bom café da manhã.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Jocimar

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

JOEL

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tudo perfeito !
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

José Luiz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Boa localização, mas precisa de cuidados.
Pelas fotos o hotel parecia melhor. Está precisando de cuidados. Travesseiros, ! e toalhas muito surrados. No meu quarto, a cortina estava soltando, o frigobar desligado, dando um ar de largado. O secador que solicitei na reserva não esquentava. Gostei do café da manhã, simples e gostoso. O pessoal , tanto da recepção quanto dos serviços muito simpaticos e atenciosos. Localização muito boa
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Erica

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Tivemos alguns contratempos que acreditamos serem controlados: o banheiro tinha barata e aranha, em seguida a água acabou durante o banho e tive que tomar banho pegando água em um pote. O ar-condicionado pingou água na cama, na primeira a solicitação para conserto foi feita, mas não foi atendida, até que na 3 noite, depois de pedir novamente eles consertaram. O café da manhã é extremamente simples. A luz do banheiro ficava piscando e o exaustor não funcionava. A cama não é confortável e não serviço de troca de roupa de banho nem limpeza do chão do quarto durante os 4 dias.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Ana Paula

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Morten

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022