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Ref House

2.5 star property
Escape to a serene retreat surrounded by lush gardens and refreshing pools. Find help at your fingertips with 24-hour front desk support.

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Outdoor pool, a waterfall pool
Reception
Flat-screen TV
Private kitchen
Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets
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
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is P2,893
P3,038 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 11 - Mar 12

Room options

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Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

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 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

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 Twin Bunk Bed OR 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

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 Twin Bunk Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin 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 Twin Bunk Bed

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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 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Suite, Balcony

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

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 Twin Bunk Bed OR 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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 roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and an indoor/outdoor pool
  • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at Ref House have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra 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 transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Self 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 elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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 elevators
Parents or a legal guardian traveling with children under 18 years must present the child's birth certificate and an identity card with photo (passport, for example) at the check-in. For international travels to Brazil, if just one of the parents is traveling with the child, she/he must present – in addition to the child's certificate of birth and identity card with photo – a letter authorizing the trip signed by the other parent with a notarial certification of signature. In case the parents or the legal guardian, as applicable, cannot or are unwilling to give this authorization, a judicial authorization is required. People who intend to travel to Brazil with children must consult with the Brazilian consulate before traveling 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 Feb 17, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ref House on Mar 11, 2025 start from P 2,892.91, excluding 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?

Check-out 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 mi (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 traveler

Business traveler
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 traveler
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

Traveled 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 traveler

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
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

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

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

10/10 Excellent

JOEL

Business traveler
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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