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Your Santa Cruz Vacation
Your next big journey is calling out to you with a vacation package to Santa Cruz. Entertainment, food and nonstop great times — you're bound to find it in this neighborhood. If you're in the mood to sightsee during your trip to Santa Cruz, be sure to visit nearby attractions such as Pedra do Sino. Expedia is here to help put your plans into action. Book your dream Santa Cruz vacation now.
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- OYO Rio Colinas Hotel, Rio de Janeiro
Aug 19 - Aug 26OYO Rio Colinas Hotel, Rio de Janeiro + Flight
Copacabana6 nights5.8/10 - (292 reviews)"I am very upset and disappointed with this hotel. The pictures are not like the reality. I arrived at the hotel and the room was dirty, there were no towels, the room was filthy with mold, and the location is dangerous."Reviewed January 28, 2026Roundtrip • Dallas (DFW) - Rio de Janeiro (GIG)DFW - GIG • 1 stop GIG - DFW • 1 stop$1,259$987found 1 day agoper traveler - Santa Teresa Hotel Rio de Janeiro - MGallery Collection
Aug 15 - Aug 19Santa Teresa Hotel Rio de Janeiro - MGallery Collection + Flight
Santa Teresa3 nights9.2/10 - Wonderful (435 reviews)"Breakfast menu was unparalleled. So many options on the buffet, all delicious, and the menu items are prepared to perfection. The staff is warm, attentive and kind. The property is beautiful, with superb design and attention to details, surrounded in lush greenery. The pool area is so luxurious, we didn't want to leave it. I would heartily recommend."Reviewed April 22, 2026Roundtrip • Dallas (DFW) - Rio de Janeiro (GIG)DFW - GIG • 2 stops GIG - DFW • 2 stops$2,202$1,647found 1 day agoper traveler - Don Quijote Hotel
Aug 16 - Aug 22Don Quijote Hotel + Flight
Downtown Buzios5 nights8.4/10 - Very Good (118 reviews)"Amazing Hotel to stay! Very welll located, 10 minutes walk to Rua das Pedras, next to different restaurants and bar. I definitely recommend this hotel to everyone who is planning to go to Buzios."Reviewed October 18, 2024Roundtrip • New York (LGA) - Rio de Janeiro (GIG)LGA - GIG • 1 stop GIG - JFK • 1 stop$1,448$1,114found 1 day agoper traveler - Hotel Arpoador
Jul 30 - Aug 3Hotel Arpoador + Flight
Ipanema4 nights8.8/10 - Excellent (904 reviews)"Great location. Rooms could be cleaner/fixed up a bit to remove signs of mould."Reviewed May 22, 2026Roundtrip • New York (JFK) - Rio de Janeiro (GIG)JFK - GIG • 1 stop GIG - JFK • 1 stop$1,988$1,600found 18 hours agoper traveler - Real Palace Hotel
Aug 19 - Aug 26Real Palace Hotel + Flight
Copacabana6 nights8.0/10 - Very Good (752 reviews)"Locker ne marche pas. Les cartes de chambres ont dû être rechargé 7 fois en 3 jours. On entend les bruits de la rue comme s’il n’y avait 0 insonorisation. Seul point positif, c’est qu’ils ont pu nous donner notre chambre à 12:00 au lieu de 15h"Reviewed April 27, 2026Roundtrip • Dallas (DFW) - Rio de Janeiro (GIG)DFW - GIG • 1 stop GIG - DFW • 1 stop$1,366$1,100found 11 hours agoper traveler
Where to stay in Santa Cruz
Find the best Santa Cruz areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Santa Cruz
Copacabana
2 out of top 10 points of interest in this area
Famed for its 4 km balneario beach, this lively Rio de Janeiro neighborhood offers surfing at Arpoador Beach, historic Fort Copacabana, and the iconic promenade designed by Roberto Burle Marx. Enjoy numerous hotels, restaurants, and nightlife, with easy access via three subway Metro stations.
Santa Cruz Hotel Deals
Regency Barra Hotel
Avenida Lúcio Costa 5210 Rio de Janeiro RJ
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$74 nightly
The price is $78 total per night from May 29 to May 30
$78 total
May 29 - May 30
Total with taxes and fees
9/10 Wonderful! (550 reviews)
"The room was clean and the reception staff had flat affect and not very friendly. The card key malfunction several times and had to come down to reception 6 times to correct it. The staff at the front desk weren’t very friendly and or very helpful."
Reviewed on May 26, 2026
Windsor Marapendi
Avenida Lúcio Costa, 5400 Rio de Janeiro
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$105 nightly
The price is $112 total per night from Jun 28 to Jun 29
$112 total
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Total with taxes and fees
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,154 reviews)
"Excelente Hotel muy buena ubicación"
Reviewed on May 27, 2026
Grand Hyatt Rio De Janeiro
Av. Lucio Costa 9600 Rio de Janeiro
$230 nightly
The price is $244 total per night from Jun 14 to Jun 15
$244 total
Jun 14 - Jun 15
Total with taxes and fees
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"Las instalaciones del hotel estan bien mantenidas, es limpio y ordenado. El gimnasio bien equipado, con sala para pilates suelo o yoga. Sauna impecable! Tiene un kids club lindo con varios juegos para los niños (de mesa o video juegos). La ubicación del hotel es 10/10, solo hay que cruzar una calle ..."
Reviewed on May 27, 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Discover the most popular places to visit in Santa Cruz
Cidade das Criancas
Enjoy a stop at Cidade das Criancas, an entertaining place to visit in Rio de Janeiro. Wander the beaches and parks while you're in the area.
Serra de Sao Tome
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Serra de Sao Tome during your travels in Rio de Janeiro. Wander the forest or discover the area's mountain views.
Things to do
Rio de Janeiro Helicopter Tour without Doors
$409
per adult
Past - Present and Future of Rio/ from Selarón to Calatrava
$25
per adult
Private Helicopter Flight Tour: Rio de Janeiro Landmarks
$736
per traveler
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