Granada Hotel
Rooftop pool and bar with free breakfast, a short taxi from the airport
Airport access
How you get from this hotel to the gate.
About this hotel
The Granada Hotel provides a comfortable base with its inviting outdoor rooftop pool and bar, perfect for unwinding after a day of travel or sightseeing. Guests can start their day with a complimentary breakfast, and stay connected with free Wi-Fi throughout the property. The hotel features a restaurant, room service, and a fitness center for convenience. While Santos Dumont Airport is a 23-minute taxi ride away, the hotel's central location means you're just a 7-minute walk from Arcos da Lapa and 3 minutes from Contemporâneo Lapa, making it suitable for both airport access and exploring the city.
- Rooftop pool
- Free breakfast
- Fitness center
- Restaurant and bar
Our take
I would recommend Granada Hotel to travelers who want a pool, free breakfast and a lively neighborhood rather than a bed beside the terminal. The rooftop pool and bar, the fitness center and the walk to Arcos da Lapa give a layover real substance. The catch is distance: the taxi to Santos Dumont Airport takes about 23 minutes, and public transport is slower, so anyone who needs to be at the gate within minutes should look at a closer hotel instead.
- Allow at least 25-30 minutes for a taxi to Santos Dumont Airport, especially during peak hours.
- Take advantage of the free breakfast to fuel up before an early flight or a day of exploring.
- Consider using ride-sharing apps for airport transfers to potentially save on taxi fares.
Why we love it
- Outdoor rooftop pool and bar
- Complimentary breakfast included
- Fitness center on-site
- Close to Lapa attractions
Why guests love itGranada Hotel suits a family that wants a relaxed base with a pool and no resort fuss. The rooftop pool and bar give adults an easy evening, and the free breakfast covers the first meal before a day out or an early flight. Santos Dumont Airport is a 23-minute taxi ride away, so I would book the transfer rather than count on a quick hop. A rating of 8.6 from more than four thousand reviews is a steady signal.