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Solar de Santa

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Solar de Santa (Relais Solar) is a lovely French-Canadian owned guesthouse in the Santa Teresa district. There are 2 ensuite double rooms and 2 double rooms without bathrooms which can only be booked with one of the ensuites. All rooms are light and airy with queen-size beds and have access to a large veranda which overlooks the guest house gardens. There is also a separate ensuite bungalow with a kingsize bed. Solar de Santa has a spacious lounge and dining room, and a large terrace where breakfast is usually served. Internet access is available and there is an upstairs TV room (there are no TVs in the rooms), outside jacuzzi and lush tropical gardens. An English-speaking butler is on hand to assist during the day, and a non-English speaking night watchman from 8pm. The Canadian manager lives nearby and can be reached by phone from the reception. It is a 15 minute drive to the main beaches.

Highlights

  • Peaceful 'off beach' location
  • Bright, spacios rooms
  • Lovely shaded breakfast terrace

Viewpoints

Situation

In Rio's Santa Teresa district.

Facilities

2 ensuite double rooms and 2 interconnecting double rooms; 1 private bungalow with ensuite facilities; lounge; dining room; TV room; outside jacuzzi; large garden.

Open

All year round.

Meals

Bed and breakfast.

Best times to go

Rio is a year round destination but gets very busy between December – March and in July. The city is especially busy during Carnaval which takes place from the Friday before Shrove Tuesday to Ash Wednesday.

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