JW Marriott Rio rooftop pool
The only Rio hotel on our list that sells day passes
No. 1 of 22 on our Rio de Janeiro rooftop pools list, in Copacabana.
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- Who can swim
- Non-guests can swim
- Day pass
- Sold, price varies
- Heated
- Heated
- Season
- Not published
Pick this one if you're staying outside Copacabana and want a pool for one afternoon. Day passes are sold on mylittleriojournal.wordpress.com, and no other hotel on our list sells them. The price and the pool's floor aren't published, so expect to ask.
The pool
The JW Marriott sits at Av. Atlântica 2600 in Copacabana and runs a rooftop bar called Moonlounge Rooftop. The pool's floor isn't published, and neither is the day pass price. Passes are limited in number and depend on how full the hotel is.
Our take
Every other hotel on our list either keeps the pool for guests or doesn't say who can swim. The JW Marriott is the one where a non-guest has a route in. Premier Copacabana and Américas Copacabana also sit on the same beachfront district but publish nothing about outsiders.
The catch is certainty. Day passes are capped and tied to occupancy, so a busy week can mean no pass. Fasano and Sofitel in Ipanema have no such lottery for guests, but you need a booking there. For a set date, buy the pass early or reserve a room.
Good to know
- Day passes on sale to non-guests, which no other hotel here offers
- Children under 8 don't pay the day pass
- Food and drinks served at the pool bar
The catches
- Day pass price isn't published
- Passes are limited and depend on occupancy
Best forVisitors staying elsewhere who want one afternoon at a Copacabana hotel pool.
Skip it ifYou need a fixed price and floor before you plan the day.
Getting in
Hotel guests can use the pool. Outside visitors buy a day pass on mylittleriojournal.wordpress.com, which doesn't show the price.
Passes are limited in number and depend on the hotel's occupancy. Children under 8 don't pay for the pass. The hotel doesn't publish its own pool access rules or hours.
Tips
- Buy the pass as early as you can, since the number sold is capped.
- Go in the shoulder of the hot season: our best three months to swim in Rio are February to April.
Before you go. Confirm the day pass is still on sale and what it costs for your date, because the price isn't published and availability follows occupancy.
Pool facts and where they come from
Facts marked "unconfirmed" come from a travel guide or booking site, not from the hotel. Check them with the hotel before you plan around them.
| Where the pool is | Rooftop Unconfirmed: from mylittleriojournal.wordpress.com, not the hotel |
|---|---|
| Pool type | Outdoor pool (third-party listing) Unconfirmed: from jw-marriott.allriodejaneirohotels.com, not the hotel |
| Who can swim | Guests, plus non-guests with a day pass (2014 blog report) Unconfirmed: from mylittleriojournal.wordpress.com, not the hotel |
| Heated | Pool is heated, according to a third-party hotel listing Unconfirmed: from jw-marriott-rio-de-janeiro.besthotelsriodejaneiro.com, not the hotel |
| Day pass price | R$110 per adult, per 2014 blog report Unconfirmed: from mylittleriojournal.wordpress.com, not the hotel |
| Day pass includes | Pool, sauna and gym club use Unconfirmed: from mylittleriojournal.wordpress.com, not the hotel |
| The view | Copacabana Beach, Sugar Loaf and Christ the Redeemer Unconfirmed: from mylittleriojournal.wordpress.com, not the hotel |
| Rooftop bar | Rooftop bar in Copacabana (Moonlounge Rooftop) Source: the hotel's website |
| Season | Not published by the hotel |
Location and contact
| Address | Av. Atlântica, 2600 - Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22041-001Open in Google Maps |
|---|---|
| Area | Copacabana |
| Pool level | Rooftop |
| Hotel class | 5 stars |
| Google rating | 4.6 from 5,483 reviews Ratings are for the whole hotel, not just the pool. |
| Phone | +55212545-6500 |
| Website | marriott.com |
JW Marriott Rio pool: questions people ask
Can non-guests swim at the JW Marriott Rio?
Yes, if they buy a day pass on mylittleriojournal.wordpress.com. How many are sold depends on how full the hotel is.
What does a day pass cost at the JW Marriott Rio?
The price isn't published. Look up your date with the seller before you plan the day.
Can children use the pool at the JW Marriott Rio?
Yes. Children under 8 don't pay the day pass. Other age rules aren't published.
What floor is the JW Marriott Rio pool on?
The floor isn't published. The hotel has a rooftop bar, Moonlounge Rooftop, and a pool bar with food and drinks.