Pestana Rio Atlântica rooftop pool
Rooftop pool with Sugarloaf views and two loungers terraces
No. 14 of 22 on our Rio de Janeiro rooftop pools list, in Copacabana.
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- Who can swim
- Access not published
- Day pass
- No
- Heated
- Not published
- Season
- Not published
Choose this for a rooftop pool on Avenida Atlântica with Copacabana beach and Sugarloaf in view. Rooms start from US$161 a night; whether non-guests can swim isn't published.
The pool
A 4-star hotel at Av. Atlântica, 2964 in Copacabana has an outdoor pool on its rooftop. Two separate terraces have sun loungers, and the Deck Lounge Bar is up there too. The catch is access: the hotel doesn't publish it.
Our take
Pestana is a better-documented rooftop than most Copacabana neighbors. It lists two lounger terraces, a rooftop bar, snack and drinks service, and step-free access for people with reduced mobility. JW Marriott is the one hotel on our list known to sell day passes, and Pestana isn't.
Plan around New Year. The pool and rooftop close at 12:00 on 31 Dec 2026 and reopen at 12:00 on 1 Jan 2027. That night the rooftop is reserved for guests and people with a party ticket and wristband. No floor number is published.
Good to know
- 2 terraces with sun loungers
- Views of Copacabana beach and Sugarloaf
- Pool accessible for reduced mobility
- Rooms from US$161 a night
The catches
- Access rules aren't published
- Closed 31 Dec 2026 midday to 1 Jan midday
Best forCopacabana visitors who want a rooftop pool with beach and Sugarloaf views and a bar nearby.
Skip it ifYou need a day pass or a published opening schedule.
Getting in
No day pass is listed, and non-guest swimming isn't published. A room is the reliable way in.
On 31 Dec 2026 the rooftop is for guests and holders of a party ticket and wristband only.
Tips
- Get non-guest access confirmed by the hotel before you build a day around the pool.
- Staying New Year's Eve? Book the party ticket, since the rooftop is closed to others from 12:00.
Before you go. Check access with the hotel if you aren't staying. The US$161 price is an undated listing price, so confirm your dates.
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 Source: the hotel's website |
|---|---|
| Pool type | Outdoor swimming pool Source: the hotel's website |
| Loungers and shade | Two separate terraces with sun loungers Source: the hotel's website |
| The view | Panoramic views of Copacabana beach and Sugarloaf Mountain Source: the hotel's website |
| Rooftop bar | Deck Lounge Bar on the rooftop (also Deck Bar) Source: the hotel's website |
| Who can swim | The hotel does not publish who can swim. Ask before you go. |
| Heated | Not published by the hotel |
| Season | Not published by the hotel |
Location and contact
| Address | Av. Atlântica, 2964 - Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22070-000Open in Google Maps |
|---|---|
| Area | Copacabana |
| Pool level | Rooftop |
| Hotel class | 4 stars |
| Google rating | 4.4 from 6,334 reviews Ratings are for the whole hotel, not just the pool. |
| Phone | +55213816-8500 |
| Website | pestana.com |
Pestana Rio Atlântica pool: questions people ask
Can non-guests swim at Pestana Rio Atlântica?
Access rules aren't published, and no day pass is listed. On 31 Dec 2026 the rooftop is reserved for guests and party-ticket holders.
Is the Pestana rooftop pool open on New Year's Eve?
No, the pool and rooftop close at 12:00 on 31 Dec 2026 and reopen at 12:00 on 1 Jan 2027.
What are the views from the Pestana pool?
Copacabana beach and Sugarloaf Mountain. The pool is outdoors, with two terraces of sun loungers.
Is the pool accessible for people with reduced mobility?
Yes, the outdoor pool is listed as accessible to people with reduced mobility.