Mara Palace

3.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with 2 outdoor pools and free breakfast

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2 outdoor pools
Superior Suite | Living room
Superior Suite | Living room
Minibar, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast included
The current price is NZ$71
includes taxes & fees
12 May - 13 May

Explore the area

Map
Rua Chanceler Dr. Raul Fernandes, 121, Centro, Vassouras, Rio de Janeiro, 27700-000
  • Museu Casa da Hera
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Cachoeira Grande Farm
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Terra dos Dinos
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Minibar
Cable channels
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Large Single Bed

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Minibar
Cable channels
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Royal Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Minibar
Cable channels
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room Single Use

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Minibar
Cable channels
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Minibar
Cable channels
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Minibar
Cable channels
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Large Single Bed

About the area

Vassouras

A family-friendly stay in Vassouras awaits you at Mara Palace. Within steps you'll find Vale do Paraíba and House Museum of Hera within a 10-minute stroll. Highlights at this hotel include free continental breakfast, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .Enjoy access to 2 outdoor swimming pools along with a kids' swimming pool. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. .With a stay at this 3-property class Vassouras Centro hotel, you'll be 1.2 km (0.7 mi) from Museu Casa da Hera and 3.4 km (2.1 mi) from Cachoeira Grande Farm.

What's nearby

  • Museu Casa da Hera - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Cachoeira Grande Farm - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Uana Etê Ecological Garden - 12 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Javary Lake - 31 min drive - 33.5 km
  • Terra dos Dinos - 33 min drive - 34.6 km

Getting around

  • Paracambi Station - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Padaria Dorabela - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪A10 Armazém Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Varandas - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Domino’s Pizzaria - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Salão Brasil - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Mara Palace

Family-friendly hotel with 2 outdoor pools and free breakfast
Mara Palace offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools and a children's pool. There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

The family-friendly Mara Palace also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Vassouras hotel.

  • 52 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
Mara Palace offers 52 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and free toiletries. Premium cable televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from June 18 2025 to June 22 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • One of the bars/lounges
  • One of the dining venues
  • One of the swimming pools
  • Breakfast
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 4 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for BRL 200.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: BRL 200.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • At check-in, parents or a legal guardian travelling with children under 18 years old are obligated to present the child's birth certificate and an identity card with a photo (for example, a passport). For international travels to Brazil, if only one of the parents is travelling with the child, the parent must present – in addition to the child's certificate of birth and identity card with photo – a letter authorising the trip signed by the other parent with a notarial certification of signature. If the parents or the legal guardian, as applicable, cannot or are unwilling to give this authorisation, a judicial authorisation is required. People intending to travel to Brazil with children must consult with the Brazilian consulate prior to travelling for more information.
  • One child aged 4 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Mara Palace Hotel Vassouras
Mara Palace Vassouras
OYO Mara Palace
Mara Palace Hotel
Mara Palace Vassouras
Mara Palace Hotel Vassouras

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Mara Palace?

Yep, Mara Palace has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Mara Palace?

As of 9 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mara Palace on 12 May 2025 start from NZ$70.81, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Mara Palace?

The closest beach to Mara Palace is Paradiso Club (40.7 km).

Does Mara Palace have a pool?

Mara Palace has 2 outdoor swimming pools and a kids' pool. One of the swimming pools will be unavailable from June 18 2025 to June 22 2025 (dates subject to change).

Is Mara Palace family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool, a playground and laundry facilities, it's no surprise that Mara Palace is a hit with families.

Does Mara Palace serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary continental brekkie is offered daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Please note that breakfast will unavailable between June 18 2025 and June 22 2025 (subject to change).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Mara Palace?

No, Mara Palace does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Mara Palace?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Mara Palace?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Mara Palace Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 76 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Maria Clara

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Feedback

Minha estadia foi muito boa, é bom estar em um hotel com um clima de interior. Fui muito bem recebida pela funcionária Muriel. O lado negatiovo é que parece que os funcionários, parecem estar em clima de grande incerteza, não sei se seria pela gerencia do hotel, juntamente com a pandemia. Este clima ficou evidente no dia em que um estranho invadiu o hotel e uma das funcionárias foi atacada verbalmente, ela se descontrolou e disse que iria embora. Isso é um pouco estranho, pois quando o local de trabalho é bom, um funcionário não deseja abandonar o local quando se depara com uma dificuldade. Além disso as medidas de segurança quanto a pandemia estão muito flexíveis. Estive no hotel Malibu, e lá toda vez que entregavam as chaves eles passavam alcool líquido, a refeição era servida por eles mesmos, e para evitar contaminação dos funcionários, a limpeza era feita somente quando o hospede fazeia o check out, o que acho seguro para a equipe, que é o coração da empresa. Enfim o hotel é muito lindo, porém me parece mal gerenciado. Como torço para a cidade de vassouras, ficaria feliz em saber que futuramente eventos estão acontecendo no hotel, para atrair mais turistas.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Achei minha experiência razoável para o período de duas noites. O café da manhã não tinha muitas opções, os móveis no quarto eram bem antigos, por exemplo, o ar condicionado fazia bastante barulho e algumas paredes do estabelecimento pareciam estar em reforma (umas quebradas e outras apenas com primer).
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Fernando

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Digno de dó

Após 20 anos voltei para o hotel que era sinônimo de excelência. Porém, não está mais nem de longe de ser oque era antes. Tudo deteriorado, sem manutenção camas com cupim , chuveiro que não funcionou e não conseguiram arrumar dura te 3 dias . Descarga que não funcionava no primeiro dia. Café da manhã somente o básico do básico Lamentável. E como nos deixaram sem chuveiro. Nos colocaram para tomar banho em outro quarto. Porém ele estava sendo usado. Banheiro sujo - muito sujo, com botinas e lama dentro do banheiro lixo no banheiro. Sabonete usado . Absurdo . Um verdadeiro descaso para com minha família ( esposa e filha ) Além de ser cobrado um valor alto pela estadia.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Monica

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sofrível

Ingrata surpresa. Instalações precisando urgentemente de manutenção, mobiliário antigo e sem revitalização. A equipe de um modo geral foi pouco acolhedora e nada profissional. Café da manhã sofrível. Não oferece itens de higiene completo, secador etc . Não possui Wi-Fi. Além do estacionamento que não é suficiente para todos os hóspedes e parte dele é em terra. Não recomendo.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel bom, mas precisa de conservação. Ficamos só uma noite. A pia do banheiro estava com vazamento. O café da manhã é bem simples, com uma única opção de fruta.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Não devo voltar.

Quarto extremamente simples com necessidades de manutenções. Cama dura, frigobar vazio, internet não funcionava, sem canais de TV além dos abertos. Local para ficar rapido e não curtir. Café da manha sem opções básicas, funcionários rudes.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beatriz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
O Hotel atende bem, camas confortáveis, quarto limpo e chuveiro bom.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gizele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Giovanni C F Silva

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Daniele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Voltaria sim.

O hotel é antigo mas bem confortável, a localização é excelente só pecam na questão do café da manhã. Não há muitas opções saudáveis e poucos funcionários para a quantidade de pessoas.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Nanci

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Café da manhã ruim.

Ficamos no quarto 1, em uma 3a feira de Carnaval e não ouvimos qualquer ruído externo. O quarto seria super silencioso se não fosse o ar condicionado, que é antigo e faz um certo ruído. Cama enorme e confortável. O café da manhã é uma verdadeira decepção. Uma pena, pois o hotel em si é bem interessante.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Maria

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

MAL ADMINISTRADO.

No período do Carnaval o Hotel só tinha um atendente na recepção, que não tinha autonomia para resolver as solicitações dos Hospedes.O gerente só apareceu no Hotel na 4af de cinzas, o que prejudicou a minha estadia pois não consegui obter um retorno dele da minha solicitação. Poucos funcionários para atender a demanda. No café da manhã vários itens acabaram como o queijo minas e pão integral e não foram repostos quando solicitado, disseram que tinham acabado.(?) Que administração é essa? Na 4af quando encontrei o gerente e fui fazer as minhas reclamações, ele não foi receptivo e foi irônico, não me parece preparado para a função que desepenha.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Vasco

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Instalações precárias.

Foi uma decepção já que o Hotel Mara Palace sempre tem sido considerado como um dos melhores hoteis de Vassouras. As instalações estão desgastadas e precisam de restauração. Tem falta de gerenciamento de hotelaria. O quarto que estivemos era até razoavelmente bom mas o ar-condicionado estava avariado. Tivemos de mudar para um outro quarto menor. Apesar de ter ar-condicionado disponível, a tampa de saída de ar do teto do banheiro estava completamente quebrada e podia ver ate as telhas coloniais do telhado. As paredes do quarto infiltrados com falga de manutenção.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

EVANEIDE

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel sem infraestrutura!

O hotel nao tinha conforto, a única coisa boa por lá é o atendimento dos funcionários que dentro da medida do passível nos atendeu bem. O ar condicionado do quarto nao funciona direito, desarma p tempo todo, a TV fica chuviscando, sem condicoes de ver a programação. Ficamos no quarto 401 a internet nao funciona bem e as luzes do corredor do 4° andar nao estavam funcionando. Sem falar que chegamos no hotel tivemos que esperar no quarto as camareiras juntarem 2 camas de solteiro pq nao haviam visto que o quarto seria para casal, falar do café da manhã, nao tinha variedades, o bolo duro e seco. O Hotel tinham 2 gatos curculando o que me dava pavor, eu morro de medo de gato e tbm sou alérgica. O que nos salvou foi a questao do hotel ser bem no centro, facilitando os passeios. A cidade é uma delícia.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rilzamar

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Falta manutenção básica, piscina sem condições de uso, pedi travesseiro extra não me responderam, café da manhã ruim, todas as instalações sem manutenção, velho e sujo.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Flavio

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karla Valéria

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amei!! Tudo maravilhoso!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Vera

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erilene de Fatima

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Agradável

Boa estadia, confortável e limpo.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Erilene de Fatima

Liked: Staff & service

Razoável

Razoável, havia serviço de manutenção no hotel com muito barulho.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Felipe

Liked: Cleanliness

Esperava que fosse melhor

Local estava em obra e não fomos informados, o que wi-fi é péssimo e a piscina estava suja.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

2/10 Terrible

Osiel

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel abandonado... piscina suja... o colchão da cama inclinado talvez pelo excesso de uso. Salvou a simpatia do atendente do café da manhã.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021