Cliffside - Guest House & Experiences is a hotel destination wedding venue in 22611-120, Brazil, hosting up to 150 guests (Aisle estimate), where a wedding for 80 guests costs about R$120,000 (our estimate), reached from Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (Galeão) (GIG), 45-90 minutes. Best months: June, July, August, September.
Cliffside - Guest House & Experiences
Perched on the cliffs of Joá with unobstructed Atlantic views, Cliffside Guest House & Experiences commands the Rio coastline at 177 meters elevation.
About Cliffside - Guest House & Experiences
Perched on the cliffs of Joá with unobstructed Atlantic views, Cliffside Guest House & Experiences commands the Rio coastline at 177 meters elevation.
Floor-to-ceiling windows and open-air terraces frame the ocean backdrop, while lush native vegetation cascades down the property's rocky terrain.
This clifftop setting transforms ceremonies and receptions into events defined by raw coastal drama and natural light.
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Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About R$120,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- R$25,000 to R$60,000 venue feeAisle estimate
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- GIG, 90 min by carAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- Located at 22611-120 in Joá, one of Rio's most exclusive neighborhoods with restricted access and privacy
- 4.9/5 Google rating reflecting consistent guest satisfaction across 200+ reviews
- Direct cliff access with Atlantic Ocean views spanning 180+ degrees from main event spaces
- On-site accommodation allows guests to stay within the venue across multiple nights
A sample wedding weekend
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- Afternoon/EveningGuest arrival at Cliffside; welcome reception on sunset terrace with ocean views
- 4:00 PMGuest assembly on upper ceremony terrace
- 5:00 PMCeremony with Atlantic backdrop
- 6:00 PMCocktail hour on mid-level terrace
- 7:30 PMReception dinner with ocean views and dancing
- MorningFarewell brunch for remaining guests
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- GIG · about 1 h 30 by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (Galeão).
- Weather window
- June – September
The months the weather is kindest. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- (21) 99595-2221
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
What is the ceremony capacity?+
The venue accommodates 20-150 guests depending on configuration, with dedicated ceremony terraces overlooking the ocean.
Is lodging included with venue rental?+
Cliffside operates as a guest house with on-site rooms available. Accommodation rates are separate from ceremony/reception packages.
What weather contingencies exist?+
The venue features covered pavilion spaces and indoor event areas for rain management while maintaining ocean views.
How far is this from Rio's main airport?+
Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) is approximately 45-60 km away with typical transfer time of 45-90 minutes depending on traffic.
Are catering and beverages provided?+
The property works with partner catering teams and can arrange full-service food and beverage for events.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.