Sauna Rio G Spa

Honestly, this place feels like it’s in decline and has some serious safety issues. There’s a dangerous staircase with uneven steps and a very low ceiling fan that could easily hit a taller guest’s head. Along the side, there’s only a fragile barrier where people constantly lean — it really feels like an accident waiting to happen, whether someone falls or gets accidentally pushed. For a sauna, basic essentials are poorly handled. You only get one condom, which is not enough. Yes, you can bring your own, but a venue like this should provide condoms and lubricant properly and free (similar places around the world and in brazil do) They also offer mouthwash, but it’s extremely diluted and tastes awful, which just adds to the feeling of poor quality overall. The towels provided look worn out. Cleaning employees are frequently seen without any protective equipment — flip-flops, torn shirts, no gloves — and sometimes carrying a heavy bag of wet towels on their backs. It doesn’t look safe or hygienic. Service is not great either. Staff can be unfriendly and barely speak English, which makes things harder for tourists — especially considering this place clearly depends on them. During peak season, when the city is busier and there are more visitors, prices go up, but the quality doesn’t improve at all, it actually declines. On the positive side, it does attract interesting people, especially during busy tourist periods. But honestly, those customers deserve a much better experience. There’s also zero accessibility, no elevator, I really hope a competitor opens nearby — either to push this place to improve or to replace it entirely.

Amazing place, lots of fun, very good looking mixed crowd, attitude free, very safe and super well located, I strongly recommend w

Great proximity to the beach and the staff were welcoming and friendly. You get 2 towels and slippers. Additional towels are an added cost. The space is incredibly small. The darkroom felt like a coffin and had no furniture. Some of the couches had sand and dust from the beach on them. It was a fun experience and I’m glad I checked it out but entirely overhyped for what they offer, and I wouldn’t go back again.

The place is nice and relatively clean (all saunas get messy after too much action, the mattresses at the rooms got grose). I've been there during carnival last days and the place got really busy, good for potential "matches", bad for sometimes not being able to move through the corridors, but I enjoyed it and prefer full as opposed to empty. There was a mix of guys ages and bodies, prob a good fourth being good looking. The star I removed there is because of the bar: one of the guys working there last Friday and Sunday (the one that took the orders) size you up like you're a criminal when you place orders, looking at you in a weird way somehow, confirms 5 times what you asked, tips things at the computer and asks again and tips some more, screams your order around some 5 more times, then takes his time to deliver your order. Other guys at the bar were nice, friendly and smiling. When I went to pay there were 2 waters on my bill I didn't order. Guy billing it asked the guy on the bar and he changed his demeanor, said he remembered me ordering and that I sure had taken it. I said ok, I won't cause commotion because of 2 waters and paid it. But how he accused me of trying to trick them, as well as how could he possibly remember me with a full house of guys coming and going I won't understand. Comparing to the other saunas I've been in Brazil and worldwide, this one scored just a bit above average.

Rio G is the best bathhouse in Rio, for a number of reasons: 1: the staff is friendly and ready to help with anything you need. The place is always clean, and equipped with fresh towels and slippers. 2. Only a few steps from the gay beach, so it's a great option for those who can't host!! 3. The men!!! As a local, I've met men from all over the world there, it's an amazing place to actually make some friends and have ~fun~ if you know what I mean.