Hotel Arpoador

Hotels
9.2 (1319 reviews)
Rua Francisco Otaviano, 177 - Copacabana , Rio de Janeiro , br

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Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Food quality varied

Categories

Cleanliness
8.2
Some reviews indicated issues with cleanliness, specifically regarding the state of the elevator.
Service
10
Staff were consistently described as friendly, helpful, and attentive.
Location
10
The location was praised for its proximity to the beach and desirable area in Ipanema.
Room Quality
8.67
Rooms are comfortable but received some concerns about maintenance issues.
Amenities
9.71
Guests enjoyed amenities like yoga and excellent rooftop views.
Value for Money
8.66
Value was mentioned positively but some felt prices were high.
Food and Beverage
8.69
Breakfast received mixed reviews; some enjoyed it while others found it lacking.
Overall Experience
9.65
Guests enjoyed their stay greatly despite some issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-10 15:15

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Hotel Arpoador offers recently renovated rooms designed by architect Thiago Bernardes. Enjoy modern design, air conditioning, Nespresso coffee machines, and exclusive bathroom amenities. Some rooms even boast panoramic ocean views.

Gastronomic Delights
Indulge in delicious Brazilian specialties at the hotel's restaurant by chef Roberta Sudbrack. Using fresh organic ingredients, the menu is a culinary delight. Unwind at the bar with tropical caipirinhas, classic cocktails, and a selection of beers.

Prime Location
Located next to Girl from Ipanema Park and a short walk from Ipanema's beach, Hotel Arpoador provides a perfect setting to explore Rio de Janeiro. With stunning views of the coastline, guests can immerse themselves in the beauty of the city.

Book your stay at Hotel Arpoador now for an unforgettable experience in Rio de Janeiro!

Important information:

According to the Brazilian Federal Law 8.069/1990, minors under 18 years of age cannot check into hotels unless they are accompanied by their parents or a designated adult. If a minor is accompanied by an adult other than his parents, it is necessary to present a written authorization for the minor to check into the hotel. Such authorization must be notarized and signed by both parents, and presented along with notarized copies of their IDs.

If both or one of the parents are absent and are not staying with the minor, it is necessary to submit authorization for lodging done in person and signed by both parents or by the parent who is absent. This document must be notarized at the time of check-in.

If the person who is accompanied by a minor does not have the authorization for lodging, he or she should go to the Juvenile Court. Please contact the hotel for more information.

Please note that a valid photo ID and a credit/debit/banking card corresponding to the name on the booking are required at check-in.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: GIG

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 1319 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.2
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8.67
Amenities: 9.71
Value for Money: 8.66
Food and Beverage: 8.69
Overall Experience: 9.65
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Thiago • solo_traveller • br
10
2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
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Eugénie • couple • fr
10
2026-04-24 • via Nuitee
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Cristal • couple • us
10
2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Desiree • couple • br
10
Formidável
Pros:

Quarto bem limpo. Uma ótima opção para quem quer algo intimista

Cons:

Não tenho pontos negativos

2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Sally • couple • au
10
Great spot
Pros:

Great location
Clean and groovy

Cons:

Ocean view room at a premium price! But oh well

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Evandro • solo_traveller • br
9
2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Paulo • family_with_children • br
10
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Pros:

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Cons:

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2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Alain • couple • ch
9
Pros:

Nice location, nice vibe

Cons:

No coffee capsules for several days
Some Breakfast tables at the beachfront cafe side should be pre-reserved for hotel guests, in order not to queue up with external guests

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Anaine • couple • br
4
O hotel precisa de uma reforma
2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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GUILLAUME • solo_traveller • fr
9
2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Christopher • couple • gb
8
Lovely hotel, great for beach. Sub-prime Ipenema location.
Pros:

Location. Best location in Ipenema for proximity to beach in a small enclave that is unique in it offer in having its outside eating space on the edge of the coastline. However, for this same reason, the hotel is located further away from Ipenemas main restaurant areas and taking a stroll further away from the beech is less secure than other parts of the ipenema coast line. Room: Small but functional, five day stay was limit on a room of this size. View, none for us, which I am OK with, the beach facing rooms must offer the closetst proximity to the beach among the whole of ipenema. Amenities: Not Great: Food and Drink offer: Not Great. This took its toll given that Ipenemas restaurants are not located near this hotel.

Cons:

Security of the roadside area. Food and Drink offer expensive and at best average. Far from decent restaurants and a bit stranded away from main Ipenema action.

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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LiveLondonWillTravel • Couples
2
Too many service issues - cannot recommend
Pros:

Cannot recommend this hotel - numerous issues, some minor, some less so.

Was contacted by five different members of staff between booking and check-in, with repeats of the same questions including basics already answered like whether we wanted double or twin beds. Confirmed double, re-confirmed again, and again at check-in. Twin beds in the room. Was sorted after that, but it shouldn’t have happened. They need a system in place to check/record customer contacts - otherwise this gives the feeling the left hand doesn’t know what the right is doing.

Received a further contact around a month before check-in which was a scam, purporting to be from the hotel and quoting specific data related to my booking. I booked direct with the hotel and not a third party. Concerning that either their data is not held securely, or was leaked somehow.

Up to this point, we pushed the above issues aside to look forward to our stay. However..

Persistent issues with the restaurant for breakfast/lunch. Food orders forgotten, twice. We noticed this wasn’t just us - on more than one occasion others on adjacent tables were suffering similar issues. Slow service most days. And our overall order was never totally correct even just once, e.g. breakfast food order missing some items, or the wrong juice came, or no juice, wrong coffee, etc.

Room not kept fully clean. Floor not clean on one day despite obvious dirt. Shower not cleaned one day - floor dirty including visible pubic hair not cleaned. Towels not fully replenished every day - it was pot luck whether we got all or some. And on one day, towels that were hung up on the hooks so didn’t need removing, were removed but not replaced.

Issue with the floor-to-ceiling window that could not be locked when fully closed (could only be locked if kept ajar). This is an issue on Ipanema - there’s noise/activity at all hours so the window needs to be closed at night, but we couldn’t lock it. A particular concern if staying on a lower floor. Raised via reception and full details given, with a promise from them that it would be fixed. It wasn’t. Not sure if this was a particularly inexperienced front desk staff member, because to be fair, the front desk staff were in general a good aspect of this hotel. Either way, not being able to lock the window at night really wasn’t ideal.

The room had a Nespresso machine, which is great, except, the pods were never replenished. Always took at least one call to obtain, usually two, and on one day, after four calls at different times asking to bring up some pods so we could have a coffee, nothing.

Rio is a great city, and the Ipanema area one of the best to stay in. Do yourself a favour and book elsewhere. The persistent issues which come back to poor staffing and inadequate levels of training across different areas of the hotel really is something else when you’re paying a high price.

2026-04-07 • via Tripadvisor
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Carolina • extended_group • pt
10
Pros:

Localização, comida, simpatia, condições do quarto, bicicletas

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Nicolas • family_with_children • ch
9
2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Maria Flavia • family_with_children • br
7
Muito gostosa! E o tempo no rio estava maravilhoso
Pros:

Localização e café da manhã, drinks

Cons:

Elevador quebrado o que dificultava muito subir e descer.

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Carolina • solo_traveller • br
7
2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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Klas Rikard Jesper • couple • se
8
2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Leandro • couple • ar
10
2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Eneas Lara • solo_traveller • br
9
Bom serviço! Acolhimento e prontidão com as demandas.
Pros:

A proposta ecológica.

Cons:

O tamanho do quarto, mas sei que foi escolha minha.

2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Friedman • couple • us
10
2026-04-03 • via Nuitee