Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 1478 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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Amalia Cosmina • couple • it
9
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
M
Marcelo • couple • ar
10
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
M
Maria Clara • couple • br
8
Boa! Funcionários muito atenciosos! Disponibilidade da bike no hotel também é muito boa!
Pros:

Gentileza dos funcionários! Cafe da manhã.

Cons:

Barulho a noite no corredor, não tem isolamento acústico para os quartos. Quarto muito pequeno e não tem local tranquilo para poder fazer um call fora do quarto.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
F
Francesca • extended_group • it
10
Pros:

Posizione stupenda. Colazione ricca e varia, tutto molto buono

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
L
Liana • couple • br
10
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
H
Heather • couple • us
9
Stayed one night was very please with the service. Everyone was very accommodating and friendly.
Pros:

The staff was very welcoming and friendly great location and very clean.

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
M
Maria Cecilia • couple • br
7
Cons:

I think it needs some updating. The food has also gone down in quality

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
D
Dominique • solo_traveller • do
10
Wonderful stay
Pros:

Location on the beach-Boutique Style

Cons:

None

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
M
Milena • couple • br
10
Pros:

The hotel is fantastic: the staff, location, food, spa, and more. Thank you so much for the wonderful days we spent there!

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
S
Saorim • solo_traveller • br
8
2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
T
Tamir • couple • gb
3
I am very disappointed! A disgrace.
Pros:

The Staff were nice and kind and I received good service overall.

The restaurant downstairs felt busy and perhaps food was good too. Did not try however.

Location is great!

Cons:

I rarely give bad reviews and I feel this one is justified mainly because of the expectation I had. So much publicity around this hotel and it feels like a fraud really.

4 stars hotel? Definitely not!

Here is why:

Only 2 lifts. One did not work and the one which worked was too busy! I took the emergency stairs eventually going down many floors! So much old furniture and even a mattress were trashed there! Yikes..

The room was very small, no place to open the suitcase! Sink was next to the bed outside the small shower room. I felt I am sleeping in a hostel! Not hotel..!!!

The rooftop pool was a joke! Very small and old, nobody was there either.

The kitchen is next to the lifts to the rooms so the waiters and food is always busy around the area. You are about to bump into them..

Room design was just basic. Worse than basic!

Price? Expensive!!! I stayed in other hotels and paid almost same amount and received x10 more for my money! I made such a terrible mistake booking this hotel mainly because it was expensive and no value for my money.

I am very sorry to give such review but beware, it is not supposed to be in luxury online guides!

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
L
Luiza • couple • br
10
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • couple • cl
8
amazing
Pros:

Location over the sea, amazing

Cons:

The cleaning ladies kept making noise outside the room from 6am onwards and woke us up every day

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
L
Luisa • couple • br
10
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
A
Alberto • couple • it
10
Perfetto
Pros:

Posizione pulizia e servizi

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
V
valeria • extended_group • it
8
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
A
Andreza • family_with_children • br
9
Excelente. Voltaremos com certeza.
Pros:

Café da manhã excelente, com vista privilegiada, na praia. Localização perfeita.

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
H
hugo • couple • it
4
Pros:

La pozione

Cons:

Sporca

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
P
Paola • extended_group • gb
9
Pros:

The location, the decor and the staff

Cons:

I liked everything

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
J
Jose Pedro • solo_traveller • br
10
2026-08-20 • via Nuitee