Hotel das Cataratas, A Belmond Hotel, Iguassu Falls

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Belmond Hotels
9.7 (2464 reviews)
BR 469 Km 32 Parque Nacional Do Iguaçu , Foz do Iguaçu , br

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Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Stunning location
Excellent service
Beautiful amenities
Cons:
Musty smell in one room
Inconsistent food quality in one restaurant

Categories

Cleanliness
9.04
The only disappointment mentioned was a musty smell in one room.
Service
10
The service was described as excellent, attentive, and warm.
Location
10
The hotel's location directly opposite the waterfalls was highlighted as extraordinary.
Room Quality
10
Rooms were well-appointed and had a true sense of place.
Amenities
10
The warm pool, tennis courts, and daily activities were positively noted.
Value for Money
9.01
Recognized as expensive, but worth the cost due to the unique experience.
Food and Beverage
9.55
Most dining experiences reported as excellent, though one restaurant was disappointing.
Overall Experience
10
Overall, a magical experience in an unparalleled location.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-07 13:27

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Hotel das Cataratas, A Belmond Hotel, Iguassu Falls offers 5-star traditional Portuguese styled rooms with modern amenities. Guests can relax in rooms featuring flat-screen TVs, dark wood furniture, and warm natural tones, with some rooms offering balconies and seating areas.

Gourmet Dining Experience
Indulge in a culinary journey at the Ipê Grill Restaurant overlooking the pool or the Itaipu Restaurant with stunning views of the falls. Enjoy a variety of international and local Brazilian cuisine while soaking in the picturesque surroundings. End your day with live music at the downstairs bar for a truly immersive dining experience.

Unmatched Leisure Facilities
Guests can unwind by the swimming pool with a refreshing cocktail, challenge friends to a game of tennis on the provided court, and stay connected with complimentary WiFi throughout the property. Immerse yourself in the beauty of Iguaçu Falls and experience unparalleled luxury at Hotel das Cataratas. Book your stay now for an unforgettable experience.

Important information:

Please note that the hotel is located in a National Park. Private cars are not allowed in the park area. There is a free shuttle service between the hotel and the park entrance available 24 hours a day, every 20 minutes from 7am to midnight. A private transfer can also be arranged. The entrance fee to the National Park is already included in the daily rate. For more information, please contact the property.

All minors under 18 years of age also need to present a valid ID with photo, to prove their identity and that of his/her parents. This must be presented even if a minor is accompanied by his/her parents.

When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.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.

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

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

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

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 12 years old to 17 years old stay for R$ 700 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 11 years old stay for free when using an available extra bed.
    People 12 years old and over stay for R$ 700 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.7
Based on 2464 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.04
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 10
Amenities: 10
Value for Money: 9.01
Food and Beverage: 9.55
Overall Experience: 10
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Angela • couple • gb
4
Amazing location. Disappointing service.
Pros:

The location of this hotel is amazing, overlooking Iguazu Falls. You can walk down and visit the falls before the park opens which is a wonderful opportunity and mainly why we chose it.
The hotel building is lovely. The pool area is nice with pletny of loungers. And service around the pool is excellent.
The room was a good size and housekeeping was very efficient. The air conditioning was too loud and kept going on and off but it did work. We also used room service and found it probably the best option for vegan choices.

Cons:

We thought the service at the hotel was disapointing particularly in relations to food service. It is a long way out of town so I checked before hand that they had vegan options and was repeatedly assured they did. But at the hotel this is very limited and they are not reassuring in what they tell you. On the first night, we chose not to eat at the experience restaurant because we were not at all happy with how they approached the vegan offering. There is nothing on the menu and they did not give us any confidence that they understood what we wanted.
After this, someone in customer service was very apologetic and organised for someone to look after us in the other restaurant and this was much better. Although we had breakfast there also and there were few options availble then. On our first morning at breakfast it was very difficult to find a member of staff to ask about dairy free milk and nothing was put out.. Staffing levels seemed to be very low and so it was hard to find help. By comparison we stayed in a 4* hotel in Rio folliowig our stay here and I counted 15 members of staff in the breakfast room so help was always oni hand. It was a much smaller dining room than the Belmond too.
We also found this at reception where we were kept waiting for ages while trying to check out because the single receptionist was dealing with another guest for a long time. Nobody else was apparently available to help us and we very nearly missed the shuttle to the park entrance becauise of this.
I complained several times during and after our stay and got many apologies acknowledging tht it wasn't good enough. It was certainly not the service we expected from a 5* hotel and I would never consider staying at a Belmond property again because of it.

2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Isabelle • couple • gb
10
Dreamy
Pros:

Everything was exceptional. Seeing the falls while staying at the resort is a dream stay. I’d give it 100 stars if I could.

2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Julia • family_with_children • ch
9
2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
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Christopher • couple • gb
10
Magical hotel
Pros:

Unbeatable. Perfection. Such a special hotel in a phenomenal part of the world!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
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Danielle • family_with_children • br
10
Cataratas do Iguaçu/Hotel das Cataratas é um dos melhores destinos no Brasil
Pros:

Um verdadeiro privilégio para os hóspedes deste hotel sua localização na reserva das Cataratas, que sem sombra de dúvidas são as mais maravilhosas do mundo (me perdoe a Niagara Falls - com todo respeito e também encantamento por elas, mas as Cataratas do Iguaçu são inigualáveis em beleza e energia). Voltaria 1000x, é encantador este hotel de luxo, com gastronomia brasileira deliciosa e em meio à natureza esplendida que temos na fronteira do Brasil com a Argentina. A cidade de Foz tem ainda ouros encantos e uma gastronomia muito boa. Um dos melhores destinos no Brasil, sem dúvidas!

Cons:

A única coisa que não gostamos e achamos difícil no hotel é a questão de taxis etc não chegarem até a recepção do próprio hotel (param na entrada da reserva) tornando nada prática a logística de acesso; esse definitivamente é um ponto de melhoria a ser observado pra melhorar a comodidade e liberdade de ir e vir dos hóspedes neste hotel maravilhoso. Outro ponto de melhoria não é do hotel/da reserva em si, mas fica a dica pra todo turismo da região: pleitear junto ao governo brasileiro, governos da Argentina (principalmente) e do Paraguai, uma facilidade maior, principalmente na agilidade, do trânsito pra turismo nas proximidades das fronteiras dos 3 países. Perder pelo menos uma hora e meia (as vezes bem mais) pra ir a um restaurante na Argentina ou conseguir entrar/sair do Paraguai pra compras é algo que poderia estar melhor estruturado entre os 3 países para facilitar o deslocamento do turista na região da tríplice fronteira.

2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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Renata • family_with_children • br
10
Uma das melhores viagens da vida
Pros:

Cordialidade dos funcionários, localização indescritível.

Cons:

Ar condicionado do restaurante quente.

2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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Roberto • solo_traveller • br
10
Luxo discreto e serviço perfeito
Pros:

Quarto muito confortável e ambiente da piscina excepcional

Cons:

O custo do transfer é muito elevado

2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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ANNE MARIE • couple • fr
10
2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Jocelaine • couple • br
10
Foi maravilhosa
Pros:

Organização e limpeza

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Luiz • extended_group • br
10
2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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TIAGO ULISSES • family_with_children • br
10
2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Anzhelika • couple • ua
9
Pros:

Pool is amazing, location is marvelous, stuff is helpful, breakfast is excellent

Cons:

Exchange rate of the hotel is extremely low. They are just thiefs.We ordered transfer, but driver did not come.

2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • family_with_children • us
10
Peaceful luxury.
Pros:

Luxurious stay at a world class location. Walking in the morning to the falls. Watching the sun set over the falls while drinking brut...memories of a lifetime.

2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Viacheslav • couple • us
10
2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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jessicalA7824TN • Couples • Texas
4
Disappointing start……
Pros:

This is the first negative review I have ever written. Just checked in to Hotel Das Cataratas for our 20th anniversary trip. We booked our reservation through American Airlines travel and when we arrived the hotel informed us the reservation was canceled 3 weeks ago. I was shocked since I confirmed the reservation on Sunday and received another confirmation from American while working with the front desk. The hotel blamed American and offered us 1 night in a lesser room and then switch to the room we had reserved for 50% total more than the original price. I was devastated. After hours of talking with the front desk and ruining our (and our friends’) afternoon the manager finally offered us a rate that was comparable to our original reservation. The manager mentioned that this has been happening more with different reservation sites…. Which is frustrating that this luxury hotel does not have a better way to protect their travelers. I’m finally in my room and feeling really sad and disappointed that I’m not in the room I have been dreaming of for months and I can’t help but feel a little icky that they originally tried to offer such a higher price when this has been happening “more and more”. Hoping the rest of the trip is more of what I had been dreaming of.

2026-03-21 • via Tripadvisor
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Justinas • family_with_children • lt
10
2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Johannes • couple • de
10
Pros:

What a wonderful hotel in a gorgeous setting. We liked every minute of our stay. Admittedly, the price is very high, and even we as very seasoned travelers rarely spend this much money for a hotel night. But given the extraordinary location , the charm that is radiating from the hotel, and the absolutely fantastic dedication of the staff to our needs made our stay very worthwhile. Our room faced a beautiful garden and had a very historic feel, with warm woodwork and blue-themed ceramic tiles in the bathroom. Wifi was strong and reliable. Breakfast offered ample choice. We opted for an a la carte dinner at the Ipe restaurant, which was tasty and a good value. The champagne reception in front of the hotel at sunset was very memorable, as was our sunrise walk along the falls in the morning; we had the park to ourselves (almost) and took beautiful pictures at twilight. One key advice: Use the hotel’s concierge desk to arrange for travel to and from the hotel through the national park and, in our case, across the border with Argentine. This makes the ride very smooth (no transfer to the hotel’s shuttle bus needed at the park entry) and accelerates the border crossing.

2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Eva • family_with_children • sk
10
Once in a lifetime spectacle
Pros:

Absolutely phenomenal in every way. The private access to one of the most spectacular places on earth is in itself a reason worth staying, but the hotel is also truly incrediblr. Rooms are beautiful, food delicious and staff warm and attentive. On top of that, the property is immersed in wildlife, with lots of visits from cute birds, toucans, coaties and lizards even by the hotel pool.

2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Tom • couple • us
10
2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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pmkaverin • couple • ec
10
It is the best experience!
Pros:

Just the best experience. Now even better with the bicicle trip

2026-03-20 • via Nuitee