Arena Ipanema Hotel

Hotels
8.8 (2909 reviews)
R. Francisco Otaviano, 131 , Rio de Janeiro , br

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Inconsistent cleanliness
Limited gym size

Categories

Cleanliness
8.58
Some inconsistencies in housekeeping as noted in reviews.
Service
9.35
General positive feedback on staff attentiveness and friendliness.
Location
9.39
Consistently praised for its excellent location near the beach.
Room Quality
8.84
Rooms noted as comfortable but some issues with temperature control.
Amenities
8.67
Small gym and lack of additional amenities cited.
Value for Money
8.83
Varied opinions, but overall considered fair given location.
Food and Beverage
7.88
Breakfast quality criticized; could use more variety.
Overall Experience
8.85
Positive overall experience despite some minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-12 06:20

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation near Ipanema Beach

Outdoor Pool and Sun Terrace: Enjoy the Brazilian sun at our outdoor pool and terrace.

Wellness and Fitness: Relax in the sauna, stay active at the fitness centre.

City View Rooms with Free WiFi: Modern amenities include flat-screen TVs, free toiletries, and city views.

Experience the best of Rio de Janeiro at Arena Ipanema Hotel. Book now for an unforgettable stay just steps away from Ipanema Beach!

Important information:

Kindly note that the credit card holder must be a guest and will be required to show a photo ID and the credit card used to book upon check-in.

According to Brazilian Federal Law 8.069/1990, minors under 18 years of age can only stay with the presence of a personal representative and must present identification. In case the minor's not accompanied by either of the parents, a notarized written consent letter from both is required.

Please note that only 1 dog or cat under 8 kilos is accepted per room with an extra fee of R$ 110 per day or R$ 612 per week. Guests are required to sign a responsibility agreement and present the pet's vaccination card on arrival. Please, double check with the hotel for rules and restrictions.

If booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.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.
Sauna is closed from 2026-12-31 until 2026-12-31
Sauna is closed from 2027-12-31 until 2027-12-31
Sauna is closed from 2028-12-31 until 2028-12-31
Swimming pool: Closed from Fri, Dec 31, 2027 until Fri, Dec 31, 2027
Swimming pool: Closed from Thu, Dec 31, 2026 until Thu, Dec 31, 2026
Swimming pool: Closed from Sun, Dec 31, 2028 until Sun, Dec 31, 2028
Bar is closed from 2028-12-31 until 2028-12-31
Bar is closed from 2027-12-31 until 2027-12-31
Bar is closed from 2026-12-31 until 2026-12-31
Fitness center is closed from 2026-12-31 until 2026-12-31
Fitness center is closed from 2027-12-31 until 2027-12-31
Fitness center is closed from 2028-12-31 until 2028-12-31

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • 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 2 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.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 2909 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.58
Service: 9.35
Location: 9.39
Room Quality: 8.84
Amenities: 8.67
Value for Money: 8.83
Food and Beverage: 7.88
Overall Experience: 8.85
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Marine solo_traveller fr
8
Un bon emplacement
Pros:

L'emplacement est top. Le personnel accueillant. L'hôtel très propre.

Cons:

La température glaciale du lounge et du restaurant. Quelques problèmes d'évacuation dans les WC, mais le personnel est toujours intervenu très rapidement.
Le rooftop est un plus qui pourrait être plus soigné. La mini piscine ne donne pas envie. Il n'est pas mis en valeur, c'est dommage.

2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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Wittawat couple fr
9
Pros:

Great location. Nice staff.

Cons:

Only small details :
- lighting in bedroom quite gloomy
- TV signal doesn’t work well (TV5 Monde channel)

2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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Cheval couple re
8
2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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Guilherme couple br
10
Pros:

Destaque ao atendimento da recepção realizado pelas atendentes: Sara (as duas com o mesmo nome) e Cristiane. O atendimento inicial e receptividade delas fazem diferença total no começo da viagem.

2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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Deborah solo_traveller pe
7
Pros:

Incredibly well located, lovely place close to everything you could need
The staff was very nice, especially the housekeeping and front desk staff.
Very complete breakfast

Cons:

They charged US$4 to send me a cup of hot water I needed to take medicine. Most hotels would have offered this as a courtesy. It was charged as tea, I only got hot water.

One of the elevators was sporadically out of service, creating congestion for the one left

The gym only opens at 9am, perhaps this is an easy fix, as many people may want to work out before going on their tours.

2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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Paul solo_traveller uy
9
2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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Marcelo solo_traveller ar
8
2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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Philipp couple de
9
Pros:

Super Lage zum Strand. Zimmer sieht aus wie auf den Bildern. Schöne dachterasse mit Pool.

2026-05-06 via Nuitee
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Felipe couple cl
7
Normal.
Pros:

Ubicación.

Cons:

Habitación deluxe era muy pequeña. Mala la cama , piscina pequeña. Un día llegué 3 minutos tarde al desayuno y no me dejaron entrar. Ósea un hotel normal.

2026-05-06 via Nuitee
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Mariano solo_traveller ar
10
Pros:

El personal muy atento y eficiente. Las instalaciones muy cómodas. Rico y variado desayuno

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Luu couple ar
8
Hotel súper cómodo en Ipanema
Pros:

El hotel está muy bien ubicado en Ipanema. Tan solo bajando del hotel y caminando media cuadra hay acceso a la playa. En esa zona de la playa hay polícias y seguridad hasta tarde en la noche. Cerca del hotel hay muchísimos restaurantes para comer.
La terraza del hotel, si bien tiene una pileta pequeña, es súper linda. Tiene una vista al mar muy buena y el bar tiene ricos tragos y opciones para comer ahí mismo.
Los servicios del hotel son súper completos. Sin dudas volvería a alojarme aquí!

Cons:

La cama era poco cómoda. De un lado del colchón estaba mucho más hundido que del otro, lo que por peso hacía que termines durmiendo en el medio en un hueco.
El servicio de limpieza a la habitación estaba bien, pero cuando llegamos había arena en el piso. En cuanto a la limpieza podría mejorarse.

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Ramiro couple ar
2
Pros:

muy vieja las instalaciones

Cons:

les muy caro para lo que es

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Darwin solo_traveller nl
8
2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Luiz solo_traveller br
9
2026-05-03 via Nuitee
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VITIELLO extended_group fr
7
Emplacement idéal mais rapport qualité prix excessif
Pros:

L’emplacement

Cons:

Beaucoup d’équipements défectueux dans notre 1ère chambre (climatisation, toilettes, eau chaude), nous avons dû changer pour une autre dont la douche fonctionnait à moitié

2026-05-02 via Nuitee
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VIKRAMJIT SINGH solo_traveller br
8
Awesome location and helpful staff
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Room size could be a bit bigger and could provide basics like an ironing board or coffee maker

2026-05-02 via Nuitee
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Corina couple ar
8
Excelente ubicación! El personal muy atento y amable.
Pros:

La ubicación es excelente.
El personal muy profesional y muy amable.
El rooftop con la piscina y una maravillosa vista al mar.

Cons:

Los ascensores durante nuestra estadía no funcionaban bien (de hecho uno de los dos ascensores no funcionaba).
La habitación si bien era muy amplia, no tenía suficiente espacio para guardar y colgar la ropa).
Por ser un hotel 4 estrellas, deberían ofrecer por ejemplo jugos naturales y exprimidos y no jugos envasados.

2026-05-02 via Nuitee
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Andrés couple ar
8
2026-05-01 via Nuitee
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Marcio couple ae
8
Cons:

The swimming pool area was beautiful, but we were unable to use the umbrellas. The wind was too strong for them. Surely there are other options to provide shade to guests without compromising safety.

2026-05-01 via Nuitee
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Laura extended_group us
7
I would definitely find better value for our money next time we’re in ipaneema
Pros:

Location.

Cons:

There wasn’t actually a view and the rooftop pool is much smaller than it looks and always too crowded to go to. We were unable to use the bar up top.

2026-04-30 via Nuitee