Arena Ipanema Hotel

Hotels
8.8 (3074 reviews)
R. Francisco Otaviano, 131 , Rio de Janeiro , br

Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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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.

Pool and rooftop terrace operations on December 31:

The pool will close at 12:00 PM on December 31 and reopen at 12:00 PM on January 1;
Due to preparations for and the celebration of the New Year's party, the rooftop terrace will also be closed from 12:00 PM on December 31 until 12:00 PM on January 1.
On New Year's Eve, access to the rooftop terrace will be restricted to guests/customers holding tickets for the party.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: SDU

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 3074 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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Andrea couple uy
8
Buena calidad precio
Pros:

Ubicación y modernización

Cons:

Algo pequeña la habitación. Se sienten mucho los ruidos de otras habitaciones.

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Francisco solo_traveller es
6
2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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luca couple ch
7
Personal sehr freundlich, sauber, gutes Frühstück, gutes Essen “à la Carte.”
Pros:

Freundlich, zentral, sauber

Cons:

Eckzimmer, Zimmer wurde erst um 15.00h geputzt.

2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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Natasha couple za
8
2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Luiz Fernando Zeferino couple br
7
Regular para ruim
Pros:

O Quarto é bom

Cons:

Localização, não tem como parar o carro e descarregar sua bagagem. Dependendo do horário que você chega exemplo: após as 14:00 arrastão muita gente na rua fazendo tumulto e roubando.

2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Ines Maria couple it
9
2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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Brendan family_with_children gb
8
Pros:

Great beds, great location, excellent shower, good room size

Cons:

Breakfast was OK, not amazing

2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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laurence couple fr
9
Bien
Pros:

Hôtel bien situé à Ipanema, confortable.
Personnel agréable

Cons:

Chambres petites
Restaurant très cher

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Gustavo couple uy
8
Muy agradable
Pros:

Muy buen desayuno. Cercania con la playa

Cons:

La terraza tenia un horario poco extendido

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Luca Bracci solo_traveller it
9
Perfect
Pros:

Rooftop e posizione

Cons:

Camere piccole

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Carlos couple ch
9
2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Jaqueih couple cl
8
Excelente!!!
Pros:

Excelente ubicación. Se puede caminar tranquilamente hacia las playas de Ipanema/Leblon y Copacabana. Está a sólo una cuadra de la playa por lo que la ubicación es realmente buena! Es un sector que se siente muy seguro, con mucha policía.

Cons:

Piscina mas pequeña que lo se ve aprecia en las fotos, aunque si con bonita vista (de todas formas no la usé porque la playa es al lado y muy agradable!).
Los días que estuvimos al parecer estaban haciendo arreglos, por lo que a partir de las 9 am se sentía ruidos.

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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DAVID solo_traveller ae
7
Arena Ipanema hotel
Pros:

The location
The staff
Nice hotel

Cons:

But expensive. You pay mostly for the location.
Sand on the ground in the room when just arrived.
Considering the price, at least one small bottle of water could be complementary at the arrival.

2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Ivan Giuseppe couple it
8
2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Alexandra solo_traveller ch
8
Pros:

Die Lage ist fantastisch. Sehr gutes Frühstück, sehr nettes Hotelpersonal.

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Noreen solo_traveller ie
4
Pros:

Location good

Cons:

VERY EXPENSIVE. There was a smell in our room of urine/damp which is not acceptable especially for the price we paid. The pool is tiny. The breakfast was ok but expected better for the price we paid.

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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sophie couple fr
8
2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Estelle couple fr
6
Hôtel très moyen! OK pour une nuit en transit
Pros:

Sa localisation et sa propreté

Cons:

Hôtel sans aucun charme qui correspond à un hôtel de tourisme de masse
Matériaux de mauvaises qualité (Lino au sol, meubles en plastic etc.)
Piscine de la taille d’un rince pieds!
Salle de restauration bien trop petite pour la taille de l’hôtel d’où attente , bruit etc.
Bref très cher pour ce niveau de qualité

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Gianluca couple it
6
2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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do Valle couple br
8
2026-08-12 via Nuitee