Arena Ipanema Hotel

Hotels
8.8 (2783 reviews)
R. Francisco Otaviano, 131 , Rio de Janeiro , br

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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

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 2783 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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Díaz • family_with_children • ar
10
2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Christina • couple • de
7
Das Hotel ist empfehlenswert, aber hat einige Mängel in der Ausstattung und im Service.
Pros:

Die Lage ist großartig, man kann schnell die Strände von Ipanema und Copacabana erreichen. Die Umgebung des Hotels ist sehr sicher und gut bewacht.

Cons:

Die Schranktüren waren defekt. ImmZimmer fehlten Möglichkeiten, Kleidung aufzuhängen. An einem Tag wurde unser Zimmer beim Zimmerservice vergessen.

2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Luciano • couple • br
10
Perfeita!!!
Pros:

Localização e estrutura.

2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
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ERIKA ZULEY • family_with_children • co
5
Pros:

Esta bien ubicado, tiene linda vista y es cómodo

Cons:

Tienen problemas con sus cobros y su solución es cancelamos y volvemos a cobrar consumiendo los cupos de las TDC sin tener en cuenta tiempos bancarios.
Me cobraron consumo de otro cliente
Me extendieron la reserva y se equivocaron, al final me dejaron sin reserva y sin el reembolso inmediato de mi dinero. Tuve que buscar una solución, salir con mi hija y mi mami a aventurar, poco interés por el bienestar de las personas.

2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • solo_traveller • br
8
2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
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Sandrine • family_with_children • fr
7
Un hôtel bien placé sur Ipanema
Pros:

L'emplacement de l'hôtel, la gentillesse du personnel

Cons:

La taille de la chambre, quasiment aucun rangement possible, pas de lampe de chevet sur un côté du lit, salle de PDJ très exigüe et bruyante, la piscine minuscule

2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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wayne • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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George • couple • za
8
Perfect location - but a few negatives you should know about.
Pros:

Location is prime - Cannot ask for a better spot between Ipanema and Copacabana. Rooms were clean and service was good. Breakfast adequate. Pool and service upstairs was good.

Cons:

Nowhere to fill water bottles- had to buy bottled hotel water at minibar prices.
Soundproofing of rooms were not good - could hear next door room talking and moving furniture. Music night and musician at the pool area was of poor quality and we had to pay to listen to it - not good !

2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Goranic • couple • rs
8
2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Maria • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Salomé Ariadna • couple • ar
10
Pros:

Estaba bien

Cons:

Tal vez no es para alguien que está de vacaciones. Es un estilo de gente más empresarial que está de paso

2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Nazareno • family_with_children • br
6
2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
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JaviGaGo • couple • co
7
2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • family_with_children • cl
8
2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Marion • extended_group • de
9
2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Matthew • extended_group • gb
9
Excellent
Pros:

Location, staff, comfort.

Cons:

Water bottles not replenished every day.
Cleaning a bit hit and miss….sand, toilet

2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • couple • ar
10
Todo muy bien! Excelente personal
Cons:

Los colchones no eran muy cómodos

2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Diego • couple • cl
10
2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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MARIA • family_with_children • cl
7
Buen hotel
Pros:

En general todo bien

Cons:

Espacio restaurant para el desayuno

2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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CHARLOTTE • couple • fr
6
Great location, but the overall experience doesn’t justify the price.
Pros:

The location is definitely a strong point — just a 2-minute walk from Ipanema, which is very convenient. We also really enjoyed the view from the rooftop.

Cons:

Overall, the hotel didn’t feel worth the price. The room was very basic and lacked charm, the breakfast was quite disappointing, and the pool is very small compared to what you might expect from the photos. We stayed 1 night, that was enough.

2026-03-25 • via Nuitee