Arena Ipanema Hotel

Hotels
8.8 (2878 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 2878 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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Gustavo family_with_children pe
8
2026-04-25 via Nuitee
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Sam extended_group gb
8
2026-04-24 via Nuitee
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Ana couple ec
9
2026-04-24 via Nuitee
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Marco couple ch
7
Séjour agréable
Pros:

Le personnel est très gentil, la chambre très confortable, très proche de la plage

Cons:

Le petit déjeuner est varié mais moyen à mon goût, beaucoup de monde et assez bruyant, il y a la queue à la machine à café

La salle de gym est très petite et mal adaptée, faut revoir le concept

2026-04-23 via Nuitee
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Alejandro solo_traveller cl
8
Bueno Bonito
Pros:

La ubicación es excelente

Cons:

Piezas un poco ruidosas pero precio calidad esta bien.

2026-04-23 via Nuitee
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Francisca couple cl
6
2026-04-23 via Nuitee
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Tyrone couple ec
8
Estuvo bien
Pros:

La ubicación y la atención del personal

Cons:

Habitaciones muy pequeña

2026-04-23 via Nuitee
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virginie family_with_children ch
7
Séjour agréable.
Pros:

Emplacement, piscine au dernier étage avec vue, chambre avec petite vue

Cons:

Petit déjeuner : dysfonctionnement de machine à café tous les matins et pas de café en poudre pour remplacer alors que c'est si simple.
Difficile d'avoir la bonne température dans la douche.

2026-04-23 via Nuitee
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Fabiana couple br
7
Pros:

Pontos positivos:
Localização excelente, com fácil acesso à praia e a diversos restaurantes.
Quarto bem silencioso, proporcionando conforto durante a estadia.
Equipe atenciosa, educada e alto astral

Cons:

Pontos a melhorar:
O café da manhã poderia ser melhor organizado. O espaço não parece comportar o número de hóspedes, tornando o ambiente barulhento e um pouco desorganizado.
As máquinas de café estavam frequentemente indisponíveis.
O buffet é simples e não condiz com o valor cobrado.

Um dos botões do elevador permaneceu quebrado durante toda a estadia, sem reparo.

Também senti falta de uma ducha para limpeza dos pés após a praia, o que faz diferença considerando a localização do hotel.

2026-04-22 via Nuitee
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Sara extended_group pt
5
bom
Pros:

Localização
Funcionários simpáticos

Cons:

piscina - suja e espreguiçadeiras velhas e gastas

2026-04-22 via Nuitee
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Aliaksei couple by
9
2026-04-21 via Nuitee
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Manuel couple cl
8
Buena ubicación, pero con oportunidades
Pros:

La ubicación

Cons:

El tamaño de las piezas y el desayuno

2026-04-21 via Nuitee
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Isabelle couple fr
8
Séjour agréable dans un hôtel soigné et bien placé. Petit-déjeuner à améliorer.
Pros:

Nous y sommes restés trois nuits. L'emplacement à deux pas d'Ipanema. La chambre avec vue sur le jardin, le rooftop avec piscine. Le personnel de l'accueil très serviable et souriant. L'entrée de nuit sécuriésée.

Cons:

Le petit déjeuner n'était pas agréable du tout, salle trop bruyante : deux machines à café (en panne) pour un hôtel si grand. Les tables n'étaient pas refaites rapidement, il fallait courir après les tasses, et couverts. Le buffet n'était pas ravitaillé rapidement. Pas d'eau fraîche filtrée offerte dans le hall d'entrée : ce serait bien de le proposer. Pas de café ou thé avec bouilloire dans la chambre. Sèche cheveux pas assez puissant.

2026-04-20 via Nuitee
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anna couple it
8
Posizione a 10 metri dalla spiaggia di ipanema. Hotel moderno tutto ottimo
Pros:

Posizione top. Buona colazione. Staff gentilissimo

Cons:

Niente

2026-04-19 via Nuitee
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Giuliana solo_traveller it
10
2026-04-18 via Nuitee
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Raquel I couple br
6
Cons:

Café da manhã de baixa qualidade, incluía alimentos ultraprocessados.
Corredor do quarto cheira mofo.

2026-04-18 via Nuitee
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English Claire solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Service, everyone was so helpful and friendly. Breakfast was great to and its the best location

Cons:

Had to leave !! Will be back again soon

2026-04-18 via Nuitee
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Josef couple at
9
Pros:

location excellent, Ipanema beach 5mins walking distance. Extensive breakfast selection, especially the pastries were wonderful. Even though not super cheap for Rio, it was worth it.

Cons:

The rooftop pool area felt a bit cramped and noisy

2026-04-17 via Nuitee
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Daria extended_group pl
10
2026-04-16 via Nuitee
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Corina solo_traveller it
10
2026-04-15 via Nuitee