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Facilities

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WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent beachfront location and views
Very friendly and helpful staff (mentions of specific staff)
Strong breakfast offering (à la carte) and pleasant terrace dining
Good beach service and sauna/rooftop amenities
Cons:
Rooms small and some need maintenance (windows, bathroom)
Value for money concerns (expensive; poor early 'lunch box' experience)
Some amenities aging or broken (bikes, umbrellas)
Occasional poor room views (internal courtyard) making rooms dark

Categories

Cleanliness
8.5
Rooms repeatedly described as clean; no major cleanliness complaints though some rooms are small.
Service
9.6
Staff repeatedly praised as fantastic, welcoming and very helpful (specific mentions of excellent attendants and a named employee, Julio).
Location
10
Consistently highlighted as excellent — beachfront/IPanema/Apoarder access, great views, terrace and rooftop praised.
Room Quality
7.5
Mixed feedback: rooms are small and nicely decorated but several comments note maintenance issues (windows, bathroom), dark courtyard views and limited space.
Amenities
8.6
Positive amenities (sauna, beach chair service, terrace/rooftop) but some facilities are aging (broken bikes, old umbrellas) and usage varies.
Value for Money
7
Several guests felt price was high for what was delivered (complaints about an inadequate early 'lunch box' and overall value compared to other properties).
Food and Beverage
9.4
Breakfast repeatedly praised (phenomenal, à la carte option unusual and appreciated); a few notes that portions could be scarce at times.
Overall Experience
9
Overall very positive stays due to location, staff and amenities despite some maintenance and value concerns; many guests said they'd return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:05

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Hotel Arpoador offers recently renovated rooms designed by architect Thiago Bernardes. Enjoy modern design, air conditioning, Nespresso coffee machines, and exclusive bathroom amenities. Some rooms even boast panoramic ocean views.

Gastronomic Delights
Indulge in delicious Brazilian specialties at the hotel's restaurant by chef Roberta Sudbrack. Using fresh organic ingredients, the menu is a culinary delight. Unwind at the bar with tropical caipirinhas, classic cocktails, and a selection of beers.

Prime Location
Located next to Girl from Ipanema Park and a short walk from Ipanema's beach, Hotel Arpoador provides a perfect setting to explore Rio de Janeiro. With stunning views of the coastline, guests can immerse themselves in the beauty of the city.

Book your stay at Hotel Arpoador now for an unforgettable experience in Rio de Janeiro!

Important information:

According to the Brazilian Federal Law 8.069/1990, minors under 18 years of age cannot check into hotels unless they are accompanied by their parents or a designated adult. If a minor is accompanied by an adult other than his parents, it is necessary to present a written authorization for the minor to check into the hotel. Such authorization must be notarized and signed by both parents, and presented along with notarized copies of their IDs.

If both or one of the parents are absent and are not staying with the minor, it is necessary to submit authorization for lodging done in person and signed by both parents or by the parent who is absent. This document must be notarized at the time of check-in.

If the person who is accompanied by a minor does not have the authorization for lodging, he or she should go to the Juvenile Court. Please contact the hotel for more information.

Please note that a valid photo ID and a credit/debit/banking card corresponding to the name on the booking are required at check-in.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.
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: GIG

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 1389 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.5
Service: 9.6
Location: 10
Room Quality: 7.5
Amenities: 8.6
Value for Money: 7
Food and Beverage: 9.4
Overall Experience: 9
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Nicole • couple • ca
8
Lovely stay in Aproador. Great location. Lovely amenities and inclusions in the stay. Staff were fantastic!
Pros:

The hotel was great! We had a city view room and the room itself was lovely. Spacious enough for the 2 of us. The included breakfast was phenomenal (choice from an à la carte menu which is not typical in Brazil), the beach chair service was great, and all staff were extremely helpful and friendly! Such a nice touch having a sauna (we were there during a few rainy days and this was lovely).

Cons:

Some of the amenities are a bit old (bikes were not really useable and umbrellas were old and some broken)

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
R
rose • extended_group • im
8
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Pros:

Location excellent. Staff so welcoming and helpful. Breakfast lovely. View from room stunning. Love the hammock.

Cons:

Felt the room needs some maintenance around windows and parts of bathroom. Expected better for the price.

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
E
Enrique • couple • ar
7
Agradable estadía en Ipanema
Pros:

La ubicación

Cons:

Estaba en el 1er piso y tenía que poner la cortina xq todo el mundo nos veía

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Gabriel • couple • fr
8
2 noches en Ipanema
Pros:

La ubicación y la terraza. La habitación es justita pero está limpia y bien decorada. El desayuno en la terraza está bueno pero es un poco escaso. Personal en general bastante amable, los chicos que te ayudan a llevar tus maletas son top :)

Cons:

Nos quedamos dos noches.La primera noche avisamos porque al día siguiente teníamos una excursión y teníamos que salir a las 6.15( desayuno abre a las 7 am- el hotel que más tarde ofrecía desayuno en nuestro tour por Brasil)
Nos tomaron nota de la habitación y nos dijeron que nos prepararían una lunch box. A la mañana siguiente, era bastante evidente que no lo habían tenido en cuenta ( eran las mismas personas de la noche anterior y ni se acordaban) y nos dieron esa bolsa después de que uno de ellos se fuera un rato a la cocina. La verdad que nunca nos había pasado que nos dieran una caja así, el papel es del water, que cogimos antes de irnos. A casi 400 euros la noche con desayuno incluido, la verdad es que deja mucho que desear. La relación calidad precio -habiendo probado en el mismo viaje la cadena Windsor, Belmond en Iguazú y un hotel al lado del aeropuerto- es bastante alta

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Camille • couple • fr
9
Pros:

Le personnel adorable la terrasse de plein pied sur la plage d ipanema, les.petits dej face au surfeur d aproador, le service sur la.plage.le.samedi,! On a adoré notre sejour chez vous ! Merci pour tout on reviendra avec joie !

Cons:

Le seul petit bémol de l’Arpoador, que nous avons adoré par ailleurs, concerne la vue de notre chambre. Nous avions choisi une chambre donnant sur cour. Celle-ci ouvrait sur une minuscule cour intérieure, avec un mur surmonté de barbelés juste en face de notre fenêtre. Une structure en bois, installée pour préserver l’intimité des chambres, rendait la chambre assez sombre. L’ensemble était un peu triste, surtout dans un cadre aussi magnifique ! Avec le recul, nous conseillerions vraiment de payer un peu plus pour une chambre avec vue sur la ville, bien plus dégagée. Après le reste est tellement canon. L'emplacement la plage, le rooftop qu'on y a pas passé beaucoup de temps..

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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natalie • extended_group • uy
10
2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Joseph • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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SIGLINDA • couple • ar
10
Pros:

Ubicación excelente ! Unas vistas preciosas y salida a la playa. El lugar para desayunar y almorzar es precioso mirando el mar . Habitaciones pequeñas pero justas para lo necesario . Disponibilidad del personal todo el tiempo para lo q necesites. Destacas a julio que nos atendió de manera maravillosa . Muy atentos . Volvería sin dudar

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
Y
Yves • family_with_children • ch
7
Beste Lage in Rio!, aber unbedingt das richtige Zimmer wählen. Fragwürdiges Preis-Leistung-Verhältnis
Pros:

Die Lage ist die beste in Rio. Die Fahrräder stehen den Gästen kostenlos zur Verfügung, damit lassen sich die Strände wunderbar entdecken. Die Frühstückskarte ist vielfältig, und das Personal ist sehr hilfsbereit, stets freundlich und zuvorkommend.

Cons:

Das Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis empfanden wir als nicht angemessen. Unser Zimmer lag strassenseitig im ersten Obergeschoss, praktisch auf Augenhöhe mit der Strasse. Entsprechend laut war es, und Privatsphäre gab es kaum. Diese Zimmerkategorie würde ich nicht empfehlen. Die oberen Etagen mit Blick aufs Meer sind hingegen super. Wer hier bucht, sollte unbedingt ein meerseitiges Zimmer in einem höheren Stockwerk verlangen.

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
A
Amanda • couple • br
8
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Carmen • couple • br
9
Única
Pros:

Prática

Cons:

Nada

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Harry • couple • gb
9
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Joe • couple • gb
10
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
A
Alessandra • couple • it
10
top tutto meraviglioso
Pros:

Bellissimo hotel nel posto top di Rio

Cons:

forse le camere u po’piccole

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
C
Caroline • couple • es
7
Small room fabrics not great but liked the pool, breakfast and restaurant terrace downstairs a lot.
Pros:

Love the sound of waves on speaker in hallways. Cool place, kind staff. Nice pool rooftop and breakfast. The restaurant terrace downstairs is great and location is perfect.

Cons:

Rooms are small and fabrics and materials not great

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
G
GayLynn • couple • us
10
We loved our stay. The views, the location, the lovely room and the people made this stay memorable. Highly recommend.
Pros:

Spectacular location on the beach with a lovely beachside bar/restaurant. The rooms are beautifully designed and functional and the staff was friendly and accommodating.

Cons:

No notes..

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
S
Sergio • couple • br
10
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
V
Vitor • couple • br
10
Pros:

Localizacao privilegiada e hotel extremamente limpo

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Sergio • solo_traveller • br
10
Gostamos muito desse hotel e pretendemos continuar frequentando
Pros:

Equipe e localização

Cons:

Nada

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
A
Amalia Cosmina • couple • it
9
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee