Arena Copacabana Hotel

Hotels
8.5 (2750 reviews)
Avenida Atlantica, 2064 , Rio de Janeiro , BR
+55 21 3034-1501

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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:
Excellent beachfront location (Copacabana)
Friendly, helpful staff
Rooftop pool/bar with great views
Clean, well-maintained rooms
Comfortable beds
Fresh orange juice at breakfast
Cons:
Limited breakfast variety and some poor items (cappuccino, no yogurt)
Missing expected in-room amenities (kettle/tea, slippers, spoons)
Noise issues (doors slamming, fridge, rooms above)
Occasional petty charges (water/coffee) affecting perceived value
Front desk inconsistent in recommendations and tact
Parking availability mentioned as a problem

Categories

Cleanliness
9
Multiple reviews note rooms as clean, well cared for and 'limpo/cheiroso'; generally strong cleanliness impressions.
Service
9
Staff repeatedly described as attentive, friendly and helpful across languages; a few mentions of reception tact/knowledge gaps but overall service is a strong positive.
Location
10
Consistently praised as ideal/fronting Copacabana beach and very central — the hotel's strongest attribute.
Room Quality
9
Beds and rooms described as comfortable with good views (rooftop/front), though some guests noted noise (fridge, doors, upstairs) and cold uncarpeted floors.
Amenities
7
Several guests reported missing expected amenities (no kettle/tea, no slippers, limited toiletries, no spoons for cereal) — amenities are a clear area for improvement.
Value for Money
7.5
Generally positive experiences but some guests felt petty charges (water/coffee capsules) and minor service irritations reduced perceived value.
Food and Beverage
7.5
Breakfast praised for fresh orange juice but criticized for limited variety, inconsistent quality (e.g., bad cappuccino, no yogurt) and occasional shortcomings (no spoons).
Overall Experience
9
Majority of stays described as very positive or excellent (special occasions, pleasant surprises); small operational issues lowered a few guests' experiences but overall stay impressions are strong.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:23

Property Description

Luxurious Beachfront Location:
Ideally located right next to Copacabana Beach, Arena Copacabana Hotel offers stunning ocean views and direct beach access for a perfect tropical getaway.

Top-Notch Amenities:
Enjoy the rooftop pool, gym, and sauna for ultimate relaxation. Indulge in delicious Spanish and Brazilian cuisine at the Otaviano restaurant, while taking in panoramic views of the beach and boardwalk.

Convenient and Accessible:
With free WiFi throughout the property and air-conditioned rooms featuring modern amenities, your comfort is our priority. Explore nearby attractions like Ipanema Beach and the Sugarloaf easily from our central location.

Experience luxury and convenience at Arena Copacabana Hotel - book your stay now for an unforgettable beachfront retreat.

Important information:

Kindly note that the standard room category does not offer a view.

Please 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 weighing less than 8 kg is accepted per room for an extra fee of R$ 110 per day or R$ 612 per week. You must sign a liability agreement and present the pet's vaccination card upon check-in. Consult the hotel for pet rules and restrictions.

When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply. Consult the hotel for conditions

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 a ticket 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: GIG

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 2750 reviews
Cleanliness: 9
Service: 9
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9
Amenities: 7
Value for Money: 7.5
Food and Beverage: 7.5
Overall Experience: 9
K
Katherine • couple • us
9
Pros:

We liked how localized it was with everything but also very clean.

Cons:

N/a

2026-11-07 • via Nuitee
C
Claire • family_with_children • et
9
Great.
Pros:

Excellent buffet breakfast. Staff were all extremely friendly and helpful. Room was very clean and comfortable. It was also very quiet. Amazing view of Cococabana. The gym is somewhat small but functional.

Cons:

Our only problem was a ham salad arrived without any ham. The waiter tried to sort it out but it sounded like the kitchen refused, saying it came like that and we couldn’t have more ham. We kept explaining there was no ham, only leaves but it seems the kitchen guard their ham very closely.

2026-11-07 • via Nuitee
D
DILSON • couple • br
10
2026-11-07 • via Nuitee
A
ADRIANA • family_with_children • br
10
2026-11-06 • via Nuitee
A
aharon • couple • il
5
לא ממליץ
Pros:

מלון חדש ומודרני

Cons:

צוות חדר אוכל חבל שבגללם המלון קיבל ציון נמוך ואני לא מתכוון להמליץ עליו ולחזור אליו.
40 דק' עד שמגישים את האוכל ואחרי זה אומרים לך ששכחנו אותכם ומגישים דברים לא נכונים

2026-11-05 • via Nuitee
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Mauricio • couple • br
6
Bom custo benefício
Pros:

Café da manhã excelente, muitas opções de frios, pãos, cafés... pouca opção de fruta, mas não me incomodou. Equipe muito prestativa também. Fomos bem atendidos nos bares, principalmente no rooftop. Quarto pequeno mas dentro do esperado, camas eram boas, banheiro bem espaçoso. Ótima localização. O restaurante octaviano também tinham bons pratos e o garçom era extremamente atencioso, fui muito bem tratado. Não tenho reclamações a respeito da equipe do hotel, sempre solícitos, sempre bem humorados e tentando nos deixar o mais confortável possível.

Cons:

A limpeza do quarto não era das melhores, sempre tinha sujeira no chão mesmo após a arrumação, no último dia as vezes andavamos de chinelo por conta da quantidade de grãos de areia e outras sujeiras que iam se acumulando. Achei pouco elevador pra quantidade de apartamentos também, ficava bem congestionado. Mas o que mais nos incomodou foi o cheiro de esgoto da privada do banheiro. Acontecia sempre pela manhã, e quase não conseguíamos usar pelo cheiro. Chegamos a relatar na recepção, eles meio que faziam um "tratamento de água" usando cloro, e aí se você desse bastante descarga, o cheiro do enxofre sumia e ficava cheiro de cloro. O cloro não era o problema, o problema era chegar até ele kkkkkk cada descarga subia mais o cheiro de enxofre e essa foi a parte mais desagradável, chegava a dar náusea pela manhã. De resto, tudo ótimo.

2026-11-05 • via Nuitee
J
Jingyi • extended_group • ca
7
Amazing location, attentive staff, a comfortable stay, but imo value is not worth the price tag..
Pros:

the location was amazing; breakfast selection was pretty good; room was nice, the window is soundproof so even when I stayed on the second floor directly facing the bars on the beach, it was able to block most of the music at night

Cons:

The bathroom smelled bad, I stayed in 2 different rooms on 2 separate bookings and they both smelled. breakfast can get quite repetitive if you're staying multiple days, but this seemed to be the case at every hotel we stayed at throughout our trip.

2026-11-05 • via Nuitee
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Emanuela • couple • br
10
2026-11-04 • via Nuitee
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Ana • family_with_children • mx
9
Pros:

Breakfast is amazing. Rooms are super comfortable and clean

Cons:

Had routy neighbors on the same floor. But not the hotel's fault

2026-11-04 • via Nuitee
O
Orlando • extended_group • co
8
Pros:

el personal es amable

Cons:

el cambio de habitacion

2026-11-03 • via Nuitee
G
Guilherme • couple • br
8
Muito boa mesmo sem room service a partir de 22:30
Pros:

Vista para a Praia de Copacabana

Cons:

Sem maleiro

2026-11-03 • via Nuitee
J
JUSSARA • couple • br
8
Bom custo benefício
Pros:

Adorei a localização e o atendimento dos funcionários. A senhora da recepção não me lembro o nome muito simpática e atenciosa.

Cons:

Do café da manhã. Achei com pouca opção.

2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
C
cjaram1 • family_with_children • co
9
Pros:

Ubicación

2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
S
Sidy & Jérémy • family_with_children • fr
9
2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
J
John • couple • au
10
2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
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Waspada • solo_traveller • gb
7
Cons:

They never vacuum the room floor— sands were all over from previous guests and mine

2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
G
GAEL • family_with_children • fr
9
Excellent séjour .
Pros:

La situation géographique en face de la plage de Copacabana , quasi les pieds dans l’eau
Le personnel adorable
Le petit déjeuner varié.

Cons:

Le lavabo dans la chambre qui ne s’écoulait pas bien .

2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
L
Leandro • couple • br
8
Bom hotel
Pros:

Quarto bom. Boa localização. Cama boa. Bom café da manhã. Equipe atenciosa, educada e prestativa.

Cons:

A limpeza deixou a desejar. Quando chegamos, havia muita areia no chão do quarto. Não dava para ver, mas andando descalço era perceptível. Mesmo pedindo para aspirar, melhorou bastante, mas não ficou 100%. Durante toda a estadia a aspiração do chão deixou a desejar. Entendo que por se tratar de um hotel de praia, esse ponto da limpeza é mais difícil, mas o hotel tem de prestar mais atenção. Acredito que esse ponto da aspiração do chão tem de ser melhor trabalhado. O hotel poderia ter um local para limpar os pés antes de entrar, o que evitaria que hospedes levassem areia da praia. Sugiro, ainda, talvez, tapetes para bater os pés na entrada dos quartos. Essa questão da areia no chão incomodou bastante durante toda a estadia.
Além disso, o funcionamento do ar condicionado também deixou a desejar, pois podia gelar mais.

2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
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Michele • solo_traveller • ch
9
TOP location! Assolutamente consigliato
Pros:

La posizione è perfetta, lo staff è gentilissimo e l’albergo è molto pulito. La vista su Copacabana è meravigliosa. Il bar/ristorante sul rooftop merita una visita.

Durante la procedura di check-in ho chiesto a Luana, persona molto professionale, una camera a un piano alto e l’ha accolta con un sorriso.

Cons:

Considerato il prezzo, mi aspettavo una colazione con una più scelta, ma era comunque molto buona.

Talvolta l’attesa per utilizzare uno dei due ascensori (l’albergo ha 14 piani) è piuttosto lunga.

2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
K
Ketzer • family_with_children • br
9
Pros:

Ótima localização. Colaboradores muito gentis e atenciosos. Muito bom café da manhã. Quarto confortáveis.

Cons:

O chuveiro poderia ser mais forte. A água nem sempre esquenta bem.

2026-11-01 • via Nuitee