Arena Ipanema Hotel

Hotels
8.1 (3077 reviews)
R. Francisco Otaviano, 131 , Rio de Janeiro , BR
+55 21 3512-8200

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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 location near Ipanema beach
Friendly, helpful reception and rooftop staff
Consistently good breakfast
Generally clean and well-equipped rooms
On-site amenities: coffee shop, restaurant, bar, gym
Comfortable rooftop service/views
Cons:
Thin soundproofing / noise between rooms and from street
Room comfort issues: poor mattresses, small or stuffy rooms
Rooftop/bar under construction and associated noise
Pool not heated and some broken fittings (shower)
Occasional unfriendly restaurant staff and slow check-in
Charged for water / limited in-room tea/coffee and milk alternatives

Categories

Cleanliness
8
Most guests report rooms and public areas are clean, but several mention localized issues (sewage smell in a bathroom, unpleasant room odors, and hygiene concerns with plates left outside), reducing the score slightly.
Service
8.8
Frequently praised: friendly and helpful reception and outstanding rooftop staff. Some negative notes about restaurant staff and a lengthy check-in on one stay.
Location
9.5
Consistently excellent — many guests cite proximity to Ipanema beach, restaurants and easy walking access; the strongest positive theme across reviews.
Room Quality
6.8
Multiple complaints about mattresses (too soft/poor), small or stuffy rooms, poor ventilation, occasional broken showers and limited space, plus thin soundproofing between rooms.
Amenities
7.6
Hotel offers coffee shop, restaurant, bar, gym and rooftop, which guests appreciate; negatives include rooftop/bar under construction, pool not heated and some issues with bathroom fittings.
Value for Money
7
Mixed to negative sentiment on value: several guests say it is not fully worth the price (charged for water, limited in-room facilities), though others feel location and breakfast add value.
Food and Beverage
8.2
Breakfast is often praised (good quality and variety), but there are recurring complaints about limited tea choices, cold coffee, lack of milk alternatives and uneven restaurant/room-service quality.
Overall Experience
8.9
Overall stays are memorable and positive due to location, cleanliness and helpful staff, tempered by room comfort, noise and occasional amenity shortcomings.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:42

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

8.1
Based on 3077 reviews
Cleanliness: 8
Service: 8.8
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 6.8
Amenities: 7.6
Value for Money: 7
Food and Beverage: 8.2
Overall Experience: 8.9
V
Valeria • couple • mx
10
It was excellent
Pros:

Location is great, and the facility provides everything that is needed it, coffee shop, restaurant, bar and gym

Cons:

N/A

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Reratilwe Kwena • couple • za
5
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
M
Marcelo • couple • ar
9
Pros:

Muy buen desayuno

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
D
Dietmar • couple • de
10
Prima
Pros:

Sehr gut

Cons:

Das Bett war zu weich.

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
R
Ricardo • couple • br
8
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Polona • family_with_children • si
9
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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MARIA • couple • es
8
Buena ubicación
Pros:

La ubicación es lo mejor!
Muy cerca de la playa!
Es bastante tranquilo además.
Cama Cómoda
Buen desayuno

Cons:

Poca variedad de tés
La terraza esta en obras y hay bastante ruido.
No te dan agua por cortesía

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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PATRÍCIA • couple • br
10
Excepcional
Pros:

Tudo

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
A
Anghel • couple • at
7
Pros:

close to the beach, and friendly staff.

Cons:

soundproofing between rooms is poor, and the room could have been better ventilated due to an unpleasant smell.

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
G
Germán • family_with_children • ar
7
Relación, calidad baja
Pros:

Nos gustó el desayuno libre, la ubicación

Cons:

Mientras estás desayunando te retiran los platos, el colchón de nuestra habitación era pésimo. Ya está para tirar directamente.

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
C
Cameron • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Jonathan • solo_traveller • gb
6
Good location, adequate hotel
Pros:

Location and was clean

Cons:

Staff were slightly unfriendly, they charged for water in the room, the roof top bar was under construction and this was not highlighted

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Edoardo Maes • couple • br
6
Boa
Pros:

Excelente atendimento de toda a equipe

Cons:

Banheiro estava com cheiro de esgoto e a água do chuveiro não estava esquentando como deveria

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
A
Aléxia • couple • br
6
Não vale a pena pelo valor
Pros:

Localização excelente, staff simpática e atenciosa.

Cons:

Quartos pequenos e abafados com armários quebrados. Pouco arejados.

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
N
Norberto jorge • couple • ar
10
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
G
giorgio • solo_traveller • it
9
Perfetto per posizione e cortesia
Pros:

Posizione e cortesia del personale. Camera abbastanza grande. Colazione di buon livello.

Cons:

Nulla in particolare

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Birgit • couple • de
7
Gut ausgestattetes Hotel in guter Lage zwischen Ipanema und Copacabana
Pros:

Das Hotel liegt in der Nähe des Strandes, d.h. der Strand ist fußläufig schnell erreichbar. Die Zimmer sind gut ausgestattet und sauber. Das Frühstück ist guter Standard. Besonders hervorzuheben ist die Hilfsbereitschaft des Personals an der Rezeption, die Ausflüge buchen, Restaurants Tipps geben und buchen und für alle Fragen zur Verfügung stehen.

Cons:

Beim Check In mussten wir über 1 Stunde warten, was nach der langen Reisezeit mühsam war.

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
S
stig • family_with_children • no
10
Pros:

Fantastisk beliggenhet

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
J
Josefine • couple • de
9
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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nathalie • family_with_children • fr
7
Pros:

L amabilité du personnel de l accueil, emplacement de l hotel proche de la plage d ipanema, litteralement 2mins à pieds.

Cons:

Le personnel en salle du restaurant.
Ce qui est sensé être une piscine qui ressemble plus à 1 bassin.
Manque d insonorisation. Nous étions sur rue...et des le matin à l aube il etait difficile de dormir.
Par deux fois nos voisins de chambre ont commandé un room service et leur vaisselle salle est restée de 21h à 9h devt leur porte, ce qui en terme d hygiène laisse à désirer.

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee