Arena Ipanema Hotel

Hotels
8.8 (3074 reviews)
R. Francisco Otaviano, 131 , Rio de Janeiro , br

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:
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.

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

8.8
Based on 3074 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
M
Maria extended_group us
10
Excellent property with friendly Staff and perfect location.
Pros:

The Staff is great - from door security, front desk, cleaning through restaurant/rooftop bar attendants - everyone super nice, professional and friendly. Location is superb so close to the beach, restaurants and shops. Room was very clean and comfortable.

Cons:

N/A

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
R
Raquel extended_group es
9
Hotel cómodo y con perfecta ubicación
Pros:

La ubicación perfecta, limpieza y comodidad

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
S
Sergio couple br
6
Pelo roubo péssima
Pros:

Cafe da manha

Cons:

Roubaram meu oculos e relogio no unico dias das 4 noites que pedi para limparem o quarto

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
U
ursula family_with_children pe
8
Cómoda, tranquila y relajada
Pros:

Las habitaciones estaban bonitas y cómodas. La zona de la piscina estuvo linda.

Cons:

No fuimos al restaurante porque sentimos que la oferta era muy limitada al ser solo comida española.
El gimnasio es muy pequeño.

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
C
Catia couple gb
8
It was very good experience and I really enjoyed my stay.
Pros:

Perfect location

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
M
Mechi couple ar
10
2026-08-06 via Nuitee
B
benedicte solo_traveller fr
8
Hôtel propre et très bien situé.
Pros:

L’emplacement très stratégique : à proximité des plages d’Ipanema et Copacabana.

Cons:

Petit déjeuner bas de gamme.

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
R
Renaud couple fr
8
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
E
Eve extended_group gb
8
Pros:

Good location

Cons:

Bit impersonal

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
P
pierre family_with_children fr
7
2026-08-04 via Nuitee
V
VAZQUEZ ROWE couple es
9
Pros:

Muy bien ubicado en la playa de Arpoador

Cons:

El desayuno está bien, pero es mejorable

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
A
Andre couple br
8
2026-08-03 via Nuitee
P
pierre family_with_children fr
10
2026-08-02 via Nuitee
D
Davide couple it
9
Safe and clean
Pros:

Perfect location and very clean

Cons:

Breakfast was too caotic and not attended as expected

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
M
Maria couple us
10
Modern, clean, luxury hotel right by Ipanema and Copacabana.
Pros:

Excellent staff from front door to the delicious dining room, to the roof top bar by the infinity pool. Everyone provided great service and hospitality! Great location, right near Ipanema, very modern and clean rooms with all the latest amenities. Breakfast was a treat each day, and cocktails and snacks on the roof each evening after touring was wonderful. Highly recommend!

Cons:

Great experience, no issues.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
R
Rachael solo_traveller us
9
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
M
Marilu Roxana couple pe
7
Buena ubicación con desayuno básico
Pros:

La ubicación es bastante buena. A solo 2 cuadras del malecón de la playa. El personal es amable.

Cons:

Nos tocó la habitación al costado del ascensor y el ruido no nos dejaba descansar pero felizmente nos cambiaron de habitación la tercera noche. Durante nuestra estancia tuvieron problemas con las conexiones de agua y desagüe y el agua del water salía con tanta presión que mojaba todo el baño. Desayuno muy poco surtido y había tanta gente que no encontrabas cubiertos ni tazas.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
J
Jeffery extended_group us
8
Nice
Pros:

Breakfast was good. Location was good

Cons:

Could not access other floors to meet up with friends staying there also

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
R
Raimundo couple cl
9
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
M
Milena Yuka solo_traveller br
10
2026-07-22 via Nuitee