Arena Ipanema Hotel

Hotels
8.8 (3111 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 3111 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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Davide solo_traveller it
9
2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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JOAO BOSCO VASCONCELOS couple br
9
2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Helmuth solo_traveller us
7
Pros:

Pool and sauna

Cons:

Breakfast too dark and crowded

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Guido couple it
9
2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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GRIDDA family_with_children ma
7
Pros:

Emplacement

Cons:

espace commun étroit. terrasse mal entretenue

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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JOAO BOSCO VASCONCELOS couple br
9
2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Maja family_with_children si
9
Super hotel na odlični lokaciji na plaži Ipanema.
Pros:

Hotel tik na plaži, pred hotelomin za hotelom policija, tako da smo se počutili res varno.
Zalo okusen zajtrki res udobne postelje.

Cons:

V jedilnici je bila zelo močna klima in nas je skoraj zeblo.

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Daniel extended_group br
8
Uma boa localização com um bom hotel.
Pros:

Localização é ótima, próxima de bons restaurantes e ao lado da praia. O local é bastante policiado, nos sentimos seguros. O Hotel está bem cuidado e limpo.

Cons:

Como ficamos em um andar mais baixo, havia uma praça ao lado do hotel que tinha bastante barulho, atrapalhando um pouco o sono a noite. As paredes do quartos são um pouco finas, o que também causa um pouco de barulho de outros quartos.
Não foi nada insuportável, mas importante levar em consideração.

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Anas couple fr
9
2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Yohann family_with_children fr
6
Un séjour agréable grâce au petit-déjeuner copieux et à l’excellent restaurant, mais une déception concernant les photos
Pros:

-Le petit déjeuné était copieux
-Le restaurant espagnol très bon

Cons:

-Les photos de l’extérieur sont trompeuse il ne montre pas le gros bloc hideux qui cache la mer par rapport à la pub faite sur booking
-le rooftop est vraiment très petit
- la piscine n’a aucune vue
- toutes les chambres donne sur la rue ou le parcs sur le côté dommage

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Steven couple gb
7
Pros:

Nice position and comfortable for a stay in Rio.Good breakfast

Cons:

We were very disappointed with our reception when we arrived after an early red eye flight from London. We advised in advance of our arrival between 7:00am and 8:00am and asked for an early check in. They did not advise that this would likely be impossible ( Rio is full up - so we later learned). Instead they indicated that they would accommodate subject to availability - broadly encouraging. In the event that morning the only options given were to either wait in reception for almost 2 hours - then wait on the roof terrace once it opened - or to have and pay for three breakfasts ( which we’d already had on the plane). No progress reports were given. Eventually after almost 5 hours ( we were exhausted being both around 80yrs of age ) when

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Vanessa extended_group es
6
Un hotel bien ubicado entre las dos playas que apunta maneras
Pros:

El Lobby y el tamaño de la habitación

Cons:

El desayuno es mediocre, las vistas no motivan, la cama no es cómoda, la limpieza d ela hab es casi por la tarde.

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Guillaume extended_group fr
4
Hôtel décevant pour son prix. Les prestations ne sont pas à la hauteur des prix pratiqués et des prétendues 4 étoiles
Cons:

Le check in est particulièrement long et fastidieux. La communication en anglais a été difficile avec notre interlocutrice

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Martina couple it
10
2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Samia family_with_children fr
6
2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Lisa solo_traveller ie
8
Fantastic location, but a few disappointing details
Pros:

Fantastic location, just moments from Ipanema Beach and very convenient for exploring the area. The hotel is modern, comfortable and well presented. I ate in the hotel restaurant on both nights of my stay and particularly enjoyed the excellent caipirinhas!

Cons:

There were a few disappointing aspects to my stay. At check-in, I specifically explained that I was happy for the credit card held on the reservation to remain as the guarantee for the room, but asked to make the actual payment using a different multi-currency card. I was told this was no problem, but unfortunately the hotel charged the full room payment to the original credit card anyway.

I was also surprised to be charged a fairly substantial amount by local standards for the small, basic bottles of water left in the room. It wasn’t made clear that these were chargeable, either at check-in or in the room information. For a hotel of this standard, particularly in a hot climate, I had reasonably assumed that a bottle of water provided in the room would be complimentary. It is such a small detail, but the lack of clarity unfortunately left a disproportionately poor impression at the end of an otherwise enjoyable stay. When I politely questioned the charge at checkout, the receptionist was quite abrupt and told me that if I was unhappy I could comment online, which I didn’t find particularly welcoming.

A note for vegetarian travellers: the food in the restaurant was great, but there were very limited vegetarian options on the menu during my stay.

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Jose couple cl
9
Excelente ubicación y piezas muy cómodas.
Pros:

Ubicación

Cons:

Que no tiene agua gratis disponible para llenar botellas antes de salir a pasear ni en las piezas

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Yair couple ar
9
2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Andrea couple uy
8
Buena calidad precio
Pros:

Ubicación y modernización

Cons:

Algo pequeña la habitación. Se sienten mucho los ruidos de otras habitaciones.

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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**__Sam__** solo_traveller fr
5
Vraiment moyen pour le prix
Pros:

Personnel ok

Cons:

Les chambres sont vieilles, rien n'est propre. La salle de bain est crasseuse, le ménage n'est pas fait tous les jours

2026-08-23 via Nuitee