Arena Ipanema Hotel

Hotels
8.8 (2933 reviews)
R. Francisco Otaviano, 131 , Rio de Janeiro , br

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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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.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.
Sauna is closed from 2026-12-31 until 2026-12-31
Sauna is closed from 2027-12-31 until 2027-12-31
Sauna is closed from 2028-12-31 until 2028-12-31
Swimming pool: Closed from Fri, Dec 31, 2027 until Fri, Dec 31, 2027
Swimming pool: Closed from Thu, Dec 31, 2026 until Thu, Dec 31, 2026
Swimming pool: Closed from Sun, Dec 31, 2028 until Sun, Dec 31, 2028
Bar is closed from 2028-12-31 until 2028-12-31
Bar is closed from 2027-12-31 until 2027-12-31
Bar is closed from 2026-12-31 until 2026-12-31
Fitness center is closed from 2026-12-31 until 2026-12-31
Fitness center is closed from 2027-12-31 until 2027-12-31
Fitness center is closed from 2028-12-31 until 2028-12-31

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: SDU

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 2933 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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Saleem • couple • de
10
Pros:

Good Location, Support and Food

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Valerie • solo_traveller • fr
6
Aucune âme aucune deco meme au niveau du bar/piscine/rooftop
Pros:

L’emplacement

Cons:

La standardisation

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Jérôme Le Dily • couple • fr
8
Un excellent emplacement, du confort et du calme
Pros:

Une chambre très confortable et très joliment décorée, dotée d'un lit double au matelas épais et confortable. Tout est pensé dans la chambre pour vous simplifier la vie. Salle de bains très bien équipée, très belle et très agréable. Un super petit déjeuner !

Cons:

Prix élevé, sans remise pour les clients réguliers/fidèles

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Flageat • couple • ar
8
Pros:

Cumplió con mis expectativas
muy bien ubicado

Cons:

habitaciones chicas, entiendo que es un mal común en Río

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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CeciliaParente • couple • pt
9
Excelente
Pros:

O café da manhã é incrível, o staff é muito simpático e o hotel está numa excelente localização entre Ipanema e Copacabana.

Cons:

Houve um dia que não tivemos limpeza/arrumação no quarto, não sei porquê (passamos o dia inteiro fora).

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Laura • solo_traveller • ar
9
Me gustó.
Pros:

Viajé sola 3 noches. La ubicación es genial. Aprox de 8 a 19 hs hay auto de policia al lado. Mi habitación (3º piso) tenia linda vista al Jardin garota de ipanema. El desayuno super completo y variado (solo que siempre hacia mucho frio, al aire AC estaba a tope). La piscina un poco pequeña, Tiene buenas vistas (ubicada en 9º piso). Los ascensores funcionan rápido, a pesar de tantas habitaciones y mucha gente alojada. Una noche cené en restaurant buena comida, pero mucho frio también. lo tomo como opción para volver a alojarme, aunque no me salió barato al menos me gustó mucho todo

Cons:

Nada, sólo que para mi mucho frio en Lobby y salón desayunador/restaurant

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Cutaya • couple • fr
9
Super employés merci beaucoup !!
2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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WALTER DAMIAN • couple • ar
10
Pros:

LA ATENCION

Cons:

LOS ASCENSORES NO FUNCIONABAN BIEN

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Juliana • couple • ch
8
Perfect location
Pros:

Location, comfortable rooms

Cons:

Pool and rooftop looks better in the picture than reality.
Price is a bit too high.

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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carlos henrique • couple • br
9
2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Nick • couple • nl
8
2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Raquel • family_with_children • br
8
Great choice, recommend.
Pros:

Great location, good rooms and Breakfast

Cons:

One of the lifts was not working for the duration of my stay.

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Edgar • solo_traveller • mx
7
Pros:

La ubicacion

Cons:

Como me atendio una persona de recepción. Era un señor de pelo blanco, fue muy grosero

2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Aida • solo_traveller • br
8
Good stay in an excellent location so close to the water.
Pros:

Excellent location so close to the Arpoador Brach in Rio.

Cons:

There was only one reading light on a twin bedroom. What were they thinking!?

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Joni Alexandre • couple • pt
9
Pros:

A localização é ótima.

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Francesco • extended_group • it
10
2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Vicki • extended_group • gb
10
Wonderful stay in Arena Ipanema
Pros:

Perfect location.
We are in the dining room one evening and the food was high restaurant quality. It was a lovely experience

Plenty of choice at breakfast

Rooftop bar was clean, staff very friendly and food delicious
Rooms were large, clean and well maintained

Perfect location for beautiful sunsets

Cons:

We went as a family of 4.
Neither myself, husband or daughter and her husband could find anything negative regarding the hotel

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
I
ISABEL • couple • br
7
Boa estadia
Pros:

De boa qualidade

Cons:

——-/

2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Maria Alice • couple • br
7
2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Arthur • solo_traveller • br
7
Boa estadia
Pros:

Limpeza dos quarto, cama e banheiro bons

Cons:

Do café da manhã: poucas opções e demora na reposição dos alimentos.

2026-05-12 • via Nuitee