Hotel Arpoador
Hotel Arpoador
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Hotel Arpoador is next to the famous Girl from Ipanema Park and 100 meters from Ipanema Beach. Guests can enjoy a rich breakfast, served on the porch of the restaurant, with a stunning view over the coast of Rio de Janeiro. Free Wi-Fi is available in the hotel's rooms. The property has an architectural design by Thiago Bernardes. The rooms at the Hotel Arpoador are comfortable, with tiled floors and a modern and navy design. All units offer air conditioning, Nespresso coffee machine and bathrooms with exclusive amenities, such as hairdryer and bath rope. Some have panoramic ocean views. The arp bar, Hotel Arpoador's restaurant, serves a menu of coastal cuisine, signed by chef Lucas Lemos. Fresh, marine ingredients star in arp's dishes, which celebrate the global oceans. At the bar, guests can enjoy Brazilian cocktails, caipirinhas and non-alcoholic cocktails created by bar chef Waguinho. Among the services guests can enjoy, Hotel Arpoador offers complimentary beach service and bikes, as well as yoga practices from Monday to Friday on the terrace overlooking the sea. Guests' well-being is a priority! On the terrace, you'll find a sauna, a wellness room and the Maré Spa, with invigorating therapies. Copacabana Fort is 800 metres from the Hotel Arpoador whilst Lagoa Stadium is 3.8 km away. Santos Dumont Airport is at a distance of 11 km, while Galeão International Airport is 24.8 km away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Beachfront
- Airport shuttle
- Restaurant
- Spa and wellness centre
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Daniel
Denmark
“Perfect location at Ipanema beach. Cool interior. Very friendly, competent and helpful staff. Amazing breakfast.” - Ignacio
Spain
“Location was perfect and the views from the hotel pool were incredible. We loved the breakfast, and the restaurant food was great. A good perk was to have beach service with chair and umbrellas.” - Máté
Hungary
“Friendliness, the location is perfect, super clean. I will always stay in this hotel when I return to Rio.” - Paulo
Switzerland
“Location, staff, bed and overall design and decoration” - Tyshanti
Netherlands
“The great hospitality of the very friendly staff, the breakfast pancake, rooftop bar and pool, and the location.” - Giuliana
Italy
“The staff was amazing. We were so happy to meet Marcus and Paulo the bellboy who went beyond their role. Especially Marcus was a lovely person who really clicked with us a lot. Super friendly and great tips. Loved the breakfast food and the beach.” - Andrew
United Kingdom
“I have nothing but praise for this hotel and the staff working there. I’ve stayed several times and always love my time. The hotel environment is beautifully designed and well-maintained, as are the rooms; the location is outstanding (the top...” - Juliana
Sweden
“There is no place in Rio with a better location. In the quietness of Arpoardor, you almost feel like you are in an oasis inside of Rio. A Wabi-sabi monument to how the simplest of things are the best. The food is also well thought through, and...” - Jennifer
Australia
“The location was superb and the service was exemplary from before we even checked in!” - Philip
United Kingdom
“Staff were friendly and welcoming, perfect beachfront location with the restaurant spilling onto the promenade, supporting beautiful dining essentially on the beach. The surrounding area also seemed quite appealing if you were visiting Rio and...”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- Arp bar de praia
- CuisineBrazilian
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Modern
- Dietary optionsVegan • Gluten-free
Facilities of Hotel ArpoadorGreat facilities! Review score, 8.5
Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Beachfront
- Airport shuttle
- Restaurant
- Spa and wellness centre
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
Kitchen
- Coffee machine
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
Activities
- Bicycle rental
- Live music/performance
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Happy hourAdditional charge
- Bike tours
- Walking tours
- Beach
Media & Technology
- Streaming service (like Netflix)
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Telephone
- TV
Food & Drink
- FruitsAdditional charge
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Minibar
- Tea/Coffee maker
InternetWiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingNo parking available.
Reception services
- Invoice provided
- Lockers
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
- Babysitting/child servicesAdditional charge
Cleaning services
- Daily housekeeping
- Trouser pressAdditional charge
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
General
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Wake-up service
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Tile/marble floor
- Soundproofing
- Laptop safe
- Soundproof rooms
- Lift
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
Accessibility
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
Outdoor swimming poolFree!
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Pool is on rooftop
- Pool with view
- Heated pool
- Shallow end
- Pool/beach towels
- Pool bar
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Sun umbrellas
Wellness
- Yoga classes
- Fitness
- Full body massage
- Hand massage
- Head massage
- Couples massage
- Foot massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- Spa/wellness packages
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Steam room
- Spa facilities
- Sun umbrellas
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- MassageAdditional charge
- Spa and wellness centreAdditional charge
- Sauna
Languages spoken
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Portuguese
House rulesHotel Arpoador takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.



The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
According to the Brazilian Federal Law 8.069/1990, minors under 18 years of age cannot check into hotels unless they are accompanied by their parents or a designated adult. If a minor is accompanied by an adult other than his parents, it is necessary to present a written authorisation for the minor to check into the hotel. Such authorisation must be notarised and signed by both parents, and presented along with notarised copies of their IDs.
If both or one of the parents are absent and are not staying with the minor, it is necessary to submit authorization for lodging done in person and signed by both parents or by the parent who is absent. This document must be notarized at the time of check-in.
If the person who is accompanied by a minor does not have the authorization for lodging, he or she should go to the Juvenile Court. Please contact the hotel for more information.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Hotel Arpoador in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).