Hotel Arpoador

This hotel is top notch with extremely attentive staff, fantastic location on the beach and a great modern vibe to it. Unfortunately I didn’t take the time when booking to read the fine details of the room I chose, as I would have realized it was extremely small. The only room I’ve ever stayed in that was smaller was when I was in Tokyo, where I expected to be crammed into a closet. There is nowhere to put your clothes, no coffee in the room and only a small walking area around the bed and that’s it. Luckily we didn’t spend a lot of time in the room so no big deal. It should be noted that this is in the most gay friendly part of Rio, so if you are not comfortable being surrounded by gay men you should book elsewhere. We enjoyed our stay so much that we tried to add on more days to our visit but unfortunately they were all booked up. Oh also I remembered that the breakfast gets redundant...they give you the menu but as a hotel guest you get the “Arpoador Breakfast” each day unless you want to pay extra. A board w cheese, meat and bread along w yogurt. Nice and fresh but redundant after day 4 :)

Best location in Rio, lovely restaurant and rooftop. Would highly recommend this hotel.

Room is way too small. I did not receive my receipt at check-out. Was supposed to receive by email, but did not get it either.

Fantastic stay at Hotel Aropoador. It was right on the beach, food was spectacular (best hotel food I've ever had), and staff was super friendly. Bed is very comfortable, and I got the room with the hammock so I could lie down and swing while gazing at the ocean. This is a very safe part of Rio and perfect for someone who wants a beach-y vacation.

It’s a beautiful boutique hotel. Very modern with modern furnishings. Clean room and good menu. Location is best and front desk staff are great

Cozy boutique hotel on Arpoador beach at one end of Ipanema beach. Ocean view room is comfortable, and has a nice, removable hammock near the window. For Ubers please use the R. Francisco Otaviano street as it is near the main entrance and easier for cars to stop. Morning breakfast is not buffet style unlike other hotels but offers a decent spread of eggs (fried, scrambled), toast/breads, some cheeses, jams, fruits, juice and coffee. The breakfast was a little monotonous during our 4 night stay and it would have been great to offer substitutes on the menu particularly for people staying longer at the hotel, but other than that the quality of the food was good. The restaurant overlooks the beach and the waiters are incredibly courteous, friendly and helpful, even if you don’t speak Portugese. This is one of the few Rio hotels that has direct access to the beach, and they provide free beach towels and chairs which are easy to take to the beach.

Great location overlooking Arpoador, with modern room rooms and excellent service

Amazing

I had to stay for one night and wish I had more time. The location is great but the staff is even better. Very welcoming and attentive. It is right in front of the beach.

Fantastic location, friendly staff, comfortable room, breathtaking ocean view, this has far exceeded our expectations! Breakfast needs adjustments: suggestions: to offer "pão de queijo", banana, avocado, pão francês, oatmeal ("must haves we missed") and we suggest buffet style, preferred all over the world, so we can help ourselves with our preferences. All servers and staff are AWESOME! We loved it!