Hotel Arena Ipanema Hotel

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R. Francisco Otaviano, 131, Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro, CEP 22080-040, Brazil – Excellent location - show map

Excellent location — rated 9.4/10! (score from 1787 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.7
Fabulous
1,787 reviews

This was our second visit to Arena Ipanema and we were happy to see that the good quality that made us come back has not changed. Comfortable rooms, awesome breakfast and nice top roof in a perfect location.

Carolina Sweden

Rooftop bar and staff were great. Location was ideal.

Grace United Kingdom

the staff very pleasant kind ans helpful the location in Arpoador

Nicolas France

Great Location, friendly and helpfull staff and the amazing view from the room & pool.

Scott United Kingdom

great location, easy to get everywhere and to go to ipanema beach

Mariana Colombia

thé room is very comfortable, they checked us in early and were helpful the location is really nice: 5 minutes away from ipanema beach, safe neighbourhood

Alice France

Very good service team Location Roof top pool and bar

Max Switzerland

Great bed, beautiful bathroom, good airco, good breakfast, clean swimming pool, great rooftop bar, great view, friendly staff, good service, great services in the lobby; fast and correct responding staff, PCR test service, money exchange service.

Leon Netherlands

Very good location. Bed was comfortable. Roof top restaurant was nice, just like the whole staff in the hotel. Could stay there again if I end up in Ipanema.

Jetro Finland

best location very modern steps to Ipanema or Copacabana

Holger Germany
8.7
Fabulous
1,787 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “This was our second visit to Arena Ipanema and we were happy to see that the good quality that made us come back has not changed.”
    Carolina Carolina Sweden Sweden
  • “Rooftop bar and staff were great. Location was ideal.”
    Grace Grace United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “the staff very pleasant kind ans helpful the location in Arpoador”
    Nicolas Nicolas France France
  • “Great Location, friendly and helpfull staff and the amazing view from the room & pool.”
    Scott Scott United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “great location, easy to get everywhere and to go to ipanema beach”
    Mariana Mariana Colombia Colombia
  • “thé room is very comfortable, they checked us in early and were helpful the location is really nice: 5 minutes away from ipanema beach, safe neighbourhood”
    Alice Alice France France
  • “Very good service team Location Roof top pool and bar”
    Max Max Switzerland Switzerland
  • “Great bed, beautiful bathroom, good airco, good breakfast, clean swimming pool, great rooftop bar, great view, friendly staff, good service, great services in the lobby; fast and correct responding...”
    Leon Leon Netherlands Netherlands
  • “Very good location. Bed was comfortable. Roof top restaurant was nice, just like the whole staff in the hotel. Could stay there again if I end up in Ipanema.”
    Jetro Jetro Finland Finland
  • “best location very modern steps to Ipanema or Copacabana”
    Holger Holger Germany Germany

Categories:

  • Staff9.1
  • Facilities8.7
  • Cleanliness9.0
  • Comfort8.9
  • Value for money8.2
  • Location9.4
  • Free WiFi9.0

This property is 2 minutes walk from the beach. Arena Ipanema Hotel is situated in Rio de Janeiro, just 100 yards from the famous Ipanema Beach. The hotel has an outdoor pool and sun terrace, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

Each room has a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Some rooms have a seating area for guests convenience. Certain units feature a city view. All rooms are equipped with a private bathroom fitted with a shower. For customer's comfort, free toiletries are offered, and a hair dryer is available.

At Arena Ipanema Hotel, guests can relax at the sauna or exercise at the on-site fitness centre. Other facilities include a 24-hour front desk and bike hire.

Copacabana Beach is 550 yards from Arena Ipanema Hotel, while Sugarloaf Mountain is 5 miles away. The nearest airport is Santos Dumont Airport, 5.6 miles from Arena Ipanema Hotel.

This is our guests' favourite part of Rio de Janeiro, according to independent reviews.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Arena Ipanema Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 30 May 2016.

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Most popular facilities

1 swimming pool
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
good fitness centre
Restaurant
Bar

Currency exchange: Need local currency? This property offers currency exchange on site.

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Rio de Janeiro, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.4

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Gluten-free, American, Buffet

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Guests need to meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: proof of full Coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccination, a recent valid negative Coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of Coronavirus recovery.

4 reasons to choose Arena Ipanema Hotel

  • Prices you can't beat!
  • Booking is safe
  • Manage your bookings online
  • The staff speak English
Closest beaches
  • Arpoador Beach

    Arpoador Beach

    8.8 Fabulous beach
    100 yards from property
  • Ipanema Beach

    Ipanema Beach

    9.0 Superb beach
    200 yards from property
  • Diabo Beach

    Diabo Beach

    8.5 Very good beach
    300 yards from property
  • Copacabana Beach

    Copacabana Beach

    8.4 Very good beach
    500 yards from property
  • Leblon Beach

    Leblon Beach

    9.0 Superb beach
    1.4 miles from property

Guest reviews

8.7
Fabulous · 1,787 reviews
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  • Staff9.1
  • Facilities8.7
  • Cleanliness9.0
  • Comfort8.9
  • Value for money8.2
  • Location9.4
    Access to the beach
  • Free WiFi9.0

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Carolina Sweden

    “This was our second visit to Arena Ipanema and we were happy to see that the good quality that made us come back has not changed. Comfortable rooms, awesome breakfast and nice top roof in a perfect location.”

  • Grace United Kingdom

    “Rooftop bar and staff were great. Location was ideal.”

  • Nicolas France

    “the staff very pleasant kind ans helpful the location in Arpoador”

  • Scott United Kingdom

    “Great Location, friendly and helpfull staff and the amazing view from the room & pool.”

  • Mariana Colombia

    “great location, easy to get everywhere and to go to ipanema beach”

  • Alice France

    “thé room is very comfortable, they checked us in early and were helpful the location is really nice: 5 minutes away from ipanema beach, safe neighbourhood”

  • Max Switzerland

    “Very good service team Location Roof top pool and bar”

  • Leon Netherlands

    “Great bed, beautiful bathroom, good airco, good breakfast, clean swimming pool, great rooftop bar, great view, friendly staff, good service, great services in the lobby; fast and correct responding staff, PCR test service, money exchange service.”

  • Jetro Finland

    “Very good location. Bed was comfortable. Roof top restaurant was nice, just like the whole staff in the hotel. Could stay there again if I end up in Ipanema.”

  • Holger Germany

    “best location very modern steps to Ipanema or Copacabana”

Property questions and answers
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The property usually replies within a few days

  • Qual o valor do estacionamento?
    Boa tarde, Não possuímos estacionamento porém temos um parceiro que fica no Shopping Cassino Atlântico ( 400m) do hotel. O valor para Hóspede fica em R$50,00. Atenção: não possuímos Vallet. Atenciosamente, Rafael Guerra
    Asked about: Superior Double Room • Answered on 29 January 2021
  • Hi! Is the rooftop available nowadays?
    Bom dia, Sim o acesso à cobertura está disponível para nosso hospedes. Sauna e Academia necessita horário marcado junto à recepção.
    Answered on 2 March 2021
  • is this beachfront? hard to tell from photos!
    No, the hotel is not infront of the beach but we are located 2 min from Arpoador beach, 5 min from Ipanema Beach and between 5-6 min from Copacabana Beach
    Answered on 15 March 2021
  • If I need to leave the hotel sooner, staying 1 or 2 nights less do I lose the money for those remaining nights? Am I going to be charged the total for all 5 nights if I need to leave sooner or will you credit me back in this range of fare?
    Bom dia, Em tempos de pandemia estamos com flexibilidade de poder deixar o valor não usado para uma outra data. Necessário verificar junto ao departamento de reservas. ( crédito não inclui feriado, grandes eventos e períodos de pacote).
    Asked about: Superior Double Room • Answered on 26 February 2021
  • Are we allowed to bring guests in the room ? ( not for staying )
    We appreciate or contact. please check with the hotel reception
    Answered on 28 February 2022

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Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!
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What's nearby
  • Arpoador Beach
    0.1 miles
  • Girl of Ipanema Park
    0.1 miles
  • Galeria River
    0.1 miles
  • Post 7 - Arpoador
    0.1 miles
  • Devil's Beach
    0.2 miles
  • Post 8 - Ipanema
    0.3 miles
  • Peter Pan Park
    0.3 miles
  • Copacabana Fort
    0.3 miles
  • General Osório Square
    0.4 miles
Top attractions
  • Ipanema Beach
    0.9 miles
  • Rio de Janeiro Botanical Gardens
    2.4 miles
  • Corcovado
    2.7 miles
  • Christ the Redeemer
    2.7 miles
  • Sugarloaf Mountain
    3.6 miles
  • Escadaria Selarón
    5 miles
  • Modern Art Museum
    5.3 miles
  • Pedra Bonita
    5.5 miles
  • Museum of Tomorrow
    6.4 miles
  • AquaRio Rio Marine Aquarium
    6.5 miles
Beaches in the neighbourhood
  • Arpoador Beach
    100 yards
  • Ipanema Beach
    200 yards
  • Diabo Beach
    300 yards
  • Copacabana Beach
    500 yards
  • Leblon Beach
    1.4 miles
Public transport
  • Metro Ipanema/General Osório Station
    0.4 miles
Closest airports
  • Santos Dumont Airport
    5.4 miles
  • Rio de Janeiro/Galeao International Airport
    12.6 miles
How to get to Arena Ipanema Hotel from Rio de Janeiro/Galeao International Airport
    Taxi
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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1 restaurant on site

    Otaviano

    Cuisine: Spanish

    Open for: Lunch, Dinner

    Menu: À la carte

Facilities of Arena Ipanema Hotel

Most popular facilities

1 swimming pool
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
good fitness centre
Restaurant
Bar
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Food & Drink
  • Fruits Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne Additional charge
  • Kid meals Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying Additional charge
  • Business centre Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Lift
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Outdoor swimming pool
  • Open all year
  • Opening times
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Pool bar
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Pool with view
  • Pool is on rooftop
  • Shallow end
Wellness
  • Fitness
  • Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Solarium
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Portuguese
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House rules Arena Ipanema Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 hours

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

Until 12:00 hours

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children aged 3 years and above are considered 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

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

The maximum number of cots allowed depends on the room you choose. Please check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Mastercard Visa Elo Creditcard Diners Club American Express Arena Ipanema Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

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 BRL 50 per day or BRL 200 per week (+15% for taxes in both cases). Guests are required to sign a responsibility agreement and present the pet's vaccination card on arrival.

Kindly note that vaccination certificate is required upon check in.

Guests need to meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: proof of full Coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccination, a recent valid negative Coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of Coronavirus recovery.

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.

FAQs about Arena Ipanema Hotel

  • Room options at Arena Ipanema Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Triple
    • Twin

  • The nearest beach is just 100 yards from Arena Ipanema Hotel.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Guests staying at Arena Ipanema Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Gluten-free
    • American
    • Buffet

  • The prices at Arena Ipanema Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Arena Ipanema Hotel by:

    • Taxi 45min

  • Arena Ipanema Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness centre
    • Sauna
    • Solarium
    • Spa lounge/relaxation area
    • Steam room
    • Fitness

  • Check-in at Arena Ipanema Hotel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Arena Ipanema Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Otaviano

  • Arena Ipanema Hotel is 5.6 miles from the centre of Rio de Janeiro.