This is my second time at the Arpoador Inn. I did not see any reason to stay in a big, impersonal and chain hotel in Copacabana, Ipanema or somewhere else in Rio. Eventhough the mega hotels are also located on the main boulevard by the beach, but you're still a mile away from the actual beach. From my suite, I... More

Fantastic location and very friendly staff, also free wireless internet. However rooms felt in need of a good clean especially the linen and the beds were very uncomfortable. The restaurant bar has a fantastic location right beside the beach so we ate there one night, do not bother, just have drinks! The extra service charge, required in cash, which we... More

Receptionist are very friendly The breakfeast is good and especialy the place where you can take it, is great, since it's on the border of beach Ipanema. The price of the restaurant are a bit high for the quality offered, but you pay the position rooms are clean, but sometime, they forget to pass Internet is free More

The Arpoador Inn is a good hotel, with excellent location. Overall the hotel is good value, but be aware of the restaurant staff and management. Breakfast was included so we couldn't avoid it, although they made sure to tell us several times that they are a separate business from the actual hotel. Very rude staff, pretending not to understand English... More

Stayed at the Arpoador Inn for 3 nights on November 2011. The hotel was recommended by a Brazilian friend and proved to be a good choice. It is expensive, but as most of the hotels in Copacabana and Ipanema. The Arpoador Inn is really well located, walking distance of both beaches. Rooms are good, clean and spacious. I would recommend... More

I just came back from a weekend at the Arpoador Inn, and can't say enough about the location. I had an ocean view room which more than made up for the spartan, but very clean room. Just sitting and watching the people stroll by and the waves rolling in made this place top notch. My one complaint is that for... More

This hotel almost ruined our trip to Rio. We tried not to let it get to us, but it was hard. I really hate to post bad reviews and hurt a business, but I would never stay at this hotel even if it were free. The bed is uncomfortable, the sheets are worn and disgusting, it's noisy, and the breakfast... More

My family of four just spent three days at this hotel located right on the Ipanema Beach. Even though the decor was spartan, the rooms were roomy enough. We had connecting doors so it felt more like an apartment than a hotel. I requested an ocean view so both rooms had bay windows looking right out on the ocean. It... More

This is a horrible place to stay. The rooms are noisy, stinky, and without any charm. It has barely the same standards than a youth hostel in Europe... More