Hotel Arpoador - Rio de Janeiro
-22.987748, -43.193921Overview
Beachfront hotel on Ipanema Beach with direct sand access, rooftop yoga, and coastal cuisine by chef Lucas Lemos
Beachfront Location & Access
Hotel Arpoador Rio de Janeiro sits directly on Ipanema Beach with no road separating the property from the sand. Guests walk from the lobby to the promenade and onto the beach in seconds. The hotel provides complimentary beach service including towels, umbrellas, and chairs for every guest.
Dining by Chef Lucas Lemos
The Arp Bar restaurant serves coastal cuisine designed by chef Lucas Lemos, using fresh marine ingredients that celebrate global oceans. Brazilian cocktails, caipirinhas, and non-alcoholic drinks are created by bar chef Waguinho. Breakfast is served on the restaurant porch with a direct view over Rio de Janeiro's coastline.
Wellness & Rooftop Facilities
Yoga classes are held Monday to Friday on the terrace overlooking the sea, included in the stay. The rooftop also features a sauna, a wellness room, and the Maré Spa offering invigorating therapies such as full body massages and couples treatments. An outdoor heated pool with pool bar and panoramic views sits on the same rooftop level.
Rooms & Architecture
The hotel's architecture was designed by Thiago Bernardes, creating a layout that maximizes natural light and sea views. Rooms feature tiled floors, navy design elements, Nespresso machines, and private bathrooms with exclusive amenities. Some units offer panoramic ocean views from floor-to-ceiling windows.
Services & Sustainability
Guests receive complimentary bike rentals to explore Ipanema, Copacabana, and surrounding neighborhoods. The hotel operates with environmental preservation practices, including refillable toiletries and waste reduction initiatives. A 24-hour front desk, concierge, and tour desk assist with local arrangements and currency exchange.
- Location: Direct beach access on Ipanema Beach - no road between hotel and sand
- Dining: Arp Bar restaurant with coastal cuisine by chef Lucas Lemos
- Wellness: Rooftop yoga classes Monday to Friday overlooking the sea
- Amenities: Complimentary beach kit with towels, umbrellas, and chairs plus bike rentals
- Sustainability: Environmental preservation practices integrated into hotel operations
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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Shower
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Coffee machine
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed1 Queen-size bed2 Single beds
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Courtyard view
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Coffee machine
Facilities
Main facilities
Luggage storage
Locker room
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Poolside snack bar
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Paid airport shuttle
Fitness centre
Heated swimming pool
Rooftop pool
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Yoga class
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Special diet menus
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Rooftop pool
- Heated swimming pool
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Pool with view
- Shallow end
Room view
- Sea view
- City view
- Courtyard view
- Ocean view
- Street view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor
Essential information about Hotel Arpoador
| 💵 Lowest room price | 503 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 8.6 km |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 12.3 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Santos Dumont, SDU |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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