Arena Copacabana HotelvsOrla Copacabana Hotel
Both hotels are highly recommended by travel writers. Overall, Orla Copacabana Hotel scores marginally better than Arena Copacabana Hotel. Orla Copacabana Hotel comes in at #41 in Rio de Janeiro with praise from 4 publications including Oyster, Star Service and Lonely Planet.
Arena Copacabana Hotel
Av. Atlantica 2064, Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22040-010
From $56/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"You may want to book early for the Arena; this popular hotel is fantastically located in the middle of Copacabana Beach and offers modern, contemporary accommodations at affordable rates." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The Arena Copacabana Hotel boasts a superb location on Copacabana beach." Full review
Orla Copacabana Hotel
Avenida Atlantica 4122, Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22070-002
From $48/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"If you plan to spend most of your time on the beach or playing at night...this property on the edge of Copa...is attractive for its access to restaurants and shopping."
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Get a deluxe for the ocean view or risk a vista of a neighboring wall.
Lonely Planet
"The beach-facing location is the real draw. The standard rooms are too dark and cramped, so it's not worth staying here unless you book one of the deluxe rooms with those unobstructed ocean views." Full review
Star Service
"This midrange choice in the heart of Copacabana is a refreshing choice amidst a bevy of overpriced design hotels or poorly maintained cheaper hostelries." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"Orla Copacabana Hotel offers a prime location at the south end of Copacabana, just across from the beach on Avenida Atlantica." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The Spanish-owned Orla Copacabana has some attractive, understated rooms, but the beach-facing location is the real draw" Full review