Casa Cool Beans B&BvsHotel Arpoador
Both properties are recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, Hotel Arpoador scores slightly higher than Casa Cool Beans B&B. Hotel Arpoador scores 77 with approval from 7 reviewers such as Time Out, Travel + Leisure and Frommer's.
Casa Cool Beans B&B
Rua Laurinda Santos Lobo, 136, Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20240-270
From $54/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Pool
- Free Parking
Fodor's
"There's not a leaf out of place or a speck of dirt to be seen, and Lance, David, and Sergio, the manager, go out of their way to provide tips and touring advice." Full review
Frommer's
"Casa Cool Beans is one groovy bed-and-breakfast with a great laid back vibe." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The mid-range inn is unique and welcoming, with a lovely pool... breakfast are free, and as guests must be 18 or older, the property tends to appeal to international couples." Full review
Frommer's
"This part of Ipanema is also very gay-friendly. There are four studios and four 1-bedroom apartments, all tastefully decorated with colorful artwork by local artist Paul Freire and quality furniture." Full review
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Minimum two-night stay. No children under 18.
Frommer's
"Casa Cool Beans is one groovy bed-and-breakfast with a great laid back vibe...boasts beautiful gardens, colorful walls, hip artwork, and a lovely sun deck with a small swimming pool" Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Your expectations will easily be exceeded at this discreet 10-room B&B where the American owner's mantra focuses around personlized service." Full review
Hotel Arpoador
Rua Francisco Otaviano 177, Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22080040
From $110/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"The only budget-priced oceanfront hotel in Ipanema, the Arpoador Inn enjoys a privileged location on a quiet stretch of beach popular with the surf crowd." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"With six floors, this 1970s-era budget hotel has just palm trees and a cobbled, local-traffic road between it and Arpoador Beach." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Charmingly located right on the sand, this little tower block offers functional and basic rooms and facilities."
Time Out
"Billing itself as the only hotel from Leme to Leblon located right on the beach... here you step more or less right out of the lobby onto the golden sands of Arpoador." Full review
Fodor's
"At sunset the view from the landmark rock that juts out into the ocean at the end of the beach is one of Rio's most beautiful." Full review
Oyster
Budget
"Outstanding location overlooking the eastern tip of Ipanema Beach...surrounded by shopping and dining, and within a short walk of Copacabana Beach and the area's nightlife." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Overlooking Praia do Arpoador (Arpoador Beach), this six-story inn is the only hotel in Ipanema and Copacabana that doesn't have a busy street between it and the beach." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Hotel Arpoador long laid claim to being Rio’s only hotel right on the Ipanema beachfront...unparalleled service, good looks and a superb restaurant have elevated it to something equal to its setting." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Overlooking Praia do Arpoador (Arpoador Beach), this six-story inn is the only hotel in Ipanema...expect handsomely designed rooms and gorgeous views in this great location" Full review