Pestana Rio AtlanticavsHotel Arpoador
Both Pestana Rio Atlantica and Hotel Arpoador are praised by those who travel for a living. On balance, Pestana Rio Atlantica scores significantly higher than Hotel Arpoador. Pestana Rio Atlantica has a TripExpert Score of 82 with positive reviews from 8 publications like Travel + Leisure, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.
Pestana Rio Atlantica
Avenida Atlantica 2964, Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22070-000
From $90/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"Always one of the nicest hotels on the Avenida Atlântica, the Pestana looks brand-new thanks to a recent overhaul." Full review
Fodor's
"This well-located hotel offers friendly service, a great breakfast and a good location opposite Copacabana Beach, but the real stars of the show are the rooftop pool and bar." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"The views out over Copacabana from this hotel’s rooftop pool are some of the best in Rio. The rooms are welldecorated and all have balconies."
Star Service
"Under the aegis of Pestana Hotels, which also has some fine properties in Portugal, this hotel deserves all of the fawning attention it gets from both individuals and groups." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"This Portuguese-owned beachfront hotel has a prime spot on the Copacabana strip and a deep commitment to customer service, making it a solid option for both business travelers and tourists." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"Boasts a decent Portuguese restaurant and a trendy rooftop cocktail bar and pool." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The four-pearl Pestana Rio Atlantica is located on lively Copacabana Beach." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Beautifully located along Copacabana beach, the Pestana has excellent amenities, decent service and a wide range of rooms." 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