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The Maze InnvsHotel Arpoador
Both hotels are recommended by expert writers. On balance, Hotel Arpoador is preferred by most writers compared to The Maze Inn. Hotel Arpoador scores 77 with endorsements from 7 sources like DK Eyewitness, Oyster and Frommer's.
The Maze Inn
Time Out
Rough Guide
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
Rua Tavares Bastos 414 _ 66, Catete, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Multilingual
- Kitchenette
- Meeting Rooms
Time Out "Englishman Bob Nadkarni's inn has developed mythical status as much for its amiable raconteur owner as the monthly word-of-mouth jazz nights." Full review
Rough Guide "The most interesting place to stay in Rio, designed and run by the BBC’s former Rio correspondent, and famous for its jazz nights."
The Telegraph7.0
"Without a doubt the most original place to stay in Rio, the Maze is a home, a music venue, an art gallery and an institution tucked away at the top of a favela." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"A fantastic place to overnight for those looking for an alternative view of Rio. The rooms are uniquely decorated... while the veranda offers stunning views of the bay and Pão de Açúcar." Full review
Hotel Arpoador
Frommer's
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness Time Out
Fodor's
Oyster Lonely Planet The Telegraph Lonely Planet
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
OysterBudget
"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 Telegraph8.0
"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
