“The only hotel to be located right on Rio de Janeiro's famous Ipanema beach. Friendly and welcoming staff give this fresh and contemporary 50-room property real soul. Many rooms face the sea and the ground-floor Arp beach bar and restaurant serves excellent Brazilian food in a buzzing setting.”

Recommended for

  • Beach Life

    • Ipanena's beach broadwalk begins just outside the property. Complimentary beach towels, chairs and parasols are all provided
  • Outstanding location

    • Not many hotels can boast prime beach access plus walking distance to the city's hottest restaurants, shops and clubs
  • Sights nearby

    • Cococapabana beach is 10 minute walk from the property. All of Rio's main sites are accessible in 15 minutes by car
  • Yoga

    • On Wednesdays and Fridays the hotel puts on yoga classes on the ocean-view terrace
  • Child friendly

    • Children are allowed but the property has been designed with adults in mind
  • Cycling

    • Borrow one of the property's bike to explore the beachfront
  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

    • Enjoy the ocean views from a hammock on the balcony
  • Other Activities

    • Squash can be arranged on request
  • Downtown

  • Lively

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Lively area

  • Spa

  • Restaurant

  • On the beach

  • Boutique

  • Chic

  • Watersports

  • Gym

  • Surfing

  • Views

  • Disabled access

  • Designer Shopping

  • Contemporary

  • Luxury

  • Close to nightlife

  • Air conditioning

Facilities

  • Rooms

    50 rooms in this hotel
  • Roof terrace

    Swim in the pool, drink a cocktail and take in the sunset from the property's impeccibly located rooftop
  • Child friendly

    Children are allowed but the property has been designed with adults in mind
  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

    Enjoy the ocean views from a hammock on the balcony
  • Walking distance restaurants

  • Cots available

  • Airport transfer

  • Car not required

  • Bicycles available

  • Bar

  • Safe

  • Outdoor dining

  • Sauna/Steam

  • Wifi

  • Massage

  • No pets

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Babysitting

  • Spa

  • Restaurant

  • Swimming Pool

  • Gym

  • Room service

  • Disabled access

  • Concierge

  • Satellite / Cable TV

  • Air conditioning

Activities

  • Sights nearby

    • Cococapabana beach is 10 minute walk from the property. All of Rio's main sites are accessible in 15 minutes by car
  • Yoga

    • On Wednesdays and Fridays the hotel puts on yoga classes on the ocean-view terrace
  • Cycling

    • Borrow one of the property's bike to explore the beachfront
  • Other Activities

    • Squash can be arranged on request
  • Watersports

  • Surfing

  • Designer Shopping

  • Close to nightlife

Map & Location

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Originally published by The Telegraph

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