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3 Stars - 7 Reviews and 101 Opinions
Rua Francisco Otaviano177, Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, 22080-040, Brazil
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Paul2001
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Lets get this straight, hotels in Ipanenm are expensive. This is one of the priciest places to stay overnight in the world. Still I wanted to stay where the action was and that meant I had to stay here. After a thorough search I decided on this Arpoador Inn. It was the only hotel on or near the beach that I could afford. I was very pleased with this choice until I left. That was when they dropped a pricy service charge on me that I felt was not on the level for the fact that I could not pay with my credit card.
Unique Quality: The Arpoador Inn has very nice rooms but if you want to get a beach view expect to pay more than it is worth. My room was over the street. This is not a good thing for it could get noisy here. The room had a large bed, flat screen TV and a safe. All the infrastruture was modern. I enjoyed the breakfast room the most here. It looks out onto the sea and is spectacular in the morning. They operate a bar on the beach but it is overpriced. There is also a good seafood restaurant.
Arpoador Inn Photo: The Arpoador Inn
Looseebee
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Hi, if you want to be near the beach, the Ouro Verde Hotel at the Leme end of Copacabana is one of the best value hotels in Copacabana. Or, between Copacabana and Ipanema, the Arpoador Inn is right on the beach and pretty inexpensive. The Ipanema Inn is owned by the same people and you might be able to get a room for $100 there too, although it'a a couple of blocks back from the beach.
Apartments can be good value too - I've used www.gringomanagement.com and you can get a nice apartment in Ipanema or Copa for less than $100.
As for safety - the main problem is pickpockets, just take precautions eg don't take all your credit cards out at once, don't take out more money than you need, and, if possible, don't carry shoulder bags. Be careful but don't be paranoid!
I live in Rio and have written lots of reviews and advice at http://www.nileguide.com/destination/rio-de-janeiro, check it out if you want tips on things to do here!
atl_globetrotter
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I of course did tons of research before going on my trip to Rio last February and only chose Arpoador because it was one of the cheaper options and also the only hotel right on the beach. To be honest, after reading some of the reviews, I was expecting a dump but was willing to accept it.
I couldn't have been more pleasantly surprised to find that as promised, it was right on the beach - and on the best beach in my mind. The staff was not the most professional (falling asleep at times) but so extremely friendly that we'd made friends with several of them by the end of the trip (Carlos was the friendliest - and the least skilled in English). The room was basic but clean and the bathroom was better than expected. We had a free breakfast buffet which was better than I expected.
The best part by far was that after breakfast, we would stroll outside of the restaurant right onto Arpoador beach which was cleaner and less crowded than either Copacabana or Ipanema. Plus, Arpoador Rock jutted out at the end of our beach giving us just one more place to explore.
What I wouldn't give to be back there right now...
Unique Quality: On the beach
Friendly staff
Relatively clean
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VdV
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If you're looking for a great beachfront location, but not wanting to spend over $100 for a hotel room in Rio, then the Arpoador Inn is a good value.
Although the rooms can be a little musty, and very basic, the location can't be beat.
Pay the extra $30 USD for a beachfront room--overlooking Arpoador Point and Ipanema boardwalk/beach. The view and the sound of the surf makes the extra expense worth it.
Service was just o.k. We asked for an iron and ironing board on a late Saturday afternoon (to get dressed to attend a wedding), and the front desk staff gave us some lame excuse about the "ironing facilities" being closed by 4pm each day. Also, there was some confusion over hotel tax--they wanted that paid in cash, rather than on the credit card. (?)
Finally, do NOT buy the Internet card for the Internet service they have at the hotel. It is quite costly, and the computers are EXTREMELY slow--you're better off finding an Internet cafe somewhere else.
Unique Quality: PRIME location--right on the beach...Arpoador is the midpoint where Copacabana and Ipanema meet. There is NO street or long avenida between the hotel and the beach--the picture you see here was taken right outside our room!...the location gives it a restful feel since all you have to do is step outside and you are on the boardwalk/beach. No having do dodge cars on the busy avenida to cross the street on the beach like you do with the hotels in Copacabana!
Climb the rocks at Arpoador Point for stunning views....and nice sunrise/sunset.
Arpoador Inn Photo: View from right in front of my hotel room!
tijuca
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If you're saving money to buy "lembrancas do Rio" (souvenirs) and do not need luxury accomodations, then the Arpoador Inn at the very tip of Ipanema Beach (known as Arpoador) is the place for you.
All rooms are air-conditioned and this is the ONLY hotel located right on the beach. No crossing the street to reach the sand! The remodeled restaurant also looks directly onto the beach sidewalk. The rooms are comfortable and all have a "frigo-bar," a fully loaded refrigerator. I've stayed there twice, and I've only encountered twin beds with very thin mattresses. Many American School alumni stayed there, and all reportedly loved the hotel and its location. Sandbars make great swimming areas for little kids in front of the hotel.
Unique Quality: Around the corner is the Hippie Fair on Sundays, and you're centrally located to shopping in Ipanema and Copacabana. A mere walk from Leblon, too. Only about six stories high, beach front rooms give the feeling of sleeping right on the sand. A grocery store is located around the corner and down the street near the Hippie Fair; conveniently located for buying munchies for your room.
I am not sure about current prices, and I think the hotel was recently remodeled in 2000. Nevertheless, it is probably still very reasonably priced, and only a few hundred yards away from the Ceasar Park Hotel, where Madonna stayed on her Rio tour. Security is the best in Rio directly in front of the Ceasar Park Hotel.
Note: the following comment DOES NOT relate to the Arpoador Inn. Remember, there are hotels everywhere in Rio. You can always find a tremendous bargain if you are willing to stay a block or so from the beach. Just my opinion, but I believe you can find cheaper prices at many places if you just show up off the street. Then again, you just might end up in a nice hotel frequented by lots of prostitutes, as my father once discovered after our family of eight checked in to what otherwise looked like a nice hotel in Ouro Preto, Brazil. Nice place, though.
Arpoador Inn Photo: Arpoador Inn Right On the Beach!
Flura
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Ignore all the web sites with discounts. Call this number +(5521) 274 6995 for English speaking reception and ask a room for $40 (I guess it is more expensive in the hot season). Single and twin rooms have almost the same rate. Windows in my room came to the backyard. Also, I have tryed similar room for $60 for one day. The only difference was the windows came to the street.
Unique Quality: Hotel is situated on the Ipanema beach. You may go to the ocean just in a swimsuit.
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IN RIO DE JANEIRO WE STAYED AT THE ARPOADOR INN HOTEL
FOR THE LOCATION OF THIS HOTEL THE COST WAS EXTREMELY FAIR. $45 U.S. NOT ONLY WAS IT LOCATED ON IPANEMA BEACH BUT WAS ONLY A LEISURELY 15MIN. WALK FROM COPACABANA BEACH. THE HOTEL WAS EQUIPPED WITH A DIING ROOM, A FANTASTIC VIEW OF THE OCEAN. BREAKFAST WAS INCLUDED IN THE COST OF THE HOTEL
Hey there folks,
we have been trying to organise accommodation for rio from 15th - 21st February 2007. Aproador Inn caught our attention and we exchanged emails with a man from Ipacom (an online ipanema website (official?)) and he told us the prices that we would be looking at an the payment details.
From what we've read of the Arpoador Inn, its a pretty popular place and we were astonished it hadnt been booked out yet. We are a little concerned sending the entire weeks accommodation money up-front and the means they asked us. Admittedly, we arent too experienced using a credit card online but im pretty sure that they dont require you to scan the card and signature as well as including your security number and card number.
Has anyone ever booked here online before? What did they require you to do for this? Is it just me thinking its strange to be able to find availability at this time?
Would not send a weeks payment in advance, especially since your not sure who you are communicating with. Check out the Arpoador Inn's website and work directly with them. Do not send money, you can give your credit card number for guarantee. They probably want advance payment because it is Carnival and many hotels do. Also many hotels will charge the full amount to your credit card, and if you cancel, you can be assured you won't get all your money back. You might notify your credit card company about this and have them ensure that they will accept no charge from the hotel until arrival. I had some friends go to Rio for Carnival this year, they had to cancel and the hotel kept quite a bit of there money, as the hotel charged the credit card with the full amount prior to arrival. The hotel claimed that it was government taxes etc, that they could not get back. The hotel is one of the nicest in Rio and this was not a scheme to just keep the money. Seems to be a problem with the government. Be careful.
I wouldn't do it. A call to Rio can't cost you more than a few dollars and is well worth it. Find out their phone number and reserve direct with the hotel.
Don't know where you live, but in Canada to call Rio, cost me a small fortune. If your going to call, check with your long distance provider for cost.
I would never send money in advance to someone I don't know.
Contact the hotel by email: http://www.arpoadorbedandbreakfast.com
Arpoador is a simple but nice hotel with a splendid location.
Luc, Paraty RJ, Brazil
Hotel is situated on the Ipanema beach. You may go to the ocean just in a swimsuit.
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