Arpoador Inn

Arpoador Inn is a mid-range beachfront hotel at Rua Francisco Otaviano 177 in Arpoador, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on the small headland that separates Copacabana from Ipanema. The location is unusual because the inn sits directly on the sand of Arpoador beach, a favourite with surfers and known for the rock that visitors climb at sunset to watch the sun drop behind the Two Brothers mountain. Ipanema's main beach starts immediately to the west and the Copacabana promenade begins on the other side of the rock, so both beaches are on foot. The General Osório metro station is a short walk or taxi ride away, and Ipanema's restaurants and shops are within a few blocks. Rooms are offered as Standard Double, Superior Double, Family Room and Suite categories, with air conditioning, an in-room safe and free Wi-Fi, and sea-facing rooms are the main attraction. Listed facilities include a fitness centre, a restaurant or bar, a breakfast buffet and 24-hour reception. Breakfast is served as a buffet and is often taken in a room with views over the water. The service character is friendly and relaxed, suited to couples, surfers and leisure travellers who want an intimate, beach-focused stay rather than a large resort. Nightly rates run from about R$700 to R$1,800 depending on view and season, with higher prices at Carnival and Réveillon. Because the location is popular and small, rooms with sea views should be reserved well in advance.