The ‘Seaview Penthouse Arpoador‘ apartment was amazing!
Exactly as the name: you feel so close to the sea, in a cozy top level apartment in an incredible location with all the amenities we needed. This apartment is very, very close to the beach. Right beside the Garota de Ipanema park, easy walking beach access, and directly beside a hotel you might be able to go for breakfast if you need.
We are frequent visitors to Rio, and the last four times, we’ve stayed in the Arpoador region as its slightly quieter than Copacabana yet immediately accessible to both Ipanema and Copacabana beaches. There is a Zona Sul supermarket close nearby (and delicious burgers from the burger bar) as well as a few seconds walk to the Arpoador end of Ipanema beach and a few minutes stroll to Copacabana beach.
There are 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 2 balconies. The bedroom on the first level is accessible directly from the elevator without any stairs. On the other level, the rooftop bedroom and rooftop balcony area are up a narrow spiral staircase. It all felt newly painted, the upstairs bed was excellent, and the sofa and other furniture felt brand new.
We loved the friendly staff on the front desk who met us. They were super-efficient and helpful. And the room was serviced every day (floors cleaned, beds made and dishes washed). There was a water filter on the kitchen tap, and there was cold water waiting in the fridge – a nice touch.
Thank you so much for letting us stay in this gorgeous part of the world!
We’d come back in an instant.