Hotel Arpoador rooftop pool
Triangular terrace pool over the sea, with a sauna
No. 16 of 22 on our Rio de Janeiro rooftop pools list, in Ipanema.
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- Who can swim
- Hotel guests only
- Day pass
- No
- Heated
- Not published
- Season
- Open all year
Stay here for a triangular terrace pool over the sea in Ipanema, which the hotel calls a sitting pool. Only guests can use it, so you need to book a room.
The pool
The pool is a triangular terrace pool at R. Francisco Otaviano, 177 in Ipanema, with sun chairs facing the Atlantic. The hotel calls it a sitting pool, so expect a place to cool off, not to swim laps. The terrace also has a sauna.
Our take
Fasano is the other guests-only pool in Ipanema, and it publishes its floor, the 8th. Arpoador publishes no floor, only the terrace setting and the pool shape. Sol Ipanema is a third guests-only choice and is heated.
The downside is size and access. A sitting pool suits a soak after the beach, but not exercise, and there is no day pass. Spa massages and a small gym are in the building if you want more to do.
Good to know
- Terrace pool with sun chairs facing the Atlantic
- Sauna on the terrace
- Rated 4.5 from 1433 Google reviews
The catches
- Described by the hotel as a sitting pool
- Guests only, no floor published
Best forCouples who want a small sea-facing pool and sauna after a day on Ipanema beach.
Skip it ifYou want lap swimming or a pool you can use without staying.
Getting in
Only hotel guests can use the pool, and no day pass is listed. A room is the way in.
The spa and a small gym are on site.
Tips
- Look for a room that includes terrace time; the sauna is on the same terrace.
Before you go. Remember it's a sitting pool, so check the photos if you want room to swim.
Pool facts and where they come from
Facts marked "unconfirmed" come from a travel guide or booking site, not from the hotel. Check them with the hotel before you plan around them.
| Pool type | Triangular pool, described by the hotel as a sitting pool Source: the hotel's website |
|---|---|
| Who can swim | Guests at the hotel only, per The Rooftop Guide Unconfirmed: from therooftopguide.com, not the hotel |
| Season | Open all year Unconfirmed: from therooftopguide.com, not the hotel |
| Age rules | All ages welcome Unconfirmed: from therooftopguide.com, not the hotel |
| The view | Sun chairs face the Atlantic Unconfirmed: from therooftopguide.com, not the hotel |
| Rooftop bar | Bar serving caipirinhas, classic cocktails and beers Unconfirmed: from therooftopguide.com, not the hotel |
| Heated | Not published by the hotel |
Location and contact
| Address | R. Francisco Otaviano, 177 - Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22080-046Open in Google Maps |
|---|---|
| Area | Ipanema |
| Pool level | Rooftop |
| Hotel class | 4 stars |
| Google rating | 4.5 from 1,433 reviews Ratings are for the whole hotel, not just the pool. |
| Phone | +55212529-1000 |
| Website | hotelarpoador.com |
Hotel Arpoador pool: questions people ask
Can non-guests use the Hotel Arpoador pool?
No. Hotel guests only, and no day pass is listed.
What shape is the pool?
Triangular. The hotel calls it a sitting pool, set on a terrace over the sea.
Is there a sauna?
Yes, a sauna is available at the terrace. The spa also offers massages.