Arena Copacabana, Rio de JaneiroArena Copacabana in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil has a corrected score of 3.7 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 22 of 149 hotels we score in Rio de Janeiro. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.9 before correction: Booking.com 3.5, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 4.0. Rooms from about $165 a night (cached, not a live quote).Arena Copacabana is a four-star hotel located directly on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro. Opened in 2009, the building contains 135 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and free Wi-Fi. The property serves families and leisure travellers through its on-site restaurant, sauna, and solarium. Guests can access a rooftop pool and a gym for exercise. The setting provides immediate access to the shoreline and nearby shopping districts. While the location is a primary draw, some guests have noted issues with cleanliness and additional service fees. The interior design is modern, and many rooms offer views of the beach.What stands out

Direct beach access

Rooftop pool and sauna

On-site dining options

Close to shopping

Watch out for

Occasional cleanliness issues

Extra service fees

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