Arraial do Cabo

Travel Guide

Prainha Beach showing general coastal views, a beach and a coastal town
Atalaia Viewpoint featuring a coastal town, general coastal views and landscape views
Forno Port which includes a bay or harbor, a beach and general coastal views
Arraial do Cabo which includes general coastal views and a beach
Hermes Barcellos Public Park which includes a lake or waterhole and a city

Where to stay in Arraial do Cabo

Arraial do Cabo which includes general coastal views and a sandy beach as well as a small group of people

Prainha

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the beaches and parks in Prainha. You might want to make time for a stop at Prainha Beach or Hermes Barcellos Public Park.

Prainha
Arraial do Cabo showing a beach and general coastal views as well as a small group of people

Praia Grande

While visiting Praia Grande, you might make a stop by sights like Praia Grande and Fisherman's Deck.

Praia Grande
Arraial do Cabo Municipal City Hall showing signage

Arraial do Cabo Centro

While visiting Arraial do Cabo Centro, you might make a stop by sights like Arraial do Cabo Municipal City Hall and Hermenegildo Barcellos Stadium.

Arraial do Cabo Centro
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Praia dos Anjos

While Praia dos Anjos might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Forno Beach and Anjos Beach.

Praia dos Anjos
Our Lady of Remedies Church which includes religious elements and a statue or sculpture

Taio

While visiting Taio, you might make a stop by sights like Anjos Beach and Our Lady of Remedies Church.

Taio
Mediterrane Hotel by Castelo Itaipava
Mediterrane Hotel by Castelo Itaipava
3 out of 5
R. Pastor Admardo Machado s/n, Arraial do Cabo, RJ
The price is AED 174 per night from Apr 2 to Apr 3
AED 174
AED 200 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Apr - 3 Apr
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Arraial do Cabo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Atalaia Viewpoint and Pontal Beach ...
8/10 Very Good! (134 reviews)
"Not clean at all. Bad smells throughout the hotel, not hot water, hotel staff trying to get into our room without our permission, parking is too expensive."

Reviewed on 20 February 2025

Mediterrane Hotel by Castelo Itaipava
Varandas ao Mar
Varandas ao Mar
3 out of 5
22 Av. Dr. Hermes Barcelos, Arraial do Cabo, RJ
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Arraial do Cabo. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Forte Beach and Flávia Alessandra ...
9/10 Wonderful! (64 reviews)
"Nice hotel to stay in Arraial do Cabo, bit the staff is kind angry with everything. And they don’t offer room clean and towels change."

Reviewed on 31 January 2025

Varandas ao Mar
Pousada Gênesis
Pousada Gênesis
3.5 out of 5
Ruan Antonio de Souza Teixeira 19, Arraial do Cabo, Rio de Janeiro
The price is AED 198 per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
AED 198
AED 208 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star pousada in Arraial do Cabo. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (154 reviews)
"Staff are nice people. The room was dated, dirty walls and other places that the cleaning staff can't really help. Exposed box spring of the bed. Room key requires a certain je-ne-sais-quoi for it to work on the door. More of a property owner issue? Otherwise, sheets and towels were OK. A/C was cool. ..."

Reviewed on 12 April 2024

Pousada Gênesis
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Varandas ao Mar
Varandas ao Mar
3 out of 5
22 Av. Dr. Hermes Barcelos, Arraial do Cabo, RJ
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Arraial do Cabo. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Forte Beach and Flávia Alessandra ...
9/10 Wonderful! (64 reviews)
"Nice hotel to stay in Arraial do Cabo, bit the staff is kind angry with everything. And they don’t offer room clean and towels change."

Reviewed on 31 January 2025

Varandas ao Mar
Recanto das Tartarugas Aluguel Economico
Recanto das Tartarugas Aluguel Economico
2 out of 5
Av. Gov. Leonel de Moura Brizola 30, Arraial do Cabo, RJ
Stay at this apartment in Arraial do Cabo. Enjoy free WiFi, rainfall showerheads, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Forte Beach and Daniel Barreto de ...
7.2/10 Good! (19 reviews)
Boa, pelas fotos parece ser melhor
"Boa acomodação, porem nas imagens das fotos aparece bem mais nvo o local."

Reviewed on 30 December 2024

Recanto das Tartarugas Aluguel Economico
Sophia II Residence Inn
Sophia II Residence Inn
3 out of 5
Av. Dr. Hermes Barcelos, Arraial do Cabo, RJ
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Arraial do Cabo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Forte Beach and Flávia Alessandra ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (122 reviews)
"Excellent location with friendly staff. Apartments are very spacious and comfortable. Near of restaurants, groceries stores and tourist attractions. Nice place."

Reviewed on 9 September 2024

Sophia II Residence Inn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Great beautiful beaches, no thrills or frills