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 Old Park.

Prainha
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
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
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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 195 per night from Apr 16 to Apr 17
AED 195
AED 224 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Apr - 17 Apr
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Arraial do Cabo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Atalaia Viewpoint and Foguete Beach ...
8/10 Very Good! (139 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
The price is AED 251 per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
AED 251
AED 264 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Arraial do Cabo. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Atalaia Viewpoint and Foguete ...
9/10 Wonderful! (71 reviews)
Great stay
"Simple apartment, clean, but the main advantage is its location just meters away from the beach"

Reviewed on 27 March 2025

Varandas ao Mar
Pousada Xerxes
Pousada Xerxes
3 out of 5
Rua José Pinto de Macedo, 270 Lt 18 Qd B, Prainha, Arraial do Cabo, RJ
The price is AED 108 per night from May 1 to May 2
AED 108
AED 113 total
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 May
Stay at this 3-star pousada in Arraial do Cabo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Atalaia Viewpoint and Foguete Beach are ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (267 reviews)
"I liked the staff and the room was nice. In a good location, with parking. The breakfast was good too. You get some good exercise walking up the hill to the hotel.. ;)"

Reviewed on 7 March 2025

Pousada Xerxes
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 Atalaia Viewpoint and Foguete ...
9/10 Wonderful! (71 reviews)
Great stay
"Simple apartment, clean, but the main advantage is its location just meters away from the beach"

Reviewed on 27 March 2025

Varandas ao Mar
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 Atalaia Viewpoint and Foguete ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (127 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
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 Atalaia Viewpoint and Foguete Beach ...
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
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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Reviews of Arraial do Cabo

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Great beautiful beaches, no thrills or frills