Vale do Pavão

My stay at Hotel Arpoador was wonderful. The standard room is small, so beware if you need a lot of personal space or privacy. My priority is cleanliness and friendliness. I had no cleanliness concerns. I did not see one insect. I left a note on how I wanted my room cleaned (don't make my bed), and that was honored. Eli at the desk, Vitor at the beach, and the gentleman with locs at the front desk were very kind, cheerful, and helpful. The guy with the ponytail working on the roof on 9/27 for breakfast was very friendly and helpful also. This location was easy to uber everywhere and walkable to lot's of places in the area as well. No safety concerns. Hotel right on the beach and they provide chairs and umbrellas. Beware of beach vendors. Verify what you are paying as they tried to charge me thousands of dollars for a few drinks. Thankfully my bank declined it. This had nothing to do with the hotel though. I would 100% stay here again.

I had such a wonderful stay here as a solo traveler and felt completely safe and comfortable throughout my visit. The hotel staff went out of their way to make me feel welcomed, accommodated, and taken care of. They truly went above and beyond, and I was so happy to stay here. The location is absolutely fantastic, and being so close to the beach was a huge highlight. Everything was convenient and easy to access. A special shoutout to Marjorie and Sammy for their exceptional service. They were incredibly kind, attentive, and helpful, and really made my stay memorable. I would definitely stay here again!

The staff is amazing!!!! Attentive to our every need and so friendly!