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 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 Daniel Barreto de Marco Square.

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 190 per night from Nov 9 to Nov 10
AED 190
AED 219 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Arraial do Cabo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Dunas Beach and Forte Beach are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (182 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
Pousada Mirante da Prainha

Pousada Mirante da Prainha

3 out of 5
R. José Pinto de Macedo, 270 CASA 07, Arraial do Cabo, RJ
Stay at this 3-star pousada in Arraial do Cabo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Dunas Beach and Forte Beach are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (93 reviews)
Lovely people! Great amenities!

Reviewed on 6 August 2024

Pousada Mirante da Prainha
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 194 per night from Nov 8 to Nov 9
AED 194
AED 204 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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! (188 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.
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 Dunas Beach and Forte Beach are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (147 reviews)
Fantastic location and view!
Bring your own cookware, paper towels, toilet paper … spices to cook with etc. Fantastic location and view !!!

Reviewed on 4 May 2025

Sophia II Residence Inn
Brisas do Farol - Aluguel Economico

Brisas do Farol - Aluguel Economico

3 out of 5
R. Nereu Ramos 11, Arraial do Cabo, RJ
Stay at this 3-star vacation home in Arraial do Cabo. Enjoy free WiFi and rainfall showerheads. Popular attractions Dunas Beach and Forte Beach are located ...
7.6/10 Good! (19 reviews)
Férias de Agosto.
As acomodações são compatíveis com a proposta inicial divulgada pelo estabelecimento e atende as expectativas.

Reviewed on 4 September 2025

Brisas do Farol - Aluguel Economico
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 Dunas Beach and Forte Beach ...
9/10 Wonderful! (73 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
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