Arraial do Cabo

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Prainha Beach showing general coastal views, a beach and a coastal town
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

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Where to stay in Arraial do Cabo

Prainha Beach showing general coastal views, a sandy beach and a coastal town

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
Praia do Forno - Arraial do Cabo - RJ

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 featuring a sandy 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 Flávia Alessandra Statue.

Praia Grande
Arraial do Cabo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Dec 24TH 2021 - Praia dos Anjos harbor view.

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
A beautiful beach in Rio de Janeiro state

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 260 per night from Feb 24 to Feb 25
AED 260
AED 306 total
24 Feb - 25 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Arraial do Cabo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Foguete Beach and Forte Beach are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (204 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 Arraial do Cabo RJ
Stay at this pousada in Arraial do Cabo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Foguete Beach and Forte Beach are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (115 reviews)
Lovely people! Great amenities!

Reviewed on 6 August 2024

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Pousada Mirante da Prainha
Pousada Xerxes

Pousada Xerxes

3 out of 5
Rua José Pinto de Macedo, 270 Lt 18 Qd B Arraial do Cabo RJ
Stay at this pousada in Arraial do Cabo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Foguete Beach and Forte Beach are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (310 reviews)
Tudo maravilhoso...

Reviewed on 25 January 2026

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Pousada Xerxes
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Sophia II Residence Inn

Sophia II Residence Inn

3 out of 5
Av. Dr. Hermes Barcelos Arraial do Cabo RJ
Stay at this aparthotel in Arraial do Cabo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Foguete Beach and Forte Beach are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (155 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
Arraial do Cabo - Prainha

Arraial do Cabo - Prainha

2 out of 5
R. Projetada e 107 Arraial do Cabo RJ
Stay at this apartment in Arraial do Cabo. Enjoy free WiFi. Popular attractions Foguete Beach and Forte Beach are located nearby.
Arraial do Cabo - Prainha
Varandas ao Mar

Varandas ao Mar

3 out of 5
22 Av. Dr. Hermes Barcelos Arraial do Cabo RJ
Stay at this apartment in Arraial do Cabo. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Foguete Beach and Forte Beach are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (78 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
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Popular places to visit

stairway access to Pontal do Atalaia, Prainhas, in Arraial do Cabo

Staircase of Prainhas do Pontal do Atalaia

You can find out about the history of Arraial do Cabo when you stop by Staircase of Prainhas do Pontal do Atalaia. Wander the parks and marina while you're in the area.

Staircase of Prainhas do Pontal do Atalaia
Arraial do Cabo featuring a sandy beach and general coastal views as well as a small group of people

Praia Grande

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Praia Grande during your trip to Arraial do Cabo? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Praia Grande
Atalaia Viewpoint featuring general coastal views, a coastal town and landscape views

Atalaia Viewpoint

You can find out about the history of Arraial do Cabo when you stop by Atalaia Viewpoint. Stroll along the beaches or visit the churches while you're in the area.

Atalaia Viewpoint
Prainha Beach showing general coastal views, a sandy beach and a coastal town

Prainha Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Prainha Beach during your travels in Prainha? While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Prainha Beach
Forno Port showing general coastal views, a coastal town and a sandy beach

Forno Port

Explore the waterfront in Arraial do Cabo with a trip to Forno Port. Stroll along the beaches or visit the churches while you're in the area.

Forno Port
Arraial do Cabo Municipal City Hall showing military items and heritage elements

Arraial do Cabo Municipal City Hall

After visiting Arraial do Cabo Municipal City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Arraial do Cabo. Stroll along the beaches or visit the churches while you're in the area.

Arraial do Cabo Municipal City Hall

Reviews of Arraial do Cabo

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Great beautiful beaches, no thrills or frills