Arena Leme Hotel, Rio de Janeiro

Arena Leme Hotel - Beachfront 4-star accommodation with rooftop pool and Spanish restaurant overlooking Leme Beach

Located on the exclusive Leme Beach, Arena Leme Hotel offers 164 contemporary apartments in one of Rio de Janeiro's most peaceful coastal neighborhoods. This 4-star Rio de Janeiro hotel features spacious rooms ranging from tree-lined street views to panoramic oceanfront suites with balconies, all equipped with Smart TVs and Wi-Fi. The Otaviano Restaurant serves Spanish-inspired coastal cuisine framed by Atlantic Ocean views, while the rooftop terrace includes an unheated swimming pool open from 9:00am to 8:00pm daily. Guests can access the fully equipped fitness center from 6:00am to 10:30pm and unwind in the steam room available from 9:00am to 8:30pm. For business travelers, Arena Leme provides two meeting spaces: the 538 ft² Pedro Leme room with a presidential table accommodating 14 people, and the rooftop area with capacity for up to 200 attendees. The property sits just steps from waterfront restaurants, cafes, and kiosks along Copacabana Beach, with Copacabana Fort located 2 miles away.

Pros

Situated on a less crowded beach where local fishermen cast from a large rock at the eastern edge

Located near a forested rocky outcropping crowned by the colonial Duque de Caxias fort

The rooftop offers views spanning the entire South Zone waterfront of Rio de Janeiro

Two dedicated event spaces available for corporate and social functions

Cons

Swimming pool is unheated

Maximum pet weight restriction of 8 kilograms (only one dog or cat allowed per room)