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Hotel Solar do Arco

4.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Property grounds
Dining
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service

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Rua Constantin Menelau, 48, Passagem, Cabo Frio, RJ, 28906-060
  • Place, Itajuru Canal
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Benedict Chapel
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Forte Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬

Room options

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Suite (Master)

Suite (Master)

  • 48 sq m
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite (Casarão)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite (Solar)

Suite (Solar)

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite (Arco)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Cabo Frio

With a stay at Hotel Solar do Arco, you'll be centrally located in Cabo Frio, steps from Itajuru Canal and St. Benedict Chapel. .This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Japanese Island and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Sao Mateus Fort.

What's nearby

  • Itajuru Canal - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • St. Benedict Chapel - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Forte Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Parish Our Lady of the Assumption of Cabo Frio - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Sao Mateus Fort - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Iconiko - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Paiol - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lá E Cá - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Quintal Lusitano - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Gondole - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hotel Solar do Arco

Waterfront hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
Hotel Solar do Arco offers 23 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers. This Cabo Frio hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 23 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and blackout drapes/curtains.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool. This Colonial hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Hotel Solar do Arco has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1958
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of BRL 150 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 18 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Service fee: 10 percent

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: BRL 150 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Parents or a legal guardian traveling with children under 18 years must present the child's birth certificate and an identity card with photo (passport, for example) at the check-in. For international travels to Brazil, if just one of the parents is traveling with the child, she/he must present – in addition to the child's certificate of birth and identity card with photo – a letter authorizing the trip signed by the other parent with a notarial certification of signature. In case the parents or the legal guardian, as applicable, cannot or are unwilling to give this authorization, a judicial authorization is required. People who intend to travel to Brazil with children must consult with the Brazilian consulate before traveling for more information.

Property is also known as

Hotel Solar Arco Cabo Frio
Hotel Solar Arco
Solar Arco Cabo Frio
Hotel Solar do Arco Hotel
Hotel Solar do Arco Cabo Frio
Hotel Solar do Arco Hotel Cabo Frio

Reviews

Hotel Solar do Arco Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 222 out of 264 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 264 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 264 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 264 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 264 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

NEIL

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

best hotel in Cabo Frio

Great hotel - amazing architecture and design - immensely comfortable stay - beautiful views and perfect location - very pleasant and helpful managment and staff - easily the best hotel in Cabo Frio - will certainly return
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Home

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely colonial boutique in Cabo Frío!

I loved the low key colonial vibe, just next to a quite part of the shore, close to small fishing boats. Amazing drinks, great pool and a very nice breakfast. Also loads of great restaurants and beaches close by. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Definitely will return

Super hotel. Friendly helpful staff. (Especially Marcelo at reception) wonderful breakfast. Very nice poll area. Probably the best hotel I’ve stayed at for a long time. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful place

Beautiful place. Lovely staff. Fully reccommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eylin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You simply cannot find a more attractive little boutique hotel (pousada) than Solar do Arco. Super stylish, quaint, Portuguese-inspired architecture. Wonderful staff, very good breakfast and parking just next door. Dining options abound. The room was well appointed and the A/C was quiet and appeared to be brand new. I'm going back!

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at Hotel Solar do Arco and Cabo Frio as a wider area. We really enjoyed the facilities - lounging by the pool and reading in the main terrace was a particular highlight for me. We had a great breakfast each morning, and the staff were incredibly friendly and approachable. We would love to come back here again and would recommend the hotel to our friends!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aurelien

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a gorgeous, charming and unique hotel! We loved every aspect of our stay, the property is splendid and the staff is lovely!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place, beautiful building, very nice people. Nice location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, staff and infrastructure. Best place to stay in the whole region.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Beautiful and good location

We moved to Solar from one of the Recanto properties as Solar had availability so we can compare the two. The Premium Recanto had a great pool area and excellent breakfast. Solar breakfast was ok. Both hotels downstairs smelled very moldy and Solar seemed to make us feel bad. We moved to the 2nd floor at Solar the final night and that was better. I prefer the Recanto if there is availability. Solar is a beautiful hotel also.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mitzi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The best hotel

Amazing hote and staff! Will stay here every time i visit Cabo Frio!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this hotel but what really made it special was the staff. They are very nice, attentive and competent. The quality of the drinks at the pool were fantastic. Best cuba libre I ever had.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Great place.

Cabo Frio is challenged with good hotels, but this is the best of them all. Haven't found a better place, and happy to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Hidden Gem

Very clean rooms, well decorated, and an oasis in the middle of Cabo Frio. Recommend for anyone wanted some great piece and quiet in Cabo Frio!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Roman, california

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel close to the beach

Beautiful beaches great people good food and very close to the beach...
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Garry, Bloomington, IN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worth the Cost

Especially compared to other “hotels” in Brazil, this hotel is relatively pricey—but it is definitely worth the cost. I say hotel in quotes, because this place feels more like a mini resort than a hotel. The best aspect of this hotel is the staff. Incredibly attentive and polite. They anticipate needs surprisingly well. For example, it started to rain lightly one afternoon, and we returned to our room to find an umbrella hanging on the door. The hotel is within an attractive walled enclosure, which is welcome in Brazil. You feel safe, comfortable, and free to lounge around the pool relaxed and safe. The decor is bright, attractive, and tasteful. The rooms are quite small, which is the only reason I gave the room comfort a 4 instead of 5. That said, the rooms are quite clean, well appointed, and upscale, with very comfortable beds. The food choice for dinner and lunch is limited, but the quality was excellent—and I had the best Caipirinha of our entire trip (which included the Hilton on Copa)!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Harmit, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A very Beautiful hotel.

I travel a lot for work all over the world, stay at a lot of hotels and have never written a review, but this time I have to write a review as this is my favourite hotel thus far. It’s very beautiful, relaxing and the staff are so friendly. I was only planning to stay one night, but ended spending three nights as I liked it so much. I am definitely coming back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful

Very nice boutique hotel. Big bathroom but no tub. Big and comfy bed. I didn't like the menu. Only few things and not the best. The breakfast was really nice.

10/10 Excellent

Pablo, Bogota

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The best hotel in the Region

One of the most beautiful Hotels and service that I meet. Excelente attention, food, clean, I think it was perfect.... Thanks a lot

10/10 Excellent

Patrícia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025