Hotel Solar do Arco

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Luxury
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4.0 star property
9.6

Exceptional

Upscale hotel near Japanese Island

Located close to St. Benedict Chapel and Itajuru Canal, Hotel Solar do Arco provides a free breakfast buffet, a poolside bar and a terrace. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and a library.

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is NZ$208
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov

Room options

View all photos for Suite (Master)

A bedroom with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a chair.

Suite (Master)

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

View all photos for Suite (Casarão)

A bedroom with a bed, a TV, a dresser, and a walk-in closet.

Suite (Casarão)

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

View all photos for Suite (Solar)

A neatly made bed with white linens and pillows, a white bedside table with a lamp, and a wicker headboard.

Suite (Solar)

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Suite (Arco)

A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a television, a desk with a chair, and a window with curtains.

Suite (Arco)

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

View all photos for Suite

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a sofa.

Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located on the waterfront, Hotel Solar do Arco is in Canal, a neighbourhood in Cabo Frio. St. Benedict Chapel and Sao Mateus Fort are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Itajuru Canal and Japanese Island. Forte Beach is another place to visit that comes recommended. Visit our Cabo Frio travel guide
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Rua Constantin Menelau, 48, Passagem, Cabo Frio, RJ, 28906-060

What's nearby

  • A beach with several boats, a tree, and rocky hills in the background.
    Itajuru Canal
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • A white church with a blue door and a bell tower, surrounded by trees and a cobblestone street.
    St. Benedict Chapel
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A sandy beach with waves, a lifeguard stand, and buildings in the background.
    Forte Beach
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • A coastal fort with cannons, a white tower, and a view of the sea and distant mountains.
    Sao Mateus Fort
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • São Bento Beach
    8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Cabo Frio Intl. Airport (CFB)
    25 min drive

Restaurants

  • José Bakery Homemade
    1 min walk
  • Delírios Restaurante
    6 min drive
  • Paiol
    2 min walk
  • Quintal Lusitano
    1 min walk
  • Iconiko
    5 min walk

About this property

Hotel Solar do Arco

  • Upscale hotel near Japanese Island
  • Located close to St. Benedict Chapel and Itajuru Canal, Hotel Solar do Arco provides a free breakfast buffet, a poolside bar and a terrace. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and a library.
  • Additional perks include:
    • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
    • Free self-parking
    • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), concierge services and free newspapers
    • A front desk safe, a 24-hour front desk and a banquet hall
  • Room features
  • All rooms are individually decorated, and have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
    • LCD TVs with cable channels
    • Daily housekeeping and phones

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Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Solar do Arco have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Solar do Arco?

As of 2 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Solar do Arco on 8 Nov 2026 start from NZ$208, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Hotel Solar do Arco pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 8 kg per pet. There's a fee of BRL 150 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Hotel Solar do Arco?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Solar do Arco?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Hotel Solar do Arco?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Hotel Solar do Arco provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Hotel Solar do Arco located?

Located in Canal, this hotel is steps away from Itajuru Canal and St. Benedict Chapel. Japanese Island and Forte Beach are also within 15 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel Solar do Arco Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 254 out of 298 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 298 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 298 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 298 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 298 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful place

Beautiful place. Lovely staff. Fully reccommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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The hotel is a small beautiful boutique hotel that is beautifully decorated with a great location overlooking the Itajuru canal. We were fortunate to get an upgrade to a lovely suite. The staff are very welcoming and helpful. The breakfast was nice and the restaurant food was amazing so we ate there all 3 days of our stay. There are many restaurants close by. The beach is about a 10 minute walk.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Todo excelente
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were fabulous! Helpful with anything you need.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent hotel within walking distance of restaurants bars shops. The only thing I wasn't pleased with, was that the key ring had a little broomlike attachment that they required you to keep on the key. If you didn't want to carry it, you had to leave the key at the front desk.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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!
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10/10 Excellent

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Excelente. Muito limpo. Bem situado. E os funcionários muito atenciosos, em especial o Sr. Mauro, que nos atendeu sempre com muita gentileza, simpatia e disponibilidade. Nota 10
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
O café da manhã merece atenção. No segundo dia, fui gentilmente questionado pela atendente da recepção se estava tudo bem. Respondi, de forma educada e construtiva, que senti falta de um espresso ou cappuccino e que os ovos mexidos foram servidos frios e excessivamente passados, comprometendo a experiência. Comentei ainda que, como empresário, compreendo a importância do controle de custos, mas acredito que essas melhorias dependeriam muito mais de ajustes de gestão e treinamento da equipe do que de investimentos relevantes. No dia seguinte, porém, ao caminhar pelo corredor do hotel, por mera coincidência, ouvi a mesma colaboradora criticando a minha observação. Para minha surpresa, ela fez julgamentos desrespeitosos e chegou a afirmar que eu “não deveria reclamar, pois havia adquirido a diária com desconto”. Confesso que fiquei bastante constrangido. Independentemente do valor pago pela diária, todo hóspede merece ser tratado com respeito e ter suas observações recebidas de forma profissional, especialmente quando são feitas de maneira cordial e com a intenção de contribuir para a melhoria do serviço. Acredito que essa postura reflita uma atitude individual da colaboradora, e não a cultura do hotel, razão pela qual faço este registro de forma respeitosa e construtiva. Espero que a administração tome conhecimento do ocorrido e adote as medidas necessárias para que nenhum outro hóspede passe por constrangimento semelhante. Deixei de me sentir à vontade no hotel.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Instalações e quarto lindos e limpíssima , excelente café da manhã , equipe de funcionários eficientes e prestativos , localização perfeita com muitos restaurantes , bares e atividades ao redor .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Hotel incrível. Equipe fantástica. Drinks maravilhosos. Local divino
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel lindo, equipe muito gentil, localização maravilhosa e café da manhã muito gostoso!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel maravilhoso em tudo! Desde a recepção pelos funcionários até o check-out, o hotel foi perfeito!!!
Pátio interno.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A localização é o ponto alto dessa hospedagem
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Hotel incrível e funcionários bem atenciosos. O atendimento do Mauro foi muito bom.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Localização na parte histórica, numa região linda. Café da manhã delicioso. Hotel muito bem cuidado e equipe atenciosa.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
O hotel é lindo e as instalações estão numa casa centenária o que dá mais charme ao hotel. Os funcionários são extremamente educados e prestativos. O quarto é confortável e a decoração é muito bonita. Adoramos e pretendemos voltar. E fica no melhor local da Cabo Frio, no bairro da Passagem, aonde tem vários bares e restaurantes literalmente ao lado do hotel, e a próximo à praia do Forte.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfeito!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Foram muito solícitos, a pousada é linda e a piscina um charme. Tudo excelente.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026