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Hotel Solar do Arco

4.0 star property
Waterfront hotel with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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Free daily buffet breakfast
Front of property
Property grounds
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
The current price is AU$207
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec

Explore the area

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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)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 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)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite (Solar)

Suite (Solar)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 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
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Cabo Frio

Hotel Solar do Arco places you in the centre of Cabo Frio, steps from St. Benedict Chapel and within a short 5-minute stroll of Itajuru Canal. Highlights at this Colonial hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free buffet breakfast. .At the hotel's own lounge bar or poolside bar, you can enjoy a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a business centre and concierge services. Each morning free breakfast is served. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 4-property class Canal hotel include Japanese Island and Forte Beach.

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 24-hour front desk
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

There's an onsite business centre. An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at Hotel Solar do Arco. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Cabo Frio hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 23 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1958
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Hotel Solar do Arco offers 23 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower, designer toiletries and hairdryers. This Cabo Frio hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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

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: BRL 150 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 18 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Service fee: 10 per cent

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • At check-in, parents or a legal guardian travelling with children under 18 years old are obligated to present the child's birth certificate and an identity card with a photo (for example, a passport). For international travels to Brazil, if only one of the parents is travelling with the child, the parent must present – in addition to the child's certificate of birth and identity card with photo – a letter authorising the trip signed by the other parent with a notarial certification of signature. If the parents or the legal guardian, as applicable, cannot or are unwilling to give this authorisation, a judicial authorisation is required. People intending to travel to Brazil with children must consult with the Brazilian consulate prior to travelling for more information.
  • One child aged 6 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Solar do Arco?

Hotel Solar do Arco offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 15 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Solar do Arco on 16 Dec 2025 start from AU$188.60, 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 parking available at Hotel Solar do Arco?

Yep, Hotel Solar do Arco has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Solar do Arco?

Yep, Hotel Solar do Arco is a short 12-minute walk from Forte Beach.

Does Hotel Solar do Arco have a pool?

Hotel Solar do Arco has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger and with a coldie from the bar.

What makes Hotel Solar do Arco a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel Solar do Arco.

Is Hotel Solar do Arco family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a picnic area and an outdoor pool, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Hotel Solar do Arco is a hit with families.

Does Hotel Solar do Arco serve breakfast?

Yep, free buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Solar do Arco?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Solar do Arco?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Solar do Arco?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Solar do Arco?

Cats and dogs are welcome at Hotel Solar do Arco, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets, with a maximum weight of up to 8 kg per pet.

Hotel Solar do Arco Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 221 out of 263 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 263 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 263 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 263 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 263 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

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