Arraial do Cabo

Travel Guide

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
Hermes Barcellos Public Park which includes a lake or waterhole and a city

Where to stay in Arraial do Cabo

Arraial do Cabo which includes general coastal views and a sandy beach as well as a small group of people

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
Arraial do Cabo Municipal City Hall showing signage

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
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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
Arraial do Cabo showing a 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 Window of Paradise.

Praia Grande
Our Lady of Remedies Church which includes religious elements and a statue or sculpture

Taio

While visiting Taio, you might make a stop by sights like Anjos Beach and Our Lady of Remedies Church.

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 SAR 172 per night from Jul 15 to Jul 16
SAR 172
SAR 222 total
15 Jul - 16 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Arraial do Cabo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Dunas Beach and Forte Beach are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (156 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
Sophia II Residence Inn
Sophia II Residence Inn
3 out of 5
Av. Dr. Hermes Barcelos, Arraial do Cabo, RJ
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Arraial do Cabo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Forte Beach and Flávia Alessandra ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (138 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
Pousada Xerxes
Pousada Xerxes
3 out of 5
Rua José Pinto de Macedo, 270 Lt 18 Qd B, Prainha, Arraial do Cabo, RJ
The price is SAR 116 per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
SAR 116
SAR 121 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star pousada in Arraial do Cabo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Dunas Beach and Forte Beach are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (277 reviews)
"I liked the staff and the room was nice. In a good location, with parking. The breakfast was good too. You get some good exercise walking up the hill to the hotel.. ;)"

Reviewed on 7 March 2025

Pousada Xerxes
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Sophia II Residence Inn
Sophia II Residence Inn
3 out of 5
Av. Dr. Hermes Barcelos, Arraial do Cabo, RJ
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Arraial do Cabo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Forte Beach and Flávia Alessandra ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (138 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
Brisas do Farol - Aluguel Economico
Brisas do Farol - Aluguel Economico
3 out of 5
R. Nereu Ramos 11, Arraial do Cabo, RJ
Stay at this 3-star vacation home in Arraial do Cabo. Enjoy free WiFi and rainfall showerheads. Popular attractions Forte Beach and Independence Square are located ...
7.6/10 Good! (14 reviews)
Ótima pousada
"Ótima acomodação, o melhor custo benefício e bem localizado. Com certeza irei retornar"

Reviewed on 28 March 2025

Brisas do Farol - Aluguel Economico
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 Dunas Beach and Forte Beach are located nearby.
Arraial do Cabo - Prainha
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Arraial do Cabo

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Great beautiful beaches, no thrills or frills