Arraial do Cabo Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A coastal town with colorful buildings, a sandy beach, and clear turquoise waters.
A coastal cityscape with colorful buildings and a beach.
A coastal marina with various boats docked, sandy beach, and a mountainous backdrop.
A densely packed hillside of colorful buildings with a body of water in the foreground.
A church with a blue facade and a cross on top, surrounded by a blue fence and a stone wall.

Where to stay in Arraial do Cabo

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A beach with clear turquoise water, sandy shore, and colorful buildings along the coastline.

Prainha

You'll enjoy the beaches and parks in Prainha. You might want to make time for a stop at Prainha Beach or Hermes Barcellos Public Park.

A coastal landscape with a clear turquoise sea, green hills, and sparse vegetation.

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 Centro Cultural Manoel Camargo.

A beach with red umbrellas and people sunbathing.

Praia Grande

If you're spending some time in Praia Grande, Praia Grande and Fisherman's Deck are top sights worth seeing.

A coastal town with a marina filled with boats, a sandy beach, and a backdrop of green hills.

Praia dos Anjos

While Praia dos Anjos isn't home to many top sights, Forno Beach and Anjos Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

A church with a blue and white facade, a bell tower, and a statue of an angel.

Taio

If you're spending some time in Taio, Anjos Beach and Daniel Barreto de Marco Square are top sights worth seeing.

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 912.726 ₫ per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
912.726 ₫
1.202.160 ₫ total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Arraial do Cabo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Pontal Beach and Forte Beach are located ...
8.2/10 Very good! (243 reviews)
"Good space"

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Mediterrane Hotel by Castelo Itaipava
Arraial Concept Hotel

Arraial Concept Hotel

3 out of 5
Rua Prof. Jurema Manhard Arraial do Cabo RJ
The price is 2.105.651 ₫ per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
2.105.651 ₫
2.210.934 ₫ total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Arraial do Cabo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and on-site spa services. Popular attractions Pontal Beach and Anjos Beach are located ...
Arraial Concept Hotel
Pousada Mirante da Prainha

Pousada Mirante da Prainha

3 out of 5
R. José Pinto de Macedo Arraial do Cabo RJ
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 1.184.667 ₫ per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
1.184.667 ₫
1.243.908 ₫ total
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this pousada in Arraial do Cabo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Pontal Beach and Forte Beach are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (137 reviews)
"Lovely people! Great amenities!"

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2024

Pousada Mirante da Prainha
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Sophia II Residence Inn

Sophia II Residence Inn

3 out of 5
Av. Dr. Hermes Barcelos Arraial do Cabo RJ
Stay at this aparthotel in Arraial do Cabo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Pontal Beach and Forte Beach are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (171 reviews)
"Terrible experience from the start: for a full week before arriving, I messaged their WhatsApp, Instagram, website, and even called to change my dates — no response, no help, and Expedia also failed to accommodate me, leaving me with no choice but to go. When I arrived, reception didn’t even greet ..."

Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025

Sophia II Residence Inn
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 Wi-Fi. Popular attractions Forte Beach and Japanese Island are located nearby.
Arraial do Cabo - Prainha
Varandas ao Mar

Varandas ao Mar

3 out of 5
22 Av. Dr. Hermes Barcelos Arraial do Cabo RJ
Stay at this apartment in Arraial do Cabo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Forte Beach and Flávia Alessandra Statue are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (82 reviews)
"los cuartos estan muy viejos. Lo arraial es un lugar de pasada .porque la ciudad en si es muy vieja. El area es centrica enfrente de la playa pero los rooms son muy viejos.Es un condominio tranquilo. La piscina es muy chica y la ves que estuvimos estaba sucia."

Reviewed on 31 Mar 2025

Varandas ao Mar
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Stay near popular Arraial do Cabo attractions

A coastal town with a beach, houses, and hills.

Atalaia Viewpoint

9.4/10 (80 reviews)
You can find out about the history of Arraial do Cabo when you stop by Atalaia Viewpoint. Stroll along the beaches or visit the churches while you're in the area.
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Cities near Arraial do Cabo

A beach with a small boat, calm water, and a hill with a building on top.

Cabo Frio

A beach with white sand, waves, and a person walking.

Foguete