Itacoatiara Travel Guide

Rio de Janeiro

Itacoatiara beach is in the city of Niterói, Rio de Janeiro in Brazil 

Itacoatiara is a beach with fine golden sands and bright blue (sometimes green) water. The main beach is open to the Atlantic Ocean and is dangerous for the casual swimmer while offering ideal conditions for water sports. The left side of the beach ends with a rock face called Costão, and there is a wave-sheltered small beach on the right side called Prainha (little beach), which is separated from the main beach by a big rock that serves as its shelter
Itacoatiara beach is in the city of Niterói, Rio de Janeiro in Brazil 

Itacoatiara is a beach with fine golden sands and bright blue (sometimes green) water. The main beach is open to the Atlantic Ocean and is dangerous for the casual swimmer while offering ideal conditions for water sports. The left side of the beach ends with a rock face called Costão, and there is a wave-sheltered small beach on the right side called Prainha (little beach), which is separated from the main beach by a big rock that serves as its shelter

Popular places to visit

Things to do


Top hotels in Itacoatiara

Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort

Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort

5 out of 5
Avenida Niemeyer 121 - Leblon Rio de Janeiro RJ
The price is Rp3.992.993 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
Rp3.992.993
Rp4.883.758 total
30 Mar - 31 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
Ocean view was amazing, could have more outside tables for breakfast

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort
Hotel Arpoador

Hotel Arpoador

4 out of 5
Rua Francisco Otaviano 177 Rio de Janeiro RJ
Stay at this beach hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (872 reviews)
Excellent friendly staff. Free bike rental. Great breakfast options and good food. Nice pool and view point over Ipanema beach. Nice clean rooms

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Hotel Arpoador
Hilton Copacabana Rio de Janeiro

Hilton Copacabana Rio de Janeiro

5 out of 5
Avenida Atlantica, 1020 Rio de Janeiro RJ
The price is Rp3.264.186 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
Rp3.264.186
Rp3.795.416 total
1 Apr - 2 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
Great place to stay, friendly staff, cleanliness is great.

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Hilton Copacabana Rio de Janeiro
Hotel Atlantico Business Centro

Hotel Atlantico Business Centro

3.5 out of 5
Rua Senador Dantas, 25 Rio de Janeiro RJ
The price is Rp768.044 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
Rp768.044
Rp846.768 total
10 Mar - 11 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall value in their reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (2,415 reviews)
People seemed cool. I stayed to myself. I had my privacy.

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Hotel Atlantico Business Centro
Rio Othon Palace

Rio Othon Palace

4 out of 5
Avenida Atlantica 3264 Rio de Janeiro RJ
The price is Rp3.712.211 per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
Rp3.712.211
Rp4.269.042 total
24 Mar - 25 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,167 reviews)
I felt that there should have been a time slot for the lawn chairs by the pool so everyone gets a turn. Target more of an adult hotel not kids

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Rio Othon Palace
Hotel Atlântico Prime

Hotel Atlântico Prime

4 out of 5
Rua do Resende 87 Rio de Janeiro RJ
The price is Rp745.042 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
Rp745.042
Rp782.299 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.4/10 Good! (3,071 reviews)
Horrible breakfast !!! Just the basic stuff. No jellies, no natural juices, no cakes or flan, no cheese bread etc etc . Zero star for breakfast

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Hotel Atlântico Prime
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Other neighbourhoods around Itacoatiara

Rio de Janeiro Mountains from the Icarai Beach in Niteroi

Icarai

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Icarai. You might want to make time for a stop at Icarai Beach or Guanabara Bay.

Icarai
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Leme

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Leme. A stop by Copacabana Beach or Praia do Leme might round out your trip.

Leme
Just walk around...

Flamengo

Well liked for its beaches and breweries, Flamengo is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Flamengo Beach and Guanabara Bay, and jump on the metro at Flamengo Station to get around the city.

Flamengo
Copacabana

Copacabana

4/5(169 area reviews)

Copacabana Beach and Bairro Peixoto are top sights in Copacabana, and you should be sure to explore the stunning beaches. Hop aboard the metro at Siqueira Campos Station or Cardeal Arcoverde Station to see more sights in the area.

Copacabana
Museum of Modern Art showing interior views and art

Glória

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

You might enjoy the museums while in Glória. Museum of Modern Art is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Gloria Station or Russel Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Glória
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Botafogo

4/5(6 area reviews)

Botafogo is a destination travellers like for its beaches, and you might hop aboard the metro at Botafogo Station or Futura estação Morro de São João Station to explore sights like Botafogo Praia Shopping.

Botafogo


Itacoatiara Travel Guide