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The Maze Inn vs Sol Ipanema Hotel

Both properties are praised by professional reviewers. On balance, Sol Ipanema Hotel is preferred by most reviewers compared to The Maze Inn. Sol Ipanema Hotel scores 77 with recommendations from 7 reviews including Lonely Planet, Star Service and DK Eyewitness.

The Maze Inn
The Maze Inn
7 / 10
Rua Tavares Bastos 414 _ 66, Catete, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro
From $0 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Multilingual
  • Kitchenette
  • Meeting Rooms
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Time Out Time Out
"Englishman Bob Nadkarni's inn has developed mythical status as much for its amiable raconteur owner as the monthly word-of-mouth jazz nights." Full review
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"The most interesting place to stay in Rio, designed and run by the BBC’s former Rio correspondent, and famous for its jazz nights."
The Telegraph The Telegraph
7.0
"Without a doubt the most original place to stay in Rio, the Maze is a home, a music venue, an art gallery and an institution tucked away at the top of a favela." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top choice
"A fantastic place to overnight for those looking for an alternative view of Rio. The rooms are uniquely decorated... while the veranda offers stunning views of the bay and Pão de Açúcar." Full review
Sol Ipanema Hotel
Sol Ipanema Hotel
8 / 10
Av. Vieira Souto 320, Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro
From $117 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
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DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"This beachside fourstar hotel is the Ipanema representative of the Best Western chain. Rooms are a little small with standard hotel furnish ings. The higher floors are quieter."
Time Out Time Out
"The rooms are clean, well equipped and unremarkable affairs, but if you have the beach view and the sun is out then the lack of luxury indoors is probably going to be the least of your considerations." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"Fronting a police post in the heart of Ipanema beach, one block from the famous Girl from Ipanema bar, near popular cafes and fashionable shops, this...hotel has an unbeatable location." Full review
National Geographic National Geographic
"Opposite the Posto 9 lifeguard station; one block from Garota de Ipanema bar." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The Sol Ipanema is a three-and-a-half pearl hotel with 89 rooms, located along Ipanema Beach and within walking distance to numerous bars, restaurants, and nightclubs." Full review
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