Best for
Birdwatchers can arrange a four-hour outing with an expert, adding time to identify Atlantic Forest species beyond the main waterfall trails.
Best for
Birdwatchers can arrange a four-hour outing with an expert, adding time to identify Atlantic Forest species beyond the main waterfall trails.
What makes it special
Use the hotel's early and late access to explore the falls outside public opening hours, when the paths have fewer visitors.
Room to consider
Consider a Junior Pool Suite for a private plunge pool and garden; this category accommodates two adults and does not permit children.
Insider tip
Check the lunar calendar before reserving the Full Moon Walk; participation starts at thirteen, and weather conditions determine whether it runs.
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Hotel das Cataratas, A Belmond Hotel, places you beside Iguassu Falls inside Brazil's Iguaçu National Park. The only hotel within the Brazilian park, it has 176 rooms and suites surrounded by rainforest. Guests can visit the falls before and after public opening hours, returning to the hotel between walks. Brazilian cooking, an outdoor pool and Cataratas Spa give the stay a focus beyond the viewpoints.
Wood furniture in a Portuguese style and polished floors give the bedroom its traditional character. Some rooms have hand-painted tiles and paintings of plants by Brazilian artist Ludmilla de Montes. A small desk is provided, and certain layouts have a cane-backed chair and round table beside the sash window.
The rooms lie in the Main Building, Garden Wing and Forest Wing. Their marble bathrooms have a walk-in shower or a shower over a bathtub. In some bathrooms, patterned tiles and mirrors framed in wood echo the details of the bedroom.
Wood furniture in a Portuguese style and polished floors give the bedroom its traditional character. Some rooms have hand-painted tiles and paintings of plants by...
Some rooms have a balcony or writing desk. Accessible features are available on request.
Large windows, dark wood furniture and polished floors give the bedroom its Portuguese colonial character. Some rooms have a round table and two chairs beside the window, beneath a painting of plants. Tall wooden bedposts and pale curtains feature in certain bedrooms.
The rooms are spread across the Main Building, Garden Wing and Forest Wing. Their marble bathrooms have a walk-in shower or a shower over the bathtub. Wood frames the mirrors and surrounds the basins in some bathroom layouts.
Large windows, dark wood furniture and polished floors give the bedroom its Portuguese colonial character. Some rooms have a round table and two chairs beside...
Some layouts have a separate sitting area, balcony or walk-in closet.
The bedroom pairs soft gray and taupe fabrics with Portuguese-style furniture and polished wood floors. Some open layouts have a sofa and wing chair facing a low table. Twin-bed rooms have a smaller sitting corner, with wood furniture around the beds and windows.
The suites are in the Main Building, Forest Wing or Garden Wing. Their marble bathrooms have a bathtub and separate walk-in shower, or a shower over the tub. Some rooms have tall glass doors beside paintings of plants, with patterned tiles in the bathroom.
The bedroom pairs soft gray and taupe fabrics with Portuguese-style furniture and polished wood floors. Some open layouts have a sofa and wing chair facing...
Antique chairs and Portuguese-style wood furniture stand on a polished bedroom floor. Some rooms have a round table beside a tall sash window framed by pale curtains. Paintings of plants hang near the headboard, while a small console stands against the wall.
The rooms are in the Main Building and Forest Building. Their marble bathrooms have two basins and either a walk-in shower or a shower over the bathtub. Some bathrooms have patterned tiles and carved wood beneath the basin counter.
Antique chairs and Portuguese-style wood furniture stand on a polished bedroom floor. Some rooms have a round table beside a tall sash window framed by...
Children are not permitted in this suite.
A wooden deck lies beyond the bedroom's glazed doors. Selected layouts have a round table and padded chairs beside the pool, with greenery beyond the seating. Inside, Portuguese colonial furnishings and polished floors accompany a sitting area and writing desk. Tall wooden bedposts and curtains feature in some bedrooms.
The suite is located in the Main Building. Its marble bathroom has a bathtub and a separate walk-in shower. Some bathrooms pair blue-and-white tiles around the bath with a wooden basin surround, with a broad framed mirror above the counter.
A wooden deck lies beyond the bedroom's glazed doors. Selected layouts have a round table and padded chairs beside the pool, with greenery beyond the...
A Junior Suite can connect to add another bedroom.
The bedroom opens into a sitting area in this Garden Wing suite, where the outlook is limited. Some interiors have wood panels and tall cupboard doors behind the bed, with green floral curtains at the windows. A sofa and armchairs face a low table, and a round table stands near the glass.
Portuguese colonial wood furniture and polished floors run through the open interior. The marble bathroom has two basins. In some layouts, patterned tiles line its walls, with a carved wooden apron beneath the broad basin counter.
The bedroom opens into a sitting area in this Garden Wing suite, where the outlook is limited. Some interiors have wood panels and tall cupboard...
A bedroom and a distinct living area make up this Main Building suite. The Portuguese colonial interior pairs dark wood furniture with light fabrics, pale walls and polished floors. Some living areas have a striped sofa and ottoman beside tall French windows, with chairs framed in wood.
In certain layouts, a wooden doorway links the furnished rooms and glass doors open from the bedroom. Paintings of plants hang near the seating. The marble bathroom has two basins, with patterned tiles and wooden fittings in some layouts.
A bedroom and a distinct living area make up this Main Building suite. The Portuguese colonial interior pairs dark wood furniture with light fabrics, pale...
Original wood beams cross the bedroom ceiling in this Garden Wing suite. French doors lead to outdoor seating, with a sofa in the larger sitting area of the bedroom. In some outdoor spaces, armchairs and a low table stand by a white railing, with windows facing the greenery.
The suite has wood furniture in a Portuguese style. Some rooms have paintings of plants by the bed, with tall curtains around the French doors. A pitched ceiling and windows framed in wood extend toward the outdoor seating in certain layouts. The bathroom is finished in marble.
Original wood beams cross the bedroom ceiling in this Garden Wing suite. French doors lead to outdoor seating, with a sofa in the larger sitting...
One or two Junior Suites can connect to create a two- or three-bedroom configuration.
The separate bedroom opens onto balconies in this Main Building suite. The sitting area has a writing desk and Portuguese-style furniture, with polished wood floors. Oversized windows surround the living and dining space and its table for six.
Some living rooms have a sofa and armchair facing a low rectangular table. Some bedrooms have tall French doors and white railings, with paintings of plants near the wood headboard. The marble bathroom has two basins beneath a broad mirror. Some layouts have patterned tiles and wood fittings around the bathing area, with windows beside it.
The separate bedroom opens onto balconies in this Main Building suite. The sitting area has a writing desk and Portuguese-style furniture, with polished wood floors....
Cream and muted green fabrics pair with darker wood furniture in the bedroom and sitting area. The Main Building rooms have Portuguese-style furniture and polished wood floors. Some layouts have a sofa and wing chair around a low table, with a round table beside tall glass doors.
In some bedrooms, paintings of plants hang near a carved headboard. The marble bathroom has a bathtub and a separate walk-in shower. Some bathrooms have patterned tiles around the fittings, with wood beneath the basin counter.
Cream and muted green fabrics pair with darker wood furniture in the bedroom and sitting area. The Main Building rooms have Portuguese-style furniture and polished...
A main bedroom, another en-suite bedroom and a shared sitting area form this Garden Wing suite. Portuguese-style furniture and polished wood floors continue through the main suite. Some main bedrooms have wood panels and tall cupboard doors behind the bed, with green floral curtains at the windows.
Some main bedrooms have a sofa, armchairs and a round table within the sitting area. The main bathroom is marble and has two basins. Some bathrooms pair patterned tiles around the bath and counter with carved wood fittings.
A main bedroom, another en-suite bedroom and a shared sitting area form this Garden Wing suite. Portuguese-style furniture and polished wood floors continue through the...
An open bedroom and large living area share this Main Building suite. Some interiors have exposed wooden beams above a striped sofa and padded chairs. A round table stands near the windows, while a desk and cane-backed chair occupy another part of the room.
Portuguese colonial furniture and polished wood floors run between the bed and seating. Certain bedrooms have tall curtains around windows trimmed in wood, with a wooden chest at the foot of the bed. The marble bathroom has two basins, with blue-and-white tiles around the fittings in some layouts.
An open bedroom and large living area share this Main Building suite. Some interiors have exposed wooden beams above a striped sofa and padded chairs....
A Junior Cataratas Suite and/or Junior Suite can connect to add bedrooms and bathrooms.
This Main Building suite has a separate bedroom, a large sitting area and a dining table for six. The rooms pair Portuguese-style wood furniture with polished floors. Tall curtains frame the French doors that open from the bedroom onto Juliet balconies.
Some bedrooms have two balcony openings by the bed, a chair near the doors and white railings outside. Paintings of plants hang near the wood headboard in these rooms. The marble bathroom has two basins, with wood fittings in some interiors.
This Main Building suite has a separate bedroom, a large sitting area and a dining table for six. The rooms pair Portuguese-style wood furniture with...
Each bedroom has its own marble bathroom, while a large living area and dining table for six form the shared space. A guest washroom sits apart from the bedroom bathrooms. The Main Building suite has Juliet balconies facing the forest, with Portuguese-style furniture and polished floors throughout.
Some bedrooms have a round table and chairs by a sash window; others have tall French doors beside a wood headboard. The suite also has a walk-in closet. Wood fittings and patterned tiles feature in certain bathrooms.
Each bedroom has its own marble bathroom, while a large living area and dining table for six form the shared space. A guest washroom sits...
French doors link the main bedroom to outdoor seating in this Garden Wing suite. The separate bedrooms share a sitting area, with polished floors and wood furniture in a Portuguese style. Some main bedrooms have exposed wood beams above the bed and sofa, beneath a pitched ceiling.
In some outdoor layouts, armchairs and a low table stand by a white railing, with windows in wood frames facing greenery. Paintings of plants hang near the main bedroom's headboard. Each bedroom has a marble en-suite bathroom.
French doors link the main bedroom to outdoor seating in this Garden Wing suite. The separate bedrooms share a sitting area, with polished floors and...
A large sitting area with a sofa sits apart from the bedrooms in this Main Building suite. The suite has several Juliet balconies and a guest washroom apart from the bedroom bathrooms. Portuguese colonial wood furniture and polished floors run throughout the suite.
Some bedrooms have a sofa and chairs around a low table. Certain twin bedrooms have sash windows on two walls, with a desk beside the beds. Each bedroom has a marble bathroom, with two basins in some layouts. Paintings of plants and wooden headboards add detail to certain bedrooms.
A large sitting area with a sofa sits apart from the bedrooms in this Main Building suite. The suite has several Juliet balconies and a...
A dining table for six and a large living area sit apart from the bedrooms. The Main Building suite has Juliet balconies and a guest washroom apart from the bedroom bathrooms. Portuguese-style furniture and polished floors run through the living and sleeping areas.
Curtains frame two tall glass doors beside the bed in some rooms, with white railings outside. These rooms also have a wood headboard, pale walls and paintings of plants. The bedrooms have marble en-suite bathrooms, and the suite has a walk-in wardrobe.
A dining table for six and a large living area sit apart from the bedrooms. The Main Building suite has Juliet balconies and a guest...
The living and dining spaces sit apart from the bedrooms, with a table that seats six. Several Juliet balconies face the greenery around this Main Building suite. The connected rooms pair Portuguese-style wood furniture with polished floors.
Some bedrooms have a sofa and wing chair facing a low table, with tall curtains beside French doors. A small round table stands near the glass, with paintings of plants by the wood headboard in these rooms. Each bedroom has a marble en-suite with two basins.
The living and dining spaces sit apart from the bedrooms, with a table that seats six. Several Juliet balconies face the greenery around this Main...
Staying inside the park lets you see the falls at the beginning and end of the day. Sunrise and sunset visits can be part of the stay, with time to notice changes in the light and spray. The falls remain the center of the experience, close enough to revisit instead of treating them as a single excursion from town.
First Light is a two-kilometer morning walk developed in partnership with Leica Sport Optics. It follows the forest as daylight reaches the falls, giving an early start to a day outside. Advance reservations are required, and the walk depends on weather and availability.
The Full Moon Walk takes place after dark and is available only to hotel guests older than twelve. Under the right conditions, moonlight passing through the spray can create a lunar rainbow. This scheduled outing should be reserved in advance and is subject to weather and availability.
The building dates to 1958 and retains a Portuguese-style façade. Inside, wooden furniture, marble bathrooms and custom tiles sit alongside artwork and fabrics inspired by local flora. The room range includes garden and forest settings as well as selected views toward the falls.
Superior Rooms measure 18 to 28 square meters, with a queen or twin beds for two guests. Deluxe Falls View Rooms measure 24 to 30 square meters and also sleep two. The falls-facing category is available in the Main Building and Forest Building.
The Cataratas Suite has 83 square meters, a king bed and several balconies facing the falls and forest. It is in the Main Building and accommodates two. The Three Bedroom Cataratas Suite expands to 164 square meters, with two king beds and two twin beds. A rollaway allows a seventh guest. Its Juliet balconies look toward the falls and gardens.
Executive Chef Luiz Filipe Souza leads Restaurant Y, combining Brazilian ingredients and techniques with Italian influences. The name refers to the Guarani word for water, the meeting of the region's rivers and the borders of Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay. You enter through a terrace with views of the falls. The menu draws on Brazil's food traditions, with references such as cupuaçu, coxinha, moqueca and tucupi. Dinner is served daily from 7 to 9:30 p.m., with a smart-casual dress code.
Ipê Restaurant sits beside the pool and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Breakfast begins at 6:30 a.m., with Brazilian dishes and international favorites, and continues until 10 a.m. The rotating lunch selection includes salads, local dishes, pizzas and grilled cuts. On Friday and Saturday evenings, the restaurant serves Gaucho-style barbecue. Saturday lunch is devoted to feijoada. The dress code is casual, and dinner runs from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.
At Bar Tarobá, the balcony is framed by rainforest foliage. The drinks list includes Brazilian cocktails, international classics and a broad selection of cachaça. Light bites, sharing plates and desserts are served alongside them. The bar opens daily from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., with smart-casual dress. Y Terrace provides another open-air setting for drinks with views toward the falls.
The 310-square-meter main pool has an infinity edge and is heated throughout the year. A separate children's pool is nearby. In the gardens, a giant chessboard adds another way to spend time outdoors, while chess, checkers and card games are available in the Dom Pedro Room.
Cataratas Spa has four individual treatment rooms and a separate suite for couples. A relaxation room, sauna and steam room complete the bathing facilities, with hairstyling and beauty services in the salon. Its four Jasy signature treatments take their themes from the phases of the moon and use natural Brazilian ingredients. Guarani traditions inform the approach. When planning walks and excursions, leave time between returning from the falls and a treatment, and confirm available appointments with the spa.
The gym is open around the clock, and the tennis courts remain available until 10 p.m. Outdoor exercise equipment includes training kits, jump ropes and yoga mats. The hotel's fitness program also includes yoga, bicycles for exploring the surroundings and a 90-minute morning hike through the rainforest to the falls.
The Kids Club welcomes children aged four to ten, daily from noon until 8 p.m. Its program changes with the season and date, with activities such as treasure hunts, outdoor painting, garden games and storytelling.
The hotel supports Onças do Iguaçu, a conservation project that studies jaguars and works with communities around the Atlantic Forest. Research, education and awareness programs help people and wildlife coexist. The hotel hosts the conservation team during field campaigns and buys handmade goods from community projects linked to the initiative.
A visit to the Jaguar's Den introduces guests to the organization and its work within the park. This 90-minute outing includes transportation and a coffee break, with advance reservations required. It is a visit to the conservation team's base, and jaguars are not seen during the experience. The full cost is donated to the Onças do Iguaçu project.
Foz do Iguaçu International Airport, on the Brazilian side, is roughly half an hour away by car. The hotel can arrange an authorized airport transfer directly to the property. Private cars must stay outside the park, with a hotel shuttle linking the entrance parking area and the hotel about every twenty minutes, from early morning until midnight.
To visit the Argentine side, the hotel can arrange transportation and a guide. The outing follows Sendero Verde before taking the train from Cataratas Station to reach other walking circuits. Entry tickets for Argentina's park are purchased separately, and the border crossing requires valid travel documentation. This excursion is subject to weather and availability.
The heated outdoor pool offers a comfortable place to swim between excursions, so every day need not revolve around waterfall walks.
Restaurant Y works with regional Brazilian flavors and local produce, giving dinner a connection to the country beyond the scenery.
The Cataratas Spa offers Guarani-inspired treatments using Brazilian botanicals, with a dedicated couples' suite if you'd like to share the experience.
Rodovia BR-469, Km 32, s/n, Iguassu National Park, Foz do Iguaçu-PR, 85855-750, Brazil
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Hotel das Cataratas is best for travelers who want the most privileged Iguassu Falls stay. It combines direct national park access, Belmond service, rainforest surroundings, a heated pool, strong dining, and rare quiet moments at the falls.
Hotel das Cataratas is inside Brazil's Iguassu National Park at Rodovia BR 469, Km 32, Foz do Iguacu. It is the only hotel inside the Brazilian side of the park.
Hotel das Cataratas has 187 rooms and suites. The hotel has a classic pink colonial style, with rooms that place guests close to the falls, rainforest paths, gardens, and pool.
The main reason to book is access. Hotel guests can experience the Brazilian side of Iguassu Falls before and after regular park visitors, which makes sunrise, sunset, and quieter walks much easier.
Yes. Hotel das Cataratas is one of the easiest and most memorable choices for a first Iguassu Falls trip because it puts guests inside the park, close to the main Brazilian viewing route.
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