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Belmond Hotel das Cataratas is the only hotel within Iguassu National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, providing direct access to the 275 waterfalls that form one of the world's natural wonders. Located on the Brazil–Argentina border, the property contains 176 rooms and suites in Portuguese colonial architecture within the Atlantic Forest. The hotel offers exclusive early and late access to the falls, dining featuring Brazilian cuisine, and wellness experiences grounded in Guaraní traditions.
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Hotel das Cataratas stands on the edge of Iguassu Falls, where the Iguassu River forms 275 waterfalls across a vast chasm marking the Brazil–Argentina border. The hotel is the only accommodation within Iguassu National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The property sits adjacent to one of the largest remaining areas of the South American Atlantic Forest.
The nearest city, Foz do Iguaçu, is 45 minutes away by car. Foz do Iguaçu International Airport (IGU) lies 30 minutes from the hotel, while Cataratas del Iguazú Airport (IGR) in Argentina is a 75-minute drive. São Paulo International Airport (GRU) and Rio de Janeiro International Airport (GIG) are each a two-hour flight away.
The hotel offers 176 rooms and suites in distinct categories. Signature Suites range from 70 to 164 square meters and accommodate up to seven guests. Standard Suites span 44 to 164 square meters, also sleeping up to seven. Junior Suites measure 32 to 45 square meters with capacity for up to three guests, while Rooms are sized 18 to 36 square meters.
All accommodations reflect tropical comfort and Portuguese colonial elegance. The property underwent comprehensive refurbishment completed in 2010.
The hotel operates three dining venues. Restaurant Y, helmed by Executive Chef Luiz Filipe Souza, offers fine dining centered on regional Brazilian flavors and locally sourced produce. The wine list features celebrated Brazilian wine regions alongside international selections. Ipê provides casual poolside dining, while Bar Tarobá focuses on sophisticated cocktails and light bites.
Cataratas Spa draws on Guaraní wellness traditions, offering massages and body rituals alongside specialized treatments. Guests can also participate in curated wellness experiences including forest bathing, hiking trails, and full moon walks.
The heated outdoor pool, tennis courts, and fitness center serve active guests. A defining feature is exclusive early and late access to the falls, allowing exploration beyond standard park hours.
The hotel serves couples, families seeking natural wonders, and business travelers. The property hosts weddings, honeymoons, and corporate meetings within its rainforest setting.
Hotel das Cataratas opened in 1958 as a two-story property in Portuguese colonial style, with additional wings added in 1971 and 1982. The hotel was the first property in Latin America to achieve ISO 14001 Environmental Management certification. In 2014, following Orient-Express Hotels' rename to Belmond Ltd., the property became Belmond Hotel das Cataratas.
Editorial verification: Belmond Hotel das Cataratas is affiliated with Belmond; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
The hotel is at Rodovia BR 469, Km 32, within Iguassu National Park, Foz do Iguaçu, Paraná, Brazil. It is the only hotel inside the national park, positioned on the edge of Iguassu Falls where the Iguassu River plunges into a vast chasm forming 275 waterfalls.
The hotel has 176 rooms and suites across categories including Signature Suites (70–164 m²), Suites (44–164 m²), Junior Suites (32–45 m²), and Rooms (18–36 m²).
Belmond is a luxury hotel collection. The property was acquired from Orient-Express Hotels in 2007 and renamed Belmond Hotel das Cataratas in 2014 when the parent company changed its name to Belmond Ltd.
The hotel operates three venues: Restaurant Y offers fine dining led by Executive Chef Luiz Filipe Souza specializing in regional Brazilian cuisine; Ipê provides casual poolside dining; and Bar Tarobá serves cocktails and light bites.
Yes. Cataratas Spa draws on Guaraní wellness traditions and offers massages, body rituals, and specialized treatments. The hotel also features a heated outdoor pool, fitness center, and tennis courts.
Foz do Iguaçu International Airport (IGU) is 30 minutes away, and Cataratas del Iguazú Airport (IGR) in Argentina is 75 minutes away. Major Brazilian hubs at São Paulo (GRU) and Rio de Janeiro (GIG) are each a two-hour flight from the region.
As the only hotel inside Iguassu National Park, it offers exclusive early and late access to the 275 waterfalls beyond standard park hours, direct immersion in the Atlantic Forest, and wellness experiences rooted in Guaraní cultural traditions.
Belmond Hotel das Cataratas is affiliated with Belmond; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
Belmond Hotel das Cataratas is in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil. Address: Rodovia Br 469, Km 32 - Iguassu National Park, Foz do Iguassu 85855 – 750, Foz do Iguaçu, Paraná, 85855-750, Brazil.
| Location | Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil |
|---|---|
| Address | Rodovia Br 469, Km 32 - Iguassu National Park, Foz do Iguassu 85855 – 750, Foz do Iguaçu, Paraná, 85855-750, Brazil |
| Brand / alliance | Belmond |
| Official website | belmond.com |
| Area guide | Foz do Iguaçu luxury hotels |
| Verified | by the editorial board |
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