Belmond Hotel das Cataratas

At Hotel das Cataratas, you have the Iguassu Falls at you frontyard, to admire any time you want. Concierge services offer memorable experiences, and everything is perfect, from checin to checkout.

I cannot say enough about this place, it is pure magic and simply stunning! Design, decor, food/drink, experiences and service are all top notch. Enjoying the park before and after opening hours was worth the price of gold! Culinary offerings were exceptional, with casual dining in Ipe Restaurant and an exquisite Michelin 2-star tasting menu in Y Restaurant that blew our minds away. Lots of options for cocktails as well, my favorite was the outdoor patio at sunset. Spa was small but tasteful, with incredible treatments that embrace the local culture and flair. Swimming pool was an oasis in itself, relaxing and overlooking the beautiful gardens. Lastly, are the indescribably perfect experiences that bring you right to the Falls at all hours of the day. I recommend the First Light and Full Moon walks which take you inside the park before it opens to the public. Also, Macuso Safari boat ride must not be missed - exhilarating fun, but prepare to get wet! Belmond Hotel das Cataratas is the only place to stay when visiting Iguassu Falls... while we came a long distance to experience it, we are already looking forward to coming back!

We had a truly wonderful experience at the Belmond where we stayed for 4 nights. The services in the hotel was outstanding by all staff members, reception, concierge, pool side, restaurants and the tours booked through the hotel. The location of the hotel inside the national park provides many benefits. Just in-front of the hotel you have a direct view of the falls as well as trails. You can take advantage of early hours (before 9am) and afternoon hours (after 5pm) to see the park without the crowds. The sunset over the falls is another perk reserved only for the hotel guests. We booked several excursions through the hotel. The private tour to the Argentina side of the falls is a must see. Our tour guide was Itamar and he is the best! We also took the boat tour with the rafting option which is highly recommended. We were luck to be there during a full moon night and took the hotel full moon trip where we managed to see the lunar rainbow. We also took the forest bathing tour with William which helped us connect to the forest. The hotel has all the facilities which are well maintained. We also used the Spa which was very good. The breakfast had a large selection and was good. We didn't dine outside of the hotel, the hotel has two restaurants, one more upscale that mainly served prix-fix menu, the other has a la carte and occasionally also buffet. The food overall is fine but not extraordinary like all other aspects of this hotel. With so many benefits to staying at the Belmond, this should not stop you for going there. Highly recommend!

It is hard to put into words how much I LOVED THE Belmond. I booked it for one night because I wanted the sunrise and sunset. What I didn't know was how much I would fall in absolute love with it. From the moment we arrived it felt special. We never went to a reception desk. We were met and brought to a beautiful room with welcome drinks and given a tour of the hotel. Every time we left our room we would come back to find little surprises like signature Belmond VW bus pins on our complimentary havaianas flip flops. Our laundry cleaned and pressed and wish necklaces and chocolates. We love the staff here and wished we could stay longer. We indulged in the sunset toast and then the incredible 2 Michelin star 9 course tasting menu and wine pairing. I was almost too full to enjoy the beautiful breakfast that was included. I wish I could remember everyone's names to give them a shout out. Just know that there are some amazing people who are waiting to help you make dreams come true. The falls are spectacular but the Belmond was an amazing star and highlight of our time there. When we left they gave us an adorable tiny jar of water from the falls. They say when it evaporates, it's time to return. Beyond 5 stars... well done Hotel das Cataratas, Belmond!

We had a wonderful day at Iguaçu Falls, both the Argentine and Brazilian sides. Both should be visited, and one of the highlights was staying within the park on the Brazilian side at Hotel das Cataratas! Built into the albeit high nightly cost is exclusive access to the falls at sunrise and sunset, outside of the park as usual hours. Different from the Argentine side, on the Brazilian side, you have full access to the trails after hours. There are a few additional included amenities that others have mentioned, such as free coffee and cachaça tasting experiences, guided sunrise hike, breakfast, and havaiana flip flops. A particular highlight of our stay was Douglas at the Front Desk. We were visiting for my parents 43rd anniversary, and he made particular efforts to make it a very special stay for them. He has such a warm smile and welcoming demeanor, and we will definitely look for him the next time we come! Perhaps by then, the hotel will have him leading a Brazilian martial arts experience!