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Rifóles Praia Hotel & Resort

3.5 star property

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5 outdoor pools, pool loungers
Deluxe Room
Exterior
Lobby
5 outdoor pools, pool loungers

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Coronel Inácio Vale 8847, Ponta Negra Beach, Natal, RN, 590090-040
  • Place, Craft Fair of Ponta Negra
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Artesanato Villarte Shops
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Natal Convention Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Natal (NAT-Governador Aluizio Alves Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Suíte Junior

  • Partial sea view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Suíte Superior

  • Sea view
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Suite Junior with Sea View

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

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Minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Suite Master with Sea View

  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 3

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Minibar, in-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Room with Balcony

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

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About this property

Rifóles Praia Hotel & Resort

Catch some rays at the beach or spend the day relaxing at Rifóles Praia Hotel & Resort's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants.
Rifóles Praia Hotel & Resort offers 204 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to lanais. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

5 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include manicures and pedicures.
During your stay at Rifóles Praia Hotel & Resort, you're just a quick walk from Dunes Park. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus 5 outdoor pools.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • The 2 restaurants, swim-up bar, and poolside bar offer choices for drinking and dining
  • Take a swim in the 5 outdoor pools
  • Treat yourself to manicures and pedicures at the spa
  • Services include babysitting, a free kid's club, and dry cleaning/laundry
  • Onsite recreation includes a steam room, a sauna, and a playground
  • Steps from Dunes Park and 7 minutes by foot from Craft Fair of Ponta Negra
Rifóles Praia Hotel & Resort offers its guests a full-service spa, 5 outdoor swimming pools, a sauna, and a children's pool. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A 24-hour business center and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 3100 square feet (288 square meters) and includes a conference center. A terrace, a complimentary children's club, and an arcade/game room are also featured at the family-friendly Rifóles Praia Hotel & Resort. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Natal hotel is smoke free.

Onsite venue - This beachfront buffet restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open 24 hours.
Palhoca - This beachfront buffet restaurant serves lunch only.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Palhoca

Things to do

  • 5 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 5 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference centre (3,100 square foot of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 8 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2000
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: noon
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 7 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Upon check-in, parents or a legal guardian traveling with children under 18 years old are obligated to present the child's birth certificate and an identity card with photo (passport, for example). For international travels to Brazil, if just one of the parents is traveling with the child, the parent must present – in addition to the child's certificate of birth and identity card with photo – a letter authorizing the trip signed by the other parent with a notarial certification of signature. If the parents or the legal guardian, as applicable, cannot or are unwilling to give this authorization, a judicial authorization is required. People intending to travel to Brazil with children must consult with the Brazilian consulate prior to traveling for more information.
  • Up to 2 children 7 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

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Rifóles Praia Hotel & Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 333 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 112 out of 333 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 333 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 333 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 333 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

joaomarcelo

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Mo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Worse WiFi ever, they don’t accept Apple Pay.

Great hotel in a great location. However, there are a few weird things that Americans will find very unusual one is they do not accept Apple Pay (when even the street vendors in Brazil do). Second it’s probably the worst Wi-Fi in a hotel I have ever used in Brazil. They probably don’t even try to improve it so if you work remote do not rely on the Wi-Fi. It’s absolutely hideous. The only thing that saved this hotel is the location, the breakfast and the staff Everything else is just not great, needless to say that I wouldn’t return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Damon

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Probably Better Options

I don't want to rag on the place, but my guess is that there are much better options. This place is rundown, physically uncomfortable (the bed! The chairs in the room! Even the loungers by the pool!), noisy, and just not nice. Very minimal english was spoken (not their fault; I'm the one visiting, so that's my problem to deal with) which made asking for things very challenging. The room I was put in had construction occuring above and next to it, preventing me from ever "relaxing" in my room during normal business hours. Additionally, the room lacked blankets (just a sheet) and the AC options were "freezing" or "minimal and humid." The buffet offerings for dinner and breakfast were fine, though you can't just "a glass" of wine with dinner. The pool areas were nice as well (if you can tolerate children.) Oh, and points for a swim-up bar. Direct beach access from the hotel was also a plus (even if the surf made the water a little too rough to enjoy.) And the showers were hot and with great water pressure. But overall, the place seems underutilized; beach bars and in-lobby coffee bars that were unattended, difficulty in getting waiters' attention for service at the pool, things like that.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Delfino

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Larry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel is nice however, the walls are thin. You can hear other guests and there’s this strange window in the bathroom that is open to, I believe, a mechanical room and the room next door also has a window with the same situation and you could hear each other whether it was conversation or using the bathroom. Also was next to a housekeeping room and heard them anytime they were there.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Viviane

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I would give 5 stars for the locations and views. The hotel is very old and smells mold. My first room was horrible. I wasn't sure if the linens was changed because of the stains we saw. My second room was ok. Overall I do not recommend this hotel if you like comfortable rooms like me.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Vanessa

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Bryan

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

False advertising, dated, and uncomfortable

Overpriced compared to other options in the area. I stayed at Priamar earlier in the trip for $50 less per night, and had a more comfortable experience. For $5 more we could have stayed at 5 star SEHRS. They recently opened a new property next door so they seem to not care about keeping anything up at this one for the 20 years they have been open it seems like everything is original including the mattresses. The most uncomfortable bed I’ve ever slept in. I used the chain on the door to keep my 2 year old from getting out, he barely pulled it open and the trim peeled away from the wall allowing him to escape. A few other negatives: 1. English listed as language spoken but no one to check me in in English. 2. Says on site SPA, but no spa on site 3. Cinema room was not in operation during our stay 4. The pool closest to the beach and only hot tub on site were out of operation 5. Babysitting offered by hotel is simply a phone number to a woman from the community that others have used before, no prices or other information provided. Research and chose other properties in the area. I am American and may have different standards than the local clientele but I have traveled Brazil for a total of 6 months and feel this was pretty low standard for the price point.
“Security” chain
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

6/10 Okay

VANILSON, London

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
I found the hotel mainly catered for families with children. I could hear all conversations going on in the restaurant. Children screaming all afternoon in the pool (especially the wet bar pool)! Overall the building need an update!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

leonardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, pools and entertainment group. My daughters had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

PABLO C

Great beach hotel when staying at Natal

Great beach hotel option to stay at, not very safe area outside to walk around but you can easily get Uber to travel around. One of the expensive options at Natal worth paying since it still comes very cheap. Not many international chain hotels around so it’s worth staying there. Big rooms, ocean view, 7 small pools, beach area, great breakfast included. Very good value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

4/10 Poor

Jorge, Iguazu Falls

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

ONLY THE GOOD LOCATION

Rooms are old and in very bad condition, not clean and uncomfortable bed. The rooms on the 4th floor at least are old and need urgent renovation. We had 2 rooms for 9 nights, we change one of them for a suite, paying extra fee, and the bed on the so called suite were smaller than the regular room. The staff is friendly, our experience with the expensive food was disappointing, we had to wait one hour (yes...one hour) for one simple, small pizza. some times the restaurant for breakfast is chaotic, with no coffee or toaster or spoons... if we deserve any room upgrade for our +gold status on Expedia, we never got it, since we had to pay for the upgrade required.

10/10 Excellent

CAROLINA, São Paulo, BR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Felt in Love!

Great place to go with family and as a couple. Great Service!! It seems like those hotels from tourism magazines! A lot of swimming pools and they offer Beach Service (towels and chaise).

8/10 Good

Paul, Santiago, Chile

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Beautiful hotel, noisy air conditioning

We arrived around 1 PM. Staff were kind and helpful. Hardly any English spoken, but fortunately I am fluent in Spanish and they could handle that a little better. It was nice to find that the hotel had private parking in a closed underground garage area. Regarding the room, the view was fabulous and roomy for me, my partner and two children. The down sides were the noisy air conditioning unit, which most people will want to keep on all night. Also the cold water tap sometimes provided warm water. When I complained at the reception desk, I was told that no one, even locals, drink water tap. I should have been warned of this when I checked in. I am glad I didn't drink any. There is a small shop opposite the hotel where you can purchase large bottles of water. We got a five litre which lasted the five days of our stay (the rest of the time you tend to drink cold beer, caipirinha or fruit juice, all of which are inexpensive). Another issue was the jacuzzi in the bathroom. I wanted to have a bath the last night and found the pump wasn't working. Pillows are excellent and beds are comfortable, always a plus! The last night there was a water leak in the balcony and the water flowed into the room, filling the gaps between the tiles. We were checking out at 1 AM, so it wasn't too much of a pain for us, but otherwise it would have interrupted a night's sleep. Foodwise, the hotel is excellent. Fabulous breakfast. Pools excellent too, and access to the beach with free loungers w/shade.

8/10 Good

Erik, Atlanta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location for a beachfront getaway

Great hotel for a relaxing getaway - beautiful views, wonderful pools, good food and service, easy beach access. Being at the north end of the Ponta Negra beach strip, it's in a very quiet neighborhood - meaning there are no other restaurants or bars right nearby or along the waterfront, though there are several good options a few blocks inland.

8/10 Good

Brad Anderson, Atlanta, GA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome location, a few rough edges...

Overall, our stay was fairly good. The location of the hotel is perfect, and the physical property is gorgeous. Food was great, pools were great, and the staff was great. A couple of negatives... Without air conditioning on all the time, the rooms and hallways were a bit musty. Also, checkout was a bit slow. But these didn't detract much from a good experience.

10/10 Excellent

Jan Paiva, Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place to be, alone, with friends or family.

The only bad thing is the every time I'm at this Hotel they a renovating something. Workers around and sometimes very nosy. This time even they were renovating the main pool, it was very quiet , as it should be. I recommend this hotel because of it's location, stuff and service. If you're alone, for business or with family.

10/10 Excellent

Fernanda

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonardo

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana Catarina de Lima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel maravilhoso. Ótimo atendimento. Superou as minhas expectativas.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Arlete

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Laura

Travelled with family
Hotel razoável.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

RAFAEL

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A área externa é boa mas os quartos cheiram a mofo

Fiquei hospedado no Rifóles Praia Hotel & Resort e tive uma experiência bem decepcionante. A parte externa é ótima, bem cuidada, o café da manhã é bom e o acesso à praia é excelente. Porém, o quarto em que fiquei (5º andar) tinha cheiro forte de mofo, precisei dormir com a janela aberta, e ouvi muitos outros hóspedes reclamando do mesmo problema. As acomodações internas são fracas e não condizem com a estrutura externa. Outro ponto negativo é que o hotel não aceita pagamento por aproximação, apenas cartão físico, pix ou dinheiro. Por isso, optamos por não consumir nada lá dentro e acabamos usando restaurantes e mercados próximos, o que foi a parte positiva. O pior foi no check-out: ao recusarmos pagar a taxa de turismo opcional, minha esposa foi obrigada a escrever de próprio punho uma declaração, ditada em voz alta pela recepcionista, gerando enorme constrangimento. Não recebemos cópia do documento. Achei a atitude abusiva e desrespeitosa. No geral, apesar da boa área externa e da localização, os quartos ruins, a falta de tecnologia de pagamento e o constrangimento no atendimento fizeram a estadia ser péssima. Não voltarei.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

FABIO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excelente

Recepção/atendimento excelentes, comida gostosa. Tudo muito bom. Relação custo benefício show de bola.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025