Hotel Das Cataratas, Iguassu Falls

Location

Foz do Iguazu (Iguassu Falls, Brazil)

Description

A 5-star hotel, set in a lovely old property on the edge of the falls, with large swimming pool, extensive gardens, 2 restaurants, tennis court and spa. Now owned by Orient Express and extensive renovations of all areas have taken place in a sympathetic style.

Activities

Hotel guests have exclusive access to the walkways when the National Park is officially closed. Other activities include a boat trip under the falls, helicopter trip over the falls, bird park or jungle walks.

Accommodation

Most rooms have been completely renovated (some superior rooms are still being finished in a separate wing of the hotel).

Our comments

The hotel's location is unbeatable!

Client comments and reviews

“Overall we thought the hotel was first rate. We had the buffet dinner a couple of times and also ate once in the Itaipu restaurant – both excellent. We thought that our deluxe room in the hotel was surprisingly small and rather unattractive, so we decided to see if we could upgrade and they were very obliging. Hotel staff were very friendly and helpful and the grounds and location are beautiful.” - AF, November 2010

“Iguassu was brilliant – while Hotel Das Cataratas is expensive it is worth it, being inside the park and avoiding the crowds on the Brazilian side. We spent more time at the aviary/bird sanctuary than we had expected and although the helicopter ride was short it was good value given the scenery.” - DT & SH, September 2010

“The refurbished hotel is a dream, we could not fault it. The food (particularly the buffet) was delicious and the hotel staff very helpful. What a superb location, being able to wander down to the water after the visitors had left for the day. So much less commercialised than the Argentine side of the Falls.” - SB, March 2010

“The Hotel das Cataratas was excellent, as it should be! It was really good to be based in the park itself. In particular, we could go out to see the falls early in the morning or late in the evening when the park was closed. The falls of course are fantastic, it was definitely good to see them from both sides and we also took the Macuco Safari trip and so saw the falls from yet another angle - underneath.” - A OH, March 2010

“Iguazu Falls first thing in the morning, all on our own before the park opened, was amazing.” - JM, February 2009

“Outstanding location and grounds, excellent room, very good staff, good breakfast, evening meals overpriced (monopoly!).” - HH, March 2008

“Staying in this hotel was definitely the right decision, thank you for that advice. Very charming and comfortable and of course, a superb location, both for relaxing and walking. ” - AM, February 2008