Guest reviews Belmond Hotel Das Cataratas, Iguaçu

by Greg318 Mansfield, Massachusetts

Spectacular setting

This hotel was booked for us but it could not have been a better choice. Being able to view the falls with the park closed was a sublime experience. You can walk down the lawn and see the falls in the morning with the rising sun and see the colors change then soak in the quiet as the sun sets. The rooms are well-appointed. The staff is outstanding. Beautiful pool area with great poolside service. Excellent breakfast and dinner buffet. We did not eat in the a la carte restaurant but heard it was wonderful. One of the best hotel experiences in the world.

by 153patels London, United Kingdom

Perfect location and a true luxurious experience

We stayed two nights at the Belmont and loved the private access to the beautiful falls. The staff are incredibly helpful and kind and really went out of their way to help us. Yasmin at the Reception Desk was super helpful in contacting British Airways (we needed to change our flights) and Juliana and team, were brilliant in making our engagement celebration as special as possible. The restaurants and buffets are delicious, great facilities and it’s just a great space to switch off and escape the world. We would love to come back again and would highly recommend staying here.

by gabrielledenny Lanark, United Kingdom

Wonderful two days visiting Iguacu Falls

Hotel is in a wonderful position overlooking the Brazilian part of the Falls. We had a nice room with a great view of the Falls. Sadly the food was very disappointing particularly in view of the fact that this is a Belmond Hotel

by leods92 Berlin, Germany

The best hotel experience I've ever had in my life

This was my first time in Foz and we went on my Birthday. I was born and raised in Brazil but I've been living in Germany for many years. Coming back to Brazil, meeting its people, eating its food and enjoying its nature are part of an already very special experience. This hotel took that experience to the next level. At the reception of the park their friendly staff waited for us with a shuttle and got our luggage. The shuttle was ready to go and its AC was on. The way to the hotel was beautiful. The further we were driven, the deeper we were in the forest and the closer we were to the Iguaçu Falls. I got goose bumps once I saw the Falls; it was the first time in my life. Once we looked left we could see the Hotel das Cataratas; right in front of the Falls. At the reception we were surprised with a Brazilian delicatessen and some naturally flavored water. Then we were taken to our room. The slippers couldn't be more Brazilian. I won't say more so that it's a surprise to you too ;-). We could see the falls from our room. The feeling of being just in front of the Iguaçu Falls and inside the Atlantic Forest is something difficult to describe. Moments later, they knocked on our doors. It was a chocolate mouse birthday cake with brigadeiros and fruits on top, a gift from the hotel. I was in heaven. Their Concierge service was amazing; great, knowledgeable and very friendly people. I felt like anything we needed would be possible; simply an amazing service. They surprised us with cold water bottles multiple times hehe We were a walk away from the falls, a shuttle away from Macuco Safari (great forest and Iguaçu river tours by the way) and a shuttle away from the Birds Park and the Helicopter Tour (both totally worth it). In the evening, we went to the hotel's lookout (in their little tower) in which we watched the sunset. We even got to see the falls at night (something exclusive to the hotel guests); unfortunately our phone couldn't capture what our eyes could, it was beautiful. In the morning for breakfast, we were surprised by a Quati walking around. The hotel staff kept it away in a very nice and respectful way; it was good for us and for the cute Quati. And oh my, what a breakfast. I felt like they had everything I could think of as "typical Brazilian"; they had everything I missed from home. The decoration is all about Brazil and its natural riches with a really fine touch. The swimming pool is huge and its surroundings very cozy. We haven't tried the spa but the way to it is in a beautiful garden that reminded me of my childhood. I'll surely go back to Belmond Cataratas to enjoy their spa, swimming pool, food multiple times in the future. I think this is my favorite place on Earth.

by jacki712

Put A Stay at this Place on your Bucket List

The service provided by the staff at this hotel was exceptional - it was the little extras and attention to detail that made it so memorable. Hands-down the best hotel I have stayed at. Could not rate the service, pool and restaurant highly enough and of course what a fabulous location.