Hotel Taroba

What Hotel Taroba does

Hotel Tarobá is a privately held, family-owned 4-star hotel located in central Foz do Iguaçu, Paraná, Brazil, founded approximately in 1980 by Dona Emília, a Portuguese immigrant who grew the property from 19 apartments to its current 176-room capacity. The hotel is documented as Brazil's first certified 3-star hotel, later elevated to a 4-star standard, and operates under CNPJ 79.132.718/0001-91 with no disclosed parent company, external investors, or public listing. Its positioning leverages a strategic downtown location within 10 minutes of Paraguay and 20 minutes of both Cataratas do Iguaçu and the Itaipu Dam, capturing tourist flows to the region's three anchor attractions.

The core product is accommodation across multiple room configurations (Quadruple Standard, Triple Standard, Triple Superior) supplemented by a full leisure infrastructure including heated pool, hydromassage, gym, game room, kids space, and a rooftop terrace. Ancillary revenue comes from an in-house restaurant serving lunch and dinner daily, room service, an 80+-item breakfast buffet with dietary-restricted options, and two differentiated cultural experiences: the Terrazzo rooftop sunset buffet (Thursday-Saturday) and the Tarabi Arabic Dinner & Show (Saturday). A dedicated B2B commercial channel serves travel agencies and groups, and the property operates as the official receptivo partner of Combo Iguassu tourism agency.

The business model is a hybrid direct-to-consumer and B2B distribution approach. Consumer reservations are captured through WhatsApp (+55 45 2102-7777), phone, email, and the third-party Omnibees online booking platform. B2B group and agency bookings flow through a separate commercial line (+55 45 2102-7788) and email ([email protected]). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Customer segments span leisure tourists (primary), business travelers (secondary, tied to Itaipu operations and regional commerce), and institutional travel agencies and tour groups. A sister brand, Tarobá Express, extends the group's accommodation footprint within Foz do Iguaçu.

Name

Hotel Taroba

Legal name

Hotel Tarobá

Website

https://hoteltaroba.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hotel Tarobá is a family-owned 4-star hotel with 176 rooms in central Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil, serving leisure tourists, business travelers, and travel agencies near Cataratas do Iguaçu, Itaipu Dam, and Paraguay. Founded in 1980, it operates the sister brand Tarobá Express and partners with Combo Iguassu.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hotel Accommodation

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Traveler Accommodation (7211)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Resort-Area Full-Service Hotels (Non–All-Inclusive) (THAGAAAD)

Keywords

• Hotel accommodation services
• Hospitality and lodging
• Tourism and travel services
• Food and beverage service
• Event and conference hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

Foz do Iguaçu

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Hotel Accommodation: Room reservations across 176 rooms including various room types (Quadruple Standard, Triple Standard, Triple Superior) with amenities like air conditioning, cable TV, minibar, free Wi-Fi, and digital safe.
2. Food and Beverage Services: Daily restaurant service for lunch and dinner, room service, breakfast buffet with 80+ options (including lactose-free and gluten-free), Terrazzo rooftop buffet on Thursday-Saturday, and Tarabi Arabic Dinner & Show on Saturdays.
3. B2B Group and Agency Bookings: Dedicated B2B channel for groups and travel agencies with special commercial contact (+55 45 2102-7788) and email ([email protected]).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hotel Tarobá operates a 4-star hotel in central Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil, offering 176 modern smoke-free rooms across three configurations (Quádruplo Standard, Triplo Standard, Triplo Superior) with on-site restaurant, 80+ item breakfast buffet, heated pool, gym, rooftop terrace, event spaces, and cultural dining experiences such as the Terrazzo rooftop buffet and Tarabi Arabic Dinner & Show. A secondary Tarobá Express property extends the brand, while a dedicated B2B channel serves travel agencies and groups.

Product overview

Hotel Tarobá operates as a hospitality company offering hotel accommodation services through two distinct properties: Hotel Tarobá (4-star, 176 rooms) and Tarobá Express (a secondary hotel option). The core product is Hotel Tarobá, a traditional 4-star hotel in downtown Foz do Iguaçu featuring multiple room types (Quadruple Standard, Triple Standard, Triple Superior) with standard amenities. The hotel provides ancillary services including a restaurant, rooftop Terrazzo venue, the Tarabi Arabic dinner and show experience, event spaces, tour packages, and B2B services for travel agencies. The company also partners with Combo Iguassu for official tourism reception services. All services are designed to serve leisure travelers and business groups visiting the Foz do Iguaçu region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tarobá Express: A separate hotel option under the Tarobá group offering accommodation in Foz do Iguaçu.

Products and services

• Hotel Tarobá (4-Star Hotel Accommodation) Core 4-star hotel in downtown Foz do Iguaçu offering 176 modern, 100% smoke-free rooms with air conditioning, cable TV, minibar, free Wi-Fi, and digital safe, plus leisure facilities (heated pool, hydromassagem, gym, game room, kids space, rooftop) for leisure and business travelers visiting Cataratas do Iguaçu, Itaipu Dam, and Paraguay.
• Tarobá Express

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 80 breakfast options including lactose-free and gluten-free alternatives
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Combo IguassucoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCombo Iguassu operates as the official receptivo (reception) partner and tourism agency for Hotel Tarobá. They offer combo packages, tours, and group travel (Partiu Foz) incorporating hotel accommodations. The partnership provides integrated tourism experiences for visitors to Foz do Iguaçu attractions including Cataratas, Itaipu, and Paraguay.
• Tarobá ExpressminorOthersRelated brand under the Grupo Tarobá corporate umbrella offering an alternative accommodation option in Foz do Iguaçu.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/tarobahotel
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hotel-taroba

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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