Hotel Arco Iris

3.5 star property

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Exterior
Point of interest
Property grounds
Outdoor pool
Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Playa Tamarindo, Tamarindo, Guanacaste
  • Tamarindo Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Playa Langosta
  • Grande Beach
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪91 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room 1 King Size Bed

  • 370 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Bungalow

  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Hotel Arco Iris

3.5-star Tamarindo hotel walkable to Tamarindo Beach
A full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge are available at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, concierge services, and dry cleaning.
Hotel Arco Iris offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and hair dryers. Rooms open to patios. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Premium cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Tamarindo hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

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 deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is open daily.
Hotel Arco Iris features a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. This Tamarindo hotel also offers a terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. Concierge services and wedding services can be provided. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Hotel Arco Iris has designated areas for smoking.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Scooter/moped rentals

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Arco Iris Hotel
Arco Iris Tamarindo
Hotel Arco Iris
Hotel Arco Iris Tamarindo
Hotel Arco Iris Hotel
Hotel Arco Iris Tamarindo
Hotel Arco Iris Hotel Tamarindo

Hotel Arco Iris Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 467 out of 632 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 138 out of 632 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 632 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 632 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 632 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is a hidden gem. Stay here!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Arco Iris is a charming hotel with helpful and friendly staff. The breakfast included was cooked to order and always delicious. The fresh juice and coffee were great. The pool and surrounding lounging area was very quiet and comfortable. In all, this hotel is a wonderful place to stay and a good value while visiting Tamarindo.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, central but far enough from the bars and clubs, which ensures a very quiet environment, especially at night, which is great. One minor recommendation would be to reinforce the fumigation. In my bungalow, there were quite a few small ants (mainly in the bathroom, but I found a couple in the bed) and a few “zompopas”.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

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

Quaint spot close to town

Lovely spot to stay near town, but quiet. Staff and food was excellent. Nothing super fancy, but nothing wrong either. Would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds are comfortable, the breakfasts are fantastic, all the staff are friendly and approachable. I have to give special recognition for excellent service to Henry at the front desk and Freddy at the breakfast service!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet easy walking distance to everything. Nice looking.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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

Peaceful retreat close to the beach

We loved our stay ! The property is small and very peaceful, tucked into the jungle a bit away from the downtown - but still only a short walk to the beach. We loved the pool and daily breakfast. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thao

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A Lovely boutique hotel! Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

michelle

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

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

Boutique Paradise.

Amazing stay. Breakfast fresh cooked every day at 7:30. Pool areas was fantastic, patio area was like an outdoor paradise. Monkeys above us, Iguanas around. Great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ernest

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ralph Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Kristy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The staff was great. The breakfast options were tasty. However the dining area had tons of ants. The bed had bedbugs.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

misha

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel very close to all the shops and beach. Wish the pool area was bigger but it’s a small hotel. Avocado toast for breakfast was very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was extremely kind, room and properly were great. Steven was an excellent server at the restaurant, remembering the guests names and being very helpful. Henry was also a great help in assisting securing a shuttle to the airport. Friendly people and a beautiful property. I’d highly suggest staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel overall.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Superbly located nice little hotel

Well located small and very nice hotel in Tamarindo. Nice pool and clean rooms in the center of the action. Literally 5 minutes to the beach and 2 minutes from the main street and the restaurants. We will certainly go back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Solo female traveller review. Everything was wonderful. The staff is awesome and took care of everything I needed. Juan Carlo and Steve always went above and beyond. Great little cabannas with comfy bed and pillows, great air con and a nice large shower. Lovely grounds and a nice pool with plenty of places to lounge and relax. Proximity to shops, restaurants and the beach was great!! I really enjoyed the rest and relaxation I came for and will definitely stay here again!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet off the main road cute little hotel. Excellent service. Great breakfast each morning where the staff remembered your drink preferences. The rooms were nice and clean. We stayed 6 nights. The owner was on site and was very nice and friendly. We had eaten at a local restaurant and had a lot of leftovers for the next day. The owner let us use the plates and silverware used for breakfast and warmed up the food for us in their microwave. Over and above great service. We would stay again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

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

100% would stay here again!

My stay here was amazing - I would definitely stay here again the next time I come to Tamarindo! As a solo traveller I felt safe and the hotel is in a great location. 5 minutes walk to the main street and to the beach, yet a bit removed so it is quiet in the evenings so you can rest. All the staff are so helpful and friendly. They helped me book all my excursions and transfers for a seamless experience. The accommodations and facilities are clean and well maintained, and the free coffee/tea/filtered water station are a nice touch. Their breakfast was also so delicious and a really relaxing way to start the day - definitely add it on!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miguel, Bronx

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024