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Hotel Arco Iris

3.5 star property

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Exterior
Property grounds
Point of interest
Deluxe Room 1 King Size Bed | Terrace/patio
Restaurant

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
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Grande Beach
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Liberia (LIR-Daniel Oduber Intl.)
    ‪91 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room 1 King Size Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Room 1 King Size Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 370 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Bungalow | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Bungalow

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 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
This smoke-free hotel features a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, spa services, and a microwave in a common area are onsite.
Hotel Arco Iris offers 13 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, Blue Royal 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 spa services, a terrace, and multilingual staff. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Hotel Arco Iris is a smoke-free property.

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

  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • 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
  • Shared microwave
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

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

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

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in public areas

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • 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
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

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from September 20 2025 to October 31 2025 (dates subject to change).
The property will be renovating from September 20 2025 to October 31 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Guestrooms
  • Swimming pool
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

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
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

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
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Hotel Arco Iris Hotel Tamarindo

Hotel Arco Iris Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 470 out of 636 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 139 out of 636 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 636 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 636 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 636 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

8/10 Good

Tony

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

Nice clean good breakfast

Good… room a tad warm prior arrival. Bland decor but overall nice room. Up staples definitely reminded us of entering a tree fort . 10 minute walk to shopping. No uber.
Breakfast
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

A wonderful oasis in Tamarindo!

We stayed for four nights at the beginning of a 10-day visit to Costa Rica. We were looking for somewhere walkable to town and the beach, but with a pool where we could relax in the shade reading in the hot afternoons. Arco Iris was perfect! We stayed in room #2 - one of the individual cabinas with a covered porch and hammock. Comfy bed, spacious bathroom and dressing area, excellent AC, and perfect porch for watching birds and monkeys. Daily breakfast was excellent and plentiful. Lots of options (I think we tried them all!), coffee available all day, a cold water dispenser, and so much space to sit and chill - shade or sun. The pool was refreshing and always clean, and the vibe was super chill. Highly recommend and would be at the top of our list if we return to Tamarindo.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

Quiet, Beautiful, Excellent Staff

Beautiful and quiet location. Excellent staff. Easy parking. Though Tamarindo was crowded, you’d never know it while there. Delicious breakfast option to boot.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, clean room, friendly and helpful staff. Amazing location!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff who go out of their way to make your stay the best. Great location, quiet but close to everything. Highly recommend for adults 30 or family with teens.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

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

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the boutique style of this hotel! Our room was really nice and clean. It is a quaint remodeled hotel but nicely maintained, Great pool and seating areas in the common area. Delicious breakfast choices, loved the staff - Hi Christian! We met a bunch of other guests like ourselves who were really fun too. Wish we could all get together there again next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

MaryMargaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean and very tidy. Pool was a nice extra. The breakfasts were amazing as was the service
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Whitney

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was one of the most lovely, gracious, welcoming and comfortable places I've ever stayed. The architecture is gorgeous. It's a close walk to downtown and the beach but is quiet at night. Enjoyed the included drinks by the pool and slept so well! The included breakfast was great too. Would stay again any time!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was as advertized - clean, if somewhat plain. Breakfasts were included, and were fine, if not inspired. Reception is one person, who is there during daytime hours. Overall, a nice place to stay, but definitely not a luxury resort.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super friendly. Place was close enough to town and all of the happenings but far enough to stay quieter at night. Room was clean and cozy.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean, Fort Collins

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We think a cooked to order breakfast is a great way to start the day! Then ten minutes to the beach until lunchtime and the day’s heat sent us back to the hotel pool to cool off and read with a cold beverage. Easy walk downtown for dinner and a comfy cool bed to return to.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

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

Wonderful hotel with amazing breakfast.

We stayed in three different hotels in Costa Rica for this week-long trip and this was by far the best. Though the rooms were a bit more expensive than the others, this was justified by the amenities. Rooms were nice, water was hot. And the breakfast, which is included, was a full made-to-order breakfast that would make any restaurant proud. Juan Carlos made sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

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