Hotel Arco Iris

This hotel is nicely set out, with a pleasant pool, places to relax and a bar. It used to have a restaurant, and it would have been nice to be able to buy at least sandwiches or snacks for lunch. Not many options for breakast. The room was very spacious and clean, but a bit minimalist. A couple of pictures and a bit more furniture (especially a couple more chairs) would be welcome. Staff were friendly and helpful. Although the hotel is close to town, the walk into town and to the beach is not nice - along a main road with no sidewalk, and very uneven ground. It's useful that there are several restaurants, a supermarket, bank and drugstore close by.

We are a family of four- Mom, Dad, and two surfing sons in their 20s. Juan Carlos, Henry, and the staff made us feel very welcome. Our stay was December 22-27, over Christmas and celebrating my 60th birthday. The sons had a double room, and we had half of the duplex bungalow. Our best memories are of hanging out with our sons on the front porch of our bungalow, complete with hammock and view of the lovely grounds. The breakfast is amazing with several choices, definitely worth arranging your morning around the 7:30-9:30 AM serving time. There are several small hotels in this part of Tamarindo, but not all serve breakfast! Accommodations are simple, clean, and comfortable, the cleaning staff is top notch! There is a lovely short cut path that takes you from the hotel to the main road. The walk to town is part of getting to know Tamarindo. Embrace it. The security guard is “a sweetheart”, as one of our sons said! We felt very safe knowing he was on the grounds overnight. Bring a refillable container for filtered water, which is generously provided. Coffee is always “on”- much appreciated. They booked our private transportation from and to the airport- highly recommended. They will also help with excursions, though we did not book any. Overall an excellent stay!

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.

My family traveled to CR for a wedding and stopped in Tamarindo on our way back to the States. Location was great, rooms were clean and spacious and the staff were friendly and helpful. Freddie recommended great beach bars and local dinners on the beach for us! Highly recommend! Will be back for sure!

The staff was great. The breakfast options were tasty. However the dining area had tons of ants. The bed had bedbugs.

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.

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!

Great Hotel

Great hotel overall.

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.