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Tamarindo, Costa Rica
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 7, 2012
Lucas S Kenmore, Washington, United States
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Kenmore, Washington, United States
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Very nice and still reasonable”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 7, 2012

Sme of our friends stayed at a cheaper place just a block away and the accommodations are night and day. While everyone in Costa Rica has been really friendly, all the staff at Arco were helpful and very sweet. The hotel is a five minute walk from the beach and there are a ton of places to eat while here. Last nights gem was Pescados, a little restraint on the beach that is tucked away. I had a steak that was to die for and the rest of my group had amazing fresh caught red snapper. The restaurant t at Arco, Seasons, is exceptional as well. Great food, but a little spendy for Costa Rica, you will not have the chef come to you table anywhere else. The breakfast is included- fresh fruit and granola, toast and fresh juice and coffee. Simple and delicious.
The rooms are nice, and air conditioned! A nice break from the heat and humidity when you get back from a long day on the beach of baking in the sun. Minimal bugs in the room because of the excellent weather stripping on the doors and well kept grounds to keep Mosquitos to a minimum. Others in our group staying at another local place for a lot less had to deal with 10+ bugs bites every morning, so I am glad I sprang for the better accommodations. Overall- Amazing!

Room Tip: Any room here is a good room. They all have hammocks outside if you want to enjoy a siesta on the p...
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  • Stayed November 2012, traveled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Seaford, New York
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Fabulous One Night Stay”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 1, 2012

My husband and I made the last minute decision to go to Tamarindo on the last night of our honeymoon and we were so happy we did! This is such a unique little surfing town. Its so beautiful and fun. Arco Iris has a lovely set up with little cabanas, a pool and restaurant. They are environmentally friendly and within walking distance to the beach and other restaurants. The only thing that I would say is that the owner should put up a sign by the pool saying that no glass containers are allowed by the pool. We saw two groups of people - one couple with glasses of wine from the restaurant and a group with a cooler of beers at the pool. Since no one said anything to them we decided to go get some beers and relax in the pool and were shortly told by the owner that we could not have glass there. He was very nice and brought over plastic containers instead but I would not have been so rude, if I had known!

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  • Stayed July 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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hollywood
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Nice place and quiet”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 29, 2012

It's the off season and I've pretty much got this place to myself. The owner is very cool and it's a quick walk to get my surf on. Two night stay. Monkeys, big lizards and cool looking birds all around. There was a BIG lizard that blocked my door yesterday. He didn't feel like moving until I shooshed him away.

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  • Stayed October 2012, traveled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Nice room”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 23, 2012

We stayed here for 2 nights, the room was modern and clean. Richard was helpful, however we arrived in low season and the restaurant was closed, the area was being re decorated and it would have been helpful to know this before we made our booking.

  • Stayed September 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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November 17, 2012
My name is Richard and I am the owner of the hotel.

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“A tropical garden hosting modern and clean rooms, great service and atmosphere.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 19, 2012 via mobile

Hotel Arco Iris is a charming hotel in a lush, green setting. It's just up the road from a surf shop, the Lazy Wave, and a 5-minute walk to Tamarindo shops and the beach.

During our stay, we had the delight of seeing a group of Howler Monkeys move through the trees, one dropping down to the roof of a bungalow to snack on a tree.

If you happen upon rainy days as we did, all of the rooms have covered porches, many with a hammock, to wait out weather with a good book.

All of the staff are welcoming and friendly. The proprietor was very attentive, did lots of legwork arranging tours, setting up breakfast if we left early, and answering any questions we had about Costa Rica.

We loved it, and highly recommend it.

  • Stayed October 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Also Known As:
Arco Iris Hotel
Arco Iris Tamarindo
Address: Tamarindo, Costa Rica
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Region: Costa Rica > Province of Guanacaste > Tamarindo
Amenities:
Free Parking Restaurant Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
#2 Romantic Hotels in Tamarindo
#3 Family Hotels in Tamarindo
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Hotel Arco Iris is located within walking distance to the beach, shops, restaurants and the center of town. The hotel has been completely remodeled and has six bungalows and four deluxe rooms, which are surrounded by a lush tropical garden and swimming pool for your relaxation. Set back from the street, Hotel Arco Iris assures guests a quiet and tranquil experience. The rooms have been re-designed with beautiful contemporary bathrooms and comfortable interiors and have A/C, TV's and mini bars. ... more   less 
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