I will admit - I didn't like Tamarindo. Out of control development and windy beach, but Richard and his team at Arco Iris will leave you with such good memories of your stay in Tamarindo. We stayed in one the brand new deluxe rooms, and I mean brand new. While the outside looks like a treehouse cabin, inside the style,... More

What a relaxing place to stay in the heart of Tamarindo. Steps from the beach and the center of town..... A quiet and inviting pool is perfect for post-surf. Richard, the owner is friendly and will go out of his way to make your stay comfortable. The food is the best in all of Tamarindo, seriously. All for a very... More

As others have mentioned this hotel has a very nice owner and a bit of a B&B feeling - good in the sense that Richard (the owner) is very kind and friendly but if you expect hotel service with a reception and restaurant open all day it is not for you. I think the receptionist had just left her job,... More

I loved loved loved Hotel Arco Iris. I heard about it on Tripadvisor.com and it was everything I was hoping for and more. Richard the owner was awesome, he hooked us up with Junior the cab driver to take us to Playa Avellanas one day. We had the cutest room, the pool is small but relaxing and a perfect size... More

Unfortunately we only stayed two nights at this great little place in Tamarindo. Richard the owner, a retired Los Angeles psychologist, took over the property 4 years ago and completely renovated the place. There are two types of rooms--bungalows (which we reserved but was unavailable upon our arrival) and larger more traditional rooms with a queen-size bed, loveseat, fridge, in... More

Our vacation over the winter holidays in Costa Rica was amazing due to our stay at Arco Iris. From the pleasant staff, wonderful morning breakfast' with exotic birds, to secluded rooms and privacy galore. Richard was very helpful for setting up the arrangements from our arrival to our departure. The rooms were very clean, bug free (which is always nice)... More

We enjoyed the private feel and the rooms were clean and modern. Sort of no frills, but there was nothing else we really needed. Richard was helpful in making golf reservations, though he did tell us that he would arrange for breakfast to be available for us prior to leaving early in the morning for golf, which never happened. Not... More

This hotel is a real find and a hidden treasure in Costa Rica! We (two couples) rented two bungalows for just over a week over the New Year period. Firstly, i would like to say how fantastic the bungalows are. They are just perfect - everything you could want with the added bonus of the hammock outside! Perfect for chilling... More

We stayed over the winter holidays at Arco Iris and were really delighted with the hotel. Richard has an excellent staff and everyone was very friendly and helpful. He helped us with everything we needed and recommended some excellent places to visit. The rooms were clean and comfortable and the atmosphere quiet and very relaxing. The restaurant was amazing with... More