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Arco Iris Lodge

Hotel

Santa Elena

10 nights, 2 adults

USD$2,095

Includes taxes and charges

10 nights, 2 adults

USD$2,095

Includes taxes and charges

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Why people book this hotel

Great location
12 mentions

Great location close to all the bars and restaurants

Great location for restaurants and sights

Breakfast available
11 mentions

Well located and very very nice breakfast

Breakfast was also very good

Friendly staff
9 mentions

Well located, friendly staff, good breakfast and good rooms

Beautiful lodgings and amazing staff

Comfortable rooms
9 mentions

Nice little self contained room/cabin

Our room (Standard) was very comfortable with space and good facilities

Clean rooms
1 mentions

Rooms were clean and comfortable - ours had a nice outdoor seating area overlook…

Free Wi‑Fi
1 mentions

Location, space wifi, hot water

Overview

Arco Iris Lodge is situated in Monteverde, Costa Rica, 6 km from the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve and the Santa Elena Reserve. Free private parking is available on site. A terrace or balcony are featured in the Standard and Superior rooms. Rooms come with a private bathroom fitted with a shower. Arco Iris Lodge features free WiFi throughout the property. A flat-screen TV is offered. You will find a tour desk at the property, where the staff will be glad to help with your enquires. Many different options for restaurants and shops are available in the nearby village of Santa Elena.

Traveller reviews

S

Sylvie

couple

May 15, 2026

7

We stayed only 2 nights and We had like to be better informed to improve snd to enjoy more

Well located and very very nice breakfast

R

Ryan

solo_traveller

April 23, 2026

10

Cute Little Wooden Cabin

Nice little self contained room/cabin. Amazing shower. Great location close to all the bars and restaurants. Breakfast was also very good.

D

David

couple

March 9, 2026

9

Perfect balance for everything

Great location for restaurants and sights

C

Cathryn

couple

February 23, 2026

9

Great location for visiting Monteverde and surrounding areas

Well located, friendly staff, good breakfast and good rooms

J

John

couple

February 5, 2026

7

Good location but cold and over priced

The location was excellent and the breakfast was good.

M

Milly

couple

January 24, 2026

10

Would stay here again

Beautiful lodgings and amazing staff. It’s a peaceful oasis in the middle of town- very central location. The breakfast was incredible and so much wildlife around.

C

Colin

couple

January 22, 2026

10

An idyllic hotel, from which to explore a beautiful part of Costa Rica.

The grounds were an absolute delight to walk through every day and the whole place had a homely feel. Our room (Standard) was very comfortable with space and good facilities. We were made very welcome when we arrived, even being made a cup of English style tea! Breakfast was the best we had during our entire trip and catered for all tastes. Appropriately, we also saw a rainbow (Arco Iris) every day!

A

amanda

solo_traveller

January 18, 2026

9

Great

Nice lodges, feels rural and quiet but 2 mins from town. Staff lovely kind and helpful. 3 lovely dogs and a special cat !

A

Anna

couple

December 29, 2025

10

The staff at the hotel are absolutely lovely. They were very helpful and knowledgeable about the local area. They helped organise some transport to a local reserve and also allowed us to check in earlier than expected. Breakfast was good, hearty and varied. The grounds were pleasant with lots of pets and the occasional bit of wildlife. Rooms were clean and comfortable - ours had a nice outdoor seating area overlooking the forest which we liked. Good shower too! We really enjoyed our stay - shame it was only two nights!

C

Claire

family_with_children

December 26, 2025

2

No sleep at night

Location, space wifi, hot water

G

Gregor

couple

November 30, 2025

10

Great location while feeling secluded. Great breakfast and friendly staff.

D

Dganit

family_with_children

November 13, 2025

8

the team was ok the room was a nice size, located in the city center of Santa Elena

P

Patricia

couple

October 2, 2025

8

Perfect location, in the heart of Santa Elena. The views are lovely and the breakfast was amazing. All the staff were very nice and helpful.

V

Valentina

couple

September 6, 2025

10

Best place in monteverde

Everything! The hotel was right in the centre of the little town but it was a bit hidden and had a very calm atmosphere. The bungalow was detached from the others and had a lot of privacy, even with curtains open. Breakfast was amazing and the staff were extremely helpful.

A

André

family_with_children

August 21, 2025

5

no outdoor fascilitay (pool, other things. just a small balcony.

K

kay

family_with_children

May 28, 2025

9

We had a wonderful stay in the lodge. Very nice resort. Given the sometimes cold wheather here we highly enjoyed the very hot shower. Located right in the middle of Santa Elena you have very short walks to restaurants and bars. Nevertheless it is very quiet during the night. Would also highly recommend the night tour into the forest. Can be booked via the reception.

A

Andy

family_with_children

April 27, 2025

8

Lovely peaceful lodge set in beautiful garden

Lovely lodge set in a stunning peaceful garden full of beautiful plants and flowers, 2 bedrooms, a bathroom and a little seating area so felt like a good space. Lovely seating area outside the lodge (enough for the 4 of us) so we could sit and enjoy the tranquillity. Hammocks dotted around the garden which our girls loved. Great buffet breakfast served in a nice airy room with great views. 5-10 minute walk to the restaurants in the main part of Santa Elena which is a lovely little town. We ate at the Open Kitchen restaurant which we'd definitely recommend. Visited Santa Elena Cloud Forest (lovely and peaceful although no cloud as it was the most beautiful day!), the zipline tour at Selvatura which was lots of fun plus we saw a quetzal whilst waiting for the last line! We also stopped at a beautiful waterfall, a short drive outside the town (it'll be shown on the map the hotel provide you) which was on private land, we paid a small entrance fee to the owner then had a beautiful 10 minute walk to the waterfall where we were able to swim. We were the only people there! It was lovely. So lots to do around Santa Elena and would highly recommend the Arco Iris Lodge to base yourself.

I

Ian

family_with_children

April 21, 2025

9

Really good location with friendly and helpful staff A+

S

Shabina

solo_traveller

March 6, 2025

8

Great location and great staff

Staff very friendly and couldn’t be more helpful. Room available early. Centre of Santa Marta. Great location.

D

Dominic

solo_traveller

February 4, 2025

10

The help to get to the hotel after my shuttles was canceled was outstanding and I am still amazed by the support to make a transport happen last minute.

Facilities

Activities

Hiking, Horse riding

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Food & Drink

Breakfast options

Food & drink safety

All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas

General

Non-smoking throughout, WiFi available in all areas, Non-smoking rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms

Internet

Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi

Outdoors

Garden

Parking

Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking

Physical distancing

Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed

Safety features

Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals

Services

Daily housekeeping, Tour desk

Apartment

This apartment is comprised of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower. The kitchenette is fitted with a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. This wheelchair accessible apartment features a tea and coffee maker, a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a roll-in shower. The unit offers 4 beds.

Max 5 guests 59 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Family Room

Stand-alone cabin with 2 separate bedrooms (one with a double and one with 2 single beds), private bathroom / hot water, sitting area and porch.

Max 4 guests 48 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Family Room

A seating area with a flat-screen TV, a desk, a terrace and a private bathroom are offered in this spacious family room. The unit has 5 beds.

Max 6 guests 86 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Superior Family Room

A seating area with a flat-screen TV, a desk, a balcony and a private bathroom are offered in this spacious family room. The unit has 2 beds and 1 futon.

Max 4 guests 86 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Budget Double Room

The double room features parquet floors, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 16 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Stand-Alone Cabin #8 with one double bed

A seating area with a flat-screen TV, a desk, a balcony and a private bathroom are offered in this spacious double room. The unit has 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 26 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Standard Double Room

A seating area with a flat-screen TV, a desk, a terrace and a private bathroom are provided in this double room. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 21 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Standard Double or Twin Room

A seating area with a flat-screen TV, a desk, a terrace and a private bathroom are available in this spacious twin/double room. The unit has 2 beds.

Max 3 guests 30 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Budget Triple Room

The triple room offers a seating area and a safe deposit box, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The triple room features parquet floors. The unit has 2 beds.

Max 3 guests 16 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Suite with Balcony

This spacious suite is comprised of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and bathrobes. The well-equipped kitchenette has a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. The unit features a tea and coffee maker, garden views, a terrace and wine/champagne is featured for guests. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 107 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Budget Single Room

A seating area with a TV, a desk and a private bathroom are provided in this single room. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 1 guests 10 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 14:00 to 20:00
Check-outFrom 00:00 until 12:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printGuests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Last updated: Apr 10, 2024, 3:51 AM

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