Arco Iris Lodge
Santa Elena
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10 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
10 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
Why people book this hotel
“Great location close to all the bars and restaurants”
“Great location for restaurants and sights”
“Well located and very very nice breakfast”
“Breakfast was also very good”
“Well located, friendly staff, good breakfast and good rooms”
“Beautiful lodgings and amazing staff”
“Nice little self contained room/cabin”
“Our room (Standard) was very comfortable with space and good facilities”
“Rooms were clean and comfortable - ours had a nice outdoor seating area overlook…”
“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
Sylvie
couple
May 15, 2026
“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
Ryan
solo_traveller
April 23, 2026
“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.
David
couple
March 9, 2026
“Perfect balance for everything”
Great location for restaurants and sights
Cathryn
couple
February 23, 2026
“Great location for visiting Monteverde and surrounding areas”
Well located, friendly staff, good breakfast and good rooms
John
couple
February 5, 2026
“Good location but cold and over priced”
The location was excellent and the breakfast was good.
Milly
couple
January 24, 2026
“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.
Colin
couple
January 22, 2026
“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!
amanda
solo_traveller
January 18, 2026
“Great”
Nice lodges, feels rural and quiet but 2 mins from town. Staff lovely kind and helpful. 3 lovely dogs and a special cat !
Anna
couple
December 29, 2025
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!
Claire
family_with_children
December 26, 2025
“No sleep at night”
Location, space wifi, hot water
Gregor
couple
November 30, 2025
Great location while feeling secluded. Great breakfast and friendly staff.
Dganit
family_with_children
November 13, 2025
the team was ok the room was a nice size, located in the city center of Santa Elena
Patricia
couple
October 2, 2025
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.
Valentina
couple
September 6, 2025
“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.
André
family_with_children
August 21, 2025
no outdoor fascilitay (pool, other things. just a small balcony.
kay
family_with_children
May 28, 2025
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.
Andy
family_with_children
April 27, 2025
“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.
Ian
family_with_children
April 21, 2025
Really good location with friendly and helpful staff A+
Shabina
solo_traveller
March 6, 2025
“Great location and great staff”
Staff very friendly and couldn’t be more helpful. Room available early. Centre of Santa Marta. Great location.
Dominic
solo_traveller
February 4, 2025
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.
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.
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.
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.
Budget Double Room
The double room features parquet floors, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 1 bed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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