Arco Iris SA

This is my go-to hotel on the West End. It’s centrally located, clean, comfortable, the AC always works and the staff is very friendly and accommodating. In terms of amenities, it pretty standard for a budget hotel (everything you need, including a fridge and good room safe), but what makes this place amazing is the grounds. It’s like living in a little rain forest. The landscape is beautifully maintained and absolutely gorgeous. It’s like being in a little remote getaway while still being steps away from everything in the west end. I will be coming back!

I can't rave enough about just how special and wonderful Posada Arco Iris and its staff are! We had a total blast and the staff made this hotel a true home away from home. We were traveling with our 87 years young matriarch who has some mobility issues and the whole team at Arco Iris went out of their way to make her feel at ease and well cared for. They arranged to get her a room with fewer stairs to climb. They took very good care of her at the restaurant, Argentina Grill. They basically adopted her as their own mama! ;-) She had a great time. The beach across the street was always clean, lounge chairs were plentiful and the staff always came over to ask if we needed anything. Our own room was a 1-bedroom apartment on the third floor of the main building. Climbing up the staircase was like climbing up to a treehouse! The privacy, the breezes, the peek of ocean views, the soothing ocean sound made it just a real pleasure staying here. Even in rainy season! Loved the location on Half Moon Bay, it was so easy getting around. So many great restaurants within a 5-8 minute walk. Overall, just a very relaxing place to stay and a very warm and comforting group of people helping to make our stay memorable! Bravo!!!

Posada Arco Iris is a paradise, jungle getaway. Wonderful, attentive professional staff. The rooms are located in a beautiful garden setting, steps from the sea. The attached restaurant has delicious local food as well as Argentinian specialties. On site dive shop. Cannot say enough kind words regarding the staff. Everyone from the groundskeepers , housekeepers and especially the management go above and beyond to ensure a great stay. It's like staying in Tarzan's jungle house. A true delight!!!

The hotel is nicely situated and the room (1 bedroom with 2 double beds and kitchenette) was very nice. You can't tell from the photos, but one double bed is in the bedroom and the other is in the main room. This gives you a little extra privacy. The internet was terrible, very weak upstairs where we were. They do not provide drinking water, though you can order (and have delivered) a 5-gallon jug. But be prepared to bring your own pump or just tip it over as there is no holder or mechanism to dispense. On the upside, they have kayaks for guests to use within the bay for free. They have some lounge chairs as well. So all in all, we enjoyed our stay.

First of all Karolina is the best with communicating with you. Very prompt and courteous. If you like quiet and quaint, this is the place for you. The location is walkable to everything, restaurants, stores, bars snorkeling... restaurant on site and the beach is located just steps in front.

Ours was a very basic room with one double and one twin bed, both comfortable.. Air conditioning, a small refrigerator, clean. Shared deck with a table and 2 chairs for each unit, which we used a lot to drink the inexpensive beer from the grocery store next door. 1 minute walk across the street to a great beach, half moon bay. Bring earplugs as West End is noisy, lots of barking dogs at night.