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La Vela Boutique Hotel

3.5 star property
Mountain hotel with outdoor pool, near Manuel Antonio Beach

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Near Manuel Antonio National Park, La Vela Boutique Hotel invites you to unwind in a tranquil setting. Savor breakfast on the sun-kissed terrace, lounge by the outdoor pool or explore local art at the on-site gallery. With free WiFi and helpful staff who have won over guests' hearts.
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10, Loved by guests
Top-rated by travellers

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free Wi-Fi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Beach towels
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Front desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Concierge services

Feel at home (6)

  • Fridge
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is £126
includes taxes & fees
14 Jul - 15 Jul

Room options

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Showing 7 of 7 rooms

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Garden View

A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, and a small table. There is a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with plants.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Garden View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a view of a garden through the door.

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with curtains, a coffee machine, and a plant.

Deluxe Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Private Bathroom, Garden View

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a desk with a coffee maker, and a view of a balcony with tropical plants.

Superior Double Room, Private Bathroom, Garden View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Grand Suite, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a colorful bedspread, a nightstand with a lamp, a window with curtains, and a wall painting.

Grand Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Room

A modern outdoor space with a glass enclosure, bamboo fence, and lush greenery.

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Studio Suite

A modern hotel room with a glass wall, a balcony with a table and chairs, and a bed with a green chair and a small table.

Family Studio Suite

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Map
200 metros antes de la entrada, al Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio, Quepos, Puntarenas, 60601

What's nearby

  • Playa Espadilla - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Playa Puerto Escondido - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Zip Coaster - 5 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Playitas Beach - 18 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Biesanz Beach - 19 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

  • Quepos (XQP) - 23 min drive
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 178 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪El Avión Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Donde Alex - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Cerdo Feliz - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Le Papillon - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪El Patio de Café Milagro - ‬5 min drive

About this property

La Vela Boutique Hotel

  • La Vela Boutique Hotel puts you within a 10-minute drive of Manuel Antonio Beach and Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at La Vela, which serves pizza and is open for lunch and dinner. A bar/lounge, a terrace and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 20 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 10 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • On-site parking only available on request
    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • On-site parking is limited
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free self-service breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba-diving nearby
  • Zip-lining nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Beach towels

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • An outdoor pool
  • Art gallery on-site

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Low-height worktop and sink
  • Grab bar near toilet

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Espresso maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Fridge

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

La Vela – This poolside restaurant specialises in pizza and serves lunch and dinner.
Vela Bar – On-site bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 180 per vehicle (one-way. Maximum occupancy 4)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 25.0 per day
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds and high chair

Parking

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

Hotel Vela Bar Manuel Antonio
Hotel Vela Bar
Vela Bar Manuel Antonio
Vela Bar
Vela Bar Hotel
Hotel Vela Bar Costa Rica/Manuel Antonio National Park
Hotel Vela Bar Adults Only
La Vela Boutique Hotel Hotel
La Vela Boutique Hotel Quepos
La Vela Boutique Hotel Hotel Quepos

Frequently asked questions

Does La Vela Boutique Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, La Vela Boutique Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at La Vela Boutique Hotel?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at La Vela Boutique Hotel?

Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.

Is parking offered on site at La Vela Boutique Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spaces may be limited.

Is an airport shuttle service offered by La Vela Boutique Hotel?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 180 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at La Vela Boutique Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is noon.

What is there to do at La Vela Boutique Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as boat tours, hiking and kayaking. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near La Vela Boutique Hotel?

Yes, La Vela offers pizza, pool views and poolside dining.

What's the area around La Vela Boutique Hotel like?

La Vela Boutique Hotel is a short 11-minute walk from Playa Espadilla and 16 minutes' walk from Playa Puerto Escondido.

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Reviews

La Vela Boutique Hotel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The hotel is within a 3-4 minute walk to both the beach and Manuel Antonio's national park. (35 reviews)
  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, good, and one of the tastiest meals during the stay. (31 reviews)
  • The pool area was excellent, with many guests enjoying the pool, poolside bar, and spacious sunbeds. (20 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great place with a great atmosphere. Fantastic location, just a short walk from the public beach and from the entrance to Manuel Antonio national park. The staff were super welcoming and friendly. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay here.
Matthew, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly welcome and very helpful staff. Great room with a massive bed. We enjoyed drinks by the pool and the seeing the iguanas!
alan, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely staff, amazing location. Lovely rooms. Nice pool. Perfect for a visit to Manuel antonio
Siobhan, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Cute place, super clean rooms, close to everything
Juan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was great. Location 10/10. The breakfast was good and the pool was a gem!
Cynthia, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The best combination of proximity to the park, proximity to the beach, yet a quiet location with lush plantings throughout the property that make it peaceful, private and tropical. Great pool (and pool bar) with an awesome, friendly, helpful staff. Great breakfast with wonderfully local food items.
Nicholas, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

good location，walking distance to the national park and beach.
chunyan, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The rooms are all unique, beautiful, spacious, and clean. The staff are exceptionally helpful and kind. The included breakfast was one of the tastiest meals we had in Costa Rica! Good access to the park and beach. Highly reccomend!
Elena, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Perfect location. Short, easy walk to Manuel Antonio Park as well as to the beach.
Gail, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel very close to the beach and national park (2min walk). The front desk staff were friendly and helpful.
Everett, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Good staff, decent room.
Scott, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nothing else to say about this place but perfection! Proximity to Manuel Antonio five minute walk. Staff everyone VERY friendly and helpful. Pool, breakfast, poolside bar everything exceptional. All very, very, good! Can’t wait to come back!
KiKA, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff from front desk to house keeping to breakfast and pool area. The location of the hotel is excellent- convenient to restaurants, beach and Manuel Antonio. Would definitely recommend and rebook
Katherine, 5-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay, very close to the water and lots of wildlife to see .
Lloyd, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Clean, nice pool
Luke, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was wonderful. Location was great. Walkable to park and beach. Small and intimate and such beautiful lush grounds. Rooms are not fancy but are adequate. And monkeys were entertaining at breakfast.
Melody, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent , quiet , comfortable hotel - near everything , yet very quiet , clean and comfortable
Michael, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property with comfortable accommodations and friendly staff!
Frank, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice property with the beach and restaurants within walking distance. Staff was excellent and very accommodating.
Jaime, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

A very well located and charming hotel

Very charming hotel close to the beach and the entrance of the park. Excellent location ! And they have delicious yoghurt for breakfast!
Anne, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the rooms and pool. Breakfast food and staff are excellent!
Rebecca, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is smaller and feels intimate. The gardens are beautiful and very well kept. We saw many monkeys n property. Rooms were very clean. Staff was very friendly and helpful. The bartender at the pool was exceptionally friendly and helpful. We have have stayed at more expensive hotels in Manuel Anton near the park, and we liked this one best. We will definitely stay here again.
Cassondra, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful Botique hotel, excellent wood fired pizza in the bar area by the pool. A perfect stay in Manuel Antonio
Kristen, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place to be just close enough to walk to the beach, but not in the middle of the craziness. Staff was very accommodating with any requests and assists happy to see us!
Jaime, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful place and good location

Pleasant stay. Beautiful place and very good location just next to the beach and national park. Many good restaurants nearby. Breakfast was very food.
Emmi, 3-night trip