Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Pets allowed
BBQ facilities
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and pristine beach
Friendly staff
Cons:
One discomforting staff member
Room had a musty smell

Categories

Cleanliness
8.51
The hotel was incredibly clean, but one room had a musty smell.
Service
8.88
Staff were friendly and helpful; however, one staff member created discomfort.
Location
9.12
Location is excellent, right on the beach and close to the airport.
Room Quality
8.57
Rooms are modern and comfortable, with amenities like a mini fridge and microwave.
Amenities
8.5
The pool is small, but the beach is right there; other amenities were appreciated.
Value for Money
8.66
The overall value is good, but some prices were higher than in the area.
Food and Beverage
8.61
The restaurant was great, but some felt it was a bit pricey compared to others.
Overall Experience
8.78
Overall, the stay was enjoyable with some areas for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 01:05

Property Description

Luxurious Beachfront Property with Outstanding Amenities

At Hotel el Velero, immerse yourself in a beachfront paradise with an outdoor pool and a private beach. Indulge in the convenience of free WiFi, an on-site restaurant with nightly happy hours, and fresh seafood delicacies.

Elegant Rooms and Top-notch Services

Relax in rooms equipped with Cable TV, air conditioning, and a seating area. Enjoy the added comfort of a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, along with a complimentary Safety Deposit box.

Exciting Activities and Nearby Attractions

Embark on thrilling adventures like fishing, snorkeling, and diving. Explore local attractions such as Playa Tamarindo and Rincon de la Vieja National Park. End your day with ease, knowing the Daniel Oduber international airport is just a short drive away.

Book now to experience the perfect blend of luxury and relaxation at Hotel el Velero!

Important information:

Guest's credit card will be charged anytime after the reservation. If guest cancels within the "Free of Charge" cancellation period, the property will contact you for your bank details and refund the amount in your bank account instead of the credit card from which the reservation was booked.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 6 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 1139 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.51
Service: 8.88
Location: 9.12
Room Quality: 8.57
Amenities: 8.5
Value for Money: 8.66
Food and Beverage: 8.61
Overall Experience: 8.78
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Edwin • couple • ca
10
Outside of a little extra cleaning of the pool, this was an absolutely perfect place for my wife and I. We love the staf
Pros:

The staff were entirely top-notch. The location is excellent, and the restaurant is very good as well.

Cons:

The pool was only clean enough to swim in a few days, unfortunately.

2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Lori • couple • us
10
Has always been my favorite place to go in Playa Hermosa
Pros:

Excellent location on the beach with tress for shade!

2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
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Liliana • family_with_children • us
9
The location was Awesome right on the beach ! ! !
2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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Marco • couple • ca
10
Pros:

Awesome location on the beach. Great views from the restaurant. Friendly staff.

2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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Stephanie • couple • us
9
Great beach hotel & restaurant
Pros:

Right on the beach with a great restaurant on premises, the food was very good. The staff were very nice and friendly. Our room was very nice and clean. We’d definitely stay again.

Cons:

The only issue we had was with the power and WiFi outages when we were there. We stayed two nights and didn’t have WiFi service from the evening until we checked out. Luckily the power outages never lasted too long.

2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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Clark • family_with_children • ca
8
Wonderful location on a beautiful beach - My family would absolutely stay again
Pros:

Loved the location on the beach, the staff, and the food at the restaurant

Cons:

WIFI was pretty hit and miss

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Bianca • extended_group • au
6
Pleasant Stay
Pros:

Location at beachfront
Renovated room and had been thought out in design

Cons:

Cost - at the price I would have expected breakfast to be included

2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Steel • couple • ca
9
Loved this little gem of a hotel!
Pros:

We loved the location, so nice to be right on the beach. We loved our room and the smaller, more intimate size of the hotel. Loved the shaded “reading” nook upstairs. Great bbq night at restaurant. Felt very safe and comfortable. Staff were friendly and helpful. Overall great. We will be back for sure!

2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Mary • couple • us
10
We enjoyed our 6 nights here and hope to come back!
Pros:

We loved that it was a small hotel, right on the beach. We liked that it felt kind of “old fashioned,” and cozy, but the facilities were updated. It was great having the restaurant to enjoy quiet breakfasts right at the ocean. We also loved having beach loungers.

Cons:

They didn’t warn us that the restaurant can get busy, especially on taco Tuesday and BBQ nights, and it’s a good idea to make dinner reservations.

2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • couple • ca
8
2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Abreha • solo_traveller • us
7
2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Casey • couple • us
10
Adorable and authentic hotel with great rooms and better food!!
Pros:

The room was amazing. It felt very authentic to the original hotel feel.
The bathroom was fantastically updated. Great walk-in shower.
The restaurant was delicious and so were the drinks.
Hotel staff was very friendly and helpful.

Cons:

We honestly had 0 complaints about this hotel.
The only thing that "might" be a downside is that there are no elevators. Other than that, everything was perfect!!

2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Anita • couple • ca
8
Quiet, relaxing vacation with spouse
Pros:

Quiet walkable town, swimable beachfront location, several sitting areas outside of the room, decor, restaurant on site with morning coffee available, responsive staff, stunning sunsets every evening, daily happy hour, BBQ & taco night

Cons:

no balcony for the room - only public verandas available; no non-motorized water sport equipment available

2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • couple • us
8
Very pleasant beach stay.
Pros:

Location clean, well appointed, secure. Outdoor shower to rinse off the salt and sand. Plenty of comfortable seats for lounging on the beach. Good shade. Nice lounge on 2nd floor for watching the sunset. Complimentary coffee very nice.

Cons:

Room could use a full length mirror and some place to hang up bathing suits to dry. TV in our room was installed on the wall but still had stand hardware for tabletop attached, which created a hazard (snagging or bumping against a hard pointy surface.) 2nd floor hall lights didn't work so steps up were dark. Definitely did not like gasoline fumes from lots of motorcycles going by on the beach walking path.

2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
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Ashley • couple • us
10
Pros:

We spent part of our vacation here and another part at a resort. This hotel was so cute and in a great location to be near night life . We were able to see an awesome sunset right on the beach!!! The hotel was unique and very welcoming! Would definitely stay here again!

2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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Natalie • couple • us
9
Loved it! Would recommend 100%
Pros:

The hotel staff were welcoming, knowledgeable and helpful, especially Dixianna and Gabriella.
Beach front property.

Cons:

The morning coffee wasnt what i expected for costa rica. Such a silly complaint but it wasnt good.

2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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Amber • family_with_children • ca
9
Great stay with comfortable beds!
Pros:

The beach / view

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Gaelle • couple • us
8
Don't expect a view!!
Pros:

Fantastic location, right on the beach and very friendly staff

Cons:

Our room window opened directly onto a very narrow alley pressed right up against the neighboring building. Instead of any natural light or view, we were looking straight into a tight space filled with garbage bins, and hotel staff were constantly passing through the alley throughout the day.
This meant very little privacy, minimal daylight, and frequent noise from staff activity just outside the window. The overall atmosphere felt more like a service corridor than a guest-facing room location.
This setup significantly affected the comfort of the stay and is something that would have been important to know before booking.

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Tim • family_with_children • us
10
Highly Reccommend
Pros:

AMAZING -- Playa Hermosa area was wonderful -- the hotel had just enough amenities to feel pampered ( pool, lovely view, onsite restaurant, happy hour bar, options for massage) and the water and views were incredible. It was easy walking to four restaurants (including the one at the hotel). Eating at the hotel restaurant was good and we loved La Casita del Marisco dinners. We never felt the need to go outside of that area! Frank the Tank picked us up for a boat tour directly in front of the hotel!

Cons:

El Velero food was a little more expensive than restaurants surrounding the hotel - breakfast is not included but they have free coffee and onsite breakfast for ~$12 pp

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Wanita • extended_group • ca
9
Pros:

Location and staff were great!

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee