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 1257 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
R
Ralph • couple • us
9
very good
Pros:

beach is great!

2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
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Finn • solo_traveller • cr
9
Pros:

Beliggenheten helt nede ved stranden. Supert.Meget rented unntak av svømmebassenget, som sannsynligvis ikke har sirkulasjonspumpe med filter.
Vår feil at vi forstod at restauranten stenger kl.10, mens hele hotellområdet blir også avstengt.

2026-04-24 • via Nuitee
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Cristina • couple • us
8
Great stay for a short vacation
Pros:

The hotel is situated right by the beach with gorgeous views to the ocean, people were extremely friendly and accomodating. Everything was very clean

Cons:

The pool area is very small and it needs better maintenance. Food is ok but a bit pricey for the quality, there are other restaurants around that offer better quality for the price.

2026-04-24 • via Nuitee
D
David • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

Great location and good food

Cons:

They dont have pool towels and the floor outside the pool area is very slippery

2026-04-24 • via Nuitee
T
Thilo • solo_traveller • de
8
2026-04-22 • via Nuitee
C
Caroline • couple • us
10
Happy to return to Valero. It's always been a wonderful place. The staff are lovely and it's on a beautiful piec
2026-04-21 • via Nuitee
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Riva • solo_traveller • gb
7
Good place to recharge at the end of our Costa Rican adventure.
Pros:

Clean, spacious room with great amenities & pretty local decor. Especially enjoyed the A/C & luxurious toiletries. While the complimentary beach towels look threadbare, they double up as a sarong, do the job well, are light to carry & look cute in photos. The hotel decor is nice too, with lots of sea themed ornaments & a lovely seating area on the 2nd floor, overlooking the beach. The location is ideal for accessing Playa Penca & Poor Calzon (highly recommend these quiet beaches - it's a slog of a walk to climb back up but well worth it for almost private beaches!) Also only a 10 mins drive from Playa Coco which has plenty of restaurants & shops. We managed to catch a gorgeous sunset in front of the hotel on Playa Hermosa. In the morning if you walk the beach you can spot wildlife. We saw Congo monkeys on the Northern end, and green parrots towards the south. All of the staff we encountered here were kind, helpful & smiling. While we didn't eat here at all, the food smelled amazing especially on BBQ night. It was a good spot to recharge our batteries after a long, adventure filled trip and just before we travelled back home.

Cons:

Pool was in the shade and looked uninviting, with lots of leaves, during our whole stay. Upon our arrival at 1.30pm some black stuff was being pumped into it. So we didn't use it at all. Playa Hermosa in front of the hotel is ok, murky brown sand & full of pedlars selling everything & anything. Our room bed appeared deceptively comfortable but I think it was a memory foam mattress which meant we sunk into it. It was very soft & bad for my back. I ended up sleeping on top of a pillow for extra support so as not to sink so much. There is also a frosted window in the room on the hallway side. It let in light from the hallway making it very difficult to fall asleep. Easily resolvable with a blackout blind though.

2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Courtney • extended_group • us
9
Great beach location
Pros:

Great beach with chairs and loungers. Awesome drinks by the beach and we had a great breakfast. I wish we had more time to have dinner as well. Very friendly staff and nice ammenities. Again, I wish we had had more time to do a massage on the beach. Great place to stay in a great location.

2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
J
Jason • solo_traveller • ca
7
Pros:

Location beachfront is excellent with loungers

Staff service was great (reception, restaurant)

Comfortable king sized bed

Renovated bathrooms

AC worked well keeping room cool

Cons:

Shower pressure was very poor at busy times of the day (barely a drop at times) and would fluctuate between hot and cold

Musty smell on extra blankets

2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
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Donna • extended_group • ca
5
Loved the beach the staff was great , beds were comfy
Pros:

On the beach

Cons:

Under staffed in restaurant. Food was not hot and service was slow.

2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
7
707b8520bcd870950f4a05fbd577bca0 • couple • ca
9
Beautiful beach, friendly staff, clean rooms.what’s not to like?
Pros:

Right on the beach with chairs and loungers and shade to relax and watch the waves or the sunsets. Clean. Very friendly, helpful staff.

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
6
6e8fdbbb59a47223e0ce0a68585641a5 • solo_traveller • ca
10
Pros:

Belle endroit les chambres sont grande et silencieuse. Près de la mer et restaurant aussi

Cons:

Juste les sollicitations des vendeurs qui ordinaire mais pas trop fatigant il demande 1 fois dans la journée si tu dis non c'est fini mais recommence le lendemain

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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f903c196017e70e1825d5c418e0f04ec • couple • us
5
Location was fantastic but the place was too dirty for the price
Pros:

The location is the main attraction: right on the beach in the center of Playa Hermosa. Couldn't have asked for better. The restaurant staff were kind and friendly.

Cons:

It wasn't clean and the staff were rude and unhelpful, especially at the front desk. Very difficult to get clean beach towels and the rooms weren't cleaned regularly. The beach chairs were dirty, the towels had stains on them. Cleaners came and made the bed and took out the garbage but did nothing else -- left dirty cups, sheets and towels in the room.

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
0
0e7a5efe6aa573482775f36271f2831e • couple • ca
10
2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
2
2b5bbdb74e9f7165eb07f9ad8cbaf589 • extended_group • us
10
This hotel is very laid back and relaxing. Especially in the pool.
Pros:

El Valero sits right on the beach and is only a half hour from the airport in Liberia. A great place to unwind after a flight.

2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
1
1be87bb2e6e1718225117806c168d99d • couple • ca
10
Great way to experience Costa Rica for the time
Pros:

Right on the beach

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
0
014959cd7a267205bb69162448803a28 • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

Right on the beach. Great food too!

Cons:

Beach

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
9
99ef48fac347727e69ec9e85616beda3 • family_with_children • ca
10
Repos à la plage
Pros:

En face de la plage avec des chaises à l’ombre

Cons:

La piscine

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
0
0bee8d4ad43870125babac420ca670a5 • family_with_children • ar
6
Pros:

Habitación conoda

Cons:

La decoración requería más detalles,

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
E
e7aaa87b5ea3704a5ea00c677e17852f • solo_traveller • ca
9
2026-04-12 • via Nuitee