Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Garden
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 1349 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
K
Kristina • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Brian • solo_traveller • ca
9
You gotta stay here.
Pros:

Staff were great. Gabrielle on the front desk was exceptional. Good location.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Mark • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Friendly staff, right on the beach, large rooms.

Cons:

Shower hot water wasn't working sometimes.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
L
Leandro • solo_traveller • br
9
2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Alexa1389 • solo_traveller • cr
8
Very good but it needs maintenance
Pros:

The room was a big, clean and comfortable. It had a microwave and a fridge. The bathroom looked recently renovated. The restaurant was incredible! Lots of food and delicious. The hotel is beachfront with chairs and hammocks.

Cons:

The pool looks old and definitely needs maintenance. It looks old and kind if dirty. It's weird because the rest of the hotel is the opposite. Also, when you park, yo can see the main entrance, also lacking care and maintenance.
There wasn't a hairdryer in the room.

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
V
Vincent • family_with_children • ca
9
Pros:

Les chambres étaient vraiment belles et très propres. L’emplacement sur le bord de la plage est exceptionnel.

Cons:

Téléviseur qui date avec seulement des chaînes en espagnol et impossibilité de brancher Netflix. Restaurant très cher pour la qualité de la nourriture.

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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JUAN MANUEL • family_with_children • es
8
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Audrey • family_with_children • fr
7
Pros:

L emplacement
La literie

Cons:

Par rapport aux photos l’hôtel a bien vieillit de l extérieur. Les chambres sont correctes malgré les murs avec des vitres qui donnent sur le couloir avec la lumière qui rentre dans les chambres ! À côté de l’hôtel il y’a un bar qui met la musique forte le soir
La piscine est st petite par rapport aux photos et pas très bien entretenue

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Gaby • extended_group • cr
8
Pros:

El personal excelente

Cons:

La vista de mi cuarto dio a una bodega que permanece abierta, y en la que el personal entra y sale, poca privacidad. Hay qeu mantener cortinas blackout cerradas. También hubo malos olores de cloaca en el pasillo???

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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anne • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

so helpful with the travel to and from the airport, great for my daughter who was traveling alone at 20 for the first time

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Carlos Robeeto • extended_group • cr
9
Eatancia agradable.
Pros:

Los desayunos

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Jorge • family_with_children • pt
8
Hotel com praia dentro das Infraestruturas
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
A
Ariane • solo_traveller • ca
9
Propre, intime magnifique
Pros:

Les chambres étaient exceptionnelles. Les lits hyper confortable. On est directement sur la plage et elle est tres propre. Par contre la nourriture était très cher et pas toujours très bon. J'y est mangé le pire Mahi de ma vie! Mais les déjeuner sont excellent. La plage est belle et tranquille. Le personnel est relativement bien mais certain serveur manque de courtoisie.
Somme toute je recommande

Cons:

La présence de chien et de chats ne m'ont personnellement pas déranger mais certain avait l'air de ne pas apprécier

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Dori • family_with_children • ca
9
Pros:

Located right on the beach and about a 35-minute drive from Liberia airport. No breakfast, but complimentary coffee. Rooms are clean and comfortable with WiFi and air conditioning.

Cons:

Transport to LIR arranged through the front desk seemed quite expensive at $70USD with only cash accepted and the driver had no change although front desk assured me that he would have some. With only 3 people riding and light luggage, I asked for a car--and they arranged a large shuttle and said it was the same price. It felt excessive.

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Dorina • family_with_children • ar
8
2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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eyal • solo_traveller • il
7
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Ana Laura • extended_group • cr
9
Una estancia gratificante para recargar la energía frente al mar en la playa que hace honor a su nombre: es hermosa!
Pros:

La ubicación frente al mar y las facilidades para disfrutar de la playa

Cons:

El costo del servicio del restaurante un poco elevado

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Carlos • family_with_children • ca
7
A comfortable beachfront stay with a few areas for improvement
Pros:

Overall, we had a very good stay at Hotel El Velero. Our room was comfortable and felt nicely updated, particularly the bathroom. The fixtures seemed quite new and the shower had an almost spa-like feel to it, which we really appreciated.

The hotel itself has a charming, colonial-style atmosphere and a relaxed feel. The staff were friendly, polite, and attentive whenever we needed anything, especially the staff at the restaurant. The food at the restaurant was also very good, parking was easy, and everything about our stay felt pretty straightforward and convenient.

The location is definitely one of the hotel's biggest strengths. It's right on the beach, so you can walk straight from the common areas onto Playa Hermosa. Beach towels and outdoor showers are available, and having the ocean right outside the hotel is hard to beat. We stayed here for our final two nights in Costa Rica because we wanted to be relatively close to the airport, and it worked out perfectly for that.

Cons:

There were two things that could use some improvement. We noticed an unpleasant sewage-like smell around the staircase on several occasions. It wasn't a major issue at first since it seemed confined to that area, but during both nights of our stay I woke up and could smell it in our room as well. I'm not sure what was causing it, but it was noticeable enough that I think it's worth mentioning.

The pool could also use some TLC. There were quite a few leaves, bugs, and debris in the water — some of which is obviously unavoidable with an outdoor pool — but overall it didn't feel as clean or well maintained as it could have been. The water also looked a little murky, although it was difficult to tell whether that was the water itself or simply the age and condition of the pool.

Those issues aside, we enjoyed our stay. Hotel El Velero is comfortable, charming, and incredibly well located, with friendly staff and the huge advantage of being directly on the beach. With a little more attention to the pool and the odour issue, it could be an even better place to stay.

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • family_with_children • us
9
Hotel vibe was off the charts - loved every bit of our stay.
Pros:

Hotel vibe and style was incredible. Simply walking to my room gave me the "okay, I'm officially on vacation now" sense of relaxation. Not sure if "Bohemian Resort" is a thing or if I even know what that means, but that's what comes to mind. Access to the beach was literally footsteps away. Great restaurants right next to the hotel. Saw monkeys 10 feet away from our room. One of the better hotels I've ever stayed in.

Cons:

They say you get complimentary morning coffee from the connected restaurant. That is true, but the restaurant staffer def puts on her cranky pants when you ask for coffee. Happened twice. At least the coffee was good!

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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MA • family_with_children • fr
8
Hôtel agréable pieds dans l’eau
Pros:

L’emplacement avec accès direct plage est formidable.
Les chambres sont propres et confortables.
Restaurant sur place

Cons:

Les chambres situées à proximité de la réception un peu bruyantes et le déménagement du congélateur a 7h du matin devant notre chambre

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee