Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Good breakfast
Beautiful grounds
Cons:
Housekeeping issues
Noisy refrigerator
Small room
Limited breakfast variety

Categories

Cleanliness
8.01
Housekeeping concerns raised; only minimal cleaning was done during the stay.
Service
9.48
Staff is described as friendly and happy to help.
Location
10
Perfect location near Manuel Antonio National Park, easily walkable.
Room Quality
7.97
Some mentions of small room and issues with beds and pillows.
Amenities
9
Pool and breakfast received positive remarks, though some amenities were noted as lacking.
Value for Money
8.46
Overall value seems fair, with some room for improvement in breakfast variety.
Food and Beverage
8.51
Breakfast was good but limited in variety; some complaints about timing.
Overall Experience
8.99
Overall experience was positive despite some minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-10 13:50

Property Description

Luxury and Nature Blend Perfectly

An Unforgettable Stay: The La Vela Boutique Hotel offers rooms with anatomical mattresses, Egyptian cotton bedding, and modern amenities like plasma TV and WiFi. Enjoy a comfortable stay with beach towels, a minibar, and even a safe for your valuables.

Relax by the Pool: Indulge in the included buffet breakfast served by the pool, surrounded by lush tropical greenery.

Personalized Service: Let our bilingual staff assist you in booking tours and activities, ensuring you make the most of your visit. Plus, with the Manuel Antonio National Park just a short walk away, nature lovers will be in paradise.

Book now for an unforgettable experience at La Vela Boutique Hotel!

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 6 years old to 12 years old stay for US$20 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children from 13 years old to 17 years old stay for US$25 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children from 6 years old to 12 years old stay for US$20 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Children from 13 years old to 17 years old stay for US$25 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 687 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.01
Service: 9.48
Location: 10
Room Quality: 7.97
Amenities: 9
Value for Money: 8.46
Food and Beverage: 8.51
Overall Experience: 8.99
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Claudia • couple • de
9
Pros:

Perfekte Lage, leckere Cocktails und klasse Pizza, das Frühstück ist auch gut, zudem sind die Leguane am Pool und die Affen die ab und an auch in der Anlage rumturnen ein Highlight

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Eva • solo_traveller • sk
9
Pros:

Unbeatable location, down the street from NP Manuel Antonio entrance and on the other side the beautiful beach. Loads of nice cafes and small restaurants around. The hotel is quite cozy, with a small number of guests, so it feels very relaxing and private. Loads of animals come to the pool area, like giant lizards or monkeys.

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Ramon • family_with_children • es
9
agradable
Pros:

desayuno juntito, piscina ok

Cons:

desayuno juntito

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Samantha • family_with_children • nl
10
Geweldige locatie en geweldig personeel
Pros:

Bij aankomst heeft het personeel ons een upgrade gegeven, ontzettend goed welkom geheten en tijdens het gehele verblijf was iedereen ontzettend vriendelijk. Echt een toplocatie, met veel restaurantjes in de buurt en op loopafstand van Manuel Antonio NP. Veel dieren in de directe omgeving, zoals toekans, kapucijnaapjes en veel iguanas. Echt een perfecte afsluiter van onze vakantie!

Cons:

Niets, het was heerlijk

2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Joanne • solo_traveller • pt
9
Luxury in the jungle
Pros:

The way the property is designed is wonderful. You feel like you are living in luxury in the jungle. The rooms are all tucked neatly into the foliage and it feels very calm and relaxing.

I loved the iguanas that often spend time around the pool area. The bed and pillows are also extremely comfortable. It is also great that the hotel provides beach towels.

Cons:

There were a couple of very minor things that could have been improved. The window in the bathroom felt unfinished with just rough plastering instead of a shelf or sill. We had a fault light on our air conditioning unit that was on the whole time and the shampoo and shower gel were low quality. But, these are relatively minor imperfections.

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Emily • solo_traveller • ca
10
Pros:

It was perfect. Great location. Walking distance to the beach, park, and lots of food options. The extra daily towels for the beach and pool is a nice perk!

Cons:

The water pressure in the shower was weak.

2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Andreas • couple • de
8
Im Großen und Ganzen gut
Pros:

Die Lage des Hotels, 3 Minuten bis zum Eingang der Nationalparks Manuel Antonio,
Poolbereiich sowie die Pizza nur zu empfehlen.
Das Frühstück war sehr gut

Cons:

Der Geräusch Pegel Übernacht durch Klimaanlage und im Bad den Lüfter der sehr laut war, sowie der Kühlschrank ratterte die ganze Nacht

2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Roland • couple • at
9
Optimale Lage zu Nationalpark und Strand
Pros:

Unsere Suite war ausreichend groß und zweckmäßig ausgestattet (unter anderem mit Kühlschrank und Safe). Positiv waren die große Dusche und 2 Waschbecken im Bad.
Im Poolbereich gibt es Liegen und Beschattung sowie eine Poolbar mit täglicher Happy Hour von 16 bis 18 Uhr.
(Harmlose) Leguane besuchen immer wieder den Poolbereich! Kapuzineraffen turnen auf den Bäumen vor den Zimmern.
Die Frühstücksauswahl könnte etwas umfangreicher sein.
Im Umkreis von wenigen Gehminuten gibt es einige gute Restaurants, teilweise mit Livemusik.
Für einen Besuch des Nationalparks Manuel Antonio und des Strands Playa Espadilla ist die Lage des Hotels ausgezeichnet.
Wir haben uns im La Vela sehr wohlgefühlt.

Cons:

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2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
A
Andrés • couple • cr
9
2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Jeanine • couple • ch
8
2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Sven • couple • ch
9
Pros:

Schöne Gartenanlage und Pool mit Bar, sehr nahe zum Nationalpark (zu Fuss 5min) und nahe dem Strand.

2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Jeff • couple • us
10
Perfect for park entrance.
Pros:

Walking distance to the national park. Pool side pizza hit the spot. Also was walking distance to the beach. Relaxing.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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Evgeniya • couple • cr
8
Cons:

Breakfast

2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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Christian • family_with_children • ch
8
Pros:

Super saubere Unterkunft vor den Toren des Manuel Antonio Parkeinganges.

2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
A
Alejandrobs95 • solo_traveller • es
8
Pros:

La amplitud de la habitación y la cercanía a la entrada del Parque Manuel Antonio. Ubicación muy buena.

Cons:

Estaba todo bien

2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
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Luis • couple • cr
10
2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Gil Corral • extended_group • es
10
2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Lúcia • solo_traveller • br
7
Hotel muito simples
Pros:

Do atendimento dos empregados

Cons:

As instalações sao muito simples, cama ruim.

2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
V
Vivian • couple • br
6
Agradável
Pros:

Da localização e da atenção dos funcionários

Cons:

Do colchão do quarto muito mole e do barulho que faz nos quartos pela manhã. Nos disseram que dia os macacos mas podiam resolver afastando-os.

2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
M
Magalie • solo_traveller • ca
10
Pros:

L'emplacement, le service du personnel très a l'écoute et de bon conseil.
Le petit déjeuner très agréable et vraiment tres bpn et copieux a cote de la piscine .
Nous y retournerons

Cons:

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2026-04-20 • via Nuitee