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La Vela Boutique Hotel

3.5 star property
This boutique hotel offers travelers a peaceful retreat near Manuel Antonio National Park where they can enjoy delicious pizza amid natural beauty.

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La Vela Boutique Hotel, near Manuel Antonio National Park, offers a tranquil escape. Guests enjoy breakfast on the sunny terrace, relax by the outdoor pool, and browse local artwork in the on-site gallery. Free WiFi and exceptionally helpful staff consistently impress visitors.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Garden View

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Garden View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • Garden view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • Garden view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • Garden view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room, Private Bathroom, Garden View

Superior Double Room, Private Bathroom, Garden View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • Garden view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Grand Suite, 1 King Bed

Grand Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • Mountain view
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Fridge, espresso maker, electric kettle

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family Studio Suite | Terrace/patio

Family Studio Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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About the area

Located in Manuel Antonio, a neighbourhood in Quepos, La Vela Boutique Hotel is in the mountains and near the beach. While the natural beauty of Manuel Antonio Beach and Biesanz Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Marina Pez Vela. Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge and La Culebra Waterfall are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ziplining and ecotours. Visit our Quepos travel guide
Map
200 metros antes de la entrada, al Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio, Quepos, Puntarenas, 60601

What's nearby

  • Sunset. Rarely lonely beach.
    Playa Espadilla
    10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • So simple yet so breathtaking. I loved this spot on the beach! This was at 7am when all the locals begin setting up their surfboard rentals. #culture #costarica #travel #beach
    Manuel Antonio Beach
    19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Playa Espadilla Sur
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Playa Puerto Escondido
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Playitas Beach
    13 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    178 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

La Vela Boutique Hotel

Hotel near Manuel Antonio Beach
Located close to La Culebra Waterfall and Biesanz Beach, La Vela Boutique Hotel provides free self-service breakfast, a terrace and an art gallery on-site. The on-site pizza restaurant, La Vela, offers lunch, dinner and a poolside location. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), luggage storage and tour/ticket information
  • Beach towels, a front desk safe and concierge services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks such as free WiFi and air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • La Vela
  • Vela Bar

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 180 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds, on-site parking and high chair
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is 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 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is La Vela Boutique Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at La Vela Boutique Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at La Vela Boutique Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at La Vela Boutique Hotel?

Checkout is at noon.

Does La Vela Boutique Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 180 per vehicle applies.

Where is La Vela Boutique Hotel located?

Located in Manuel Antonio, this hotel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Manuel Antonio Beach, and within 3 mi (5 km) of La Culebra Waterfall and Biesanz Beach. Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge and Marina Pez Vela are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 331 out of 444 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 97 out of 444 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 444 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 444 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 444 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute place, super clean rooms, close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

chunyan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good location，walking distance to the national park and beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Perfect location. Short, easy walk to Manuel Antonio Park as well as to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Everett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel very close to the beach and national park (2min walk). The front desk staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, nice pool
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay, very close to the water and lots of wildlife to see .
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassondra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent , quiet , comfortable hotel - near everything , yet very quiet , clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property with the beach and restaurants within walking distance. Staff was excellent and very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with comfortable accommodations and friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff went above and beyond to take care of us. Our local flight was cancelled the day before our stay and Joseway sent a driver to pick us up 6 hours away. He also took care of all our excursions. Rodrigo took care of our made to order breakfast every morning and is so kind. It is a Great location! It’s a 3 min. Walk to the beach and 5 min. to Manuel Antonio National Park.
Me in front of our sweet boutique hotel La Vella.
Rodrigo even came to the lobby to tell us Good Bye as we were leaving.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Magnus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Smaller hotel, convenient located, in walkable distance to the beach and Manual Antonio Park, quiet location (unless the monkeys are onsite :). Very friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emmi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the rooms and pool. Breakfast food and staff are excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Landra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely fabulous place to stay. It was so clean, felt totally safe, the pool are was lovely and the pizza and pina coladas were amazing!! Nothing I didn’t like about this place.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Beautiful Botique hotel, excellent wood fired pizza in the bar area by the pool. A perfect stay in Manuel Antonio
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Florence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean, the hotel is located close to the Manuel Antonio national parc, the pool area was very nice and the staff was great !
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property in only a few minutes walk to Manuel Antonio. Quick and easy check in and out. Only a few rooms so it never seems crowded. Surrounded by trees, and you’ll hear/see birds and if lucky even monkeys.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We have a wonderful time there. It is very close to the beach and park.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and staff. Beautiful grounds and a short walk to Manuel Antonio Park
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Murray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location for National Park

Great location. Reception staff very friendly and accommodating. The breakfasts were exceptional. It was walking distance to Manuel Antonio Park.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Heaven in manual Antonio.

Very enjoyable hotel experience. The staff was extremely friendly and very helpful helping us get taxis or a book tours. Breakfast was nice and pizza at the hotel by the pool was very good. On the hotel grounds, we saw frogs, iguana, and many types of birds.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025