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Hotel Vela

2.0 star property

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $170
$152 nightly
$170 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 21 - Jun 22

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1409 24th Avenue, Gulfport, MS, 39501
  • Place, Gulfport Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Mississippi Aquarium
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Gulfport
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Gulfport, MS (GPT-Gulfport - Biloxi Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Gulfport

With a stay at Hotel Vela, you'll be centrally located in Gulfport, just a 4-minute walk from Mississippi Aquarium and 6 minutes by foot from Gulfport Beach. .This hotel is 10.1 mi (16.2 km) from Biloxi Beach and 12.2 mi (19.6 km) from Beau Rivage Casino.

What's nearby

  • Gulfport Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Gulfport Recreation Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Mississippi Aquarium - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Port of Gulfport - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Island View Casino - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Gulfport Amtrak Station - 4 min walk
  • Gulfport - Biloxi Intl. Airport (GPT) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Island View Casino Resort - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Island View Casino Buffet - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪C&G Grill - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Stage Bar - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Hotel Vela

Hotel Vela offers 16 accommodations with minibars and safes. 43-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Gulfport hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and change of towels can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 16 guestrooms featuring minibars and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Siren Social Club serving guests of Hotel Vela.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Siren Social Club - Onsite restaurant.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 10 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking available

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Siren Social Club

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Beach towels

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (69 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar in shower (24 inches high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 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

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 35.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 10.00 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 35.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

Property is also known as

Hotel Vela Hotel
Hotel Vela Gulfport
Hotel Vela Hotel Gulfport

Hotel Vela Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 225 out of 285 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 285 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 285 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 285 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 285 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and great location. Would definitely recommend staying here while visiting Gulfport.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was simply charming! We absolutely loved the decor, friendly staff and clean spaces. We will definately stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful boutique 16 room hotel. The bar/restaurant Siren was very cool. I would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, hotel ambience, location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really loved this spot! It was the perfect little staycation for us and the fact that you can get a 5 star meal just downstairs made it a 10/10 experience. Clean, comfy rooms. Staff was so kind and welcoming! We will definitely be back ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaclynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super cute small boutique hotel. Very clean, loved it. Only improvements is maybe some sound proofing and full blackout curtains but it really was a great place to stay and we’ll definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful hotel and we loved the Siren Social atmosphere. Great room, staff and stay! Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A modern retro vibe. Food and drinks were great.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint hotel in downtown Gulfport. It was less than 10 miles to all the events
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amity

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My go to hotel in Gulfport. Attention to detail throughout.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roderick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff and the room was excellent room was very clean and smelled wonderful...
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and outgoing. Nice bar and restaurant attached. Clean room…I think it converted from an older building. A lot of charm; not all rooms have windows. Good location-walking distance from downtown
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gladys

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, loved the decor. Quite different from the usual hotel setup. Staff was great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Penny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing stay for New Years Eve. The food at the Siren Social Club was phenomenal. Very cute boutique hotel and drinks were delicious! Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Air conditioning was amazing and kept to the climate it was set at.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

William

Disliked: Amenities
Do not go there for a weekend getaway with your spouse! The walls are paper thin!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JASON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was spotless! Very easy check-in and check out
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Third visit to this hotel. Room is nice, check in is easy, everything is very clean. The bar downstairs in the restaurant is excellent. Oscar and Brendan are knowledgeable and talented behind the bar and made the evening fun. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean, comfortable room. Loved the vibe! We could hear soft music until 11p ish - which we loved! Others might be bothered by it so thought we would mention it. Area around the hotel was great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Front Desk Staff was amazing! We found the room spacious and clean. Nice surprise to find a Nespresso machine and stocked mini bar.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay Hotel Vela was great. The check-in process was so easy and straightforward. Beautifully decorated lobby and rooms. Very comfortable and had everything we needed. Centrally located too. Will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ivonne

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Everything was great!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Merrily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Close to restaurants close to business good location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
On-site restaurant & bar were great. Delicious food, great drinks & staff. Very nice boutique hotel with speakeasy vibe.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline.

Liked: Amenities
Such a beautiful and unique boutique hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025