La Vela Boutique Hotel

3.5 star property

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for La Vela Boutique Hotel

Lunch and dinner served
Grand Suite, 1 King Bed | View from room
Grand Suite, 1 King Bed | Living area | 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Fridge, espresso maker, electric kettle
Suite, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Garden View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $164
$145 nightly
$164 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 22 - Jun 23

Explore the area

View in a map
200 metros antes de la entrada, al Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio, Quepos, Puntarenas, 60601
  • Place, Playa Espadilla
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa Puerto Escondido
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Manuel Antonio Beach
    ‪24 min walk‬
  • Airport, Quepos (XQP)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Garden View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Double Room, Private Bathroom, Garden View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Grand Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 700 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Family Studio Suite

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Similar properties

About the neighborhood

Quepos

Located in Quepos (Manuel Antonio), La Vela Boutique Hotel is within a 10-minute drive of Manuel Antonio Beach and Manuel Antonio Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge. .This hotel is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Biesanz Beach and 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Marina Pez Vela.

What's nearby

  • Playa Espadilla - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Playa Puerto Escondido - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Zip Coaster - 5 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Playitas Beach - 18 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Biesanz Beach - 19 min drive - 3.5 miles

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 178 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Avión Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Donde Alex - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Cerdo Feliz - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Namaste - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Le Papillon - ‬5 min drive

About this property

La Vela Boutique Hotel

La Vela Boutique Hotel offers 20 accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 20 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and minibars. 42-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Satisfy your appetite with pizza at La Vela, a poolside restaurant which features a pool view. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
La Vela - This poolside restaurant specializes in pizza and serves lunch and dinner.
Vela Bar - Onsite bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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 cribs/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds, onsite 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

La Vela Boutique Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 347 out of 464 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 99 out of 464 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 464 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 464 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 464 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Juan

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The best combination of proximity to the park, proximity to the beach, yet a quiet location with lush plantings throughout the property that make it peaceful, private and tropical. Great pool (and pool bar) with an awesome, friendly, helpful staff. Great breakfast with wonderfully local food items.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good staff, decent room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KiKA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nothing else to say about this place but perfection! Proximity to Manuel Antonio five minute walk. Staff everyone VERY friendly and helpful. Pool, breakfast, poolside bar everything exceptional. All very, very, good! Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff from front desk to house keeping to breakfast and pool area. The location of the hotel is excellent- convenient to restaurants, beach and Manuel Antonio. Would definitely recommend and rebook
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with friendly staff. You are so close to Manuel Antonio park and the beach with a good choice or bars and restaurants. La Vela Boutique has a small pool which is not busy so getting a sunbed in the afternoon isn’t a problem. Big shout out to the pizza chef who managed to prepare and cook 2 superb pizzas during a power cut under the torchlight of an iPhone. A great place to stay..
In the hotel grounds
Above the dining area
Rainmaker Night Tour with pickup from hotel by Jade Tours
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Luke

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We could not be happier with this hotel experience, really the highlight of our entire trip to Costa Rica. Located perfectly between the beach and the entrance to the national park, La Vela is basically in the forest itself, with monkeys and iguanas regular visitors to its outdoor "hallways." Staff was kind and accommodating, pizza at the bar was a wonderful easy meal, and the rooms were clean and bright. Highly, highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome hotel and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little boutique hotel, close to everything in manuel antonio.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maricela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly, property close to Manuel Antonio National Park.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great, small hotel with friendly staff. Very pleased with our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Serge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
C
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

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