The La Vela Boutique Hotel it is located just 984 feet from the Manuel Antonio National Park. The rooms featuring anatomical mattresses and bedding made with Egyptian cotton, air conditioning, plasma TV, Internet WiFi, safe with size for telephoto and laptop, mini-bar, coffee capsule, bathrooms with shower , hairdryer, amenities, beach towels and free parking is also available. The buffet breakfast is included it is served around the pool. The bilingual staff can help guests with information and the arrangements to book tours and trips. La Vela Boutique Hotel is surrounded by a tropical forest, where howling monkeys and exotic birds can be seen. Juan Santamaría International Airport it is located 99 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Manuel Antonio, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.8

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Vegetarian, American, Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
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1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
1 full bed
1 king bed
or
1 twin bed
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1 king bed
1 full bed
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
2 full beds
1 twin bed
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1 king bed
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1 queen bed
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1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.8
Free Wifi
8.4
High score for Manuel Antonio

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jonathan
    United States United States
    Staff was friendly and helpful with booking a tour. Facilities and room were very clean. Location is fantastic within walking distance of restaurants, Manuel Antonio Nat'l Park, beach, shopping. Breakfast was great by the pool. Quite and relaxing...
  • Bobbi
    United States United States
    Loved the location close to the park and good restaurants. Beds and pillows were very comfortable. The pizza was delicious.
  • Orly
    Israel Israel
    Great location!!! Nice and friendly staff. Very good breakfast. Clean rooms.
  • Lynda
    United States United States
    Very close to Manuel Antonio Park entrance - walkable distance. Can leave car safely parked at hotel while visiting the park. I would recommend getting the earliest possible entry ticket to the park to beat the crowds, and if checking out by noon,...
  • Miau
    United States United States
    You can park the car on site and walk to the beach or to Manuel Antonio national park. Lots of restaurants nearby as well. We saw iguanas, and monkeys while hanging out at the pool. Small boutique hotel so it never feels overcrowded. The freshly...
  • Lexie
    United States United States
    La vela boutique is a beautiful, small, pleasurable hotel located in the heart of Manuel Antonio beach. Me and my 2 friends decided to take the bus from San Jose and we were conveniently dropped off right down the hill from our hotel. Upon arrival...
  • Marrissa
    United States United States
    The location of the property was perfect for our trip to Manuel Antonio. The location felt like a sanctuary with all of the plants and seclusion.
  • Hotti
    United States United States
    We loved the staff. They are so friendly and helpful. We loved all the small spaces that the accommodations in the suites provided.
  • Regan
    United States United States
    Great location, super cute and quaint! It was humid but we had air conditioning in the room that was good and worked well! The shower was big and lush! Parking was also great and right out front.
  • Adam
    United States United States
    Clean good facilities friendly stuff great location

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurante #1
    • Cuisine
      Pizza
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly

Amenities of La Vela Boutique Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Happy hour
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Sitting area

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Minibar

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

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

  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Car rental
  • Laptop safe
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Lowered sink
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

Outdoor swimming pool

    Spa

    • Full-body massage
    • Hand massage
    • Head massage
    • Couples' massage
    • Foot massage
    • Neck massage
    • Back massage
    • Beach umbrellas
    • Massage
      Additional charge

    Languages Spoken

    • English
    • Spanish

    House rules
    La Vela Boutique Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
    Check-out
    Until 12:00 PM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 5 years
    Crib upon request
    Free
    6 - 12 years
    Extra bed upon request
    $20 per child, per night
    13 - 17 years
    Extra bed upon request
    $25 per child, per night

    Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroCash

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

    FAQs about La Vela Boutique Hotel

    • La Vela Boutique Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Massage
      • Couples' massage
      • Neck massage
      • Hand massage
      • Happy hour
      • Head massage
      • Foot massage
      • Full-body massage
      • Swimming pool
      • Back massage
    • The prices at La Vela Boutique Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • La Vela Boutique Hotel is 1.1 miles from the center of Manuel Antonio. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Guests staying at La Vela Boutique Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.1).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Vegetarian
      • American
      • Buffet
    • The nearest beach is 650 feet from La Vela Boutique Hotel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • La Vela Boutique Hotel has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurante #1
    • Room options at La Vela Boutique Hotel include:

      • Double
      • Triple
      • Suite
      • Quad
      • Family
    • Check-in at La Vela Boutique Hotel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.