Maybe the price :-)

A nice hotel with a lovely pool area in a prime location near the entrance to the national park and the beach. The breakfast was also good. There was a dehumidifier in our room, which helped to dry our clothes overnight.

Stayed in August 2025

Smell was musty in our room

Location. Pool. Great breakfast

Stayed in August 2025

A lot of light coming into the upstairs apartment from one window, would benefit from a blackout blinds there

Great location. Friendly helpful staff. Lovely two storey apartment with plenty of room.

Stayed in August 2025

Parking was limited, but they seem to have an okay system worked out for it. And the pillows where a bit too firm for me.

The location was great 200 meter walk to the national park, and 100 meters to the public beach. The pool was lovely. The bed was comfy. The staff was super nice and welcoming.

Stayed in August 2025

Location, convenience, small size, great staff, good breakfast, amazing plants/gardening/landscaping made the view from my bedroom

Stayed in August 2025

the parking was tight / Wi-Fi was spotty. It wasn’t a dealbreaker, but something to note. Overall, though, it was a wonderful stay and we’d come back again.

La Vela Boutique Hotel was wonderful! It’s in the perfect spot—just a short walk to Manuel Antonio National Park, the beach, and great restaurants. The rooms were clean and comfortable, the pool was nice, and the staff made us feel so welcome. We’d definitely stay here again!

Stayed in August 2025

My partner thought the mattress was too firm, but I thought it was fine.

Great location, so close to the park, and a short walk from the bus stop at Manuel Antonio Rodondo. Staff very helpful. Decent breakfast, again helpful staff. Room clean and spacious. Nice wildlife in the gardens.

Stayed in August 2025

Walls were a little thin, we could hear people in other rooms.

The staff were professional and friendly and helpful. Really good location walking distance to restaurants, shops, national.park, beach. Comfortable beds, great sleep.

Stayed in August 2025

We had to have 2 separate rooms for our family of 4, they said “adjoining” but only via an outside patio that was open to the public

Fabulous location. We walked to the beach and could walk to the entrance of Manuel Antonio National Park (which is important because it’s so crowded and parking is difficult). Beautiful, accommodating, and not a bad price!

Stayed in July 2025

Pipes in the hotel were extremely noisy. The soundproof could also be improved.

The hotel is located perfectly: close the park entrance and the beach. There are many restaurants and supermarkets in the area. The stuff was friendly and helpful, breakfasts were delicious, and the room cleaning service exceeded the expectations.

Stayed in July 2025

The staff was extremely helpful and attentive when we required the bedding to be changed. Breakfast was good and the hot options were prepared by request.

Stayed in July 2025

The bed was a tad rough, but doable

Everyone was so friendly and helpful room was amazing clean and comfortable

Stayed in July 2025

Great location and upscale vibe.

Stayed in June 2025

Hard pushed but no tv in lounge area, so you had to watch tv from bed, also wasn't happy about when you left your key it was just placed in a.pot on the reception desk, which wasn't always staffed. No checks as to which key or questions from.staff (if there) about mat hing names to keys. Often different people throughoutthe day.. Beach is a bit grotty,but we made full.use of the pool area and sunbeds.

Upgraded room to master suite which was a very nice gesture for our honeymoon, plus a bottle of red wine (3 nt stay). Fridge and microwave in room. Which was large and very comfortable massive bed and nice terrace area with sun beds.

Stayed in May 2025

The breakfast was buffet style and very fresh. My room was spacious and modern. The location was as ideal as it was a few meters from the National Park and the Espadilla beach. The staff waited on my every need. So kind and hospitable.

Stayed in May 2025

Loved everything . Staff were fabulous, we had pizza every day it was so good. Great little pool with loungers and fab breakfast. And great location.

Stayed in April 2025

We stayed here for two nights to visit the national park. Hotel was beautiful and clean. Staff was helpful. Breakfast was good. Location couldn't be better - you just walk few minutes to the entrance of the Manuel Antonio national park and also to the beautiful beach. Highly recommend if staying in Manuel Antonio.

Stayed in May 2025

Nothing.

The LOCATION was amazing. We had a car rental but only used it once during our entire stay. Can walk to the beach, Manuel Antonio Park, and plenty of restaurants and markets around. Pool was fun! Saw monkeys, sloth, iguanas, and lizards on property. Breakfast was fantastic every morning. Traveled with our 3 year old and felt well taken care of by staff.

Stayed in May 2025

The reception staff could be a bit dismissive at times, all other staff were helpful.

The garden setting is beautiful and there is plenty of wildlife to see. The pool area is very relaxed. Our room was clean and comfortable with good AC

Stayed in May 2025

Parking a little tight as limited space outside the hotel.

Fantastic location, easy walking to Nacional Parque and beach. Modern comfortable room with terrace. Beautiful lush garden with lovely pool. Delicious breakfast served by the pool. Monkeys and Toucans spotted in the garden. Great value cocktails in Happy Hour. Overall, exceeded our expectations and would have happily stayed another night.

Stayed in April 2025

The atmosphere was relaxed and the facilities well thought through and beautiful. The place is surrounded by palms, iguanas, basilisks and monkeys, but was also always extremely clean. I loved that both accommodations we stayed in as a family had very well equipped kitchens, which gave us the flexibility that we needed as a family. The family suite was absolutely divine. The common room was enormous and so beautiful. If you wake up early in the morning you can observe the monkeys taking a walk on the electricity cables and surrounding trees (often with their babies!) from the terrace.

Stayed in April 2025

Beautiful, there was all you needed! We absolutely loved all of it!

Stayed in April 2025

Missing shower handle (only shower top available) is only minus we found. Looks like soundproof is not so good as well, but all the guests were quit so it was not a problem.

Great location in the skirts of National Park, and hotel itself is a green oasis. A lot of animals comming to hotel yard from time to time. Rooms are comfortable, nice, quiet and cool in the evenings. We liked the pool, it is quiet and water is nice temperature. Personnel is very polite and cocktails in the bar are great. We loved breakfast too, a lot of fruit and nice cofee. A lot of restaurants near by for the dinner, but you can also try pizza from the oven in the hotel. Beach is also few minutes walk.

Stayed in April 2025

We were only there 1 night, but if we had stayed longer I would have preferred a room on the 1st floor with a bit more natural light.

Great location close to Manuel Antonio Park. We arrived very early as we had booked the park entrance at 7am and they let us leave our car. Staff on front desk and at breakfast were super friendly. They gave us a voucher for their sister restaurant and we had an excellent meal there. Room is basic, but has everything you need, quiet A/C and coffee making facilities.

Stayed in March 2025