Reviews of La Vela Boutique Hotel 4 stars
125 metros este Restaurante Marlin, playas de Manuel Antonio, 60601 Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
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Reviewed: 29 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewA 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.
Maybe the price :-)
Reviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLocation. Pool. Great breakfast
Smell was musty in our room
Dear Dana We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us, and we are delighted to know that you enjoyed some of the aspects we are most proud of, such as our privileged location just steps from the National Park and the beach, our pool surrounded by nature, and the varied breakfast we prepare each morning with fresh ingredients. At the same time, we truly regret the issue of humidity odor in your room. We completely understand how uncomfortable this can be, and we offer our sincere apologies. Our property is located in the heart of the tropical rainforest, which brings lush beauty and freshness, but also presents certain challenges in controlling humidity—particularly during the rainy season we are currently experiencing. Please rest assured that our maintenance team works continuously on ventilation, deep cleaning, and preventive care in each room so that these details have as little impact as possible on our guests’ comfort. In addition, we continue to implement improvements in our systems to ensure a more pleasant environment even during the rainiest months of the year. We greatly value your comments, as they guide us in our ongoing efforts to enhance our services. We sincerely hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future and provide you with an experience that fully exceeds your expectations. Warm regards,
Dear Dana We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us, and we are delighted to know that you enjoyed some of the aspects we are most proud of, such as our privileged location just steps from the National Pa… Show more
Reviewed: 24 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGreat location. Friendly helpful staff. Lovely two storey apartment with plenty of room.
A lot of light coming into the upstairs apartment from one window, would benefit from a blackout blinds there
Reviewed: 22 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe 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.
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.
Reviewed: 18 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 18 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLocation, convenience, small size, great staff, good breakfast, amazing plants/gardening/landscaping made the view from my bedroom
Reviewed: 17 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLa 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!
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.
Reviewed: 16 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGreat 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.
My partner thought the mattress was too firm, but I thought it was fine.
Reviewed: 15 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe staff were professional and friendly and helpful. Really good location walking distance to restaurants, shops, national.park, beach. Comfortable beds, great sleep.
Walls were a little thin, we could hear people in other rooms.
Reviewed: 13 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 4 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe room is spacious and clean. It’s very close to the national park.
The staff is neither helpful nor nice. The swimming pool is tiny and the breakfast is very basic.
Reviewed: 1 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewFabulous 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!
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
Reviewed: 27 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewVery nice boutique hotel. It's located within a 5 minute walk from manuel antonio National Park and the beach! It's such a great spot. The staff was very sweet and the drinks are great!
Reviewed: 24 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe 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.
Pipes in the hotel were extremely noisy. The soundproof could also be improved.
Reviewed: 24 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe 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.
Reviewed: 21 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 17 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewNice hotel and staff, short walk to town.
Close to noisy, early morning train track.
Reviewed: 17 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe only positive thing about this hotel is the location and the hotel staff.
This is not a 4 star hotel as advertised. Its facilities are very poor and the hotel / especially the rooms are quite outdated. We chose the queen room, which was supposed to be better - which had a very uncomfortable bed mattress (very bad if you have back issue). We asked if it was possible to change to a room with a better mattress, and in the end we had to downgrade to a worse room in order to find a decent bed (how disappointing). The room we got moved to had absolutely no space, had a very old machine in the bathroom as dehumidifier and the clothes closet was also in the bathroom (first time I saw this in any hotel). When we complained, all the offered was a $20 refund for the downgraded room. Overall, if you are looking for a good location with clean rooms and breakfast, then the hotel is fine. However, I would say it was definitely not value for us and was quite disappointed.
Dear Maria, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We truly value all feedback, as it helps us identify areas for improvement and provide a better service to our guests. We are glad to know that our location and the service provided by our staff were positive aspects of your stay. We are sincerely sorry that other elements did not meet your expectations, particularly regarding the mattress comfort and the room’s layout. Regarding your request for a change, during the dates of your stay the hotel was fully booked. For this reason, it was not possible to offer you a complimentary upgrade, as all higher-category rooms were occupied. Our team offered you another room in the same Queen category, but we understood your concern that the mattress might feel similar. The only available option at that time was a Standard room with a King bed and a different mattress. You decided to make the change, as you liked this room at that moment and felt it would provide greater comfort. The refund provided corresponded to the price difference between the original category and the Standard room you chose. We understand that you were expecting a refund for the first night; however, we do not believe this would have been fair, as your stay took place on the reserved dates and the room change was made by your own choice. We would also like to mention that if you had informed us at the time of booking about any special mattress needs due to back issues or personal preferences, we might have been able to arrange a more suitable solution for you prior to your arrival. We would like to emphasize that our intention was always to assist you and to offer you the most comfortable option available within our possibilities. We regret that this solution was not ideal for you and that it led to your dissatisfaction. We truly appreciate your comments once again and hope that, despite the inconveniences, you were still able to enjoy the beauty of the destination and the hospitality of our team. Kind regards, Michael
Dear Maria, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We truly value all feedback, as it helps us identify areas for improvement and provide a better service to our guests. We are glad to know that our location and t… Show more
Reviewed: 3 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewEveryone was so friendly and helpful room was amazing clean and comfortable
The bed was a tad rough, but doable
Reviewed: 28 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewGreat location and upscale vibe.
Reviewed: 24 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 9 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 7 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe location was good, very close to the beach and the MA National Park. The breakfast was pretty good. I liked having the coffee in the room.
The bed was so uncomfortable. The smell of the cleaner they used was overwhelming.
Reviewed: 1 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewUpgraded 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.
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.
Thank you for sharing your experience with us and for choosing our hotel to celebrate such a special occasion as your honeymoon! We’re happy to hear that you enjoyed the upgrade to the master suite, the comfort of the room, and the welcome touches like the bottle of wine. It's also great to know you were able to relax on the terrace and make the most of the pool and sun loungers. Regarding your comment about the beach, we truly appreciate your feedback. We would like to inform you that we are currently in the rainy season, which causes rivers to carry natural debris such as branches, leaves, and coconuts down to the shoreline. This is a temporary and seasonal occurrence. Nonetheless, we work closely with local community members, who take care of the daily beach cleaning to ensure it remains as pleasant as possible for our guests. Thank you again for your visit and your comments. We hope to welcome you back again soon. Wishing you all the best in this new chapter of your lives!
Thank you for sharing your experience with us and for choosing our hotel to celebrate such a special occasion as your honeymoon! We’re happy to hear that you enjoyed the upgrade to the master suite, the comfort of the room, and the welcome… Show more
Reviewed: 31 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewThe 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.
Thank you so much for your kind review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the fresh buffet breakfast, the comfort of your spacious room, and our ideal location near the National Park and Espadilla Beach. It’s also wonderful to know our team made you feel so well taken care of. We truly look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
Thank you so much for your kind review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the fresh buffet breakfast, the comfort of your spacious room, and our ideal location near the National Park and Espadilla Beach. It’s also wonderful to know our… Show more