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    Hotel Vela Bar

    458 reviews
    #7 of 47 Hotels in Manuel Antonio
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    Manuel Antonio Beach | Manuel Antonio Beach, Manuel Antonio 6350, Costa Rica
    011 506 2777 0413
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    4.5
    458 reviews
    • Excellent69%
    • Very good22%
    • Average7%
    • Poor1%
    • Terrible1%
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    “great location”(38 reviews)
    “national park”(52 reviews)
    “hotel is perfectly situated”(3 reviews)
    Free Wifi
    Breakfast included
    Air Conditioning
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    2 Star Hotel
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    Manuel Antonio Beach | Manuel Antonio Beach, Manuel Antonio 6350, Costa Rica See on map
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    All reviewsgreat locationnational parkhotel is perfectly situatedmodern designmanuel antonio parktwo blocksyogurtshort walk to the parkbreakfast staffel solbeautiful plantshighly recommend hotelexcellent breakfastpublic beacharranging tourssmall hotelcosta rica
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    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Excellent hotel

    Stayed here for 3 nights to visit Manuel Antonio Park. The hotel is in a prime location - 3 minute walk to the park and 3 minute walk to N Espadilla beach. Also within walking distance to many shops and restaurants. The hotel itself is...More

    Thank PatriciaT917
    Response from VelaBar, Director de Recepción at Hotel Vela BarResponded 5 days ago

    Thank you very much Ms.Patricia for your words, for us it is a pleasure to know that our service lived up to your wishes. We sincerely hope to be part of incredible memories and that in the future we can enjoy your company again. Kind...More

    Hotel's Favourite
    Reviewed 17 August 2017
    Exceptional!

    Exceptional rooms and staff! Clean, modern, private rooms and pool in quiet setting. Good breakfast. The staff are extraordinary and will arrange for private tours, shuttles, doctors, etc. Just a short walk down a quiet lane to the shops, beach and Manuel Antonio national park....More

    1  Thank SUE H
    Response from VelaBar, Director de Relaciones con Clientes at Hotel Vela BarResponded 19 August 2017

    The satisfaction that we feel for receiving comments like this one is priceless. We thank you very much for share your experience with all our tripadvisor friends, we enjoy oyur company and wish the best for you and hope see you again here. Regards

    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Squirrel Monkey Paradise

    This hotel is perfectly situated just steps from the Manuel Antonio park entrance, the beach and many restaurants. The staff was very friendly and most spoke very good english. Our room, Suite #11, was a second floor end unit with a lovely, private outdoor seating...More

    Thank Rob F
    Response from VelaBar, Director General at Hotel Vela BarResponded 3 weeks ago

    Dear Rob From all staff of Vela Bar we have to say thank you for you commentary, I'm very happy knows the all team is working hard for get most satisfied people with our service. Good luck

    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Wonderful Hotel

    We stayed at this hotel for our 3 days in Manuel Antonio! The location is absolutely wonderful... 5 minutes to the entrance of Manuel Antonio National Park and 5 minute walk to the public beach! The staff were very kind and accommodating, the pool area...More

    1  Thank Maggie F
    Response from VelaBar, Director General at Hotel Vela BarResponded 3 weeks ago

    Dear Maggie We appreciated your commentary about the hotel. Always is a pleasure to be able to guarantee a good stay at the hotel All the best

    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Beautiful hotel in a perfect location!

    We stayed two nights and everything was perfect. Breakfast was delicious, the rooms were clean and modern yet still had character. We stayed in one of the luxury rooms by the pool which had a huge comfy bed and lovely bathroom. We had a minor...More

    Thank LondonGabster
    Response from VelaBar, Director de Recepción at Hotel Vela BarResponded 4 weeks ago

    Thank you for your comments, in hotel vela we are always to satisfy all the needs of our guests. Always creating the best moments.

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    US$134 - US$182 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    #5 On the Beach Hotel in Manuel Antonio
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    US$134 - US$182 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    #5 On the Beach Hotel in Manuel Antonio
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    avannelle
    22 January 2018|
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    Response from VelaBar | Property representative |
    Hello, We have free parking for our customers, and the beach is just 200 meters walking. regards
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    Jane B
    27 February 2017|
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    Response from VelaBar | Property representative |
    Yes all our rooms have safe box
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    8 January 2017|
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    "#14 and #15 are new, and centrally located on the grounds. The only noise is from the wildlife, which was..."
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    "get one of the balcony rooms facing the street for a view and for more natural light."
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    "Rooms are small and have no phones."
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    "Could do with some drawers/cabinets in the bedroom as it was hard to keep our clothes tidy, maybe a proper..."
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