La Vela Boutique Hotel

A level walk from gardens to the beach

In a destination where many hotels climb the hillside, La Vela Boutique Hotel makes a different invitation: walk easily to the beach and Manuel Antonio National Park. Its position at the base of the hill gives you a short, level route to Espadilla Beach, with restaurants, shops and boutiques nearby. That freedom to step out on foot can shape the whole rhythm of a Manuel Antonio stay.

Return to the tropical gardens

Inside the property, modern rooms sit within tropical gardens. The pool and lounge area have sunbeds and umbrellas, creating a pleasant place to return after a park walk or beach morning. A tiki bar and pizza restaurant let you keep some meals close by; complimentary Costa Rican breakfast gives the day an easy beginning. Free WiFi, parking, a souvenir shop and an information desk handle practical needs.

More than ten nearby restaurants bring seafood, local favorites and international dishes within easy reach. Colorful souvenir shops add another reason to browse the streets between a beach morning and dinner. You can leave those hours pleasantly open, with a walkable neighborhood providing the next small discovery.

A room to match your party

Rooms and suites differ in space, outlook and bedding. Standard Rooms provide a compact choice for couples, while Superior Rooms look toward the gardens and Deluxe Rooms toward the pool. Suites add furnished patios, and the larger Master Suite has mountain views. Extra beds are conditional and must be requested where applicable; compare the capacities and extra-bed conditions below. All rooms are smoke-free. Choose La Vela for its walkable setting and garden atmosphere, then compare the room categories for the space your party needs.

Air-conditioned, smoke-free rooms include premium bedding, a mini refrigerator, flat-screen TV, safe, terrace or balcony, espresso maker, desk and complimentary WiFi. Bathrooms have a shower, hairdryer and complimentary toiletries.

• Standard Rooms: approximately 300 square feet, with a double or king bed; some have two single beds.
• Superior Rooms: 320 square feet, queen bed and a terrace with a garden view.
• Deluxe Rooms: 360 square feet, king bed and a pool-view terrace. With an extra bed, they accommodate up to three adults or two adults and one child.
• Suites: 484 square feet, king bed and furnished patio. Up to two single beds can be added on request, for up to three adults and one child or two adults and two children.
• Master Suite: 700 square feet, mountain views and a furnished patio. Up to two additional single beds can be added, for up to three adults and one child or two adults and two children.

Beach days and forest adventures

The national park gives those beach days a wildlife-rich counterpart, with guided walks offering chances to look for monkeys, sloths and scarlet macaws. Farther afield, canopy ziplining, rafting, canyoning and waterfall rappelling, horseback rides to waterfalls and ATV adventures bring more active possibilities. Surf lessons and sunset catamaran cruises keep the ocean central. A walkable hotel base does not mean the vacation needs to stay in one small neighborhood; it simply gives the quieter hours an easier pace.

Benefits and walkable plans

Pro tip: Unlike most Manuel Antonio hotels perched on the hillside, La Vela is nestled in the valley, offering a level, short stroll to the beach, national park, over 10 restaurants, as well as shops and boutiques. This prime location often eliminates the need for taxi cabs or the hassle of arranging and waiting for transportation, saving you approximately $24 per day when compared to most hillside hotels with twice-daily trips.

Exclusive promo for PTW clients: 10% discount on the La Vela souvenir shop. At Baldis Fresh Beachfront Restaurant, clients have a 10% meal discount. At Morpho Beach Bar Restaurant; Guests of La Vela who purchase a dinner meal receive (one of) either a bottle of wine, cocktail, or dessert.

Why the level location changes the stay

• A short, level walk reaches Espadilla Beach and Manuel Antonio National Park from the base of the hill. Choose La Vela when walking access matters; it offers a different daily rhythm from many hillside hotels.
• More than ten nearby restaurants, shops and boutiques extend your options on foot. The approximate $24-a-day taxi saving applies to a comparison with hillside hotels using twice-daily trips, not a guaranteed fare saving for every guest.
• Modern rooms sit in tropical gardens, with a pool, sunbeds and umbrellas for downtime. The tiki bar and pizza restaurant make keeping an afternoon or evening at the hotel appealing.
• Complimentary Costa Rican breakfast and free WiFi are useful everyday benefits. Parking, a souvenir shop and a reception/information desk add convenience for a stay with outings.
• Room size and extra-bed rules matter for families: Deluxe Rooms can sleep up to three adults or two adults and one child with an extra bed; Suites and the Master Suite can add up to two single beds under the stated limits. All rooms are smoke-free.
• Pacific Trade Winds clients receive a 10% La Vela souvenir-shop discount and a 10% meal discount at Baldis Fresh Beachfront Restaurant. Enjoy those benefits at their named locations during your stay.
• At Morpho Beach Bar Restaurant, La Vela guests who purchase a dinner meal receive one of a bottle of wine, cocktail or dessert. Choose one of these benefits with your dinner meal.
• Garden, pool and mountain outlooks differ by room category. Compare the full room details for Standard, Superior, Deluxe, Suite and Master Suite options rather than assuming every terrace has the same view.