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Hotel El Velero

Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica
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Hotel El Velero
Ranked #8 of 12 hotels in Playa Hermosa
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Blowing Rock, North Carolina, United States
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

My sister and I took a spontaneous trip to Costa Rica for Mothers Day - leaving our nine grown children and their families to send us happy wishes from afar :) A friend had recommended this hotel but because the price was so low, we went with a touch of 'how good could it be?' attitdue. Well, it was great!... More

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ontario
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37 hotel reviews
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31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

The location of this hotel cannot be beat! Direct access to the beach through the restaurant. The rooms are large, with a good size shower/bathroom. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here as everyone was very friendly and helpful. The restaurant had a good variety of choices for all meals at reasonable prices but the highlight was the grilled fish offered... More

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Nova Scotia, CANADA
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5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2013

We can't comment on the hotel accommodations as we stayed down the beach at a timeshare resort. The food was good enough that we visited on a regular basis during our 2-week stay. The menu changed up from time to time and each visit we left with full bellies and many of us with leftovers! The staff are super friendly... More

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Norristown, Pennsylvania
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2013

Just returned from our 8th time to the El Velero. My wife and I LOVE the place! The staff do a great job, starting with Janet at the front desk, the waiters, cooks and maintence staff. Food is great , they even prepared meals from fish that my brother in law and I caught the same day. Rooms are great!... More

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Toronto, Canada
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2013

Just returned from another glorious 3 week stay at the El Velero. This place is truly the whole package. Starts with location. You could not get any closer to the ocean. 13 steps from dinning room to the beach. The staff are amazing. Always a smile. Always prepared to go out of their way to help. Always honest. The food,... More

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Toronto, Canada
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2013

We've been going for years to the El Velero for years and would recommend it to anyone. It is literally right on the beach (and not a very busy beach), the rooms are nice and clean (A/C, safe etc), the staff is amazing (x1000) and the restaurant is great (especially BBQ nights- wednesdays and saturdays). Centrally located so you can... More

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Hamptons, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2013

This is my third time at this Hotel! Yes it is "On the Beach"! For the price and service, you can't beat it. The view from your room is not special at all, but you came here to be on the beach which this hotel delivers. There is good A/C, safety / lock box, clean rooms and large bathrooms. There... More

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Armstrong, Canada
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2013

My husband & I visited the El Velero in mid January 2013, as recommended by a co-worker. After a really long & tiring journey, I found Janet, at the front desk, friendly and warm & very informative about the area. The first meal we had was breakfast, and it was great & so was every meal to follow. During our... More

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New Haven, CT
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35 reviews 35 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2013

After leaving a more luxurious & updated (and equally priced) hotel near the Arenal Volcano, this place was a bit of an adjustment at first. The rooms are clean and comfortable, but outdated; the view from the room was simply next door to another hotel being built; the bathroom was very tiny and hosted its fair share of ants and... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2013 via mobile

We pre-booked 4 nights here at el Velero based on value and decent reviews but checked out after one nights stay. While it is on the beach there are much better options down the road a short walk. This hotel was past its prime in many ways and we really didn't see how several reviews raved about the food either.... More

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Additional Information about Hotel El Velero

Also Known As:
El Velero Hotel
El Velero Playa Hermosa
Hotel El Velero Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica - Guanacaste
Address: Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica
Region: Costa Rica > Province of Guanacaste > Playa Hermosa
Amenities:
Free Parking Restaurant Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #8 of 12 hotels in Playa Hermosa
Price range (per night): ₹ 3,277 - 6,109

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