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About the Hotel

Playa Hermosa Gte, Playa Hermosa (Guanacaste), Costa Rica, 60111
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Rooms: Hotel El Velero

Hotel El Velero features 22 air-conditioned rooms. Each room includes cable TV, a seating area, air conditioning, a fan, a private bath with shower, and a hair dryer. Rooms are available with a king bed or two queen beds. All rooms are non-smoking. Wi-Fi is available.

Dining: Onsite Restaurant

Hotel El Velero's restaurant features fresh seafood, local dishes, and American breakfasts. BBQ is available two nights a week. The restaurant is open from 6:30 AM until 9:30 PM. Taco Tuesdays are popular, and BBQ Nights take place on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The bar offers a full selection of beverages. A night spot well known by locals and the tourist crowd alike.

Activities and nature

Hotel El Velero features a private beach with swimming, lounging, and relaxation. Beach chairs and tables are available. Guests can partake in activities such as canopy tours, horseback riding, bird watching, and hiking. The hotel can arrange tours to Playa Grande in Las Baulas National Park, a nesting site for the Giant Leatherback Turtle. Other tour options include ATV tours to hidden beaches and mountain trails to see howler monkeys and exotic birds. Near the hotel, there is the Rincon de la Vieja with volcanic activity, fumaroles, hot springs and mud pots, the Tempisque Conservation Area.

Location and Access

Hotel El Velero is on Playa Hermosa in Guanacaste Province, 25 km from Liberia and a 20-minute drive from Liberia International Airport (LIR). Nearby landmarks include Playas del Coco (3.5 km), Auto Mercado (4 km), and Marina Papagayo (4 km). It is approximately a 4-hour drive from San Jose. The calm Pacific waters near Playa Hermosa are suitable for swimming year-round.

Services at El Velero

Hotel El Velero provides free high-speed Wi-Fi. Beach towels are available for guest use. There is a swimming pool on site. MasterCard, Visa, and American Express are accepted. Guided tours can have one adult per vehicle, one adult and one child per vehicle, or two adults per vehicle.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Queen Room Two Queen Beds
2 persons
30 m² 
2 King Size Beds
Shower
Air conditioning
King Room
2 persons
30 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Air conditioning

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre
Playa Hermosa (Guanacaste)600 m
Airports
Liberia (LIR) 20.2 km
Tamarindo (TNO) 69.7 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Security
  • Private beach
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Cycling
  • Fishing

Services

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Dinner

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Toys

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beach access
  • Sun loungers
  • Entertainment
  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Back massage
  • Head massage
  • Full body massage
  • Public Bath
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Garden furniture

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
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Location

Playa Hermosa Gte, Playa Hermosa (Guanacaste), Costa Rica, 60111
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Playa Hermosa Gte, Playa Hermosa (Guanacaste), Costa Rica, 60111
Nearby
Beach
Hermosa Bay Beach
410 m
Beach
Playa Hermosa C.R
570 m
Restaurants
Pescado Loco
10 m
next to El Velero Hotel
Roberto's Bar & Restaurant
40 m
Second Beach Road
Roberto's
10 m
Hotel La Gaviota
El Velero Restaurant
10 m
Playa Hermosa Beach
La Gaviota Tropical
30 m
Restaurant
Aqua Sport
200 m
Beachfront
La Casita Del Marisco
200 m
Restaurant
Aquasport Bar & Restaurant
200 m
Restaurant
Hotel Mangaby
310 m
Restaurant
Ginger
790 m
Main Street 150 m south of Villas Sol
Delicia Cuisine
430 m
Peninsula Papagayo
Ginger Restaurant Bar
610 m
Restaurant
Restaurante Vista Dorada
500 m
Club & Hotel Condovac La Costa
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 14:00-19:00
Check-out
from 06:00-11:00
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site for free.
Internet
is available in public areas for free.
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Number of rooms:
20

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