Hotel El Velero - Playa Hermosa (Guanacaste)

Beachfront boutique hotel on Playa Hermosa with Blue Flag certified cleanliness

Location & Access

Hotel El Velero sits directly on Playa Hermosa, a 20-minute drive from Liberia International Airport (LIR). The hotel provides free parking and is within easy reach of Rincon de la Vieja National Park (57 km away) and Las Baulas National Park, home to nesting leatherback turtles. Guests can explore nearby beaches like Playa Panama and Playa Grande for additional beach options.

Rooms & Accommodations

Rooms at El Velero include king and queen configurations, each with cable TV, a seating area, and a private bathroom with shower and hair dryer. A safety deposit box is provided at no extra charge, and air conditioning and a ceiling fan ensure comfort. The hotel offers both garden-view and ocean-view rooms, with recently updated bathrooms and furnishings noted in guest feedback.

Dining & Culinary

The on-site restaurant serves fresh seafood, local and American breakfasts, and BBQ 2 nights a week, open from 6:30 AM to 9:30 PM. Tuesday nights feature taco dinners, while Wednesday and Saturday offer barbecue nights with grilled meat and fish. The restaurant also hosts a nightly happy hour and live music several evenings per week, with a chef known for personalized cuisine.

On-site Activities & Entertainment

The hotel offers a range of activities including fishing, snorkeling, diving, and hiking, with a tour desk to arrange excursions. Guests enjoy an outdoor swimming pool with ocean views, a private beach area with loungers, hammocks, and beach towels. Evening entertainment includes themed dinner nights and happy hour, with the pool open year-round and featuring a shallow end and swimming pool toys.

Family & Relaxation

Families can use the pool with a fence around it, shallow end, and swimming pool toys, while the beach offers a safe swimming environment with gentle waves. The hotel provides complimentary beach towels and loungers, and the pool area has outdoor furniture and sun loungers. Couples can book couple's massages available on-site, including full body, hand, neck, and head massages.

• Location: 20-minute drive from Liberia Airport (LIR), Blue Flag certified cleanliness
• Rooms: King and queen rooms with ocean or garden views
• Dining: Fresh seafood, BBQ nights, taco Tuesdays, personalized cuisine
• Activities: Fishing, snorkeling, diving, hiking, live music
• Family and Wellness: Pool with toys, safe beach, on-site couple's massages