We were delighted with our stay at El Velero. The position right on the beach was excellent. We liked the food, relaxed atmosphere and easy going staff. The hotel was very well kept and the library area was a firm favourite with all the family with its rocking chairs and views to the sea - a good spot to watch... more

We came to the beach during rainy season. Our books scared us away were from staying at other beaches. We ended up taking a day trip to Nosara and found that area more exciting! While the hotel and beach at El Velero were nice, I wish we had spent more time in Nosara because the roads were not as bad... more

We stayed for 2 nights this week, and I will tell you - the place isnt the Ritz Carlton, but it sure is a wonderful atmosphere. Mike, the owner, is a hoot. From my brief interactions he seems like a nice guy making a living keeping his place accessible to the anti-tourist crowd. If you're looking to get away from... more

The Hotel Velero at Playa Hermosa in Costa Rica is a must stay for anyone looking for a great quite beach getaway. Hotel Velero is not a large Four Seasons style mega hotel, it is instead a beautiful spanish hascienda styled two story hotel with a great beach location. The rooms all include state of the art air conditioning, tv... more

HOTEL EL VELERO is the most awesome small hotel in Playa Hermosa, we stayed there for a few days, and came back each day for a visit while we were in CR. The place has the true spirit of Costa Rica , you cannot beat the location right on the beach. Food, drinks , service is A+ , the rooms... more

As a late afternoon walk in guest without a guaranteed reservation, I wanted to check out within minutes of seeing my room. The accomodations were worn, tired,"well used" and not attractive. Assured a quiet room, I learned it was next to a loud local bar. Realizing I could not stand in the shower or on the filthy carpet, sleep in... more

We had a great time in Costa Rica. The hotel was affordable, the room was simple but good for the money. The beach was beautiful and the restaurant at Velero has a nice view of the ocean. We liked the breakfasts better than the dinners, so ventured out for dinners...try Ginger up the road for great Tapas. The help at... more

After reading the reviews on this hotel and viewing the photos on the hotel's website, we decided to take a chance and book this hotel for one evening before we moved onto our all-inclusive hotel. We had a little trouble finding the place from Liberia airport (due to the lack of street signs in Costa Rica), so get good directions... more

We have a group of 4 couples who vacation together yearly We were all very pleased with our Hotel El Velero experience We found the help friendly and knowledgeable, even with our limited knowledge of Spanish We really enjoyed the evening cruise on their sailboat more