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Manuel Antonio National Park 6350, Costa Rica
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“Great little restaurant for after a hike in the park”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 10, 2013 via mobile

We shared a huge lunch of a whole fried snapper with rice and veggies, a side of fries, large bowl of gazpacho and two beers, and it was very good. The server was very sweet, and the tab was $34US. Quiet spot in an area that is somewhat hectic. We did not stay in a room, but peaked at them and they looked fine (TripAdvisor doesn't offer a way to review the restaurant without reviewing the whole hotel.)

  • Stayed February 2013
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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“waitress was rude”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed February 6, 2013

We didn't stay at this hotel, thank god...we stopped by to have dinner at the restaruant. A gentleman we had met recommended this restaurant for good, well priced seafood.

We came in about 5 pm and no one else was at the restaurant. There was 6 of us so we asked the waitress if it was okay if we put two of the small tables together so we could all sit together. She didn't seem thrilled to help us. After she gave us the menus and walked away three of us heard her quite loudly call us nasty names in spanish.

That was enough for us and we left. I'm sure this was an isolated incident but it will defenitely keep us from ever going there again.

  • Stayed February 2013, traveled with family
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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“Rude and poor quality”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed February 2, 2013 via mobile

We ate lunch at this place after visiting the national park. I would say.. don't bother!
The waitress was rude and got the order wrong twice; but was not even remotely apologetic, just said we had ordered something different! Which clearly wasn't the case ( not lost in translation either!)
When the food eventually came, the salad was pretty dire and expensive for a few leaves.
Pick somewhere else if you want decent food and service.

  • Stayed January 2013
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
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“Very nice place to be close to the beach And the national park.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 19, 2013 via mobile

The rooms were very nice and good airconditioned. Nice shower and a good bed. The owners were very nice people and the cocktails delicious!! Breakfast was for a good price. If you are going to the beach this is really a very good place to stay...

  • Stayed December 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“Good Place to stay”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 17, 2013

We stayed for several nights here.The rooms are clean and well looked after. It is an older hotel but the price was really reasonable.We enjoyed dining in the restaurant and being visited by the dogs and cats.There is no pool but you are 1 block from the beach and 2 blocks from the National Park

  • Stayed December 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Also Known As:
Vela Bar Hotel
Hotel Vela Bar Costa Rica/Manuel Antonio National Park
Address: Manuel Antonio National Park 6350, Costa Rica
Region: Costa Rica > Province of Puntarenas > Manuel Antonio National Park
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