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Bahia Pez Vela Resort

Bahia Pez Vela Resort

Bahia Pez Vela Playa Azul, Ocotal, Playas del Coco 50503 Costa Rica
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5.0
#1 of 2 resorts in Playas del Coco
Location
4.6
Rooms
4.6
Value
4.6
Cleanliness
4.8
Service
4.8
Sleep Quality
4.7
Bahia Pez Vela Resort combines the spaciousness and privacy of a vacation rental home with the individualized attention and services of a beach boutique resort. All in a natural and peaceful environment that will inspire your wellness goals. Two beautiful vanishing edge pools, a gorgeous secluded beach, a fabulous beach club, and restaurant, and luxury 3- and 4-bedroom oceanfront, oceanview, and beachfront villas surrounded with a beautiful tropical forest and wildlife. The perfect escape to connect to Nature! Redesigned guest rooms and suites • Accommodations with local art and unique design • Locally sourced cuisine Restaurant & Beach Club • 3-4-bedroom fully equipped Villa • Adventure outdoor activities • Family-friendly amenities and programs • Outdoor meeting-retreats space
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Yoga classes
Pool
Bar / lounge
Beach
Bicycle rental
Books, DVDs, music for children
Parking garage
Wifi
Swimming pool toys
Infinity pool
Pool with view
Outdoor pool
Private pool
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast in the room
Complimentary welcome drink
Kids' meals
Special diet menus
Boating
Diving
Hiking
Horseback riding
Ski rentals
Snorkeling
Entertainment staff
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Patio
Walking tours
Children's television networks
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Kids pool
Kids' outdoor play equipment
Highchairs available
Airport transportation
Car hire
Taxi service
Body wrap
Couples massage
Facial treatments
Foot massage
Full body massage
Hand massage
Head massage
Manicure
Massage
Neck massage
Pedicure
24-hour security
BBQ facilities
Baggage storage
Concierge
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun terrace
24-hour check-in
Clothes dryer
Self-serve laundry
Washing machine
Room features
Allergy-free room
Air conditioning
Additional bathroom
Desk
Dining area
Coffee / tea maker
Cable / satellite TV
Bath / shower
Housekeeping
Private balcony
Room service
Safe
Seating area
Separate living room
Sofa
Telephone
Clothes rack
Iron
Private bathrooms
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Kitchenette
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Electric kettle
Kitchenware
Flatscreen TV
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
Room types
Ocean view
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
Family rooms
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HOTEL CLASS
Star ratings are intended to indicate the general level of features, amenities, and services to expect. This property is classified according to Giata.
3.5 of 5 stars
HOTEL STYLE
Quiet
Family
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish

Location

Bahia Pez Vela Playa Azul, Ocotal, Playas del Coco 50503 Costa Rica
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Lynda N wrote a review May 2021
Majuro, Marshall Islands
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Fantastic 20 days. Unit 17 is beautifully decorated and maintained in excellent condition. I believe that most units are the same design, but 17 is much prettier and more vibrant inside than others we’ve perked at. The water is drinkable from the faucet, AC & ceiling fans maintain perfect temperature, comfy beds and linens. Loved it!! The resort facilities, grounds, and pools are kept in immaculate condition. Cesar & his fellow office personnel provide exceptional concierge services. For example: The dive boat picked us up from & dropped us back at the resort, and the COVID-19 testers came to our door for less $$ than anywhere else. Smiles, excellent service, and friendly greetings made us feel like part of the family instead of just guests passing through. The private cove and black sand beach are beautiful and uncrowded. Colorful fish abound near the rocky points in the bay. The ocean water is always a bit murky when snorkeling, but still worth the effort. The infinity pool and lap pool are my favorites! The Maracuya restaurant (onsite) is delightful and serves such good food that you could eat there e dry day. We look forward to our next visit.
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Date of stay: May 2021Trip type: Traveled with family
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AJSDco wrote a review Apr 2020
DURANGO, CO
5.0 of 5 bubbles
I took my four kids, just 5 of us, to Costa Rica for the first time, and we loved it. This place was recommended by a friend who had taken her family a few years earlier, and she was correct!! There is a quiet, clean, sunny beach (with shade trees nearby), pool, bar, restaurant and SUPs and kayaks to rent (inexpensively) all right there. I just read the many positive reviews, and I agree with all of them so I won't be too repetitive. Here are things that specifically stood out as they cannot always be expected. Our condo (#22) has everything you need to cook, and we cooked often. Sometimes you are left with odds at ends when you rent, but not here, our place had every utensil and pan we could need. There was even a sterio and good music/CD collection, some family games to play, and a cooler for cold drinks and snacks on the beach. The views of the private beach from I think ALL the condos are very good. I felt safe a secure within the complex, and also with the polite, charming, professional and excellent staff. Everything was very clean and well kept. Food at the restaurant was excellent, and served on time by happy kitchen workers (who we sometimes saw coming and going). It just has a happy atmosphere, from everyone. There was live music one night, a man and his daughter, who sang probably better than any live performance that I have ever seen in such a small setting. What a treat that was! Fresh Drinks are tasty and there is a good wine selection as well.
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Date of stay: March 2020
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Response from , General Manager at Bahia Pez Vela Resort
Responded Jul 15, 2020
Thanks for your opinion. Now you can count on our Covid 19 hospitality protocols and safety-healthy standard to have a safe vacation with us.
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NYC Travelers wrote a review Dec 2021
New York City, New York
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
We stayed at Pez Vela for 4 nights. While it’s located about a 10-12 minute car/taxi ride from Coco, once you arrive you don’t have to leave.

The property has numerous private villas spread out through the mountain, all facing the ocean. Near the restaurant Maracuya, there is also 3 joined pools (including 1 Infiniti pool) and a beach area.

The staff is very friendly and accommodating. They’re happy to help anything you need.

It was just 2 of us and we had an excellent time, however I would recommend this more for groups, bigger families or 2 couples because the villas are the size of a house with multiple rooms, bathrooms, full kitchens and a decent amount of space to spread out. It’s also bit outside of town so if you don’t have a car, it’s easier to just stay on the property which was also fine by us. We had a few issues with taxi’s charging us all sorts of different prices for trips and we’re reluctant to get into them towards the end of our trip. They’re not unsafe, however there are drivers that want to take advantaged. The trip from Pez Vela to town is $10, if you’re lucky to find an Uber available
It’ll cost you about half of that, which we really preferred. We learned it’s better to confirm the prices of taxi’s as you’re getting in so it’s clear on what the cost will be.

The villas are very clean, although you’ll want to bring all the essentials you’d need in an Airbnb type of stay - any food/coffee you want to prepare, soap/toiletries for the bathrooms and laundry detergent if you’d like to wash clothes.

Cesar and Abi at the office are very helpful, we really trusted them to guide us and they didn’t disappoint.
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Date of stay: December 2021Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Scott S wrote a review Mar 2020
Lake Charles, Louisiana
5.0 of 5 bubbles
My wife and I stayed in Villa # 2 , which is on the bottom of the resort steps away from the gorgeous beach , restaurant and two pools. Our Villa was hard to beat, particularly the views and location.Our kitchen was fully equipped, spacious and well laid out. The kitchen was connected to a well furnished , covered patio that had a solid gas grill we used to grill fresh fish. Our master bedroom was on the second floor and connected to a small balcony where we drank coffee and watched the monkeys monkeying around. Checking in and out was a breeze. (The young lady at front desk was sweet and helpful as could be).The report was very peaceful and relaxing. But it was not far from busy Coco . You will need a car because of the need to dive up and down the steep hill separating the resort from the outside world. Not sure about the other Villas or their view of the Pacific. Perhaps the resort’s web page could be more informative in that regard.
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Date of stay: March 2020Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Jeff B wrote a review Feb 2020
New Jersey
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Our family of six just spent an amazing week at Bahia Pez Vela ("Villa Gecko"). Check-in was a breeze with Cesar at the office (he's incredibly helpful and literally provides "service with a smile"). The villa was spacious, well-appointed and was immaculate when we arrived. The resort has a lovely secluded beach that at times we had entirely to ourselves. The grounds are lush and incredibly well maintained The on-site restaurant next to the pool was a pleasant surprise. We ate a number of dinners there and the service and food were both excellent (I highly recommend trying the fish dishes as it's all fresh and locally caught). We had a car for the week and enjoyed travelling to the adjacent beaches (Hermosa and Ocotal) and ate some dinners out as well (highly recommend Ginger in Hermosa for tapas and La Caveja in Coco for Italian/Pizza). If you are looking at visiting Costa Rica and staying in Guanacaste look no further. Bahia Pez Vela is your home in paradise!
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Date of stay: February 2020
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
5.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Room Tip: There are two "levels" to the resort. I highly recommend stating on the lower level.
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Lisa C wrote a review Jan 2020
Ashville, Alabama
5.0 of 5 bubbles
This is the 2nd time we’ve stayed at Bahia Pez Vela and we will be back again and again. Cesar, the property manager, is one of the nicest and most helpful people on earth. He will help you with a day excursion, immediately fix any issue you have or just be around for general helpful advice. You do need a car if you want to explore in your own. Don’t be fooled by any location in Costa Rica and the distance from one place to another. These roads are not straight and over lots of steep terrain, you can’t walk it. I guess you can call a taxi, our villa neighbor did, but part of what we love about Costa Rica is getting out and exploring. Rent the car and enjoy. The beach here is quiet and beautiful. Even during the busiest time of the year, New Year, it wasn’t anything like the crowded beaches in the Gulf of Mexico that we are accustomed to. It’s peaceful and perfectly safe. The restaurant on site makes for an easy lunch or dinner but if you have a car you can easily run to CoCo to the grocery store. We love it here and can’t wait to come back!
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Pezvela2011, Manager at Bahia Pez Vela Resort
Responded Jan 13, 2020
Hola! Thank you very much for your opinion. It will be our pleasure to have you back. Saludos
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Oliver B wrote a review Jul 2021
Wilmington, North Carolina
5.0 of 5 bubbles
We spent 2 weeks at the Bahia Pez Vela resort to wrap up our 6 week stay in Costa Rica. Of all the places we stayed, this was our favorite! Our 5 small kids loved exploring the beach with its mild waves. The pools were great with a beautiful view of the ocean from the infinity pool. The Bahia Pez Vela staff were very friendly and accommodating. The restaurant onsite was excellent for a snack by the pool, or a nice dinner. The chef at the Maracuya restaurant went as far as personally driving our dinner to our villa one night, just to make things easier for us! Henry and Liz were great hosts and very communicative throughout our stay. They made sure that we had a high chair for our baby and also immediately fixed an issue with the air conditioner. They also increased the internet speed to 100mbps to accommodate my request for faster speeds! They really went above and beyond in all areas and we're already planning our next visit!
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Date of stay: June 2021
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
5.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
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Eugenia J wrote a review Dec 2020
5.0 of 5 bubbles
We had our family of 12 staying in two villas. They accommodated us one next to each other. Villa Gecko includes a swimming pool and it is in excellent condition. Next door is Villa Congo which has no swimming pool but an amazing view.
We highly recommend the restaurant Maracuya, especially their Friday Night BBQ night. The food and service were beyond our expectations and their live band was very enjoyable.
The beach is semi-private in a closed bay so it is not overcrowded.
This is a good place also to get away as it feels very secluded and surrounded by nature.
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Date of stay: December 2020
4.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
Room Tip: Choose Villas with private swimming pool. It is worth the extra cost
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Ana Cruz wrote a review Jul 2021
Atenas, Costa Rica
5.0 of 5 bubbles
My family and I had an amazing stay at villa number 33/Flying V villa in June 2021. The photos don’t do justice to how incredibly beautiful this place is. The breathtaking view of the blue ocean can be seen from the patio, the bedrooms and other parts of the house. The house itself is so elegant, the decorations fit together in one theme, making you feel calm, peaceful and happy. The house is very clean and equipped with all the supplies you would need not only in the kitchen but in the bathrooms and even in the laundry room. The Infiniti pool is a short walk from the villa. Every interaction with the owners was pleasant. Both Verda and Neil were exceptionally helpful, giving us tips on where to go, what to do, what to see, where to eat, etc. They provided us with directions and travel guides which were all helpful in deciding where to go especially when you have a limited time with so many places to see. We enjoyed the Maracuya restaurant which was right on the beach. We had a chance to see the owners’ second villa which was being occupied by friends of ours, located right on the beach. Our family could not decide which villa was more beautiful so we plan on renting their second villa next time we come to Bahia Pez Vela. Both are super gorgeous! The owners made sure that we had a great time and that we did, more than we could say!
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Date of stay: June 2021
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the i wrote a review Jun 2023
5.0 of 5 bubbles
House #23 is beautiful and well laid out. It has a scenic swimming pool which we used daily. The kitchen is big and newly renovated. There are 2.5 bathrooms which is very practical for larger families. Two of the three bedrooms have views of the ocean, and the primary has a balcony as well. The nearby restaurant serves many good entrees and the staff is attentive. Snorkeling at the private beach is worthwhile. The office staff is very helpful and are able to set up excursions. Thanks Caesar and Abby for providing local knowledge of the area. Being 10 min away from the nice town of Coco was a bonus.
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Bahia Pez Vela, Dueño at Bahia Pez Vela Resort
Responded Jul 2, 2023
Thank you so much for your review. We are glad that we were able to assist you with your vacation planning; our goal is to make sure everyone vacation is a memorable one. Come back soon! Bahia Pez Vela Team
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Answer from Jen M
Clovis, California2 contributions
We stayed in one of the condos at the top and the walk is very steep. My husband and I exercise regularly and we were both winded by the time we walked up. It’s great exercise but not a pleasant walk back in the heat if you forgot your sunscreen.
Answer from HeavenlyKat
Stapleton, NE8 contributions2 helpful votes
It is a wonderful place for families. We took are teenage boys and chose this resort so we all could spread out and have privacy. It was amazing and Caesar, both at reception, and Caesar in the restaurant made our stay even better. We were not on the beach but one tier up and there were villas with private pools. The villa next to ours was a family with younger children. The beach is pretty private which is nice.
Answer from HZG2
New York City, New York141 contributions86 helpful votes
Probably not a good choice for a person with mobility issues. Lots of stairs everywhere and no easy access to the beach. There a plenty of full services resorts in Costa Rica that might be a better fit for your party.
Answer from Pezvela2011
Playas del Coco, Costa Rica1 contribution
Buenos días, Muchas gracias por su consulta y por su interés en Bahia Pez Vela Resort! En este momento solamente tenemos disponibilidad en nuestras villas de 3 habitaciones. Los precios andan entre $350.00 y $450.00 por noche. Para mayor informacion, le invitamos a visitar nuestro sitio web bajo el nombre de Bahia Pez Vela. Saludos cordiales, César Bahia Pez Vela Resort
Kris L wrote a tip Jul 2024
Oak Ridge, TN67 contributions39 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"The road going to the resort is not paved, so it can be a bumpy ride. Past the gate it is paved, but steep. "
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mochie11 wrote a tip Jun 2024
Milwaukee, Wisconsin36 contributions5 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"There’s a long hike and a steep hill to visit the beach, pool, and restaurant if you are in a high villa without a car."
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Bellingham, Washington2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Your experience will vary depending on which villa rent. But the whole place is quiet, peaceful and really clean and relaxing. A great base camp for daily adventures!"
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Tourist27565964195 wrote a tip Dec 2023
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Great resort for families! "
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Eastcoastwil wrote a tip Jul 2023
Halifax, Canada27 contributions73 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"The oceanfront villas are spectacular. "
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PRICE RANGE
$220 - $730 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
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LOCATION
Costa RicaProvince of GuanacastePlayas del Coco
NUMBER OF ROOMS
40
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bahia Pez Vela Resort
Which popular attractions are close to Bahia Pez Vela Resort?
Nearby attractions include Costa Rica Unique Transfers and Tours (2.2 miles), Costour (2.6 miles), and Playa Hermosa (4.3 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Bahia Pez Vela Resort?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at Bahia Pez Vela Resort?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Bahia Pez Vela Resort?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at Bahia Pez Vela Resort?
Yes, free parking and a parking garage are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Bahia Pez Vela Resort?
Conveniently located restaurants include Naans & Curries Coco Beach, Castillo De Lilo, and Tandoor Indian Restaurant.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Bahia Pez Vela Resort?
Yes, guests have access to a pool and yoga classes during their stay.
Does Bahia Pez Vela Resort have airport transportation?
Yes, Bahia Pez Vela Resort offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are any cleaning services offered at Bahia Pez Vela Resort?
Yes, self serve laundry and a clothes dryer are offered to guests.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Bahia Pez Vela Resort?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Spanish.
Does Bahia Pez Vela Resort have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the ocean view available here.
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