La Vela Boutique Hotel (Adults Only) – A Favorite for Families in Manuel Antonio

The hotel grounds feature an outdoor swimming pool with sun umbrellas and loungers, surrounded by tropical gardens where capuchin monkeys and iguanas are frequently seen. Massage services are available, including back, couples, foot, full body, hand, head, neck, and couples massage. A Tiki Bar serves tropical drinks by the pool, with a happy hour offering BOGO specials, and wood-fired pizza is prepared on-site each evening.

La Vela Boutique Hotel sits just 300 meters from the entrance to Manuel Antonio National Park, a 3-minute walk that allows early access to the park. Espadilla Beach is a 5-minute walk in the opposite direction, with warm waters suitable for swimming and surfing. The hotel can arrange guided tours showcasing local wildlife, catamaran cruises, and eco-friendly activities for adventure enthusiasts.

Daily breakfast is included and served around the pool, with options including Gallo pinto, eggs, pancakes, fresh fruit, and made-to-order dishes. The on-site restaurant offers wood-fired pizza from a brick oven, and the Tiki Bar serves cocktails, smoothies, and tropical drinks. Happy hour at the bar features buy-one-get-one specials on select beverages.

The hotel provides wheelchair-accessible rooms with lower bathroom sinks, grab rails for toilets, and a private bathroom. Services include airport shuttle, car hire, express check-in/check-out, luggage storage, and a tour desk that can arrange guided excursions. Safety deposit boxes are available in rooms, and free private parking is offered on-site.

Location: 300 m from Manuel Antonio National Park & 5 min walk to beach

Rooms: Private terraces, anatomical mattresses, Egyptian cotton bedding

Dining: Daily poolside breakfast, wood-fired pizza, Tiki Bar with happy hour

Wellness: Massage services (couples, full body, etc.)

Wildlife: Howler monkeys, capuchin monkeys, iguanas, toucans on property

Service: Bilingual staff, tour desk, catamaran cruise booking