Hotel El Velero

We decided to stay at Hotel El Velero because we wanted something small and close to the beach. The hotel delivered on both counts.||It's a very small hotel--likely fewer than 30 rooms total and a far cry from the resort crowds. There's a nice, small restaurant next to the pool. We ate there a few times (breakfast and dinner), and the meals were good each time. We also really enjoyed various cocktails (guaro sour for adults, virgin daiquiris and piña coladas for the kids) during happy hour. ||The location is perfect. The hotel is directly on the beach, and there were plenty of hammocks, chairs, and beach loungers for us to use. There's also a good shower (and hose) on the pool deck, so we never felt like we were tracking sand into our rooms.||The rooms were comfy but not too fancy. We had 2 rooms (3 in one, 2 in the other) and didn't feel cramped. The rooms were clean and updated. ||The only things keeping this from a 5-star review: breakfast isn't included (which we knew), and coffee is technically only complimentary before 7 am. (The bar staff seemed a little flexible on the cutoff.) Each room comes with beach towels, which you exchange at the front desk after using. Unfortunately, there were often no clean towels available, and when we checked out, we were mildly interrogated about "losing" towels because the room had fewer beach towels than when we checked in. To date, we haven't been charged, and I don't expect to be. ||Overall, this hotel has a great, low-key vibe--not overly touristy or commercialized. Exactly what we wanted!

Little gem in Playa Hermosa ! This is a nice place to stay while visiting Playa Hermosa. The location is great, and with a small pool/ outdoor area that sits on the beach in a lovely palm lined cove. Our room was not large, but quiet, clean with strong shower, and the A/C worked well. We had a most delicious dinner here with some of the best fresh grilled fish I have ever had. There is a separate private parking area for guests, and the staff were friendly. I would stay here again.

We just spent a full week at the charming El Velero Hotel on Playa Hermosa. We were warmly introduced to the kind and friendly staff, and our room was fresh and ideal. The AC and fan work great, the shower was really good and we had a king size bed with a beautiful view of the sunsets. The whole property was constantly being tidied and cleaned, swept and washed, and every morning the pool was being meticulously maintained. |It was lovely to be able to hang our clothes in the closet and feel like we were home for a week, where we were taken care of and always being asked how we were and if everything was to our liking. This is a great hotel for couples or families, business or solo trips, there was never much noise late in the evenings, and the atmosphere was congenial and also conducive to meeting other friendly travelers of a similar mind. |We got great recommendations for things that we specifically wanted to do within our budget range, including a fantastic day out at Diamante, road trips, good (free) snorkeling, horse riding, and waterfalls!|There are quite a few comfortable options for sitting on the beach in the shade under the palm trees, or watching the beautiful sunsets, including upright chairs, and beach loungers, even swing seats and hammocks! The waiters will bring food and drinks to you while you enjoy the beach! |The restaurant food was absolutely excellent and we ate a lot of meals there. We partook in taco night on a Tuesday and on Wednesday and Saturday enjoyed their barbecue night very much. The meat and fish were fresh and tender, prepared and seasoned with care, served with gorgeous bright vegetables and the fruit… plentiful and delicious. Steak, lobster, chicken, shrimp, Mahi-Mahi… we ate it ALL! The tacos were awesome. We loved every meal and savoured leftovers. |The staff became friends fast, and we can’t wait to see Gabby, Oscar, Joshua, Genarro, Elena and all the others next time!|The beach is sandy and gorgeous, the ocean warm, and there is good snorkeling at both ends! Trust me, you want to be here.

The two different hotel rooms I stayed in were clean and very nice (no balcony though, so to dry your bathing suit it's best to hang it in the room and turn the fan up). They provide good sized towels to bring to the beach. The beach facilities were good (chairs, a couple hammocks - though not enough that it becomes crowded, which was lovely)! The surrounding area was quite peaceful as well. However, I found that the prices are rather high, given that breakfast was not included.

Great hotel on the beach with small pool, great restaurant and the best bar/wait staff. Room was comfortable, clean and had everything we needed. You can't beat their location. Enjoyed eating right at the edge of the beach with the waves crashing 100yarda away. Everyone was helpful, friendly and made you feel welcome.

This place is amazing! My husband and 10yr daughter had a wonderful time. Everything from the staff/location/rooms and food is 100% top notch! If you are looking to relax and enjoy a beach atmosphere then this is the place for you. The beach is quiet and the water is super warm and loads of fun to boogie board on (which hotel supplies). But the waves are not too crazy so you can just hangout in them too. Bar-B-Q night is the best! The rooms are beautiful The staff 2nd to none and are so friendly ❤️. The pool is perfect. In our opinion it's the best spot in the while beach!

We loved this hotel! It is extremely clean and right on the gorgeous beach! The restaurant, staffed by wonderful, friendly folks, is right on the beach. The rooms have strong AC and are very comfortable and quiet. Eduardo at Reception was very helpful in helping us select activities and even booked me a massage (check out Ellie and Gloriana's beach/hotel massage for a treat!). The pool is clean and was very popular with children staying at the hotel.

My wife and I were delighted, when we arrived earlier this month for our third stay at Hotel El Velero, to find our amigas and amigos still there; we also enjoyed making some new friends.  We are grateful to Gabriella, Eduardo, Joshua, Genaro, Oscar, Julio, Elena, and Adrian for all of their kindness and helpfulness throughout our stay.  We also always enjoy, of course, the beautiful beachfront  setting, our comfortable room, and the delicious breakfasts (we choose from among the many offerings, scrambled eggs, Gallo Pinto, tortilla, sour cream, local cheese, plantains, and coffee), afternoon fruit smoothies, dinners (fish filet, shrimp with rice) with beer and cocktails, and desserts (scrumptious brownie with ice cream).|We hope to return later this year, and we recommend to others enthusiastically this, our favorite Playa Hermosa lodging!|(One thing more: We have been fortunate twice to see/hear a very talented singer/guitarist, Laura Jimenez, who performs weekly at El Velero during dinner: If you have an opportunity to enjoy one of these wonderful dinnertime performances, we urge you not to miss it!)|