Bahia Pez Vela Resort

Beautiful private development that is somewhat isolated and on a steep hillside. Depending on location of your villa, there may be quite a climb to get up from beach/pool/restaurant. We took taxis/uber to get to town for other food and other beach.

6 members of our family stayed in Villa #13 at Bahia Pez Vela for 4 nights/5 days. We booked and paid for "3BR Deluxe Beachfront w/Private Pool" to accommodate our 82 -year-old great-grandmother and our 3.5 year-old granddaughter. More on that later. The PROs: *Driver/transport was excellent: able to stop at mercado and purchase fruit, snacks and milk for the condo. *Spacious 3 bedroom unit, well furnished, comfortable and clean. *Kitchen and bathrooms extremely well stocked with all amenities. *Beach towels, plentiful *Washer/Dryer and all appliances worked like a charm. *Property grounds were gorgeous, with lots of birds, howler monkeys, iguanas, etc. to watch and enjoy *Restaurant had large portions, easily splittable, of local cuisine as well as some universally enjoyed foods, e.g., burgers, pasta. The Ceviche of all types was spectacularly good! The breakfast papusa was delicious and easily shared by 2-3. *The main pool area included a separate shallow pool for kids (important for us), and was right off the restaurant. *Loungers were widely available and shade was plentiful both near the pool and on the beach. *The beach was clean and the sand was nice. The tide pools available to explore during low tides were interesting and fun. *Snorkeling was better than expected, especially on sunny days which helped light up the darker sand of the area and highlight the many, varied fish, ray and crab species. *Chef was willing to prepare dinner with tuna we caught fresh on a fishing tour! The $15/pp charge for the sides served family-style was very reasonable. *No pressure to purchase, or hawking of alcohol, but when we chose to indulge, the drinks were stout and well-made. *Massages were really good! Rosa and Anna came to our Villa and set up out on our balcony. The price was very reasonable and the service exceptional. *The view from our terrace at Villa #13 was stunning, and the terrace itself incredibly large and inviting. We had an outdoor sink/grill area and well-kept hot tub, which our granddaughter considered her very own pool. There was comfortable outdoor seating for 12. The CONs: *No real hiking opportunities: no marked trails to self-explore. *The distance from anything other than this hotel would require a vehicle if you wanted to do more than rest and relax. *No musical entertainment, or entertainment of any kind. (Some local enrichment opportunities, or local musicians could add much to this experience.) *Sketchy reservation system. I mentioned above that we had booked a "3BR Deluxe Beachfront w/Private Pool." We received an update after we paid our deposit letting us know they had booked someone else in the Villa and they offered us a downgrade at a cheaper price. We explained that getting the Villa we'd booked and paid for was important, given the age and abilities of some family members. They did not offer to reinstate us in the Villa we'd booked. While visiting on the beach with a lovely woman from MMassachusetts I discovered s

We had a wonderful stay at Villa 6 of Bahia Pez Vela. It was such an easy, beautiful, relaxing, exciting, and reasonably priced getaway. We will definitely go back again. We got off to a great start, the community is close to the Liberia airport which was small and easily managed. After a short drive, we reached the manicured, monitored entrance, drove a short ways through the lush grounds, and arrived at Villa 6. The villa was super comfortable and had all the comforts of home - bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, living room were all great. The back patio is a highlight, with abundant palm trees and local greenery and birds all around, a view of the water and the sound of gentle waves on the private beach. The two-level pool, restaurant, and beach were beautiful and an easy walk from the condo. The decking was surrounded by comfortable lounges and tables. The beach was striking and always quiet. We so enjoyed strolling to the far end, wading in the warm water, watching for birds and fish. Coco was close by and lots of fun. We enjoyed several local restaurants of different price ranges, all had great food and ambiance. We’re not into souvenir shopping, but there’s plenty to choose from if you are. One highlight was the nearby adventure park where we enjoyed zip-lining, tubing, thermal pools and hiking. Two enthusiastic thumbs up!

We stayed at Villa #6, Villa Toucan. The villa was spacious and the kitchen was well equipped. The back patio was lovely for having coffee and watching the birds. The villa is only a 1 minute walk to the pools, restaurant and beautiful black sand beach. We definitely plan to return for another vacation.

The hotel staff were very friendly but the hotel itself was not that great. Definitely make sure you have a car or you’ll have to climb mountains to go anywhere. Definitely don’t book the studio room- it isn’t very clean and it isn’t in a good location.

Bahia Pez Vela ("Sailfish Bay") is a beautiful gated resort on the beach in the Guanacaste area of Costa Rica. We stayed in one of the 3 bedroom condos, it had a covered deck and a small pool. The condo was very well stocked with everything we needed for cooking meals. There is a nice restaurant and swimming pool on the grounds. We enjoyed walking on the black sand beach and exploring the tide pools in the lava rocks at low tide. At night we went to the beach to watch the Hermit crabs and the Halloween crabs. There are areas for snorkeling on both ends of the beach, gear can be rented at the office. We saw lots of reef fish, a stingray, sea urchins, some coral, and a pretty sea ****. Kayaks and paddleboards are available for rent also.