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Hotel Vela

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Restaurant - Hotel Vela (Gulfport)
Front of property - Hotel Vela (Gulfport)
Restaurant - Hotel Vela (Gulfport)
Front of property - Hotel Vela (Gulfport)
Front of property - Hotel Vela (Gulfport)
Steps from Gulfport Beach, Hotel Vela offers a warm retreat with modern comforts. Take advantage of in-room WiFi, grab a bite at the on-site restaurant and enjoy free self parking.
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (6)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant
  • Beach towels
  • Self parking
  • 24-hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Elevator
  • Minibar
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Cable TV service
CA $187
CA $210 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 29 - Dec 30

Room options

Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Bathroom
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
1409 24th Avenue, Gulfport, MS, 39501

What's nearby

  • Harbor Square Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Gulfport Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Port of Gulfport - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mississippi Aquarium - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Island View Casino - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Gulfport - Biloxi Intl. Airport (GPT) - 12 min drive
  • Gulfport Amtrak Station - 4 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Los Sarapes Tacos Y Mas - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sully’s - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Half Shell Oyster House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Coast Roast - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hotel Vela

Hotel Vela puts you just a 5-minute drive from Gulfport Beach and Island View Casino.

At a glance

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)

Parking

    • Uncovered onsite self parking (USD 10 per day)
    • Wheelchair-accessible van parking on site

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant

What to do

  • Beach nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Beach towels

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 69
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Shower grab bar height (inches): 24
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Lever door handles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 43-inch Smart TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Minibar
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Turndown service
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps

Special features

Dining

Siren - Onsite restaurant.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per night

Parking

  • Uncovered self parking costs USD 10 per day

Policies

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Also known as

Hotel Vela Hotel
Hotel Vela Gulfport
Hotel Vela Hotel Gulfport

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Vela offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel Vela does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Vela?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel Vela?

Yes. Self parking costs USD 10 per day.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Vela?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Vela?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Siren.

What's the area around Hotel Vela like?

Hotel Vela is in the heart of Gulfport, a short 4-minute walk from Gulfport Amtrak Station and 6 minutes' walk from Gulfport Beach.

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Hotel Vela Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Eco-friendliness

9.8

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • The property's restaurant and lounge offered great selections for food and refreshments, and the staff was friendly and personable. (6 reviews)
AI Sparkle IconFrom real guest reviews summarized by AI.

10/10 Exceptional

Our stay Hotel Vela was great. The check-in process was so easy and straightforward. Beautifully decorated lobby and rooms. Very comfortable and had everything we needed. Centrally located too. Will definitely be staying here again.
Ken, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I enjoyed the staff, the decor, and the location to all restaurants. I would love if they could add a regular fridge and a ice machine.
Jay, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place. Welcoming staff
Kirk, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Close to restaurants close to business good location
Merrily, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A Hidden Gem

Phenomenal place to stay! Well worth the trip. Staff is excellent. Food exquisite. Will be back!
Robin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really great hotel in heart of Gulfport. Walking distance to water front & a variety of restaurants.
Caroline, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A Hidden Gem.

Highly recommend! Staff is wonderful-a great place to stay! Have to experience the Siren Social Club-a must. We will return soon-hopefully. 🙂
Robin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is so cute and nice! It was clean, the rooms and the bathroom were spacious. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Would stay here again!
Erika, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was so friendly and the restaurant was amazing! Our room was beautiful as well!
Katie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hip and modern with a cool vibe and very friendly and accommodating staff. Don't miss out on Siren Social Club while staying there or in general...FANTASTIC!
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is beautiful and so well kept the outside patio and bar were really nice.
Evan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice quiet boutique hotel in walking distance from the beach. Lots of great restaurants in the area.
Michael, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location.
Harry, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I loved how easy it was to check in and out , no crowds or noise when I slept and the staff was very friendly and kind
Scott William, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved my stay! Rooms were great especially the Nespresso machine! The bar/restaurant was amazing. Staff were also wonderful!
Stacy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful unique interiors, great patio bar
Kristen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic place!!!

The staff was very friendly and helpful. The hotel itself was really neat, very clean, and new. The attached restaurant and bar was nice. We stopped in for a few cocktails and enjoyed the outdoor patio. Great atmosphere! Overall very satisfied with our stay and would highly recommend.
Chris, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great customer service and friendly staff. Especially, we enjoyed working with Liz.
Jorge, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a very pleasant stay at Hotel Vela! Very unique, simple, and clean stay. We'll definitely recommend it!
Nathaniel, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Quiet, comfy, and walk for coffee was delightful.
Karen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The area was quiet, the location was quaint and best described by me as a boutique hotel. The staff was amazingly attentive. We had a wonderful stay and would recommend the hotel not only for the accommodations, but also the craft drinks and the restaurant. A+
Lori, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved it!!

It was a good clean room and the service was amazing!
Austin, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

First, I loved this place from the jump. The staff are
Vanessa, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel was very comfortable.
Arles, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I have been to a ton of hotels for business and personal like this time and this was one of the better places I have stayed. People were very friendly. Room was nice. Parking price was great and was very close to the beach and very safe. Really enjoyed it
Roy, 1-night trip