Hotel Vela

2.0 star property

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Front of property
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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1409 24th Avenue, Gulfport, MS, 39501
  • Place, Gulfport Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Gulfport
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Mississippi Aquarium
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Gulfport, MS (GPT-Gulfport - Biloxi Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Gulfport

Gulfport Beach is a short stroll from Hotel Vela, and other popular attractions like Island View Casino are within a mile (2 km).

What's nearby

  • Gulfport Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Gulfport Recreation Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Port of Gulfport - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Mississippi Aquarium - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Island View Casino - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

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

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

Guests of Hotel Vela have access to free WiFi in public areas. Self parking is available for USD 10 per day. The 24-hour front desk has staff always at the ready.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 43-inch Smart TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Minibars, free local calls, and safes are also standard. Change of towels is available on request.

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Property amenities

Restaurants on site

  • Siren

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per night

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 10 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

Hotel Vela Hotel
Hotel Vela Gulfport
Hotel Vela Hotel Gulfport

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Hotel Vela?

Hotel Vela offers free cancellation on select room rates. For specific requirements, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

Is there parking available at Hotel Vela?

Yes, uncovered parking is offered for USD 10 per day. Wheelchair-accessible van parking is also available for guests.

Does Hotel Vela have a casino on the premises?

No, Hotel Vela doesn't have a casino.

Does Hotel Vela have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Hotel Vela doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Hotel Vela allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Hotel Vela.

How close is the airport from Hotel Vela?

The closest major airport to Hotel Vela is Gulfport - Biloxi Intl. Airport (GPT), which is 5 mi away (12 minutes by car).

Hotel Vela Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 169 out of 221 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 221 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 221 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 221 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 221 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Merrily

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Close to restaurants close to business good location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antoine

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
On-site restaurant & bar were great. Delicious food, great drinks & staff. Very nice boutique hotel with speakeasy vibe.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline.

Business traveler
Liked: Amenities
Such a beautiful and unique boutique hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

JeLanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lincoln

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible experience. The hotel is absolutely perfect and you can tell they put a lot of thought into the guest experience. The hotel bar is top tier and has a super friendly and knowledgeable staff. Would highly recommend to anyone in the area looking for a great play unwind!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Jeremy

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline, Monroe

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Really great hotel in heart of Gulfport. Walking distance to water front & a variety of restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

lori

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Kristie

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Vela is a cute and quaint boutique hotel. We enjoyed our room and found it quite comfortable. I did not like having to check in on a computer and not knowing which room was our room. We had to take the keycard and walk down the hall and try each door until we found our room. Another downfall is the upcharge on amenities. They wanted to charge for parking. There were two bottles of water in the room, but they were $5.00 a piece. Overall, good experience, but I would not try and nickel and dime your customer. Give the customer the 50 cent bottle of water as part of your experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lillie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only level of opportunity is that the restaurant and bar to have been open. That’s why we booked this location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dallas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Shane

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff at check-in was amazing. The overnight staff was incredibly unprofessional and made us feel unwelcome. When we returned to the hotel for the evening, it was dark inside (no lights on). The night clerk walked outside and rudely asked us if we were staying for the night. When I confirmed that we were guest and checked in earlier, she interrupted me to say that we could not park on the street and that we needed to park in the lot. I informed her that staff/management told is that it was acceptable to park on the street for our stay. She briskly walked back in, turned on the lights, and began to do some work on the computer. Upon entering the lobby, there was still no greeting.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ajit

Air conditioner didnt work. After notifying the front desk they changed the room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zach

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

CINDI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Small, cool boutique hotel! Very comfortable with a large room!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great food/bar, amazing staff, quiet and clean rooms. Coffee options right around the corner. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lenore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Megan was super sweet & personable, as was Dre at the superb restaurant. Great decor. Room was a bit cold, but other than that 10/10 We’ll definitely be back, in hopes to make it to Ship Island this time.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice, but gotcha! 🤔

First time staying here. Very clean, quiet & comfy. At check in we were asked if we needed parking. Yes we do. Ok, it is an additional fee. Note: posted signs in front hotel states 2 hour parking only! We were forced to pay for parking directly on side the hotel which could have EASILY been complimentary, because nothing else was.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If I could give the front desk higher than 5 stars I would. Absolutely amazing customer service. Would definitely come again for sure!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025