Bahia Pez Vela Beach Resort is a hotel destination wedding venue in 50503, Costa Rica, hosting up to 150 guests (Aisle estimate), where a wedding for 80 guests costs about US$25,000 (our estimate), reached from Liberia International Airport (LIR), 1.5 hours. Best months: January, February, November, December.
Bahia Pez Vela Beach Resort
Bahia Pez Vela Beach Resort stands apart with direct oceanfront access to one of Guanacaste's most dramatic coastlines, offering an all-inclusive hotel infrastructure that eliminates the logistical complexity typical of Costa Rican beach weddings.
About Bahia Pez Vela Beach Resort
Bahia Pez Vela Beach Resort stands apart with direct oceanfront access to one of Guanacaste's most dramatic coastlines, offering an all-inclusive hotel infrastructure that eliminates the logistical complexity typical of Costa Rican beach weddings.
Rather than sourcing vendors separately, couples access catering, accommodations, and event coordination through a single property operator rated 4.7/5 on Google.
The resort's private beach setting and integrated resort amenities create a self-contained wedding ecosystem rare in the region.
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We loved the restaurant, such delicious food! and the villa we stayed in was fantastic. Every staff member was very nice. One of the most beautiful beaches in all of Costa Rica!!!
Hattie Dunstan · on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About US$25,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- US$120 to US$220 per headAisle estimate
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- LIR, 90 min by carAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- Private oceanfront beach access with unobstructed sunset views over the Pacific
- 147-room capacity allows guest accommodations on-site, reducing coordination across multiple properties
- All-inclusive dining and beverage service included with event packages, streamlining vendor management
- Located in Ocotal, Guanacaste, accessible within 3.5 hours from San José via Pan-American Highway
A sample wedding weekend
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- 4:00 PM–6:00 PMGuest arrival; check-in; welcome reception on beach or poolside
- 10:00 AMCeremony setup; guests gather beachfront
- 4:30 PMCeremony begins (golden hour light)
- 5:30 PM–6:30 PMCocktail hour and photos on beach
- 7:00 PM–11:00 PMReception: dinner, dancing, bar service (covered pavilion or indoor venue)
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- LIR · about 1 h 30 by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Liberia International Airport.
- Weather window
- November – February
The months the weather is kindest. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 2201 8731
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Questions about the venue
Can we host both ceremony and reception at the resort?+
Yes. The resort offers beachfront ceremony spaces and multiple reception venues including indoor and covered outdoor pavilions. Setup, catering, and bar service are coordinated through the hotel's events department.
Are guest accommodations included in wedding packages?+
Guest rooms are available at hotel rates but typically quoted separately from event packages. The resort offers discounted room blocks for wedding parties. Rates vary seasonally; contact the resort directly for current pricing.
What is the wet season, and does it affect ceremonies?+
The resort has covered ceremony and reception options.
Are outside vendors allowed?+
The resort prefers to provide catering, beverages, and most services through its in-house team. Photography and some specialty vendors may be negotiable; confirm directly with events management.
What's the nearest airport?+
Liberia International Airport (LIR) is approximately 65 km away, roughly 1.5 hours by car. San José's Juan Manuel Santamaría International Airport (SJO) is 250 km away, approximately 4 hours.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.