Hotel Vela

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Dates

December 2025

January 2026

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Exceptional

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Exceptional

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Gulfport

City center stay.You'll be steps from Harbor Square Park and a 5-minute walk from Mississippi Aquarium. Great Southern Shopping Center and Gulfport Beach are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

Harbor Square Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
Gulfport Beach - 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

There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Parking is available for a fee.

16 guestrooms or units

Towels for the beach

Front desk (24 hours)

Elevator

No smoking on site

Dining venue

Hotel Vela offers 16 accommodations with minibars and safes. 43-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and change of towels can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Similar properties

Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, sun loungers

Pool
Kids pool
Waterslide
Parking included

$157 nightly

Dec 11 - Dec 12

Total with taxes and fees

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

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

Uncovered self parking fee: USD 10 per day

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

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

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, 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

How close is Hotel Vela to the airport?

Hotel Vela is 5 mi (12-min drive) away from the Gulfport - Biloxi Intl. Airport (GPT) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hotel Vela have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Vela.

Does Hotel Vela offer free breakfast?

Hotel Vela does not offer free breakfast.

What time is check-in at Hotel Vela?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Does Hotel Vela have a pool?

Hotel Vela does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Vela have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

How close is Hotel Vela to downtown Gulfport?

Hotel Vela is 0.1 mi away from Gulfport.

Hotel Vela Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Traveled with partner

Sep 5, 2025

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

Sep 2, 2025

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

Sep 1, 2025

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

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Shane

Traveled with partner

Aug 31, 2025

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

Aug 30, 2025

Air conditioner didnt work. After notifying the front desk they changed the room.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zach

Aug 29, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

CINDI

Aug 24, 2025

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

Aug 24, 2025

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

Aug 22, 2025

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

Aug 21, 2025

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

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Aug 18, 2025

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

Aug 17, 2025

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

Aug 14, 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Aug 9, 2025

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great atmosphere, wonderful service, unique, and everyone so welcoming and courteous

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shinetha

Aug 9, 2025

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Aug 8, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Staff was super friendly. Room was clean and decor was nice. Bed was super comfortable. The only issue was the lack of a window and the incessant knocking, which sounded like a constant tap and never stopped all night. Not sure if there’s a plumbing issue or something going on, but it was definitely annoying.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025