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Fondavela Hotel

3.5 star property
Mountain hotel with outdoor pool, near Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve

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Massages
Superior Room | View from room
Outdoor pool
Exterior
Massages
VIP Access

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking

Main amenities (11)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Spa services
  • Garden
  • Laundry service
  • Concierge services
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
The price is CA $254
CA $287 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - 9 Jan 2025

Room options

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Superior Room

Superior Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Laptop workspace
In-room safe
  • 43 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Room - 2 Queen - 1 Individual

Comfort Room - 2 Queen - 1 Individual

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Laptop workspace
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Laptop workspace
In-room safe
  • 45 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Comfort Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Laptop workspace
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 54 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
Carretera a Reserva de Monteverde, Santa Elena, Monteverde, Puntarenas, 60109

What's nearby

  • Curi-Cancha Reserve - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Bat Jungle - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Monteverde Butterfly Gardens - 6 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 152 min drive
  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 155 min drive
  • San José (SYQ-Tobías Bolaños Intl.) - 51.2 miles/82.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Laggus Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Café Monteverde - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Las Riendas Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tree House Restaurante & Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Sabor Tico - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Fondavela Hotel

Fondavela Hotel puts you just a 5-minute drive from Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve. Guests indulge in massages, then grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe. Other highlights include an outdoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 24 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Up to 2 children (5 years old and younger) stay free, per registered adult, when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning 6 AM–9:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Ziplining nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services

Facilities

  • Garden
  • An outdoor pool
  • Spa services
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Tile flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Access via exterior corridors

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.

Fees & policies

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

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Fonda Vela Hotel
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Hotel Fonda Vela Monteverde
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Frequently asked questions

Does Fondavela Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Fondavela Hotel 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.
Is there a pool at Fondavela Hotel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Fondavela Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Fondavela Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Fondavela Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Fondavela Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like hiking, mountain biking, and ziplining. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include spa services and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Fondavela Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Fondavela Hotel like?
Fondavela Hotel is a short 14-minute walk from Curi-Cancha Reserve and 15 minutes' walk from Bat Jungle.

Fondavela Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed great service at this beautiful property. The food at the hotel was nice and the staff was helpful in booking tours and excursions in the area. I plan to stay at this hotel again when I make it back to Monteverde.
Charles, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

The road leading to the hotel is in a bad condition
gal, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely and peaceful
It’s a lovely property, beautiful gardens, excellent food. The staff is very friendly and helpful. We loved the pool and hot tub, and enjoyed the nature walk on the property. Wonderful trip!
2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

If you want nature & tranqulity, this is a GREAT option. You see monkeys, various birds, and lizards around the property grounds. Only a 20 minute walk to Cari Canca bird reservation. Only complaint is they play loud music by the pool area which disrupts the peaceful environment. Lodging is large with high quality bathroom. Staff is kind & profession.
Travis, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

it will be nicer if the room have trials to the pool and a couple extra more outlets, but it was marvelous
Felipe, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Angela, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great spot!
Beautiful spot, very clean and roomy, fantastic breakfast. I wonky wish we could have stayed longer!
Casey, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Spacious and clean rooms, comfortable beds and pillows, more than adequate buffet breakfast, excellent staff.
Alan, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

The food is substandard, the buffet is terrible taste-wise, and the spread is very small, given the hotel's small size. Cleanliness is decent inside but not outside of the room. Its overpriced for the value you get for the stay
Pritesh, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful location, roads leading to the property is not in great shape but the rooms sure deliver. Food options were limited for vegetarians but they do have options
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A lovely hotel with beautiful grounds looking across the could forest area. Heated pool was a lovely place to relax after taking trips in the surrounding areas.
Satbir, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay- staff at restaurant/bar super nice
Fantastic breakfast - staff at bar and breakfast were 5 star- so helpful and polite. Front desk staff was ok. Tv didn’t work and they told us a random excuse (tv’s working at the bar but not in the rooms?) - seems like many rooms didn’t have a tv that worked. Rooms were amazing - lots of space and clean. Towels provided for the pool. Again, staff at restaurant were A1.
marie andree, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

MARY, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Good staff. Pleasant
Artur, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Guenter, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Guenter, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Best hotel in Monteverde
Here you are in touch with nature. This was our 2nd visit to Fondavela. If we come back to Monteverde in the future, we will stayed with them for sure. To be honest the restaurant it’s pretty descent but you can find better options outside the hotel.
Jesus, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Large room & nice bathroom
Rocio, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect country break
Beautiful place, delicious food and drinks and wonderful staff, would happily say here again
minesh, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

It was a very peaceful, clean, well maintained place. I hope to go there again.
Amanda, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great property.
Josephine, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Beautiful grounds with amazing people. The bed was awful, there is no hot tub, and the food is ok. To me is was a $150 a night room but with a few improvements would justify the price.
3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel, don’t hesitate to stay here. Had a family of eight in two rooms. Rooms were clean and neat and very nice.
Brett, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nature around the hotel was great. We saw many tropical birds including toucans. Staff was very kind and helpful. We would highly recommend it.
Nihal, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

The path to the rooms is not paved causing damage to luggage wheels. There are no other restaurants nearby for lunch or dinner. Very limited items for breakfast. Most of the staff were friendly and helpful.
Subhash, 2-night family trip
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