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Fondavela Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve

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Massages
Massages
Outdoor pool
Superior Room | View from room
Front of property
VIP Access

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$281
includes taxes & fees
30 June - 1 July

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Room options

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Superior Room

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 43 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Comfort Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Comfort Room

Comfort Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Curi-Cancha Reserve - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve - 3 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Monteverde Butterfly Gardens - 6 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Wildlife Refuge Monteverde - 10 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 152 min drive

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

Hotel near Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
At Fondavela Hotel, you can look forward to free cooked-to-order breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Concierge services, smoke-free property and outdoor furniture
  • Tour/ticket information
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Fondavela Hotel have perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities, such as safes and minibars.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Separate sitting areas, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 6 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, per adult, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is 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 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Fondavela Hotel?

As of 27 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fondavela Hotel on 30 June 2025 start from AU$280.95, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Fondavela Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Fondavela Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Fondavela Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM.

What time is check-out at Fondavela Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fondavela Hotel located?

Situated in the mountains, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Monteverde Friends School - Escuela de los Amigos and Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve. Friends Meeting House and Curi-Cancha Reserve are also within 15 minutes.

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Fondavela Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 189 out of 384 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 127 out of 384 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 384 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 384 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 384 reviews

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

Beautiful room and grounds delicious food and friendly people.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

From start to finish an absolute delight to stay here! The grounds are gorgeous, the staff are all so kind and helpful, food was good. Loved it! Had a massage too! Highly recommend it’s a great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Deivin from the restaurant and Melanie from the front desk are superstars! Fondavela staff was very friendly and welcoming. Felt like home.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Spacious and clean rooms, comfortable beds and pillows, more than adequate buffet breakfast, excellent staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Beautiful spot, very clean and roomy, fantastic breakfast. I wonky wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Great stay.

10/10

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10

This property is well maintained and staff are great. It is a little far from town and the road was not the best. The room did not have air conditioning or a dehumidifier so it was not as comfortable as it could have been. Did not use the pool but it looked nice. Breakfast was great and the service staff were friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Beautiful place, delicious food and drinks and wonderful staff, would happily say here again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

Great property.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10

It was a very peaceful, clean, well maintained place. I hope to go there again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10

Great little hotel for visiting Montiverde and Santa Elena!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10

it will be nicer if the room have trials to the pool and a couple extra more outlets, but it was marvelous
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Large room & nice bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10

Excellent property with nice pool. Good pool with warm water and kids had a great time. Loved the sunset at this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10

Beautiful property, close proximity to the reserve and town.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10

The property is nice, kept neat and clean. We were there in the off season so it was very quiet. Remember there is no ac in this area of Costa Rica. They do not offer cots in the rooms so if you are traveling as a family this could be an issue. Otherwise the breakfast was wonderful, the jacuzi was covered so you can use even in the rain.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10

Good staff. Pleasant
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Great hotel, don’t hesitate to stay here. Had a family of eight in two rooms. Rooms were clean and neat and very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10

The property is beautiful and well kept with a nice walking trail that circles the perimeter. Staff was friendly and accommodating. Pool was fabulous and a nice break after touring all day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10

Nature around the hotel was great. We saw many tropical birds including toucans. Staff was very kind and helpful. We would highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

Absolutely beautiful resort. Everything up to par. Very clean and breakfast is delicious
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10

The road leading to the hotel is in a bad condition
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024