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Fondavela Hotel

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Nestled in the mountains, Fondavela Hotel is a serene retreat. Indulge in a cooked-to-order breakfast, unwind with spa services or by the outdoor pool, and connect to WiFi. With an on-site coffee shop and helpful staff praised by guests, your stay will be nothing short of rejuvenating.
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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 current price is CNY1,767
CNY1,996 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 24 - Jun 25

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Junior Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Friends Meeting House - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Monteverde Friends School - Escuela de los Amigos - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The Bat Jungle - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Curi-Cancha Reserve - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve - 6 min drive - 1.4 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

  • ‪Las Riendas Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Colibrí - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Laggus - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Sabor Tico - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Choco Café - ‬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 at this luxurious hotel include an outdoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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
  • Pool loungers

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

Fonda Hotel
Fonda Vela Hotel
Hotel Fonda
Hotel Fonda Vela Monteverde
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Fonda Vela Monteverde
Fonda Vela
Hotel Fonda Vela Monteverde
Fonda Vela Monteverde
Fonda Vela
Hotel Hotel Fonda Vela Monteverde
Monteverde Hotel Fonda Vela Hotel
Hotel Hotel Fonda Vela

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 The Bat Jungle.

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Reviews

Fondavela Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, exceptional, and great by multiple guests. (11 reviews)
  • The pool was great, heated to a perfect temperature and often felt private and spacious. (9 reviews)
  • The spa facilities, including hot tubs and pools, were great and provided a wonderful experience. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

This hotel is beautiful. We travelled with our grandson so needed a room with two beds and our room was so large we had plenty of space for luggage. The grounds are landscaped with gorgeous flowers. The staff at reception and the restaurants could not be more helpful and accommodating. They kindly rushed a laundry order for us and offered an upgrade. The breakfast menu was fabulous! It was a quiet and peaceful stay very close to the reserve. We would love to return again!
Paula, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Front desk staff was extremely friendly
Tyler, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

This hotel is outstanding and faultless. We wish that we'd stayed longer. The hotel is a 2 minute drive from cafes and restaurants, and is therefore perfectly set in its own grounds and tranquility. The staff are excellent and attentive. The food is delicious - we ate both breakfast and dinner, and both were equally delicious. We have no hesitation - we would recommend this to everybody and would return again.
Michael, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

I stay at 10 to 15 hotels per year, and this, is one of the best. Not only is it gorgeous and incredibly comfortable, it's in a magnificent estate, super close to the entrance to the monteverde reserve, and the views are stunning. Staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, and the room very comfortable. Top marks across the board.
Antonio, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel! The staff was very friendly
Carla, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Our stay was for a week so we had plenty of time to settle in. The rooms are large and comfortable. The showers are awesome with plenty of hot water. The breakfast was exceptional. And the restaurant was always delicious! The staff at every location and position from front desk, restaurant, service, cleaning were all outstanding! I woul say that suggestion we have to improve would be to add ceiling fans in the rooms and add additional tables and chairs to the balcony overlook for the bar. Plenty of room to double the seating capacity. Every day the 3 or 4 tables filled and others were left without a place to sit for drinks and sunset viewing. That’s it, we enjoyed our stay and would say again on a return trip to Monteverde.
Paul, 7-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The pool was great! Water was heated because it can be cool for certain people. Hot tub was great! Courteous staff.
Brian, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The property was clean, safe and quiet.
Glen, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Most comfortable beds!!! Beautiful wood floors and decor and the staff was amazing!
Pamela, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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

4/10 Fair

Room was spacious, bed was comfy, and staff was friendly. Everything else was substandard. The weather was cold, windy, and rainy so the pool was not much use. No heater in the room so it was very cold in the room. Very few amenities (surprising considering the high price), no courtesy water, no hot water pot, etc. Also the room was extremely loud from wind noise, so loud we needed ear plugs to sleep. Breakfast was very BASIC at best. So disappointed with breakfast that when lunch and dinner time came around we looked elsewhere for restaurants. In short, not a good stay.
James, 2-night trip
Verified

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 trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great spot!

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

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

8/10 Very good

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

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
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent property with nice pool. Good pool with warm water and kids had a great time. Loved the sunset at this property.
krishna, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Honestly, this hotel should be rated much higher. It felt luxe and private. Employees remembered us by name, always friendly, warm, and attentive. The pool was exceptional- heated to a perfect temp and so big that it always felt as if we had the whole pool to ourselves.
2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Deivin from the restaurant and Melanie from the front desk are superstars! Fondavela staff was very friendly and welcoming. Felt like home.
Zeeshan, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Stay here! It’s the best!

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.
2-night trip
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Thomas, 3-night trip
Verified

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 trip
Verified

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 trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Good staff. Pleasant
Artur, 3-night trip