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
Hotel size
24 rooms
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
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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
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)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Parking
Free onsite self parking
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
Fonda Hotel
Fonda Vela Hotel
Hotel Fonda
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
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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
Aug 27, 2024
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
Charles, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 22, 2024
The road leading to the hotel is in a bad condition
gal
gal, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 21, 2024
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!
Verified traveler
2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 9, 2024
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
Travis, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 8, 2024
it will be nicer if the room have trials to the pool and a couple extra more outlets, but it was marvelous
Felipe
Felipe, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 5, 2024
Angela
Angela, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 21, 2024
Great spot!
Beautiful spot, very clean and roomy, fantastic breakfast. I wonky wish we could have stayed longer!
Casey
Casey, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 20, 2024
Spacious and clean rooms, comfortable beds and pillows, more than adequate buffet breakfast, excellent staff.
Alan
Alan, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Jul 14, 2024
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
Pritesh, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 6, 2024
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
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 1, 2024
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
Satbir, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 30, 2024
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
marie andree, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 21, 2024
MARY
MARY, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jun 11, 2024
Good staff. Pleasant
Artur
Artur, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 25, 2024
Guenter
Guenter, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 20, 2024
Guenter
Guenter, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 5, 2024
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
Jesus, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 28, 2024
Large room & nice bathroom
Rocio
Rocio, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 26, 2024
Perfect country break
Beautiful place, delicious food and drinks and wonderful staff, would happily say here again
minesh
minesh, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Apr 22, 2024
It was a very peaceful, clean, well maintained place. I hope to go there again.
Amanda
Amanda, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 16, 2024
Great property.
Josephine
Josephine, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Apr 4, 2024
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.
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3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 1, 2024
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
Brett, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 24, 2024
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
Nihal, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Mar 11, 2024
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.