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Fondavela Hotel

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with outdoor pool, near Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve

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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

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking

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 P17,553
P19,835 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1

Room options

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • The Bat Jungle - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • 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

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

  • ‪Cafe Colibrí - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Laggus - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Choco Café - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Las Riendas Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taty's Bakery - ‬4 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
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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.
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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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 4 minutes' walk from Friends Meeting House.

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Fondavela Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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What guests liked

  • The pool was great, heated to a perfect temperature and often felt private and spacious. (9 reviews)
  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious and the service staff were friendly and accommodating. (8 reviews)
  • The hot tubs were great for rainy days and offered a relaxing experience. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful room and grounds delicious food and friendly people.
Kristin, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great little hotel for visiting Montiverde and Santa Elena!
Taylor, 2-night trip

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

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property, close proximity to the reserve and town.
Sara, 1-night trip

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

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

This is our favorite hotel near the San Jose area and was our third time staying here. Beautiful inside and out. Birds everywhere. Has nice pool areas, restaurants, bars, and shops. Very friendly staff as well.
Maria, 2-night trip

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

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

6/10 Good

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.
Shaun, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Our stay at Fondavela was great. The staffs are very friendly and nice. We should give 5 star for that. Our room was alright. We did see some bugs but given that it is surrounded by forest we can understand that. The restaurant on property was good. We played pool at the bar and relaxed.

8/10 Very good

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

8/10 Very good

Just ok but I see that they are working to improve it
Tu Phuong, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Very nice property grounds and great location. Restaurant is overpriced. Hot tubs were out of order during our visit and we found out the hard way that tre “standard” rooms are too small and cramped. The “Standard Comfort” rooms are more spacious and are the ones showcased on the Expedia website as “Standard”
Silvia, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

We liked this hotel. The room itself was very clean and comfortable. We happen to be there during a very windy days and we could hear the wind in the room. It was SUPER windy and we could definitely hear it all. Also, they were doing work on the pool which was close to our room...and every morning at 6am when the workers came in there was A LOT of noise: them yelling, banging, etc... So, it impacted our stay for sure. We didn't sleep to well. Plus, we didn't have access to the pool because they were working on it.
Heidy, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

The property location is beautiful, but the hotel needs a major renovation. Our room was old, tired, and the bathroom had a clogged drain with cold standing water in the shower when we arrived. There were broken towel racks and things in the room, and it was dark and run down. The two hot tubs did not work. There was poor lighting on the path to walk to our room. The food was limited and not great. Wifi did not work at times. There was a water system issue with no water one night too.
Caitlyn, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I wish I could give Fonda Vela 6 out of 5. The road from Santa Elana was fun, take your time you'll get there. The property was spectacular. Properly placed to enjoy every sunset. About a 25 minutes walk up to Monte Verde Park. Our room was recently renovated and was beautiful. The local coffee in the room was delicious. Beds, shower, views were all perfect. The restaurant on site makes you not want to look any further. Dinner was fantastic. Try the coffee ice cream. Breakfast is included and will prep you for your day of exploration. Freddy (I think his name was) was a gracious host at the restaurant. He even included us in the feeding of Matéo the hotel monkey. The desk can help you book local tours etc. They set us up for ziplining. The property is truely in the clouds. Early mornings and after sunset the mist comes in and makes this property truely magical. If my wife and I ever head back to Monte Verde we will definitely stay here again.
Neil, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wunderschöne Anlage, geräumige Zimmer, großer Pool, gutes Frühstück - hatten einen sehr schönen Aufenthalt!
Sabine, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

Todo bien la verdad, solo uno que otro bicho
Paola Michelle, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

My family and I had a great stay here. The hotel room was clean, beds were comfortable, property was beautiful and the included breakfast was delicious. The best part was how friendly everyone was from the check in desk to the restaurant staff. Will definitely stay here again
LONI, 2-night trip

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