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Fondavela Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
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Massages
Massages
Superior Room | View from room
Outdoor pool
Front of property

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Carretera a Reserva de Monteverde, Santa Elena, Monteverde, Puntarenas, 60109
  • Curi-Cancha Reserve
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)

Room options

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Superior Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 463 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite

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

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About the neighborhood

Monteverde

In Monteverde .Within a 5-minute walk of this Monteverde hotel, you'll find Monteverde Friends School - Escuela de los Amigos and Friends Meeting House. Curi-Cancha Reserve and The Bat Jungle are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Curi-Cancha Reserve - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve - 3 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Monteverde Orchid Garden - 6 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Monteverde Butterfly Gardens - 6 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Laggus - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Colibrí - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Choco Café - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Green - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Raíces Restaurante - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Fondavela Hotel

3.5-star hotel near Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

An outdoor pool, spa services, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Fondavela Hotel. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Monteverde hotel is smoke free.

  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Fondavela Hotel offers 24 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and safes. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free, per registered adult, when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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, 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free, per registered adult, in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Fondavela Hotel to the airport?

Fondavela Hotel is 71.9 mi (152-min drive) away from the La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Fondavela Hotel?

As of Aug 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fondavela Hotel on Aug 29, 2025 start from $210.08, excluding 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.

Does Fondavela Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Fondavela Hotel.

Does Fondavela Hotel offer free breakfast?

Fondavela Hotel offers free cooked-to-order breakfast every day from 6 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Fondavela Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Fondavela Hotel?

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

Is there free parking at Fondavela Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Fondavela Hotel have a pool?

Fondavela Hotel features an outdoor pool.

Does Fondavela Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Fondavela Hotel have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Fondavela Hotel to downtown Monteverde?

Fondavela Hotel is 0.6 mi away from Monteverde.

Fondavela Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 196 out of 393 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 128 out of 393 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 393 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 393 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 393 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zeeshan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

6/10 Okay

Shaun

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

Helene

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room and grounds delicious food and friendly people.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

gal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The road leading to the hotel is in a bad condition
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Travis, New York

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Felipe

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Angela

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Felipe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great spot!

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

10/10 Excellent

Alan

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

4/10 Poor

Pritesh

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Satbir

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

marie andree

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Artur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good staff. Pleasant
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guenter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guenter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rocio, Charlotte

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large room & nice bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024