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Fonda Vela

Monteverde · Costa Rica

Carretera a Reserva de MonteverdeView location

8.6/10Excellent416 Reviews
Cleanliness8.8/108.8
Service9.0/109.0
Comfort8.4/108.4
Condition8.4/108.4
Location10.0/1010.0
Neighborhood8.8/108.8
Amenities8.6/108.6
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About Fonda Vela

The property consists of 24 accomodation units. Those staying at this accomodation may surf on the internet thanks to the Wi-Fi access ready to use on public areas. The hotel provides 24-hour reception.

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When you stay at Fondavela Hotel in Monteverde, you'll be in the mountains, within a 5-minute walk of Monteverde Friends School - Escuela de los Amigos and Friends Meeting House. This luxury hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Curi-Cancha Reserve and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from The Bat Jungle.

Make yourself at home in one of the 24 guestrooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Spa
Entertainment
Non-smoking

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until 10:00 PM
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Reservations are required for massage services. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
    • 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.
  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
    • 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
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Spoken Language

    English

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Friends Meeting House 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Curi-Cancha Reserve 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
The Bat Jungle 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Children's Eternal Rain Forest Bajo del Tigre 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Monteverde Butterfly Gardens 3.2 km / 2 mi
Centro Comercial Monteverde 3.2 km / 2 mi
Hidden Valley Preserve 3.2 km / 2 mi
Ficus La Raiz 3.3 km / 2.1 mi
Monteverde Orchid Garden 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
Jardín de Orquídeas 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
Mundo de los Insectos 3.5 km / 2.2 mi
El Cafetal 4.6 km / 2.8 mi
Wildlife Refuge Monteverde 5 km / 3.1 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 24
  • hotel
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Laundry service
  • Bellboy service
  • Lift access
  • Garden
  • Terrace
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  • Clothes dryer
  • Café
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Indoor freshwater pool: 1
  • Breakfast
  • Picnic
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Upon availability

Room types

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    JUNIOR SUITE KING SIZE BED

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    DOUBLE SUPERIOR

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    Room code: DBL.SU

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    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: JSU.ST

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  • Room SUPERIORRoom • SUPERIORROO.SU

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    SUPERIOR

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    Room code: ROO.SU

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Fonda Vela

8.6
Excellent
416 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.8 /10
Service
9.0 /10
Comfort
8.4 /10
Condition
8.4 /10
Location
10.0 /10
Neighborhood
8.8 /10
Amenities
8.6 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jun 2026
Doron
Staff is very helpful, and eager to help. Large rooms. It is located within the cloud forest, so expect small creatures visit. Nice covered pool/ jacuzzi area. Beautiful landscape. Good amenities, including a massage in a reasonable price.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jun 2026
Vanessa
Fondavela Hotel exceeded all expectations: the rooms/facilities are designed to promote comfort and tranquility, the location is ideal for accessing Monteverde cloud forest, the food was EXCELLENT, and the staff were outstanding! I hope to return again on my next visit to Costa Rica. Thank you to all the staff for making our stay so enjoyable!
Family
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jun 2026
Paula
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!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
17 May 2026
Juan
Excellent hotel for families
Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
23 Mar 2026
Bhaavvna
The property has no air conditioning! Yes if we cranked a window would be perfect but the window had no protection from any wild life! No net nothing
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
09 Mar 2026
stephen
Some milk in the room fridge would be a nice touch as there is a dairy nearby but this was a great stay. Lovely place
10/10
Exceptional
05 Mar 2026
Paul
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.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
24 Feb 2026
HARDIK
overall great stay. price could be lower for what they provide so giving 4 star
Family_with_children
4/10
Poor
04 Feb 2026
James
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.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jan 2026
Tyler
Front desk staff was extremely friendly
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jan 2026
Michael
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.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Dec 2025
Anurag
Large room with spacious beds and spectacular views. We were in the Junior Suite and loved it
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
18 Dec 2025
Michael
Just perfect
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
13 Dec 2025
Antonio
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.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
25 Nov 2025
Brian
The pool was great! Water was heated because it can be cool for certain people. Hot tub was great! Courteous staff.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
24 Aug 2025
Michal
Sparkling clean with great pool area.
Hard to travel to and from if you don’t have a car. Limited dining options and expensive dinner menu.
Other than the pool, not much else to do.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
31 Jul 2025
Glen
The property was clean, safe and quiet.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jul 2025
Pamela
Most comfortable beds!!! Beautiful wood floors and decor and the staff was amazing!
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jul 2025
Carla
Beautiful hotel! The staff was very friendly
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jul 2025
LONI
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
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
06 Apr 2025
Verified traveler
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.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jan 2025
Verified traveler

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.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
29 Dec 2024
Zeeshan
Deivin from the restaurant and Melanie from the front desk are superstars! Fondavela staff was very friendly and welcoming. Felt like home.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
08 Dec 2024
Shaun
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.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
17 Oct 2024
Helene
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.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 Oct 2024
Kristin
Beautiful room and grounds delicious food and friendly people.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Aug 2024
Charles
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.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
21 Aug 2024
gal
The road leading to the hotel is in a bad condition
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
20 Aug 2024
Verified traveler

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!
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
09 Aug 2024
Travis
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.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Aug 2024
Felipe
it will be nicer if the room have trials to the pool and a couple extra more outlets, but it was marvelous
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jul 2024
Casey

Great spot!

Beautiful spot, very clean and roomy, fantastic breakfast. I wonky wish we could have stayed longer!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jul 2024
Alan
Spacious and clean rooms, comfortable beds and pillows, more than adequate buffet breakfast, excellent staff.
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
14 Jul 2024
Pritesh
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



Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jul 2024
Verified traveler
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
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jul 2024
Satbir
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.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jun 2024
marie andree

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.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
10 Jun 2024
Artur
Good staff. Pleasant
10/10
Exceptional
05 May 2024
Jesus

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.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
28 Apr 2024
Rocio
Large room & nice bathroom
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Apr 2024
minesh

Perfect country break

Beautiful place, delicious food and drinks and wonderful staff, would happily say here again
Partner
8/10
Excellent
21 Apr 2024
Amanda
It was a very peaceful, clean, well maintained place. I hope to go there again.
Business_and_leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
16 Apr 2024
Josephine
Great property.
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
04 Apr 2024
Verified traveler
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.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Apr 2024
Brett
Great hotel, don’t hesitate to stay here. Had a family of eight in two rooms. Rooms were clean and neat and very nice.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
23 Mar 2024
Nihal
Nature around the hotel was great. We saw many tropical birds including toucans. Staff was very kind and helpful. We would highly recommend it.
Leisure Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
11 Mar 2024
Subhash
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.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 Feb 2024
Lauri
Beautiful hotel minutes from Monteverde biological preserve. The hot tubs were out of service the day we were there which was a disappointment because it was cold and rainy. But we passed our time at the bar instead and David behind the bar was great!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jan 2024
Thomas
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.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jan 2024
krishna
Excellent property with nice pool. Good pool with warm water and kids had a great time. Loved the sunset at this property.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
03 Jan 2024
Shanmugaraja
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.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
30 Aug 2023
Hasan
Beautiful Property! Nice updated rooms and bathrooms.
Animals on the property including monkeys in their trail.
Need clearer instructions on where to park for some rooms. Theres abit of walk from the car to the room. Breakfast service was good and front desk was helpful!
Alot of noise of the rain and wind inside the room which did wake me up a couple of times!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
06 Aug 2023
Sara
Beautiful property, close proximity to the reserve and town.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
16 Jul 2023
Heidy
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.
Leisure Family_with_children
4/10
Poor
09 May 2023
Melissa
I imagine that at one time this was a nice property and maybe it will be one day, but not now.
We booked this hotel because it was listed with a pool. The pool was under construction.
When I approached the subject with the staff, they rudely told me that they had informed the websites and it was there fault it was not taken down. Then in the dining room we met others who had chosen the hotel for the pool as well - they had booked through another site, making clear this was not Expedia's fault, but there own. They refuse to take responsibility for it. Had we known they did not have a pool, we could have stayed some where cheaper and closer to town. As this hotel is outside of town, through a very torn up/pot filled hotel.
Besides the lack of pool and lack of helpful response from this hotel, the newly renovated showers flood the bathroom so there is no way to have a dry bathroom. If you like to wear socks in your room, find some where else.
If you travel with clothes that you hang up - find somewhere else.
There is no closet, and their solution was to put hangers on a towel rack, so your choice is either to hang your towels or clothing... but wait the hangers dont actually fit on the towel rack, so plan on your clothes ending up on the floor. Lastly, if you have any sensitivity to light, I do not recommend that you stay here. Our room had a wall of glass blocks with no way of shading, so we woke up every morning at 530am to sun streaming in.
I would not stay here again.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
19 Apr 2023
Nidia
Loved our stay here. The property was beautiful. Our room was lovely. The staff were all so friendly and went out of their way to make our stay amazing.

The food is delicious, drinks were great and all the restaurant staff were exceptional.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
12 Apr 2023
Neil
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.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Apr 2023
Taylor
Great little hotel for visiting Montiverde and Santa Elena!
10/10
Exceptional
07 Apr 2023
Brenda
Beds are lumpy & not comfortable.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
07 Apr 2023
A
I like that this property is remote and close to the cloud forest.
Leisure Friends
6/10
Pleasant
06 Apr 2023
Silvia
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”
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
02 Apr 2023
Robin
Beautiful views. We couldn’t work out times to eat here with our activities.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
25 Mar 2023
Susan
Great hotel and room. Very poor hot water pressure in shower. Check and move rooms if not to your liking. Otherwise it was great. Great drink and meal after a late night tour. Exceptional staff. The local tour guides and taxi drivers were available when you need them so don't worry about the walk to Santa Elena. I would stay again.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
06 Jan 2023
Ramamoorthy
Good location and the room we stayed in had been recently refurbished. Complimentary breakfast was excellent. Lunch and dinner options were a little premium.

Drinking water available for sale. No complimentary water available.
Leisure Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
04 Jan 2023
yaagov
The breakfast was terrible
Cheaply done, and ugly served
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
13 Dec 2022
Maria
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.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
28 Nov 2022
Gregory
Great stay.
Leisure Family_with_children
4/10
Poor
25 Nov 2022
Caitlyn
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.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
24 Oct 2022
Jose Luis Reyes
Swimming pool is really great. Also, the open areas are prettyy well mainteined.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
20 Sep 2022
Guillermo
Great hotel just please ilimuninate better sidewalks and acces to the rooms as it is complex to walk at night
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jul 2022
karen
Beautiful property. Friendly and helpful staff. Could watch the hummingbirds from our room. Enjoyed the short natural trail onsite.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jul 2022
Callie
We loved this property. It was so clean and picturesque. It offered many options and privacy feom other guest. The hot tubs and pools were great for the rainy days since they are covered. The walking trail is also a must to see wildlife. The staff was also amazing and friendly.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jul 2022
Sabyasachi
Wonderful location! Loved the spacious rooms with beautiful views. Had a great time! Thanks!
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
30 Jun 2022
Tu Phuong
Just ok but I see that they are working to improve it
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jun 2022
Jessica

Amazing resort.

Absolutely beautiful resort. Everything up to par. Very clean and breakfast is delicious
Partner
4/10
Poor
31 May 2022
Brittin
Great location if you plan to visit the Monteverde Reserva as it is only about a 5 minute car ride. The hotel arranged a tour guide for us who was very knowledgeable. The grounds are pretty. The beds were comfortable. The staff are friendly, and the food is good. Room service is fast and food is hot. We stayed in room 1 which I cannot recommend because it is just downhill from the main road. I was ripped out of sleep by an incredibly loud motorcycle one night. The walls are thin. We had to endure 2 nights of our neighbor coughing at night. Not a nice experience during COVID times. The tap water is tinted brown. I always drink from the tap in Costa Rica, but thought better of it here. Even in the restaurant, if you are served tap water, it is not clear. Lastly, we received a drink ticket at check in to use with dinner or lunch, but forgot to use it. I presented it at check out and asked if they would apply it, but they said no. It was fine for 2 nights at the price we paid, but I would not go back.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
18 Mar 2022
hala
Beautiful hotel. Very friendly staff. Amazing pool. The food was amazing too. The only negative was the drive which we expected from reading other reviews. It’s a little rough up there.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
07 Mar 2022
Christopher

Friendly staff Lucia and nice spot

You got your money worth and the jacuzzi were really nice and pool area. There was a nice hike around the property in the woods.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Feb 2022
Brenda
This hotel is close enough to the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve that you can walk there from the hotel.

The staff were pleasant and provided efficient service.

A great place to stay.
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
22 Feb 2022
Matt
The rooms and hotel demonstrated on Expedia is NOT what they put us in upon check in. We ended up staying in an old, poorly renovated concrete and wooden structure (instead of the large two story concrete hotel in the photos on the listing). The room was full of ants and smelled terribly of floor wax and cleaning products. Every time the wind blew it sounded like the roof was going to blow off and you can see daylight between the old walls and the “new” wooden additional walls.

Had we known the poor quality of the room we would be staying in we would have never made the reservation, especially for the high price; we feel very deceived.

Food was good at breakfast and staff was very friendly otherwise.
Leisure Family_with_children
2/10
Poor
12 Feb 2022
Paul
Property is run down, but prices are extra premium for the area. They want to force you to book activities with only limited vendors, guaranteeing that you pay twice the price for the same activities. Food costs on the property are way too high, and simply going downtown gets better food at 1/3 the price.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jan 2022
Kimberlee
The staff is amazing! They always remembered my name and room number and were available for any questions…even when I was out and about, I could send a WhatsApp message to Jocelyn and she would reply promptly. Very beautiful property; great view for sunsets. The restaurant and taverna staff were traffic, too! The location is great—an easy, 20 minute walk up the hill to the cloud forest preserve. Would definitely stay at Fondavela again!
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jul 2021
Verified traveler
Loved the view from our room! Listening to the wind and watching the clouds was very relaxing.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 May 2021
Verified traveler
I loved that it was hidden in the mountains. It was very open and peaceful. We could hear the nature and rain at night and also the food and drinks there were great.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
16 May 2021
Verified traveler
Very pretty and close to the park.

Monteverde is unlike anywhere else in Costa Rica with gorgeous hanging bridges, but bring warm clothes because it is seriously cold! The rooms in the hotel don’t have any heat and they’re really big, so you will have a hard time staying warm. We left a day early because it was so freezing and headed to Jaco.

The hotel itself was great and so was the staff.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 May 2021
Colleen

Location ideal

Great location. The hotel was very clean. Bathroom could use an update but for the price we would stay here again.
Partner
2/10
Poor
10 Apr 2021
vinita

My nightmare in Monteverde

The Place was stinking and filthy. There was so many better rooms available but the manager refused to give us better location under the pretext of covid bubble. She gave us another stinking and filthy room with a small size bed and very low pressure in the bathroom. This was our worst experience in Costa Rica. we enjoyed our stay in the other places i.e. Arenal and Manual Antonio. I am surprised that the manager didn't try to help change the room when requested.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Apr 2021
Verified traveler
Wonderful private hotel just minutes from the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. The rooms were huge with wonderful views of the property. Meals were great along with service. Thank you!
Leisure Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
28 Feb 2021
Verified traveler
La habitación está en buenas condiciones, muy tranquilo. Alejado del centro, muy oscuro los alrededores del hotel y la habitación, tanto que dificulta la entrada. Regular en cuanto a limpieza y desayuno.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
09 Feb 2021
William

Exceptional Property and Experience

The room was great and the property fantastic with a lot of privacy. The breakfast options were the best we have experienced with an \"included\" package. You could order off the menu and there were plenty of options. The hot tubs were great, but book them in advance if you are there during COVID restrictions. They fill up fast. It is very windy in Monteverde, so be prepared for that. My caution is to be sure that they give you the room type that you reserved. We reserved and paid for a king bed in a room with a view. They initially put us in a room with two double beds. They let us move to a room with a king bed, but there was only a view of a cement wall. I don't know why they stuck us in these rooms when they were nowhere near capacity. It was fine, but we did not get what we paid for. They offered to let us move again, but by that time we were unpacked and it would be too much of a hassle.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Dec 2020
Verified traveler
This is a very comfortable and beautiful place to visit. Must go right time of year no air conditioning. Staff was excellent, room was very clean and comfortable. Breakfast was decent better than US Best Western. Remember this is a tropical paradise and brings as such expect some bugs and humidity issues. On a Costa Rica scale I would say it’s a 4 star easy. If you’re expecting American style properties then you may be dissatisfied. It’s gorgeous grounds are beautiful and well maintained. Staff was very very wonderful
Leisure Friends
4/10
Poor
27 Nov 2020
Verified traveler
I didn’t like my room because it was too old and some stuff didn’t work properly
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
12 Mar 2020
Verified traveler
Like. Pool and rooms
Dislike- dinner was average. Floors in rooms were very slippery and dangerous.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
07 Mar 2020
William

Lovely 4 night stay

The rooms are very spacious, modern, clean design... the views (based on our room) spectacular. The people working there were all very kind and helpful. The only downside (noted by others here) is the food. After one dinner we made reservation at restaurants in town. Not dreadful by any means, but certainly not rising beyond mediocre.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Feb 2020
Debbie
Beautiful property, friendly service & Mateo the monkey was a bonus!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
22 Feb 2020
Verified traveler
Very tranquil and beautiful views. Staff was very friendly. Internet was almost nonexistent and even the bar had no connectivity so that could be an area of improvement.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
21 Feb 2020
Verified traveler
Unique property with gorgeous landscaping. Delicious breakfast, with many selections to choose from. Nice customer service.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
05 Feb 2020
Barbara
Incredible sheets and pillows and comfortable bedding. Beautiful garden and tasteful and original artwork. Friendly, kind and eager to accommodate my family including my 86 year old mother. Fantastic breakfast included. I highly recommend this place the sunsets are amazing.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jan 2020
Marcus

Great place and people

Enjoyed the peacefulness of the property and the friendliness of the staff. I would recommend this place to friends and family.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
19 Jan 2020
Verified traveler
I like the expanse and the set up tucked away from each other
Leisure Partner

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Fonda Vela
Carretera a Reserva de Monteverde, Monteverde, Costa Rica

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