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Massages
Reception
Superior Room
Massages
Outdoor pool, sun loungers

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Carretera a Reserva de Monteverde, Santa Elena, Monteverde, Puntarenas, 60109
  • Place, Friends Meeting House
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Curi-Cancha Reserve
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Junior Suite

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

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

About the area

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. Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve and Curi-Cancha Reserve are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Colibrí - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Las Riendas Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Sabor Tico - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Laggus - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Don Luis - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Fondavela Hotel

4.5-star luxury 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 the luxury Fondavela Hotel. Self parking is free.

This 4.5-star Monteverde hotel is smoke free.

  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
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
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

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 Jun 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fondavela Hotel on Jun 4, 2026 start from CA $354, 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. 207 out of 408 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 130 out of 408 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 408 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 408 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 408 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff was extremely friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

HARDIK

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
overall great stay. price could be lower for what they provide so giving 4 star
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anurag

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large room with spacious beds and spectacular views. We were in the Junior Suite and loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel! The staff was very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The pool was great! Water was heated because it can be cool for certain people. Hot tub was great! Courteous staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LONI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean, safe and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most comfortable beds!!! Beautiful wood floors and decor and the staff was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

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

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Spacious and clean rooms, comfortable beds and pillows, more than adequate buffet breakfast, excellent staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great little hotel for visiting Montiverde and Santa Elena!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
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4/10 Poor

James

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Michal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Casey

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, close proximity to the reserve and town.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josephine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

minesh

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

Perfect country break

Beautiful place, delicious food and drinks and wonderful staff, would happily say here again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very peaceful, clean, well maintained place. I hope to go there again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Satbir

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

krishna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property with nice pool. Good pool with warm water and kids had a great time. Loved the sunset at this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024