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Fondavela Hotel

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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

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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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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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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 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fondavela Hotel on Jun 3, 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

8/10 Good

HARDIK

Travelled with family and small children
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

4/10 Poor

James

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

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

6/10 Okay

Peter

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Anurag, Sharon

Travelled with family and small children
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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

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

6/10 Okay

Michal

Travelled with family and small children
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

10/10 Excellent

Flora

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aled

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glen

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel! The staff was very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

LONI

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled 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

Travelled 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