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Fondavela Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve

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Massages
Superior Room | View from room
Outdoor pool
Exterior
Massages
VIP Access

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping
The price is NT$9,693
NT$10,953 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - 2025/1/7

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A perk like food and drink extras, free breakfast, or parking credits
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Room upgrades when available, plus Silver perks

Room options

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Superior Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Laptop workspace
In-room safe
  • 13 Ping (43 square meters)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Room - 2 Queen - 1 Individual | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Comfort Room - 2 Queen - 1 Individual

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Laptop workspace
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Junior Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Laptop workspace
In-room safe
  • 14 Ping (46 square meters)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Comfort Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Laptop workspace
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 Ping (53 square meters)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Curi-Cancha Reserve - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Children's Eternal Rain Forest Bajo del Tigre - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Monteverde Butterfly Gardens - 6 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Laggus Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Café Monteverde - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Las Riendas Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tree House Restaurante & Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Sabor Tico - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Fondavela Hotel

Hotel near Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
At Fondavela Hotel, you can look forward to free cooked-to-order breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Outdoor furniture, smoke-free premises, and concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Fondavela Hotel offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities like safes and minibars.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Separate sitting areas, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, per adult, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Fondavela Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Fondavela Hotel?

As of 2024/12/22, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fondavela Hotel on 2025/1/6 start from NT$9,692, 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.

Is Fondavela Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Fondavela Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Fondavela Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at Fondavela Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fondavela Hotel located?

Situated in the mountains, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Monteverde Friends School - Escuela de los Amigos and Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve. Friends Meeting House and Curi-Cancha Reserve are also within 15 minutes.

Fondavela Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 185 out of 380 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 127 out of 380 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 380 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 380 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 380 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Amanda

Traveled with family and small children
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

10/10 Excellent

Josephine

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024