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Fondavela Hotel

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A hot tub on a wooden deck with a glass railing overlooking a lush garden and a modern building.
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
A spa building with large glass windows, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
Superior Room
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
The current price is AU$533
includes taxes & fees
4 July - 5 July

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, Monteverde Friends School - Escuela de los Amigos
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with wooden flooring, a desk with a chair, a television, two beds, and a wardrobe.

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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A hotel room with a wooden ceiling, a large window with curtains, a bed, a nightstand, a table, and a sofa.

Room

  • Sleeps 4

About the area

Monteverde

A luxury stay in Monteverde awaits you at Fondavela Hotel. Within a short 5-minute stroll, you'll find Monteverde Friends School - Escuela de los Amigos and Friends Meeting House. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free cooked-to-order breakfast. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and spa services. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this 4.5-property class Monteverde hotel, you'll be 1.7 km (1.1 mi) from Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve.

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

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

About this property

Fondavela Hotel

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 a safe. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and free toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include massages.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 6 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
  • Pool loungers

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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
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 aged 5 years old and younger stay free per registered adult when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 all 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 aged 5 years old and younger stay free per registered adult in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Fondavela Hotel?

Fondavela Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Fondavela Hotel?

As of 3 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fondavela Hotel on 4 July 2026 start from AU$533, including 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 parking available at Fondavela Hotel?

Yep, Fondavela Hotel has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at Fondavela Hotel?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like massages.

Does Fondavela Hotel have a pool?

Fondavela Hotel has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

Does Fondavela Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary cooked-to-order brekkie is served daily from 6 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Fondavela Hotel?

No, Fondavela Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Fondavela Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Fondavela Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Fondavela Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Fondavela Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 210 out of 411 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 130 out of 411 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 411 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 411 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 411 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just perfect
Stayed 4 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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Bhaavvna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

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

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

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
Verified

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
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

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

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

Josephine

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

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

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