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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
Outdoor pool
Superior Room | View from room
Massages
Front of property
Fondavela Hotel offers a peaceful mountain setting with a cooked-to-order breakfast. Enjoy spa services, an outdoor pool, and WiFi throughout. Guests love the on-site coffee shop and consistently praise the helpful staff who enhance the rejuvenating experience.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Superior Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Laptop workspace
  • 43 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Laptop workspace
In-room safe
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Monteverde, Fondavela Hotel is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve and Arenal Volcano National Park. The Bat Jungle and Monteverde Butterfly Gardens are also worth visiting. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like ziplining, mountain biking, and ecotours.
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Map
Carretera a Reserva de Monteverde, Santa Elena, Monteverde, Puntarenas, 60109

What's nearby

  • Curi-Cancha Reserve - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve - 3 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Reserva Biológica Bosque Nuboso Monteverde - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Monteverde Orchid Garden - 6 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Monteverde Butterfly Gardens - 6 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Laggus Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Sabor Tico - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Green - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Raíces Restaurante - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taty's Bakery - ‬4 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 tour/ticket assistance
  • Concierge services
  • 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

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

  • 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

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
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

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.

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.

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