Fondavela Hotel

Property class: 4.5

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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.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Bar
The current price is AED 992
AED 1,121 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct

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Room options

View all photos for Superior Room

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

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboards, bedside tables with lamps, and a neutral color scheme.

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

View all photos for Superior Room

A two-story wooden building with balconies, surrounded by greenery.

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.

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboards, bedside lamps, a wooden bench, and a nightstand with a drawer.

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 King Beds

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 Arenal Volcano National Park and Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve. The Bat Jungle and Monteverde Butterfly Gardens are also worth visiting. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like ziplining, mountain biking, and ecotours. Visit our Monteverde travel guide
Map
Carretera a Reserva de Monteverde, Santa Elena, Monteverde, Puntarenas, 60109

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
  • Children's Eternal Rain Forest Bajo del Tigre
    6 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    152 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tree House Restaurante & Cafe
    6 min drive
  • Restaurante Sabor Tico
    6 min drive
  • Choco Café
    6 min drive
  • El Sapo Bar & Restaurant
    5 min drive
  • Stella's Cafe
    15 min walk

About this property

Fondavela Hotel

  • Luxury 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 along with sun loungers
    • 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

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • 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
  • Pool loungers

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
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

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

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 18 September 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fondavela Hotel on 6 October 2026 start from AED 992, 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?

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 luxury hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Monteverde Friends School - Escuela de los Amigos and Friends Meeting House. Curi-Cancha Reserve and The Bat Jungle are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Fondavela Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 213 out of 415 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 131 out of 415 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 415 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 415 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 415 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was the best. They went above and beyond to help us. Location was great as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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This hotel is beautiful. We travelled with our grandson so needed a room with two beds and our room was so large we had plenty of space for luggage. The grounds are landscaped with gorgeous flowers. The staff at reception and the restaurants could not be more helpful and accommodating. They kindly rushed a laundry order for us and offered an upgrade. The breakfast menu was fabulous! It was a quiet and peaceful stay very close to the reserve. We would love to return again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Front desk staff was extremely friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful hotel! The staff was very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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 review

10/10 Excellent

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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 review

10/10 Excellent

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The property was clean, safe and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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Most comfortable beds!!! Beautiful wood floors and decor and the staff was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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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 review

10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect country break

Beautiful place, delicious food and drinks and wonderful staff, would happily say here again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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8/10 Good

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It was a very peaceful, clean, well maintained place. I hope to go there again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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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 review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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The property is beautiful and well kept with a nice walking trail that circles the perimeter. Staff was friendly and accommodating. Pool was fabulous and a nice break after touring all day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel, don’t hesitate to stay here. Had a family of eight in two rooms. Rooms were clean and neat and very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Nature around the hotel was great. We saw many tropical birds including toucans. Staff was very kind and helpful. We would highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good staff. Pleasant
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024