Fondavela Hotel

Hotels
Independent
8.4 (105 reviews)
Carretera a Reserva de Monteverde, Santa Elena, Monteverde, Puntarenas, 60109 , Monteverde , CR

Facilities

Free breakfast
Free WiFi
Garden
Concierge service
Wheelchair accessible
Outdoor furniture
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Free breakfast
Front desk (limited hours)
Mountain biking nearby
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Cleanliness
Friendly staff
Comfortable beds
Delicious breakfast
Cons:
Limited dining options
Hard to travel without a car

Categories

Cleanliness
8
Sparkling clean, but potential issues with traveling.
Service
8.8
Amazing staff, very friendly and accommodating.
Location
8
Hard to travel to and from without a car.
Room Quality
9
Most comfortable beds, beautiful decor.
Amenities
8.5
Great pool area; however, not much else to do.
Value for Money
8
Limited dining options and expensive dinner menu.
Food and Beverage
8.5
Included breakfast was delicious.
Overall Experience
8.4
Great stay with friendly staff and comfortable accommodations.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 07:10

Property Description

Relaxation and Recreation
Indulge in onsite massages and unwind by the outdoor pool for a truly rejuvenating experience.

Delightful Dining Options
Savor a delicious meal at the restaurant or grab a quick bite at the coffee shop/cafe, and enjoy room service with a drink at the bar/lounge.

Comfort and Convenience
Feel at home in one of the 24 well-appointed guestrooms equipped with modern amenities, including complimentary Wi-Fi and digital television.

Immerse yourself in the beauty of Monteverde at Fondavela Hotel, where luxury meets nature. Book your stay now and explore the wonders of the cloud forest.

Important information:

  • Reservations are required for massage services. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free, per registered adult, when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SJO

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

  • Children and extra beds

    No cribs (infant beds) available

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 105 reviews
Cleanliness: 8
Service: 8.8
Location: 8
Room Quality: 9
Amenities: 8.5
Value for Money: 8
Food and Beverage: 8.5
Overall Experience: 8.4
M
Michal family_with_children
6
Pros:

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.

2025-08-24 via Nuitee
G
Glen family
10
Pros:

The property was clean, safe and quiet.

2025-07-31 via Nuitee
P
Pamela
10
Pros:

Most comfortable beds!!! Beautiful wood floors and decor and the staff was amazing!

2025-07-29 via Nuitee
C
Carla family_with_children
10
Pros:

Beautiful hotel! The staff was very friendly

2025-07-19 via Nuitee
L
LONI family
10
Pros:

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

2025-07-17 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
10
Pros:

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.

2025-04-06 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
10
Stay here! It’s the best!
Pros:

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.

2025-01-05 via Nuitee
Z
Zeeshan family
10
Pros:

Deivin from the restaurant and Melanie from the front desk are superstars! Fondavela staff was very friendly and welcoming. Felt like home.

2024-12-29 via Nuitee
S
Shaun partner
6
Pros:

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.

2024-12-08 via Nuitee
H
Helene family
8
Pros:

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.

2024-10-17 via Nuitee
K
Kristin partner
10
Pros:

Beautiful room and grounds delicious food and friendly people.

2024-10-08 via Nuitee
C
Charles family
10
Pros:

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.

2024-08-27 via Nuitee
G
gal
8
Pros:

The road leading to the hotel is in a bad condition

2024-08-22 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
10
Lovely and peaceful
Pros:

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!

2024-08-21 via Nuitee
T
Travis partner
10
Pros:

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.

2024-08-09 via Nuitee
F
Felipe family
10
Pros:

it will be nicer if the room have trials to the pool and a couple extra more outlets, but it was marvelous

2024-08-08 via Nuitee
C
Casey
10
Great spot!
Pros:

Beautiful spot, very clean and roomy, fantastic breakfast. I wonky wish we could have stayed longer!

2024-07-21 via Nuitee
A
Alan family
10
Pros:

Spacious and clean rooms, comfortable beds and pillows, more than adequate buffet breakfast, excellent staff.

2024-07-20 via Nuitee
P
Pritesh family_with_children
4
Pros:

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



2024-07-14 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
10
Pros:

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

2024-07-06 via Nuitee