Fondavela Hotel – A Favorite for Families in Monteverde
About the Hotel
Rooms with forest views
Hotel Fonda Vela offers rooms with two queen beds, a king bed, or a combination of both. Each room includes a small living area, a private balcony, and views of the Monteverde Cloud Forest. Amenities include a Lavazza coffee machine, a flat-screen TV with USB ports, and a bathroom with a rainfall shower. Some rooms feature a mezzanine for added space.
Dining at La Fonda
The onsite restaurant, La Fonda, serves traditional Costa Rican dishes such as pinto, omelets, and fresh fruit. Breakfast is buffet-style with options like cereals, oatmeal, and local bread. The restaurant follows social distancing measures, with tables spaced at least 3 meters apart.
Trails and relaxation
The hotel has 9 hectares of land with self-guided trails for birdwatching. Guests may spot quetzals, toucans, and bellbirds. A heated pool and indoor jacuzzis are available. The spa offers treatments like hot stone massages and reflexology.
Near Monteverde Reserve
The hotel is next to the Monteverde Biological Reserve, a 1 km walk from Children's Eternal Rain Forest. Other nearby spots include the Monteverde Cheese Factory (2 km) and the Butterfly Garden (3 km). The nearest airport, La Fortuna, is 90 km away.
Family-run hospitality
Founded by the Smith family, the hotel displays paintings of Paul Warren Smith, an early settler. Services include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a tour desk, and laundry facilities. Face masks are required in shared spaces like the restaurant and reception.
Choose from a variety of room types
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi in public areas
- Free parking
- Safe deposit box
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Concierge desk
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Hiking
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid shuttle service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
Children
- Cots
- Board games
Spa & Leisure
- Heated swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness centre
- Jacuzzi
- Back massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
Room features
- Sitting area
- Garden furniture
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Location
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