Fondavela Mountain Hotel

Fondavela Mountain Hotel, by the cloud forest in Monteverde

Fondavela is a family-run mountain hotel in Monteverde, close to the Monteverde Cloud Forest, with gardens and green pastures around it and the mountains behind. It has a homely, welcoming feel, and the art on its walls gives it a character of its own.

It suits couples and families who want a comfortable base with a pool, a spa and a trail to walk, and who like a hotel with a story.

Why we choose it

• A trail on the property. A self-guided trail lets you walk into the forest before breakfast, when the birds are most active.
• Pool and Jacuzzi. After a cool day in the cloud forest, the pool and the Jacuzzi are where the afternoon ends.
• Two places to eat. Origen is the restaurant, and La Taberna is a sport bar for a more relaxed evening.

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Rooms and views

There are two kinds of room. The Superior Room suits couples, and the Junior Suite gives more space for a longer stay or a small family.

Ask us which fits your group best and we will check what is open for your dates.

On the property

Harmony Spa does massages and treatments, and the pool and Jacuzzi are there for the afternoons. Origen is the main restaurant, and La Taberna, the sport bar, is the place to catch a game. The self-guided trail runs through the grounds, and the gardens bring the wildlife close.

Sunrise over the pastures is worth getting up for, and the sunsets are not bad either. The hotel has private parking if you are driving.

Location and getting there

Fondavela is in Monteverde, Puntarenas, near the cloud forest reserve. Liberia airport is about 2.5 hours away by road. From here we arrange a guided walk in the cloud forest, hanging bridges, a canopy tour or a night walk, with a driver to collect you at the door.

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