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    Hotel Fonda Vela

    680 Reviews
    #12 of 20 Hotels in Monteverde
    1km past the Monteverde Cheese Factory and 2km before the Monteverde Reserve., Costa Rica
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          US$ 145
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          Overview
          4.0
          680 reviews
          • Excellent34%
          • Very good39%
          • Average17%
          • Poor5%
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          “junior suite” (51 reviews)
          “cloud forest” (114 reviews)
          “pool area” (26 reviews)
          Free Internet
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          1 - 5 of 680 reviews

          Reviewed 2 days ago
          Overpriced, wish we stayed somewhere else.

          Location was great, dinner at restaurant on grounds was delicious, pool was beautiful but very cold, pool towel system made no sense. No one was ever at the pool beverage station, so you're pretty much on your own. Walking into our room the first night...More

          Thank sfloridasunshine
          Reviewed 4 days ago
          Great location

          Hotel Fonda Vela is a great place to stay to explore the Monte Verde area. It is very close to several preserves, Monte Verde Preserve, Children's Eternal Rainforest preserve, and Curi Cancha Reserve (all highly recommended). We were in room #4, great room with small...More

          Thank Beth S
          Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
          Overpriced and unfriendly front desk

          My room was charming but you have to walk a good way to get there....the same with the restaurant. The good news is the Cloud Forest National Park is close but nothing else. I ordered a cup of Aztec soup which was off putting and...More

          1  Thank Jammin2727
          Reviewed 5 May 2017 via mobile
          Needs updating

          This hotel is a group of properties scattered around some fine gardens. The rooms decor and furniture needs updating. And because these are houses converted to hotel, our suite had a very odd arrangement. Breakfast was nice and good choices with fresh omelette.

          Thank Zim25
          Reviewed 1 May 2017 via mobile
          Beautiful and comfortable lodging in the heart of Monteverde

          My wife, daughter, and I stayed here on a visit to Monteverde. We really enjoyed our stay-our room was beautiful with an upstairs room where our daughter slept. The breakfast buffet was wonderful, staff friendly and helpful (English spoken), and the grounds well kept and...More

          Thank Merrill L
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          • Top amenities
          • Restaurant
          • Free Parking
          • Pool
          • Room Service
          • Free Internet
          • Bar/Lounge
          • Hotel Amenities
          • Free Parking
          • Concierge
          • Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
          • Room Service
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          • Laundry Service
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          • Restaurant
          • Pool
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          • Price range
          • US$ 116 - US$ 204 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
          • Hotel class
          • Room types
          • Suites ,
          • Non-Smoking Rooms ,
          • Family Rooms
          • Number of rooms
          • 42
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          • Costa Rica >
          • Province of Puntarenas >
          • Monteverde
          • Also Known As
          • Fonda Vela Hotel ,
          • Fonda Vela Monteverde
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          Lsnowhite
          How late is the restaurant open for dinner?
          20 January 2017|
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          Response from vacationfan641 |
          9:00 pm closing
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          Droopydrawrs52
          I am worried the negative reviews here as we are booked in the spring
          8 December 2016|
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          Response from JeanetteAron | Reviewed this property |
          It was one of my daughter's favourite places to stay, lovely rooms, good food and helpful front desk staff. It was close to where we saw our first Quetzal :)
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          Cofah
          Do you have air conditioning?
          23 June 2016|
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          Response from Managerfondavela | Property representative |
          Our hotel as any Hotel in the area, doesn´t provide any air conditioning A/C, this due mostly of the year Monteverde keep a fresh weather. Also, our room structures are build to keep high spaces to let the air flow and keep... More
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          "room closest to the main car park have a lesser view"
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          "Rooms with low numbers--1 through 10, are quieter."
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          "Avoid the downstairs rooms that require another guest to pass your window to get to their room."
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          "Ask for an upper level room, you'll have a better view and better breeze"
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