Hotel Fonda Vela

The Fonda Vela Hotel is located in beautiful Monteverde, famous for its Resplendent Quetzals, Three-wattled Bellbirds, an abundance of orchids, and a gorgeous cloud forest. The climate is refreshing, many times referred to as "eternal spring". The views of the Gulf of Nicoya from the hotel's 1400 meter elevation are spectacular. Monteverde is an ideal destination for relaxing and enjoying the wonders of the tropics. A visit of at least two nights in Monteverde is recommended.





The Fonda Vela Hotel has nine buildings nestled in the landscaped property, designed with natural lighting, privacy and warmth. All have large windows with views of our forest allowing the outside beauty to be a part of a cozy interior. 

Our 20 junior suites have a small refrigerator, table, king and queen-size beds, a comfortable sofa and 14 with TV's. All rooms have telephones. Most of the rooms are wheelchair accessible; please request one at the time of making your reservation if that is required.








On the 35-acre property, you will find lush forests and verdant pastures that are excellent for birding and hiking. In this tranquil setting, you may see parrots and emerald toucans that come to feed in the fruiting trees, occasionally. During certain months the Fonda Vela is excellent for seeing Resplendent Quetzal, Three-waltted Bellbird and Keel-billed toucans. Horses graze in the pasture below. A 15-minute walk away is the world famous 10,500-hectare Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. The Santa Elena Reserve is a short drive away where you may observe the Arenal Volcano on a clear day. 

Hotel Fonda Vela is honored to receive international distinction by travel critics. This praise confirms our intentions, to provide accommodations in harmony with the surrounding beauty.

The Fonda Vela's proximity to the world famous Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve makes this eco-lodge a favorite with bird watchers. Many guests with luck and patience view the highly sought after Resplendent Quetzals and Three-wattled Bell Birds.

The refreshing climate and peacefulness of the hotel's forested property allows you to enjoy, without distraction, one of Costa Rica's most beautiful locations. During the late afternoon you may want to devote time to observing the colorful sky as the sun sets behind the Gulf of Nicoya.







We offer a honeymoon package that includes complementary wine and flowers for newlyweds. There are two restaurants at Fonda Vela, one elegant and spacious, the other cozy with a fireplace. Upstairs from the restaurant is a full service bar. We want you to feel at home in a distant land

The Fonda Vela is a ideal hotel for birdwatching. We have more than one kilometer of private hiking trails and are within walking distance of the Monteverde Cloud Forest, the Hummingbird Gallery, the Children's Eternal Rainforest. For night entertainment, we are approximately one Km from the local disco, La Cascada with salsa, merengue and international music for dancing, a place to meet the locals and make friends specially on Friday and Saturday.

Room Rates	Until Nov 30 /08		Dec 1 / 08 - Nov 30 /09
	Single	Double	Single	Double
Standard Room	$94.00	$103.00	$99.00	$110.00
Junior Suite	$103.00	$121.00	$110.00	$130.00
Children 0-3 years old free of charge Children under 8 years old $4.50 per night Additional person $9.00 Rates do NOT include taxes

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