Fonda Vela - Monteverde Costa Rica Hotel
We invite you to the Hotel Fonda Vela, a hotel dedicated to the idea of eco-tourism in harmony with nature. The Latin root of the word Fonda means a place of rest or nourishment after a long journey. Vela, or candle, for us represents service and hospitality. To this we add a peaceful atmosphere that is sensitive to the local environment.
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. See Monteverde map for location. The Santa Elena Reserve is a short drive away where you may observe the Arenal Volcano on a clear day.
Throughout the Fonda Vela you will find paintings of Paul
Warren Smith, the owners' father an early settler of
the property. His works, along with other artists of the
Monteverde community, reflect the mysterious mist enshrouded
cloud forest provoking the mind to meditate on the meaning
of peaceful living with our planet.
In the spirit of conservation and culture for the community and the travelers who visit us, we support the annual Monteverde Music Festival held usually during March and April at the Monteverde Institute.
Come visit the Hotel Fonda Vela and discover the beauty of Costa Rica's Highlands.
The Fonda Vela has 40 rooms in 9 separate buildings, this includes 20 standard rooms with 2 queen-size beds or a king size bed and 20 junior suites with 1 king bed, 1 queen bed + 1 sofa bed; 14 with TV's. All rooms have private bath & hot water.
Other services include our elegant and spacious restaurant, a separate bar and TV room.
Our meeting rooms seat 50 people and have balconies overlooking the forest. Every day at 6 pm. We present a slide show of Monteverde's Quaker history and secrets of the cloud forest. The slide show was prepared by Bobby Maxon and the cost is $5 per person.
Private hiking trails, guided horse-back riding, and laundry service are also available. We can arrange all local tours for you.
The Fonda Vela is an ideal hotel for bird watching. We have more than one kilometer of private hiking trails and are within walking distance of the Monteverde Cloud Forest, the Hummingbird Gallery and the Children's Eternal Rainforest.
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Check In time: 14:00, Check Out time: 12:00 local time.
Adult rate applies to ages 9 and up, child rate applies to ages 3 - 8, children under age 3 sleep free.
Link to Online Reservations - or e-mail fondavela@monteverdeinfo.com with questions.
Room rates above exclude taxes, click here for rates including the 16.39% tax.
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