Come visit the Hotel Fonda Vela and discover the beauty of Costa Rica’s highlands. Situated on the continental divide, the weather patterns from both the Caribbean and Pacific oceans contribute in the creation of our cloud forest, Monteverde is a wonderful example of a cloud forest ecosystem. On the Hotel property, you will find lush forests and verdant pastures that are excellent for birding and hiking. We maintain over a kilometer (0.62 miles) of nature trails. In this tranquil setting, you can often see parrots and toucans that come to feed in the wild fruit trees. During certain months, the Fonda Vela is an excellent place to see resplendent quetzals and three-wattled bellbirds birds. Two kilometers (1.26 miles) away is the world famous, 10,500- hectare (26,000 acres) Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. We can help you choose and book the local tours and attractions most suitable to your desires.

The climate is refreshing, often referred to as "eternal spring". The views of the Gulf of Nicoya from the hotel’s 1,400 meter (4,200 foot) 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.

Accommodations
The Fonda Vela Hotel has nine buildings nestled in the beautifully landscaped property. Each is designed with natural lighting, privacy and warmth. All have large windows, with views of our forest, bringing the outside beauty into each luxurious, comfortable and cozy room. If needed, you can request wheelchair accessibility when you make your reservation.

The Fonda Vela has luxurious accommodations. All Standard Rooms and Junior Suites have private bath, mini-bar, telephone, coffee maker and cable TV. Standard rooms have two queen sized beds. Junior Suites have a king and a queen sized bed.

Services & Facilities
Hotel Fonda Vela has two restaurants. The elegant and spacious Galleria seats 100 guests, and has walls of large windows with beautiful, tropical views. Sometimes cute, wild animals come to the windows to watch the diners. The cozy fireside living room seats 40 and is accentuated by the crackle and dancing flames of a wood-burning fireplace.

Terrace seating on the balcony offer views of the Gulf of Nicoya. The sunsets are truly beautiful. The Canopy Bar is a full service bar offering our own exotic beverages. The bar’s TV, of course, brings you the current sports events. A separate TV room and lounge also serves as a conference room, seating 25. Internet access for guests is available in the reception building. Laundry service and transportation may also be arranged in the reception desk.

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