The Fonda Vela Hotel is a unique and intimate 40 room hotel located in beautiful Monteverde, famous for its resplendent Quetzals, three-wattled Bellbirds, an abundance of orchids, and a gorgeous cloud forest. The hotel has nine buildings nestled in the 35 acre landscaped property, designed with natural lighting, privacy and warmth. The Fonda Vela is an ideal hotel for bird watching with more than one kilometre of private hiking trails and within walking distance of the Monteverde Cloud Forest, the Hummingbird Gallery and the Children's Eternal Rainforest. If you are looking some where that is typically Monteverde style then the Hotel Fonda Vela will meet all of the requirements.

All the 40 rooms have large windows with views of the forest allowing the outside beauty to be a part of a cosy interior as well as having a private bath, hot water, 2 queen-size beds or a king size bed, telephone, and all are wheel chair accessible. Some Junior Suites also come with TV's and a sitting area.

The hotel has a wonderful rustic restaurant with a separate bar serving local Costa Rican drinks. There is also a TV room and laundry services are provided. The hotel can also organise guided horseback riding and tours of private hiking trails.

Reviews:

‘A Costa Rican mountain hideaway that is not overcrowded with tourists. Very well located in the middle of everything and comfortable accommodations. The private trails are great for those who like hiking.’

‘Charming views from the rooms of the surrounding mountains and forest, the air does not get any cleaner or fresher than here. The restaurant serves very good food and the staff is very helpful and cheerful.’