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Fonda Vela

Address: 1½ km/1 mi northwest of Monteverde Reserve entrance, Monteverde
Mailing: Apdo. 70060-1000, San José, Costa Rica
Phone: 645-5125; 257-1413 in San Jose
Fax: 645-5119; 257-1416 in San Jose
www.fondavela.com

Price range: $$
Cuisine: Eclectic
Location: Monteverde Cloud Forest

Write a review | Avg. member rating: 2.0/5

Fodor's Review:

Owned by the Smith brothers, whose family was among the first American arrivals in the 1950s, these steep-roof chalets have large bedrooms with white-stucco walls, wood floors, and huge windows. Some have views of the wooded grounds; others, of the far-off Gulf of Nicoya. The most innovatively designed of Monteverde's hotels is also one of the closest to the reserve entrance. Both restaurants ($$) prepare local and international recipes with flair, served indoors or on the veranda.

Hotel Details: 40 rooms
In-room: refrigerator.
In-hotel: 2 restaurants, bar, laundry service, Internet terminal.
Rate includes: European Plan
Credit Cards: AE, DC, MC, V

Member Reviews and Ratings

Reviewed by bricbroc0007 from new york, NY, USA on 4/26/09
Room 31 had no hot water on 4/20/09 even after letting water run for a while; no refund for no hot water; unhelpful front desk staff; noisy construction behind room at 6am.