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5 of 5 stars
MUMBAI
5 Dec 2009 | Trip type: Couples

Reaching Monteverde after a long journey including a boat ride from Arenal, Hotel Fonda Vela was very welcoming. A huge room (look out for the insets though) overlooking the garden was a luxury. A bit away from the town Santa Elena, we decided to take a taxi for dinner. After a hearty meal, we decided to sleep early for we... more

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5 of 5 stars
syracuse ny
7 Nov 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway

three of us stayed here two nights mid october outstanding food very helpful staff will be back soon. a few people were concerned about no screens thay are not needed we are from upstate ny the bugs thare would drag you out of the room we sawno bugs . more

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5 of 5 stars
New York
23 Oct 2009 | Trip type: Family

We loved it at Fonda Vela. We stayed there 2 nights and was nervous because we read that it was buggy with no screens. Well I have more bugs in the summer in NY and got biten by more bugs at home. The location was perfect for relaxation and piece and quiet. They are in the process of building a... more

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4 of 5 stars
South Florida
22 Sep 2009 | Trip type: Family

It was a nice hotel but no ac and the windows don't have screens. It was a bit pricey too but we were touring during the high season. more

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3 of 5 stars
Virginia
15 Aug 2009 | Trip type: Family

We stayed in a junior suite. The room was beautiful but stank of wood polish. While it is possible to walk to other things from there, it is an unpleasant walk along a busy dirt road. The breakfasts and dinners were quite good, and the staff never failed to help us. The hotel has extensive grounds, but the gardens have... more

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3 of 5 stars
Bayside, New York
2 Aug 2009

We were so happy to get to Fonda Vela after a 3 hour perilous ride across water and through the mountians. The hotel was good for what we paid but if you are calling your hotel eco-friendly, the first smell of your room should not be a strong, medicinal smell of either cleaning fluid or insect repellent when we first... more

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3 of 5 stars
Modesto, California
7 Jul 2009 | Trip type: Family

Service was outstanding and our stay was a no-frills opportunity to see Monteverde cloud forest. From that standpoint the hotel was what we were looking for. The rooms really could have been great but had a strong remnant of the cleaning solution smell and only one window had screens. Definitely out of town but was a reasonable drive to both... more

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5 of 5 stars
Greenville, SC
30 Jun 2009 | Trip type: Family

Quite a change from Arenal if you're coming from there. By the way the only to explain the drive is BUMPY!!! A good portion of the ride is hilly, rocky road, but the boat ride across Lake Arenal was really enjoyable. By the time you get to the FV, you're really glad to be there. The FV (Monteverde in general)... more

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4 of 5 stars
Maryland
23 Jun 2009 | Trip type: Family

Hotels in Monteverde are generally not fancy. Fonda Vela has very nice grounds for walking around and seeing birds, the rooms are spacious, the restaurant has good food, and they're building a pool. Monteverde is very buggy and we couldn't figure out why there aren't screens in the windows. more

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3 of 5 stars
Ireland
17 Jun 2009 | Trip type: Couples

The only bad thing about this place is that you have to get a taxi into town, it's a bit far to walk- and too dark at night! The grounds are lovely and we had a lovely huge room. Good breakfast and the staff were all really nice and helpful. more

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