El Silencio Lodge & Spa Costa Rica

Location: Los bajos del Toro Amarillo , Toro Amarillo, cr

Star Rating: 5 Stars

Property Type: Lodges

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 03:00 PM - 11:30 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Health or beauty spa nearby
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
• Fitness facilities (surcharge)
• Non-smoking rooms
• Restaurant
• Room service
• Terrace
• Family rooms
• Luggage storage
• Safety deposit box
• Fax/photocopying
• Tour desk
• Hot tub/Jacuzzi
• Massage services
• Non-smoking throughout
• Board games/puzzles
• Shuttle service (additional charge)
• Concierge service
• Kid meals
• Heated pool
• Outdoor furniture
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Physical distancing rules followed
• Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
• Cashless payment available
• Fire extinguishers
• First aid kit available
• Sanitized tableware & silverware
• Invoice provided
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Smoke alarms
• Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
• Guest room sealed after cleaning
• Physical distancing in dining areas
• Food delivered to guest room
• CCTV outside property
• Process in place to check health of guests
• 24-hour security
• Delivered food - securely covered
• Key card access
• Cooking class
• Supervised childcare/activities
• Television in common areas
• Front desk (limited hours)
• Free wired internet
• Self parking (surcharge)
• Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
• Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Beach yoga on site
• Fitness facilities (surcharge)
• Internet access
• Housekeeping on request
• Wine release events
• Reception hall
• Exercise/lap pool
• Japanese garden
• Covered parking
• Health or beauty spa nearby
• Swimming nearby
• Hosted evening meal (reserve)
• Bicycle-friendly property
• Charcoal grill
• Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
• Vegetarian menu options available
• Accessible shuttle
• No accessible shuttle
• Accessible train station shuttle
• No accessible train station shuttle

Rooms Available

• Three-Bedroom Villa

  This villa's standout features are the hot tub and fireplace. This spacious villa includes 1 living room, 3 separate bedrooms and 3 bathrooms with a bath and free toiletries. Boasting a terrace with garden views, this villa also offers a private entrance and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit has 5 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 8 (8 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Dressing room
  • Slippers
  • Satellite channels
  • Fireplace
  • Private entrance
  • Dining area
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Cleaning products
  • Coffee machine
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Toilet paper
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Pool towels
  • Wine or champagne
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Key card access
  • Hand sanitiser

• Deluxe Suite

  This stylish and comfortable Suite features a terrace with mountain views. It offers 1 extra large double bed and 2 sofa beds. There is also a seating area with a gas fireplace and a private bathroom with a hot tub.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Telephone
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Dressing room
  • Slippers
  • Satellite channels
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Dining area
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Cleaning products
  • Coffee machine
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Shower chair
  • Pool towels
  • Wine or champagne
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Key card access
  • Hand sanitiser

• Two-Bedroom Suite

  This suite offers a hot tub. Featuring a private entrance, this spacious suite also consists of 2 bedrooms, a seating area and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. Boasting a terrace with garden views, this suite also provides a mini-bar and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit offers 3 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Dressing room
  • Slippers
  • Satellite channels
  • Private entrance
  • Dining area
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Cleaning products
  • Coffee machine
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Pool towels
  • Wine or champagne
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Key card access
  • Hand sanitiser

• Two-Bedroom Villa

  This villa features a hot tub and a fireplace. Featuring a private entrance, this villa also consists of 2 bedrooms, a seating area and 2 bathrooms with a bath and a shower. Boasting a terrace with garden views, this villa also provides a mini-bar and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit offers 3 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Dressing room
  • Slippers
  • Satellite channels
  • Fireplace
  • Private entrance
  • Dining area
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Cleaning products
  • Coffee machine
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Pool towels
  • Wine or champagne
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Key card access
  • Hand sanitiser

• Deluxe Villa

  This villa's standout features are the hot tub and fireplace. This spacious villa is consisted of of 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a bath and free toiletries. Featuring a terrace with garden views, this villa also offers a private entrance and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit offers 4 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Dressing room
  • Slippers
  • Satellite channels
  • Fireplace
  • Private entrance
  • Dining area
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Cleaning products
  • Coffee machine
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Pool towels
  • Wine or champagne
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Shower cap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Key card access
  • Hand sanitiser

Guest Reviews

• Ana Cecilia (10/5): Excelente - La naturaleza Se fue el agua al ser 10 am de hoy lunes
• Tatiana (10/5): Es un paraíso - Es increíble, en servicio, alimentación, el lugar es hermoso.
• Hélia (9/5): Um paraiso de calma e serenidade em ambiente exclusivo - os funcionários de uma disponibilidade impar O restaurante, podia ser melhor.
• Marie Pierre (3/5): -
• virginie (7/5): a faire mais avec sa voiture de location , car éloignée de tout - produits de qualité . le restaurant n été pas assez chauffé , on a prit les petits déjeuner avec nos blousons les transports de l hôtel vers les cascades devraient être a des prix plus accessibles , car aucun taxi a dans les alentours . si nous n avons pas de voiture nous dépendons de l hôtel , et les prix sont élevés ,dommage
• chloe (8/5): On a whole it was a lovely experience but feel our stay was slightly tainted by small things. - Dinners were amazing, food was really good quality and delicious flavours. The rooms were beautiful and hot tubs were such a romantic plus. The facilities were great too such as the gym, nature walks with waterfalls, room private hot tubs, yoga classes and spa. I had a fabulous deep tissue massage. We found the communication with staff quite challenging at times. My partner was trying to organise a surprise day for my birthday and found it really difficult to plan as the staff were seeming to make things challenging and not flexible, which for the price your paying felt disatisfying. We also wanted to do the archery and rent out E bikes but both weren't avaliable for our stay, when we asked about the archery the staff said they'd see what they can do and we never heard back. The price for the airport shuttle was outrageous when on Uber was $200 less... We found the price of some things, again, just crazy...
• Jessica (9/5): -
• Barra (7/5): Bel établissement mais trop froid (dans tous les sens du terme) pour nous - taille de chambre, vue, propreté L'établissement n'y ets pour rien mais la météo n'était pas de la partie: froid et pluie - Le restaurant nous a semblé très asceptisé. On s'attendait à plus d'authenticité et une atmosphère plus intimiste
• Arnoldo (10/5): - El personal y las instalaciones El proceso de check in fue rápido, sin embargo duraron mucho para entregar la habitación, dependían de solo una persona para el transporte de equipaje y huéspedes
• Andrew (10/5): Lovely lodge, beautiful setting. - The locatoon is beautiful secluded valley in the cloud rainforest. The lodge has some marvelous trials back to waterfalls. Lovely.
• Alie (10/5): A truly magical stay, where you can feel totally immersed in nature with a touch of luxury - Everything was perfect! The cabin, the real wood fire, the archery class. The breakfast was also delicious. The location means that you are truly surrounded by nature and it's very easy to relax. We only stayed for one night and would definitely recommend staying at least 2 or 3 to take advantage of the walks and the other activities. The only slight downside was that it was a pretty chilly evening and the hot tub only reached a warm temperature so we ended up not using it.
• Simone (8/5): Stunning! - The staff were amazing and remembered who we were and always very friendly and hospitable. Very knowledgeable in both the history of the hotel, the food and the wine menu. The organic farm was fabulous and lovely to eat the eggs from the farm each day. The location was out of this world. Beautifully laid out. The grounds were gorgeous and very well maintained, even the woodland walks were very well cared for. Many activities to join in. Many woodland walks and the waterfalls are a must. Loved the horse riding. We did have an issue with the hot tub not warming but maintenance soon sorted this. We had to call for the room to be cleaned one afternoon despite putting out the sign requesting it first thing, seemed to have been missed. Breakfast, limited supply of some items i.e. yogurt and fruit compote and only had on offer herbal tea as they had run out in English breakfast. Also, if you are on breakfast included, refills of hot drinks are chargeable as is the small carton of milk in the room for the tea and coffee facilities! Despite service and taxes included in the bill we did not expect to have a tip request on top but guess this is the American way, we did tip though as staff were lovely.
• Janet (10/5): Excellent! - Truly excellent. We stayed in the 2 bedroom villa and it was perfect. The hikes were beautiful, as was the lodge. Food was great too. It was an incredible stay!
• Sandra (4/5): No vuelvo - el lugar, las habitaciones, el paisaje. Es un lugar paradisiaco al cual quise volver por hanber tenido una experiencia maravillosa mi primera vez La relación costo - servicio al cliente. Ahora parece que cambió su filosofía y solo quieren cobrar muy caro con un servicio al cliente pobre.
• Olga (10/5): -
• Karin (10/5): Rundum sorglos Paket - ein wunderschöner Ort - Der Empfang war sehr herzlich mit einem Willkommensdrink. Das Gelände ist atemberaubend schön, der Wanderweg zu den drei Wasserfällen war herrlich. Wir konnten ganz alleine schwimmen. Am nächsten Morgen konnten wir an einer kostenfreien Yoga Class teilnehmen, am Nachmittag wurde uns ebenfalls kostenfrei heiße Schokolade serviert. Vor unserem Pavillon konnten wir eine Nasenbär Familie beobachten. Nichts
• teresa (10/5): -
• Fonseca (10/5): -
• SUPERFRED (8/5): -
• Damian (10/5): - Great Location and very friendly staff! Just be aware that the road to the location is very steep and the location is remote. You will need a 4x4 to get there.
• Andrew (10/5): - Loved how tucked away in nature this resort is. The staff was excellent and attentive to every need and request. It was a very relaxing spot with as much or as little to do as you want.
• Julio Palma (10/5): A jewel not that far from home - - Spa is amazing - The scenery and the natural environment - n/a
• Samantha Knight (10/5): Great resort - lots to do and see - stunning location fabulous resort lovely staff great food excellent experience My hair didn't like the humidity!
• Minna (10/5): A mix of relaxation and activity in a cloud forest with comfortable facilities and delicious food - The villa, facilities, staff and activities were excellent. We loved yoga every morning. There’s a wonderful spa. We rode horses, went zip-lining and visited the waterfalls. The food was very fresh and, for the most part, delicious. If you wanted something else, they’d make it - my son and husband got made to order omelettes and I got a Vegan sandwich that was delicious. The staff really wanted to make guests happy. I enjoyed making fires in our working fireplace - it got chilly at night. They bring treats to your room every night, along with extra towels. The bed was really comfortable. There’s always something - the difficulty in getting extra matches, the promised coffee tour that is no longer being done - we had a coffee tasting instead.
• Elizabeth (10/5): Amazing setting - Fantastic location and accommodation in 2 bed villa. Staff were available and attentive. Loved the guided mystical tour and the impromptu guided bird watching walk.
• Eda (9/5): A Magical Escape into Nature with Heartfelt Hospitality - From the breathtaking location to the beautifully designed rooms and the warm attention of the staff, everything at El Silencio was exceptional. The lodge offers a perfect blend of luxury and nature. A special thank you to Estafny and Esperanza for their outstanding care and genuine kindness—they truly elevated my stay. Given that the lodge is nestled in the heart of the jungle, be prepared to encounter a few bugs and spiders here and there. That said, I didn’t get bitten once, and it never felt like a problem. There was a WhatsApp concierge service available, but responses were sometimes delayed or missed entirely. Still, this was just a minor inconvenience, as every face-to-face interaction was warm, helpful, and efficient. If there’s one small improvement to suggest, it would be curating the restaurant music a bit more thoughtfully to better match the ambiance of the space.
• Nicolas (9/5): Superb -
• Oguzhan (8/5): Very good - Amazing property for a retreat , great hikes for the family , great for a two - three days stay
• Mark (9/5): Remote Rainforest hideaway - Special location, remote, quiet, luxury They could have told us while booking that the volcano is active and the park is closed
• Marcelo (10/5): Exceptional -
• Elena (8/5): Amazing stay - The atmosphere and the food, the staff Nothing
• Katie (10/5): Luxurious Adventure - Everything was perfect. A luxurious way to explore the cloud forest and Costa Rica. Ample opportunity to immerse yourself in nature. The staff felt like family by the time we left.
• James (10/5): Truly memorable visit. Would return, Walk to the waterfalls! Strenuous but worth it! - Beautiful. Quiet. Peaceful. Inconsistent kitchen. Some of the food was truly excellent. Some was disappointing. Once even the same dish from one day to the next.
• Job (10/5): Exceptional -
• Aurelie (8/5): Pleasant stay - Tucked in the middle of the jungle, this property is charming. The cocktails were incredible and dinners delicious, which was a welcome change from the usual food you get in CR. The gym is not large but had nice equipment which was perfect for a workout when it was raining. Our room (16) was spacious and had a lovely hot tub but unfortunately not at all with the views of the jungle / mountains we were hoping for – def make sure you request a room higher up. The yoga class could also be a little tougher than just stretches.
• Larissa (9/5): Superb -
• Efstratios (10/5): Beautiful hub for mountain experiences - Amazing location in nature - friendly staff excellent service
• Efstratios (10/5): Beautiful and memorable family break in Domenicalito and area - Amazing views of the sea and jungle - very close to the coast and Main Street so very easy to access / go anywhere Spacious new and modern gated house fully equipped, beautiful pool was the climax - very welcoming host ! Ideal location for holidaying in this area
• Olga (3/5): Poor - The only plus of this hotel is the plce The price of the hotel is NOT matching the quality of services, architecture and design of the place. In the restaurant they are serving you the most expensive wine without tell you the price (35$ per glass) if you would like to cancel the part od you stay the hotel will NOT give you any option. The ubrelas are broken, bathrooms are very cold.
• Muneera (10/5): Exceptional -
• Nahman (3/5): Poor -
• Family (10/5): Exceptional - Fantastic corner of paradise Nothing
• Ingrid (10/5): Magical place in the rainforest - Since you get there you receive only the best of everything! Location, the suites, the restaurant, the rainforest, the food, drinks and service. We were celebrating my significant other’s birthday and they helped me prepare a special surprise with a delicious dessert, and a celebration with violin happy birthday singing.
• Jones (10/5): Exceptional -
• Mercedes (10/5): Increidible experience - Excellent service, delicious food, incredible rooms and the quiet and peaceful place was heaven Everything
• Sarah (10/5): Tranquil, spacious and beautiful. - Beautiful peaceful and private. Well maintained with many on site and off site activities. Excellent restaurant and excellent staff.
• Sophie (10/5): Luxury accommodation with private hot tub in the magical cloud forest w - Best accommodation we’ve ever stayed in: - The staff went out of their way to ensure we had an amazing stay - The grounds were stunning - The private hot tub - The privacy of the cabin - The care that went into cleaning and leaving treats in the cabin regularly - The guided tours - The amazing spa - The delicious food - Incredible hiking and waterfalls, just magical
• Julio (10/5): Exceptional -
• Ricardo (9/5): Superb -
• Austin (10/5): Great vacation! - The property was nature at its best. Trails for hummingbirds, trails to waterfalls,horseback riding, nice walk to small town(Bajos Del Toros), yoga and gym on site; just some of things we did, but other activities that we didn’t partake in as well. Beautiful country and from the moment we got picked up by the shuttle(the driver Rolando is a very nice and great guy) and the whole time at Silencio we were greeted by all great people the entire time. If you want a relaxing and peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of life, look no further than here! Liked everything, but if you are the type who can’t get away from your phone, you will get strong Wi-Fi for calls and texts and emails only on the property. You go into town or go on trails or hiking there is no cell service, but I didn’t mind one bit being disconnected from our mobile device.
• Maureen (10/5): Experiencia maravillosa - Nos encantó todo
• Krisia (10/5): The Best Silencio ever. - The entire facility was amazing. The service was very good as well. They made us feel at home. We loved all the activities they offer. The food is delicious! The Spa service is a must! There's nothing we didn't like.
• Oscar (10/5): Simply wonderful, it exceeded our expectations! - From our arrival until our departure from the hotel the attention was personalized, José Manuel took care of us and I made me feel at home! The room was impeccable, every detail was taken care of with care: cleanliness, lighting, temperature, bed sheets, all great! We had dinner at the Las Ventanas Restaurant and from our arrival Randal our waiter attended us in a personalized way, we ordered the menu tickets (which were great) and for the main course we ordered something out of the menu and there we had a great surprise the Executive Chef Robert prepared us a risotto with shrimp that was delicious! An experience that far exceeded our expectations and that we will soon repeat! All is amazing
• Jeniree (10/5): Exceptional -
• Carla (10/5): Exceptional - Amazing service, incredible food! It's a little expensive but really worth it! My dad really liked the yoga class, we saw beautiful birds from our room. The road to reach the property was technically difficult, we made it but it was not an easy drive.
• Jessica (10/5): Exceptional -
• Paulina (8/5): great eco hotel in a beautiful environment - beautiful location and villa. great service and friendly staff. yoga class is recommended! monkel during class to see 🤗
• Liliia (10/5): Exceptional -
• Piotr (10/5): Fantastic -
• Couch (10/5): Exceptional - I loved that there was a private jacuzzi in the room. The food was INCREDIBLE. The staff was so sweet and helpful. I would 100% come back again and recommend this place to everyone.
• Valentin (10/5): Exceptional -
• Chrystele (10/5): wonderful and relaxing - in the middle of luxurious nature external activities are pricey
• Eleanor (10/5): Exceptional - the grounds were beautiful, a very peaceful and calm place. the staff were so friendly, the activities fun and varied and rooms lovely.
• Anonymous (10/5): Exceptional -
• Liana (10/5): Rest for the body and mind - it’s was just an amazing experience. the room is incredibly done , you feel you are in the pure nature . surround by trees but with all comfort and even more .
• Judy (10/5): Exceptional -
• Patrick (10/5): Exceptional -
• Ilya (10/5): perfect place to switch off your mind and recharge the batteries - excellent room, very nicely equipped with all necessary things. great coffee facilities
• Richard (10/5): Exceptional -
• Doron (10/5): Exceptional - The room is both homey and luxurious. The facilities. The food. You will not want to eat elsewhere ... food is very expensive relative to CR, but worth it.
• Mary (7/5): basic and over priced luxury lacking authentic appeal - peace and quiet. exceptional staff. great cocktails. spacious accommodation restaurant and lounge area small and basic. Menu could have been anywhere in the world - lacked Costa Rican flare. cut off and not easy to get out and about due to roads.
• Erika (10/5): there is something for everyone in the family - you can enjoy a variety of activities all in one place. food was incredible. attention for details.
• Steve (10/5): We found our pot of Gold - We Loved everything about this property. It’s a modern day fantasy island & truly the end of the 🌈
• Sona (10/5): Exceptional -
• Daniela (10/5): Magical - The entire place, the room, the staff, the food, the waterfall trails. It took them almost an hour to give us our room after the check in time (1pm)
• James (10/5): A luxurious way to stay in the cloud forest! - The villas are so well designed, and one of our favourite hotel rooms ever, from the rocking chairs on the terrace to the private jacuzzi, we loved our time there! The hotel covers a big area and includes hiking trails (3 waterfalls on site!) and a garden where we saw lots of hummingbirds and a coati. Another perk is the free hot chocolate and cookie which you can take by the fire when the afternoon cloud forest showers occur! The staff were all super friendly, in particular Daniel who was really helpful in assisting with our questions.
• Amber (10/5): Exceptional -
• Anna (9/5): A tranquil rest for the body and soul! - The jacuzzi on the veranda of the suite was fantastic. We made use of the facilities onsite - the ‘mystic tour’ of the property’s forest where the guide enlightened us with facts on nature plus led us through a series of exercises to connect with the four elements of water, earth, wind and fire; plus the ‘sound healing’ session at the wellbeing centre. Both of these are highly recommended. The turn down service in the evenings was a lovely touch, and the staff are all incredibly friendly and efficient. Perhaps the restaurant could offer more traditional Costa Rican dishes?
• Calimom (10/5): Exceptional -

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