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El Silencio Lodge and Spa

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Romantic Suite, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub, Mountain View | 20 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters
Exterior detail
Garden

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Bajos de Toro Amarillo, Sarchi Norte, Toro Amarillo, Alajuela
  • Poás Volcano National Park
    ‪73 min walk‬
  • Poas Volcano
    ‪126 min walk‬
  • Catarata del Toro
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪81 min drive‬

Room options

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Luxury Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Hot Tub, Mountain View

  • 1615 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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Romantic Suite, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub, Mountain View | 20 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Romantic Suite, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub, Mountain View

  • 807 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Hot Tub, Mountain View | 20 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Family Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Hot Tub, Mountain View

  • 2691 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 4 Queen Beds

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Luxury Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Hot Tub, River View | 20 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Luxury Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Hot Tub, River View

  • 2368 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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2 Bedroom Suite | 20 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

2 Bedroom Suite

  • 1615 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

El Silencio Lodge and Spa

4-star Toro Amarillo hotel with restaurant
A full-service spa, a restaurant, and a fitness center are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free cooked-to-order breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free valet parking are also provided. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a coffee shop/cafe, and coffee/tea in a common area.
El Silencio Lodge and Spa offers 24 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature outdoor private hot tubs and minibars. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. 48-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include safes and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has 3 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic.

The spa is open daily. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

El Silencio Lodge and Spa features a full-service spa and a fitness center. Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

Event facilities measuring 646 square feet (60 square meters) include conference space. This luxury hotel also offers a library, a terrace, and gift shops/newsstands. For a surcharge, an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is offered to guests. Complimentary self parking and valet parking are available on site, along with a car charging station.

El Silencio Lodge and Spa is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.
Las Ventanas - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required.
Toro Bohemio Bar - This rooftop bar serves light fare only. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Relais & Chateaux.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Las Ventanas
  • Toro Bohemio Bar

Things to do

  • Archery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Ecotours
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Library
  • Mountain biking
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes
  • Ziplining

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 646 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • Area rugs in room
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2008
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 48-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Meal delivery service
  • Minibar
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via required shuttle to the property; guests must contact the property at least 48 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 145 per vehicle
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision

Property is also known as

El Silencio Lodge Sarchi Norte
El Silencio Sarchi Norte
El Silencio Lodge Toro Amarillo
El Silencio Toro Amarillo

El Silencio Lodge and Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 142 out of 163 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 163 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 163 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 163 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 163 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The resort property is beautiful, with many activities offered. The staff are wonderful and see to their guests' every need. We enjoyed the complimentary breakfast each morning which was very good and had several selections to choose from. Given the resort's distance from restaurants, we ate on sight each evening. The food was very good, but unreasonably expensive.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

ANA S

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Communication has been terrible and it has ruined my feelings about what was otherwise a nice weekend. Our flight was delayed and we were forced to sleep in the airport. I messaged the property many times and got no response. The next day our "welcome" was them telling me how the driver waited for us at the airport until 1 am. Trust me, we definitely would have preferred that American airlines had not screwed up our flight. At the end of the stay, the driver again gave us grief about the airport. We tipped him both by card and cash to make up for it, then realized the property has charged us 3x the amount of the stated ground transport cost. I asked them for a detailed receipt and they have sent nothing and are now no longer responding through email, Whatsapp or anything. I'm at my wits end.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

RODNEY AND AMANDA

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were all very accommodating and friendly. The property was very quiet and beautiful. The room was cleaned meticulously, in the morning and at night which is great if you enjoy an afternoon nap! Will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anais

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at El Silencio Lodge & Spa was nothing short of magical. Nestled deep in Costa Rica’s rainforest, this luxurious retreat offers a true VIP experience in the heart of nature. Getting there can be quite the adventure, so I highly recommend using the hotel’s transportation service, especially if you're unfamiliar with the mountain roads. The accommodations were stunning, with a perfect blend of modern luxury and natural beauty. We treated ourselves to the luxury suite for my mother’s birthday, complete with a private hot tub overlooking the river—an incredible setting to relax and take in the tranquil surroundings. Waking up to the sound of the forest and mist-covered mountains was a dream come true. Each morning, we started our day with the complimentary yoga sessions, which were the epitome of peace and serenity. Practicing yoga with the backdrop of birdsong and flowing water felt like a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Evenings were just as special with the lodge’s complimentary hot chocolate - the perfect cozy treat after a day of unwinding and exploration. There’s only one restaurant on the property, but the farm-to-table menu is nothing short of spectacular. Every dish we tried was delicious, and the freshness of the ingredients, many of which come from their own gardens, was evident in every bite. The property itself is full of wonders, from exploring the lush gardens to learning about the medicinal herbs they grow right on site.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine, Phoenix

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Up in the clouds - the drive is worth the trip to this amazing slice of heaven!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sylene

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Salvador, Katy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yosef

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edgar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful mountain lodge
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Krzysztof

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel grounds and staff were impeccable. The only disappointment was no exotic animals. The hotel is nestled in the middle of a forest but no animal sightings.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rory

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes, the resort is breathtakingly beautiful but what makes this hotel special is it’s the people that work there. The service is beyond outstanding and they make you feel welcome. Special shout out to Milton in transportation, Daniel at front desk, Luis and Alejandra at the restaurants and Ma. Fernanda at the spa. The hotel has all the luxuries needed for a relaxing, pampering trip and the food is absolutely delicious. Word of advise, do not drive here. Hire the hotel transportation, it may be expensive but worth it
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Enrique

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelent service, beautiful grounds, very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mathy, miami beach

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, peaceful, beautiful nature
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Namas, Johns Creek

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This lodge and spa is located in a valley between two mountain ranges at about 5000 feet (compared to Monte Verde 4300 feet) and is considered to be within the range of cloud forest. When we arrived, we were checked in and the host was very nice but failed to give us clear information of how to navigate the privately owned cloud forest with very hilly resort location and four water falls all within the property. Even though we mentioned that my wife is just recovering from knee surgery he completely ignored the fact. It was very cloudy and misty, and we wanted to finish the waterfall trail that evening. There are no clearly marked trail makers, nor the maps given were accurate. Maps were schematic and could not be relied upon for trekking. When my wife and I followed the trail, we reached a fork and had to decide to take either the mystery trail or melody trail. The map or the board showed no information on the level of difficulty. Our check in host just mentioned that they were both in a loop. We took the melody trail which turned out to be a big mistake and we struggled a lot in the hiking. This could have been easily avoided by any indication of difficulty levels by the guide, signboard, or the map. In any case, we made it. The waterfall was just OK, luckily while returning we took the mystery trail which was much easier and well paved though at some forks there were no sign. I do wish the property will improve so the visit will be much better for others in future.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

doug, Conroe

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El Silencio was a magical place, and the perfect retreat for a few days of rest and relaxation in nature.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Serenity
Amazing experience at El Silencio. Staff are very welcoming. I especially enjoyed the bird walk with Jose. Very passionate about the tour. The restaurant was delicious and everything was fresh and prepared perfectly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay! The location is beautiful and so peaceful. The waterfalls are in walking distance and only accessible to hotel guests which made it feel like we had the entire area to ourselves. Everyone was friendly and accommodating to us. They even let my husband request a special meal for his birthday. We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024