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El Silencio Lodge and Spa

4.0 star property
4-star boutique hotel with free breakfast

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Bajos de Toro Amarillo, Sarchi Norte, Toro Amarillo, Alajuela
  • Poás Volcano National Park
    73 min walk
  • Restaurante Valle de Truchas (Donde Billo)
    9 min walk
  • San Antonio de Belen Station
    90 min drive
  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)
    108 min drive

Room options

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Luxury Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Hot Tub, Mountain View

Luxury Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Hot Tub, Mountain View

  • 150 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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

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

  • 75 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Hot Tub, Mountain View

  • 250 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 4 Queen Beds

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Luxury Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Hot Tub, River View

Luxury Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Hot Tub, River View

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

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2 Bedroom Suite

2 Bedroom Suite

  • 150 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Toro Amarillo

Close to the boardwalk/promenade.Within 6 miles (10 km) of this hotel, you'll find Juan Castro Blanco National Park and Catarata del Toro. Butterfly Farm is within 9 miles (15 km) and Parque Francisco Alvarado Segura is within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

  • Juan Castro Blanco National Park - 13 min drive
  • Catarata del Toro - 14 min drive
  • La Paz Waterfall Gardens - 62 min drive
  • Doka Estate - 79 min drive
  • Hacienda Alsacia - 84 min drive

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafetería Souvenir Volcán Poás - ‬83 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Típico Toro Amarillo - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪La Terraza del Café de Logan - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hotel Alto Palomo - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Nené - Trucha - ‬12 min walk

About this property

El Silencio Lodge and Spa

4-star boutique hotel with free breakfast
El Silencio Lodge and Spa offers its guests a full-service spa and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 646 square feet (60 square meters) and includes conference space. A library, a terrace, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the boutique El Silencio Lodge and Spa. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking and valet parking are free.

This 4-star Toro Amarillo hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • 646 sq ft of conference space
  • 60 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2008
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
El Silencio Lodge and Spa offers 24 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature outdoor private spa 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.

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.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Relais & Chateaux.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–9:30 AM
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Archery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Ecotours
  • Fishing
  • Fitness center
  • Full-service spa
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horse riding/rentals
  • Mountain biking
  • Yoga classes
  • Ziplining

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Area rugs in room
  • Hardwood flooring in room

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 48-inch LCD TV
  • Satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Local meal delivery service
  • Minibar
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • In-room massage
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Private outdoor spa tub
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Turndown service
  • 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
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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

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. 136 out of 157 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 157 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 157 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 157 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 157 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

Yosef

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

steve, miami

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. Hikes were spectacular.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sierra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property! Excellent staff as well. Beware of the VERY steep mountain drive in…not for the faint of heart. But once you get here, the peace immediately takes over!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

timothy, Bradenton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is expertly maintained. The amenities were good. They are currently under construction, adding a new gym and yoga platform. The restaurant had amazing food with excellent service. The spa was very relaxing.

10/10 Excellent

Andrei, Kirkland

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is huge and has direct access to 3 waterfalls and you can even swim in one of these. There is just one restaurant but the food is superb! Fireplace in the lobby and in some of the suites is a cherry on top. Because it's so isolated the only sounds you here on your deck are birds and river rushing below. Hot tub on the deck is also great - it's your own, so there are no chemicals added
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Will visit again
Staying at the hotel was amazing we enjoyed our time very much. Room was big and comfy with great maintenance from cleaning staff and an overall amazing experience of service from all of the hotel staff. Unfortunately some of the hotel was under construction and our room was close enough to hear some of the construction during the day, although sound insulation in the room was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Therese Charlotte Melsom

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay here. The property is set in beautiful landscape. The staff was very attentive and the food was amazing. We enjoyed a complimentary yoga class as well as a guided tour to the waterfalls.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022