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El Silencio Lodge and Spa

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with full-service spa and free breakfast

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Family Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Hot Tub, Mountain View | View from room
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, garden views
Romantic Suite, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub, Mountain View
El Silencio Lodge and Spa, surrounded by mountains, offers a peaceful escape with cooked-to-order breakfasts and open-air dining at Las Ventanas. Enjoy a garden, library, in-room WiFi, and a relaxing spa. Activities include hiking, biking, archery, and fishing.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$732
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov

Room options

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Garden
Furnished balcony or patio
Private outdoor hot tub
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
  • 75 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Hot Tub, Mountain View | In-room dining

Luxury Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Hot Tub, Mountain View

Highlights

Garden
Furnished balcony or patio
Fireplace
Private outdoor hot tub
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LCD TV
  • 150 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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2 Bedroom Suite

2 Bedroom Suite

Highlights

Garden
Furnished balcony or patio
Fireplace
Private outdoor hot tub
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • 150 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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Luxury Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Hot Tub, River View

Luxury Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Hot Tub, River View

Highlights

Garden
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Private outdoor hot tub
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 220 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • River view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Family Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Hot Tub, Mountain View

Family Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Hot Tub, Mountain View

Family Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Hot Tub, Mountain View

Highlights

Garden
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Private outdoor hot tub
Heating
Kitchen
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 250 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 4 Queen Beds
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About the area

Located in Toro Amarillo, El Silencio Lodge and Spa is in a rural area and near a boardwalk. Colinas del Poas and Hacienda Alsacia are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Else Kientzler Botanical Garden and Corso Lechería.
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Bajos de Toro Amarillo, Sarchi Norte, Toro Amarillo, Alajuela

What's nearby

  • Catarata del Toro - 18 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Juan Castro Blanco National Park - 20 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Laguna Río Cuarto - 55 min drive - 30.7 km

Getting around

  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafetería Souvenir Volcán Poás - ‬83 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Zarcero - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Típico Toro Amarillo - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Quelites Restaurante - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪La Terraza del Café de Logan - ‬4 min drive

About this property

El Silencio Lodge and Spa

Luxury boutique hotel in the mountains
You can look forward to free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe at El Silencio Lodge and Spa. Adventurous travellers may like the ziplining, archery and fishing at this hotel. Indulge in a facial, a body treatment and a detox wrap at the on-site spa. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Las Ventanas, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and al fresco dining. Yoga classes are offered at the gym; other things to do include mountain biking, ecotours and horse riding. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and a library.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking and valet parking
  • Bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, coffee/tea in reception and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at El Silencio Lodge and Spa feature comforts, such as private outdoor hot tubs and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and bathrobes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets and pillowtop mattresses
  • Rainfall showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 48-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Furnished balconies or patios, wardrobes/cupboards and toasters

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Relais & Chateaux.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour return 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 lift

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

  • Dressing gowns
  • 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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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

Frequently asked questions

Is El Silencio Lodge and Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at El Silencio Lodge and Spa?

As of 19 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Silencio Lodge and Spa on 17 Nov 2025 start from NZ$731.84, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at El Silencio Lodge and Spa?

Self-parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at El Silencio Lodge and Spa?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at El Silencio Lodge and Spa?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does El Silencio Lodge and Spa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 145 per vehicle applies.

Where is El Silencio Lodge and Spa located?

Situated in the mountains, this luxury hotel is within 9 miles (15 km) of Juan Castro Blanco National Park, Catarata del Toro and Butterfly Farm. Parque Francisco Alvarado Segura and Else Kientzler Botanical Garden are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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