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El Silencio Lodge and Spa

4.0 star property
Hotel in Toro Amarillo with full-service spa and free breakfast
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9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Room service
    Room service
The price is NZ$667
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept

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Highlights

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

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

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

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About the area

Map
Bajos de Toro Amarillo, Sarchi Norte, Toro Amarillo, Alajuela

What's nearby

  • Juan Castro Blanco National Park - 13 min drive
  • Catarata del Toro - 14 min drive
  • Melia Cariari Golf Course - 57 min drive
  • La Paz Waterfall Gardens - 62 min drive
  • Hacienda Alsacia - 84 min drive

Getting around

  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 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
  • ‪Rancho Zarcereño - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Pizzeria Olivera Zarcero - ‬29 min drive

About this property

El Silencio Lodge and Spa

Upscale 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 hiking/biking trails, archery and fishing at this hotel. Indulge in a facial, Ayurvedic treatments and a deep-tissue massage 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 horse riding, ziplining and ecotours. 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 express check-out
  • Smoke-free property, concierge services and massage treatment rooms
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 dressing gowns.
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.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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
  • Daily housekeeping
  • 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 rug in room
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Building
  • Built in 2008
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Floor
  • 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
  • Local 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
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 security system and a first aid kit

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 26 Sept 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Silencio Lodge and Spa on 27 Sept 2024 start from NZ$667.35, 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 spa 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).

El Silencio Lodge and Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 124 out of 144 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 144 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 144 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 144 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 144 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, peaceful, quiet and perfect all around
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cloud forest paradise
Top notch facility, services, activities, staff, cleanliness, professionalism - all around high quality. Beautiful property that celebrates nature. A perfect retreat from a busy world.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022