El Silencio Lodge & Spa

Our whole experience at this hidden gem has been excellent. It has a rustic, camp-like atmosphere that meshes perfectly with the high-end accommodations and dining options. There is no shortage of activities and we loved the spa—a true highlight! Paola gives exceptional deep-tissue massages and ask for Lineth if you want a facial. They, along with every staff member, truly seem to love what they do and have made our stay so memorable. I’d highly recommend this resort for a relaxing, tranquil getaway in a lush cloud forest!

El Silencio Lodge & Spa is a superb hotel situated in Bajos del Toro, literally in the middle of nowhere. Surely not the most turistic place of Costa Rica, but if you want the silence of nature, you definitely want to go there. The hotel, composed by small houses is a big property with is own hiking trails and waterfalls. The acommodation is superb, clean, spacious, with private jacuzzi. The staff is very friendly, polite, helpfull, competent. A five star staff. I cant say anything bad about it, just good things. Breakfast is included, the food is good, a la carte, choosing from the menu, and you can complement with a small buffet. The hotel provide some activities, a trail guide, lessons of archery shooting, fishing. It has also a small farm you can visit. If you plan a visit to Costa Rica, i surely recommend staying in this hotel for 2/3 nights, you won’t regret it. A five star hotel in every detail.

Amazing! My wife and I traveled to Costa Rica for the very first time on our honeymoon and were delighted by the beautiful nature, delicious food and very friendly and accommodating staff at El Silencio Lodge and Spa. Incredible!

We receive some recommendations form different people about this place form trusted friends. I could not imagina how incredible it is! We are a family of six, and was the perfect place to start our vacation! Great place, fantastic villa, amazing property, jungle views, great food... What else?

Unfortunately, our experience with the spa and the follow-up from the front desk was very disappointing. We chose this hotel to celebrate our anniversary and were genuinely looking forward to having a special and relaxing experience together. Unfortunately, the situation with the spa and the way it was handled afterward significantly affected our overall experience. During our stay, we received two massages that were honestly far below the standard we expected from a hotel of this level. After expressing our concerns, we spoke directly with the hotel manager and Roger, who addressed the situation and confirmed that, as an adjustment, the final cost would be USD 110 for both massages. However, when we received our final bill, we were charged USD 240. The only adjustment reflected was USD 40 related to the gratuity, while the agreed rate of USD 110 was never applied. I later contacted the front desk in writing to ask them to review the charge and clarify the situation, but unfortunately, I never received a response. At this point, it is not simply about the amount charged. What is most disappointing is the lack of follow-up and accountability. When a guest raises a concern, an agreement is made directly with hotel management, and that agreement is then not honored on the final bill, the very least one would expect is a response and a proper resolution. I would also strongly recommend that guests carefully review their final bill before leaving. In our case, we found charges and amounts that did not correspond to what had been agreed upon or authorized, and getting clarification afterward has been extremely difficult. What was meant to be a special anniversary getaway unfortunately became a frustrating experience because of the spa service, the billing issue, and the lack of response afterward. We expected a much higher standard of service, communication, and transparency from a hotel of this category. Unfortunately, this situation changed our entire perception of the stay and left us with a very negative impression.