El Silencio Lodge & Spa

Everything about El Silencia was top notch! The staff were great. Every meal was better than the last. The ziplining and rapelling were so much fun and archery was a fun bonus! We will definitely ba back! It was Pura Vida!

This was a beautiful and restful spot. Perfect for families and couples. There are multiple pools of various temperatures and a very charming farm alongside. It sits in a shadow of an old volcano and is very picturesque.

El Silencio is so magical! Highly recommend staying here... so rejuvenating. It's perfect for couples or families. It's relaxing and adventurous at the same time. Homes are so comfortable and well equipped. The staff is top notch! Location is worth the drive! From the welcome drinks and cookies, to after dinner dessert delivered to our home... the value of this resort is unmatched!

Good but could be better. This is a “luxury” resort that is gorgeous but there is some room for improvement. Luxury (in hospitality) should be anticipatory and not reactive. As a guest, I should not have to ask what perks are included in my reservation. Upon check-in, all the details should be laid out and teams need to be more in sync. For example, if you have a scheduled activity at a certain time, you should be told that breakfast times may conflict. Also, there is a need for more staff! Guests are often waiting around to be served and the staff can only do so much to handle large volumes of guests. Overall good, but for the price, the execution of a seamless stay is just not there. Not to mention, if you send back an uncooked piece of steak, you should not be charged for it. It’s the little things! PS: Shoutout to Jose from the concierge team, he was a great guide!

I have stayed at El Silencio on several occasions with my wife and young son. Personally, I really enjoy the Bajos del Toro area, and I highly recommend both international and local visitors to explore this region, which offers many beautiful attractions close to the city. The resort has very refined, well-maintained, and pleasant facilities, making it a great place to visit alone, as a couple, or with family. The staff in general is very courteous and helpful. The food is very good. During our stay, we had lunch, dinner, and breakfast at the resort. The quality of the food was excellent, and the chef is very good. The only issue we had was with the doneness of the meat from the children’s menu, as it was served very undercooked twice. Since this was a children’s menu item, I believe extra care should be taken. One topic I have mentioned several times is the heated pool schedule. The pool opens at 10:00 a.m., while checkout is at 11:00 a.m. Although guests are given the option to use the showers and changing rooms after checkout, in reality this is not very practical. This is an area where it can rain at any time, and having to carry a bag with clothes and shower outside the room is not very convenient. My suggestion would be to open the pool at 8:00 a.m. On this occasion, we used the pool on the day we arrived and the in-room jacuzzi on the day of our departure. Another suggestion is to ensure better availability for resort activities for guests. For example, archery, which we have enjoyed during previous visits, is only offered at a specific time and has a maximum capacity of six people. Once those spots are taken, there are no additional options. If the activity is being offered, I believe the resort should make an effort to provide more availability. It does not take much time, around 30 minutes at most. The cabins are excellent in terms of comfort. Overall, this is a place I truly recommend.