El Silencio Lodge, Costa Rica

[travel2fun]

http://www.elsilenciolodge.com/suites.htm

Thnaks, -O-, a picture is worth a thousand words.

[omegaet]

Just returned from the LL package to El Silencio. Absolutely amazing. First, it is only about 1.5 hours from San Jose Airport. Roads were fine. Each couple stays in a cute bungalow with gas fireplace, outdoor hot tub, and two rockers on a beautiful deck. An eco-concierge is assigned to each couple. We had Andrey. Andrey was excellent. We had hikes with him in the hills and also into the village. He was a wealth of knowledge about the property and nature. He coordinated all of our activities both on and off the property. The food was PERFECT! Very healthy with an emphasis on vegetables, fruits, and local ingredients. The lodge area was lovely with sofas and blankets and two fireplaces. We really needed this as this was the coldest weather in 15 years in CR. The service was top-notch. At the end, we planted a tree...how sweet! Also kudos to "Jimmy" our driver. What a great guy and such an excellent ambassador for the lodge and his country. The price of this property with the auction is amazing. What a deal! Even though we felt CR was getting tooooooo touristy, we felt differently after staying here. The village was so natural and not touristy. It actually reminded me of an Austrian village. It was more of a farming community that a tropical resort. My only complaint was we had asked for a special room and it wasn't assigned to us; they said it was being painted however, it was assigned to someone else. No problems because after you see all of the cottages, you realize they are all in a great location and private. We would love to post photos but haven't figured this out!!

bonniejoy03...other reviews on the Internet comment on the large resort being constructed adjacent to El Silencio. Were you bothered by constructions noise associated with this new resort?

Thanks.

[bonniejoy03]

What resort??????? There was a small village that we walked to each day. I saw nothing except chalet type houses and green pastures. Lots of cows and horses. Oh yes, water and waterfalls also. You are kidding me?

[omegaet]

OK, bonniejoy03, we finally decided to book into El Silencio Costa Rica Luxury Hotels - El Silencio Lodgefor a long weekend next month.

Might as well take a long escape weekend before the NFL starts their season.

The staff members, especially the GM, at El Silencio have been very helpful with our questions and requests.

Of course, Spirit Airlines will be our 'poison of choice' for the short jump down to SJO.

[bonniejoy03]

YEAH O!! We really enjoyed it!! Our only negative beyond our control was the FREEZING weather in December. This was very uncommon for that time and that cold. Other than that, FANTASTIC! Loved the food and the service. A funny thing happened when we hiked by ourselves.....we had a wild boar scare the heck out of us!!! You will love the waterfalls and the peaceful location. I loved the front porches with the rockers. We also walked into the small village a few times. Really quaint and cute!!

[omegaet]

YEAH O!! We really enjoyed it!! Our only negative beyond our control was the FREEZING weather in December. This was very uncommon for that time and that cold. Other than that, FANTASTIC! Loved the food and the service. A funny thing happened when we hiked by ourselves.....we had a wild boar scare the heck out of us!!! You will love the waterfalls and the peaceful location. I loved the front porches with the rockers. We also walked into the small village a few times. Really quaint and cute!!

I don't think weather is going to be an issue....probably some 'wet days' but we're OK with that prospect.

Treks, zipping, maybe horses and rafting.....and spa time every evening before dinner....we can deal with those possibilities for four nights!

[omegaet]

Wow.....sitting here at this fantastic property, just finishing a lite lunch and watching the afternoon showers roll in across the mountains...(don't mind the rain, since we're sitting in the jacuzzi)more later.......El Silencio is a real treasure for anyone looking for an escape!

[bonniejoy03]

We second that statement! Great property, great location, great food......what a nice change. When we decided to go back to CR, many people thought it would be too touristy....however....when you find places like El Silencio you realize that there are still undeveloped getaways in CR.

[Mountie]

Wow.....sitting here at this fantastic property, just finishing a lite lunch and watching the afternoon showers roll in across the mountains...(don't mind the rain, since we're sitting in the jacuzzi)more later.......El Silencio is a real treasure for anyone looking for an escape!

Hey, -O-, was the El Silencio package worth the money?

[omegaet]

We second that statement! Great property, great location, great food......what a nice change. When we decided to go back to CR, many people thought it would be too touristy....however....when you find places like El Silencio you realize that there are still undeveloped getaways in CR.

bonniejoy03....would you do a repeat visit to El Silencio, if the Luxury Link auction price is right in the future? Is there enough to keep you interested for four more nights?