El Silencio Lodge & Spa

It’s definitely a 5 stars place. Food was amazing and tasty. Bedrooms are very comfortable and clean. It’s perfect for couples, the place is quiet and natural. Perfect to rest and connect with yourself We celebrate a birthday, There is always live music and the staff sang with the violin man. Unforgettable!

This is a beautiful, secluded, serene and hidden corner of Costa Rica. Even though remote we felt like we were experiencing an authentic piece of Costa Rica, completely removed from everything and in the middle of nature. The property is tucked in a stunning green valley and surrounded by rivers and waterfalls. The villa that we stayed in was gorgeous, across the river from the main buildings, with a private hot tub and with every comfort you can ask for. Our family hiked, did zip lining, horseback riding, archery, a cooking class and sound healing....all amazing and on property. The staff were wonderful, everyone of them attentive and kind and professional. My daughter and I have celiac disease and they went above and beyond to make sure we were taken care of....and the food is incredible, the best we had during our Costa Rican travels. I will remember the peacefulness, the sound of the river current, the birds, cicadas and falling rain when I am stressed in the real world.

El Silencio was the highlight of our family vacation. I was traveling with my son, daughter in law, and 4 year old twins. The staff were ALL so wonderful, especially Julio who drove our cart to take us for dining and sight seeing. The landscaping was beautiful, the food beyond delicious, and the afternoon hot chocolate to die for. Liv, the girl twin, wanted Anyale, the dining room hostess, to come home with us!

Amazing experience, fantastic place to rest, meditate and get away from the stress. The food in the restaurant is very good, the hotel has high quality facilities, everything is surrounded by rivers and nature, and the personal is friendly and helpful. One of the best vacations I have ever had.

This is a beautiful property but you must know that it is raining, wet and overcast most of the time. The hikes to the waterfalls were tough in the mud and rain but worth the trip. My issue with this resort is for the cost, they didn't offer what I expected. The cabins were not properly vented with dehumidifiers and fans so everything from towels, shoes, sheets, clothes, vitamins were always damp. My sinuses were literally plugged the entire time. Between the food and excursions you will be spending $1,000+ a day to vacation in dark and damp cabins. We traveled to the cloud forest in Ecuador and had a much better experience. The resort there offered rubber boots, jackets, and most importantly "dry rooms" to dry out all the wet clothes and the resort was properly ventilated to keep it dry and mold free so when our hikes were done, we were comfortable. They also offered a lot more to do with gondola rides, butterfly compounds, self feeding hummingbird refuge, guided tours to the waterfalls, snacks and meals included. El Silencio has a beautiful wellness center for fitness but offers 1 complimentary yoga class a day. The rest of the time this facility just sits there. Food was expensive but very fresh and tasty. Staff was very nice and helpful but for the cost, you can definitely get a better experience elsewhere.