El Silencio Lodge & Spa

Despite some very unusual cold and rainy weather, we had a marvelous time. We stayed in a private, quiet two bedroom villa (#20) that had a gorgeous view of the mountains and rainforest, along with a variety of birds and a coati! The immaculate space had lots of glass for natural light, comfy beds, a large kitchen plus a steaming outdoor jacuzzi. Two in our party hiked to the waterfalls which they professed to be the best hike they had during our stay in Costa Rica. Bajos del toro is the land of waterfalls and well worth a visit to this remote location. Standouts at the resort were exceptional cuisine and service in both the restaurant and bar. Bryan, the mixologist was outstanding. Take advantage of the spa and wellness treatments. Linneth was a fantastic therapist! It is no wonder that this resort is part of the Relais & Chateau Hotels. Well deserved.

The place was beautiful and very well kept. We loved the room. The food was good. Breakfast was great. Andres, Steven, Nelson were amazing during our adventures. Ericka gave me a fabulous massage. There are many waterfalls in the area. For some of the more difficult ones, I would recommend a guide. This place is very eco-friendly, which we found impressive and appreciated it.

We loved it here, its fantastic. Not cheap but quality service and perfect room. The food was fantastic and would happily return when we come back to Costa Rica. If your a birdwatcher don't bother with the bird tours though you will find everything yourself.

We stayed for 2 nights to start our Costa Rica experience and we loved it, the perfect way to start! The whole hotel site is stunning and to a high standard. We had a deep wellness massage which was fantastic, one of the best we have ever had and I’d highly recommend it. I loved the yoga class in the beautiful setting in the morning and it’s a lovely gym I used after. The food and restaurant were to a high standard and the walk was perfect for us taking a couple of hours. Couldn’t recommend it enough especially to start your experience here, we hired a car and drove there so if you do the same be prepared for steep hills and lows gears!

Hands down, THE BEST place to stay in Costa Rica. They are so incredibly accommodating. The customer service and hospitality are like nothing I have ever seen. The staff are incredible. When we come back, we will stay here are use this as “home base” for our entire trip. Food is incredible. Thank you for an amazing visit!