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El Silencio Lodge and Spa

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with a full-service spa and free breakfast

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El Silencio Lodge and Spa, surrounded by mountains, offers a peaceful escape with cooked-to-order breakfasts and open-air dining at Las Ventanas. Enjoy a garden, library, in-room WiFi, and a relaxing spa. Activities include hiking, biking, archery, and fishing.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Gym

Room options

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Romantic Suite, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub, Mountain View | 20 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Romantic Suite, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub, Mountain View

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Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Yard
Private outdoor hot tub
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Down duvet
  • 75 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Hot Tub, Mountain View | In-room dining

Luxury Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Hot Tub, Mountain View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Yard
Fireplace
Private outdoor hot tub
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
LCD TV
  • 150 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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2 Bedroom Suite | 20 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

2 Bedroom Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Yard
Fireplace
Private outdoor hot tub
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 150 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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Luxury Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Hot Tub, River View | 20 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Luxury Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Hot Tub, River View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Private outdoor hot tub
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 220 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • River view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Family Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Hot Tub, Mountain View | 20 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Family Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Hot Tub, Mountain View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Private outdoor hot tub
Heating
Kitchen
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 250 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 4 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Bajos de Toro Amarillo, Sarchi Norte, Toro Amarillo, Alajuela

What's nearby

  • Catarata del Toro - 18 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Juan Castro Blanco National Park - 20 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Parque Francisco Alvarado Segura - 29 min drive - 9.8 miles

Getting around

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafetería Souvenir Volcán Poás - ‬83 min drive
  • ‪Soda La Feria - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Los Gallos - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Típico Toro Amarillo - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Zarcero - ‬29 min drive

About this property

El Silencio Lodge and Spa

Luxury boutique hotel in the mountains
You can look forward to free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe at El Silencio Lodge and Spa. Adventurous travelers may like the mountain biking, horseback riding, and ecotours at this hotel. Indulge in a body treatment, a deep-tissue massage, and a detox wrap at the onsite spa. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Las Ventanas, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and al fresco dining. Yoga classes are offered at the gym; other things to do include fishing, ziplining, and archery. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and a library.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, 1 meeting room, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at El Silencio Lodge and Spa offer comforts such as private outdoor hot tubs and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and bathrobes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and pillowtop mattresses
  • Rainfall showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 48-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Furnished balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and toasters

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Relais & Chateaux.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Las Ventanas
  • Toro Bohemio Bar

Things to do

  • Archery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Ecotours
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Library
  • Mountain biking
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes
  • Ziplining

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 646 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • Area rugs in room
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2008
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 48-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Meal delivery service
  • Minibar
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via required shuttle to the property; guests must contact the property at least 48 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 178
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: USD 89 (from 5 to 11 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 203
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: USD 102 (from 5 to 11 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 145 per vehicle
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision

Property is also known as

El Silencio Lodge Sarchi Norte
El Silencio Sarchi Norte
El Silencio Lodge Toro Amarillo
El Silencio Toro Amarillo

Frequently asked questions

Is El Silencio Lodge and Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at El Silencio Lodge and Spa?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at El Silencio Lodge and Spa?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does El Silencio Lodge and Spa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 145 per vehicle applies.

Where is El Silencio Lodge and Spa located?

Situated in the mountains, this luxury hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Juan Castro Blanco National Park, Catarata del Toro, and Butterfly Farm. Parque Francisco Alvarado Segura and Else Kientzler Botanical Garden are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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