El Silencio Lodge & Spa Costa Rica

A nice quiet place that offers superior quality cabins and food. It is very respectful of the nature. The cloud forest, the waterfalls made the treks magical. The yoga was of great level as they took everyone’s experiences in consideration.

Extremely friendly, 5 star service at a truly beautiful property. Excellent dining with food sourced from on-site sustainable gardens, amazing activities, great room with a nice deck that included a jacuzzi spa. Not loving heights, I was a bit hesitant to walk to the 3 on-site waterfalls. No worries - it’s an easy hike, not at all harrowing and gorgeous. We loved the hummingbird garden. Great place.

El Silencio is truly a magical place and brings such peace to one's busy mind and soul! A stunning display of green (my favorite color), breathtaking flora everywhere you looked! The staff are top-notch professionals, attending to every comfort! The meals were a feast for the eyes as well as the stomach! The spa, oh the spa...such respite and tranquility! I want to shout from the mountaintop (and yes, there are impressive mountaintops!) how amazing our vacation was and how spectacular is El Silencio!

Lovely and spacious villas and rooms (though it’s time for a decor update) - riverside villas are especially nice. Fine restaurant with excellent service - lamb rack with gran padano ravioli a particular hit. Pretty, laid-back open-air spa with a well-trained team. Notably high quality personal service. Very pleasant horseback ride on the property- the horses are smaller Costa Rica’s breeds. Once you arrive, no need to leave - but there are some nice attractions nearby for pre- or post-visit. Concerned to hear that the owner may have expansion plans - we recommend that you enjoy it now while it is low-key and very comfortably sized.

WHAT A MAGICAL PLACE! It is in a very secluded area of Bajos del Toro. My husband loves driving in foreign countries, so we drove up there ourselves which was the beginning of the adventure up the mountain. It is truly a "Cloud Forest" eerie at times but without a doubt beautiful! We were stunned by the beauty of the grounds once we drove in. We were greeted with a wonderful Costa Rican drink, cookies and a warm washcloth by the fireplace. The resort are upscale cabins with a private hot tub. We were driven up by do-it-all Julio. Julio always seems to be available to help with: luggage, umbrellas, golf cart drive up to your room after dinner because of the downpour of rain. He is a very hardworking, personable and genuinely kind employee. We hope he gets recognized for his efforts. La Ventana restaurant, wow! It's been awhile since I have had such flavorful food! The octopus in a MUST have! Thank you to Luis and Alejandra for making our dining experience so memorable there. Take the tour to the Del Toro waterfall (it's worth the 400 steep steps down). If you get Jean Carlos it will make the experience even better. He is so knowldgeable about the environment, botany and local wildlife. Kenneth, thank you for accommodating our archery lesson in the rain. It was so much fun and very memorable. Lastly, I would like to recognize Efrien the yoga instructor. I have always wanted to practice yoga in Costa Rica. We practiced out in the balcony where we looked out to the breathtaking cloud forest, while listening to the stream and birds chirping. Thank you for the sound bath and for the truly spiritual experience. You are a beautiful soul! I was truly saddened to leave here and would highly recommend it if you are looking to get off the grid!

The resort sits on a beautiful property in the cloud forest. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. The food and drinks were amazing. We loved the hummingbird garden and hiking to the waterfalls. Highly recommend this little hidden gem!

El Silencio lived up to its reputation, I was very calming, and very beautiful. The staff was amazing and everyone was incredibly nice. Pura Vida.

The accommodations, people, service, adventures were all top notch and beyond our expectations. We had an absolutely magical time at El Silencio. So much attention to detail, staff kindness and attentiveness, gorgeous appointments.

This lodge and spa is located in a valley between two mountain ranges at about 5000 feet (compared to Monte Verde 4300 feet) and is considered to be within the range of cloud forest. When we arrived, we were checked in and the host was very nice but failed to give us clear information of how to navigate the privately owned cloud forest with very hilly resort location and four water falls all within the property. But staff are otherwise great. Look for Bryan in the guide services. He stands very tall amongst all of them. Book activities in advance as they get full and then there is not much to do. Just walk around the property if it is very sunny. Lots of birds and clouds.