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El Silencio Lodge & Spa

    El Silencio Lodge & Spa by Relais & Chateau is a luxury eco-lodge where wellness, nature and fine dining meet. A perfect retreat for couples and families with a taste for adventure, the hotel offers a tranquil escape on a private 500-acre cloud forest reserve. Discover exceptional privacy and pampering embodied in the range of suites and villas. All accommodation types feature a terrace with a heated whirlpool and uninterrupted nature views. Dining is an experiential affair where international influences infuse Costa Rican gastronomy. Wellness is instilled in the Esencia Spa which invites you to leave the outside world behind. 
     
      El Silencio Lodge & Spa by Relais & Chateau is a luxury eco-lodge where wellness, nature and fine dining meet. A perfect retreat for couples and families with a taste for adventure, the hotel offers a tranquil escape on a private 500-acre cloud forest reserve. Discover exceptional privacy and pampering embodied in the range of suites and villas. All accommodation types feature a terrace with a heated whirlpool and uninterrupted nature views. Dining is an experiential affair where international influences infuse Costa Rican gastronomy. Wellness is instilled in the Esencia Spa which invites you to leave the outside world behind. 
       
        El Silencio Lodge & Spa by Relais & Chateau is a luxury eco-lodge where wellness, nature and fine dining meet. A perfect retreat for couples and families with a taste for adventure, the hotel offers a tranquil escape on a private 500-acre cloud forest reserve. Discover exceptional privacy and pampering embodied in the range of suites and villas. All accommodation types feature a terrace with a heated whirlpool and uninterrupted nature views. Dining is an experiential affair where international influences infuse Costa Rican gastronomy. Wellness is instilled in the Esencia Spa which invites you to leave the outside world behind. 
         
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        Cloud forest
        Location

        El Silencio Lodge & Spa is nestled in Costa Rica's lush cloud forest, offering a serene and immersive nature experience with stunning biodiversity, cascading waterfalls, and breathtaking views.

        Cloud forest Location

        El Silencio Lodge & Spa is nestled in Costa Rica's lush cloud forest, offering a serene and immersive nature experience with stunning biodiversity, cascading waterfalls, and breathtaking views.

        Personal
        Whirlpools

        Whether in a suite or villa, each room features a personal whirlpool, offering guests a private, luxurious retreat to relax and soak in the natural beauty of Costa Rica's cloud forest.

        Personal Whirlpools

        Whether in a suite or villa, each room features a personal whirlpool, offering guests a private, luxurious retreat to relax and soak in the natural beauty of Costa Rica's cloud forest.

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        Organic
        Cuisine

        Serving up delectable organic produce, the hotel creates a farm-to-table menu made with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. Enjoy delicious, health-conscious meals that highlight the country’s rich flavours.

        Organic Cuisine

        Serving up delectable organic produce, the hotel creates a farm-to-table menu made with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. Enjoy delicious, health-conscious meals that highlight the country’s rich flavours.

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        Exceptional accommodation

        El Silencio is a jungle retreat offering suites and villas with privacy and breath-taking views. Each features sustainably sourced wooden furnishings, ornamental bamboo, large terraces with handcrafted deckchairs, heated whirlpools, and cloud-soft mattresses for perfect relaxation day and night.

        Exceptional accommodation

        El Silencio is a jungle retreat offering suites and villas with privacy and breath-taking views. Each features sustainably sourced wooden furnishings, ornamental bamboo, large terraces with handcrafted deckchairs, heated whirlpools, and cloud-soft mattresses for perfect relaxation day and night.

        Deluxe Suite

        Check in to your own private oasis. The suite has floor-to-ceiling windows which leads out onto a large terrace offering mountain or forest views. Spend a relaxing evening in your private heated jacuzzi before tumbling into a cosy bed.

        Two-Bedroom Suite

        This Two-Bedroom Suite is ideal for families and friend groups. It features a master bedroom and ensuite as well as a second bedroom with two double beds. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors beckon you out onto the terrace where a heated whirlpool awaits.

        Two-Bedroom Riverside Villa

        Welcome to your home away from home. This villa sleeps up to seven people and has a kitchenette, dining area and living room with a fireplace for cosy evenings in. You’ll also find two heated Jacuzzis for everyone to enjoy.

        Delicious dining

        El Silencio has a restaurant, bar and private dining area, all celebrating Costa Rican cuisine. Produce from the hotel's mini-farm are used to ensure seasonal dishes year-round. Executive Chef Robert Álvarez Pianto adds international flavours and complements with a tailored drinks menu.
         

        Delicious dining

        El Silencio has a restaurant, bar and private dining area, all celebrating Costa Rican cuisine. Produce from the hotel's mini-farm are used to ensure seasonal dishes year-round. Executive Chef Robert Álvarez Pianto adds international flavours and complements with a tailored drinks menu.
         

        Las Ventanas

        At Las Ventanas, savour Costa Rica’s culinary traditions with organic ingredients from the hotel's mini farm. Opt to have your breakfast, lunch, and dinner served in the dining room or al fresco with nature as your backdrop.

        Rancho Orquideas Private Dining

        Surprise your partner with a private lunch overlooking the Gorrión River. This experience offers a romantic setting with a menu of signature dishes made with local ingredients. Enjoy a secluded meal as the soothing river sounds serenade you.

        Toro Bohemio Bar

        Toro Bohemio Bar at El Silencio Lodge & Spa offers a cozy retreat with comfy sofas and a terrace overlooking the cloud forest. Enjoy craft cocktails, local brews, and an extensive wine list in a sophisticated yet serene jungle ambiance.

        A world of experiences

        At El Silencio Lodge & Spa, choose adventure or relaxation. Enjoy eco tours, wine, rum, and cocktail tastings, or learn about Costa Rican coffee. Nestled in the cloud forest, the hotel offers nature lovers ample opportunities to explore local wildlife.

        A world of experiences

        At El Silencio Lodge & Spa, choose adventure or relaxation. Enjoy eco tours, wine, rum, and cocktail tastings, or learn about Costa Rican coffee. Nestled in the cloud forest, the hotel offers nature lovers ample opportunities to explore local wildlife.

        Go local

        Costa Rica’s nature and culture await outside the hotel with the help of the hotel’s eco-concierge service. Enjoy waterfalls, horseback riding, mountain biking, wildlife excursions, and family races at the adventure park or go fishing in the Gorrión River.

        Cheers to that

        After a day of adventure, unwind at Toro Bohemio Bar. Relax on comfy sofas or the terrace, enjoying views of the infinite cloud forest. The sophisticated bar offers local and classic cocktails, beer, an extensive wine list, and exclusive home brews.
         

        At one with the jungle

        Relax at Esencia Spa, a wellness sanctuary using jungle sounds and natural Costa Rican ingredients from the hotel's organic greenhouse. Enjoy massages, facials, and personalised treatments, or practice yoga on the al fresco deck. In-room treatments are also available.

        One of the most secluded hotels in Costa Rica, El Silencio Lodge & Spa is located deep in the misty cloud forest an hour away from San Jose. It’s tucked between Juan Castro Blanco and Poas Volcano National Parks within Bajo del Toro, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Surrounded by lush valleys and mountains, the hotel is a nature lover’s dream. For things to do, the famous Arenal Volcano and hot springs are about two hours away by car. 
         

        How To Get There

        1 hour and 15 minutes by car from Juan Santamaría International Airport

        Flight Time

        11-hours from London

        Time Difference

        UTC -6

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        frequently asked questions

        Given its remote, forest location, the highland mountain weather boasts temperatures ranging from 50º-75ºF. Expect a mixture of sun, rain, cloud and mist.
        If you’re planning on making the most of the hotel’s natural surroundings, a jumper, closed hiking shoes, long trousers, a waterproof jacket, and athletic wear are recommended. You’re welcome to contact the hotel prior to arrival for the latest weather updates.
        Yes, El Silencio Lodge & Spa is entirely family-friendly. The Villas are highly recommended when travelling with children.
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