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El Silencio Lodge & Spa

A 500-acre tropical forest, a river winding through the grounds, three waterfalls cascading down the mountainside – if it’s back-to-nature you want, El Silencio Lodge & Spa hotel will give it to you in eco-friendly spades. Take in picture-perfect panoramas from an outdoor hot tub, greet the sunrise from the yoga deck, and feast on natural, organic food. It’s what nature intended, only better.

El Silencio Lodge & Spa occupies 500 acres of Costa Rica’s Central Volcanic Valley, sandwiched between the Juan Castro Blanco National Park and the Poas Volcano National Park.

Room Types

Suite

These 55sq m suites sit on a terraced hillside, offering guests extra privacy and breathtaking views of the mountain, forest or river. Each has a private outdoor viewing deck with handcrafted rocking chairs and a jetted private pool, from which you can admire all the natural beauty. Within, there’s a cloud-soft king-size bed, and the bamboo-themed ensuite has a double sink, rainfall shower and Aromas Para el Alma bath products. The suite also has electric heaters and some include free WiFi.

from £916

Two-Bedroom Suite

Nestled in verdant cloud forest, these 72sq m suites each have a private deck with a hot tub, rocking chairs and forest views. They’re ideal for a group of friends or family, there’s a master bedroom with a king-size bed and a second bedroom with two queen-size beds; both lead onto private decks overlooking the tropical forest. The bedrooms share a bathroom with twin sinks and a walk-in rainfall shower. Each suite has a flatscreen TV with satellite channels; electric heaters; free WiFi; a coffee machine; minibar and minifridge; safe and organic bath products.

from £1282

Two-Bedroom Villa

Nestled in Costa Rica’s lush landscape, these 139sq m villas sleep up to six, making it ideal for group stays and family gatherings. They each have a master suite with a super-soft king bed, a second bedroom with two queen beds and private decks overlooking the mountains and tropical cloud forests. Both ensuites have a rainfall shower and Aromas Para el Alma bath products. The spacious villa also has a fully outfitted kitchen, dining room and living room with a half bathroom. The outdoor space also has a heated whirlpool. Each villa includes flatscreen LCD TVs, satellite TV, electric heaters, free WiFi and private parking.

from £1606

Three-Bedroom Villa

Overlooking lush Costa Rican cloud forest, these standalone villas can sleep up to six in style, making them perfectly formed for families. There are three bedrooms: a master bedroom with a king-size bed, a second bedroom with two queen-size beds and a third bedroom with one queen-size bed. Each bedroom has an ensuite bathroom with twin sinks and a walk-in rainfall shower. The villa also has a spacious kitchen, a dining area and lounging area; sliding doors lead to a private terrace with a hot tub, gas fireplace and handmade rocking chairs overlooking the forest. Every villa also has a flatscreen TV with satellite channels; electric heaters; free WiFi; a coffee machine; minibar and minifridge; safe and organic bath products.

from £1988

Two-Bedroom Riverside Villa

Set in lush tropical surroundings, these perfectly private 135sq m villas have 73sq m of outdoor space, with two whirlpool hot tubs on a view-blessed deck. Indoors, there are two bedrooms, one with a king-size, the other with two doubles, a living room with a queen-size sofa bed, dining area, and two ensuite bathrooms, each with twin sinks and a walk-in rain shower. A kitchenette has a microwave, coffee-maker, kettle and mini fridge, and guests also have a Smart TV in each bedroom and the living room, free WiFi, a Lutron system to control temperature and lighting, workspace, bathrobes and slippers, and organic bath products. There’s private parking, too.

from £1988

Location

Bajos del Toro, Alajuela, PO. Box 242-1225 Pavas, San Jose, Bajos del Toro, Alajuela

£916 / night

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We are on a mission to simplify bespoke travel planning. This starts by handpicking boutique hotels that have wonderful design, character and ethical practices at their core. Each and every traveller is important, that’s why we have a dedicated team ready to help 24/7. If you want anything extra arranged, from a hire car on arrival to a bespoke experience away from the crowds, all you need to do is ask. For every hotel booked, we will plant a tree in your name and 1% of our revenues are donated to our inspiring charity partner, Hello World..

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As a highly personalised and service-driven company, we are keen to support all of our clients in helping you to make the best possible decision and to be able to travel with confidence in this ever-changing climate. We’ll work with you to ensure that you are fully comfortable with every element of your trip from the moment you visit our website, right up until you get back home. Your health and safety is of the upmost importance, and we ensure all of our hotels are vetted under the latest regulations and are under constant review.

Cancellation Policy

We charge a non-refundable deposit and you can change your travel dates for free up to one week before your trip, which is when your balance is due. Our post-booking services are industry leading and your deposit is to ensure we can offer you the support you deserve, every step of the way. Expect 24/7 access to our team of Travel Experts, a slick concierge app, and VIP treatment on arrival.

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