"Clean room, comfortable beds, cozy heater in the rooms, great wifi, very helpful staff, beautiful property, great location, good food, will stay again!"
"Clean room, comfortable beds, cozy heater in the rooms, great wifi, very helpful staff, beautiful property, great location, good food, will stay again!"
"My 4 year old son and I loved it here. They helped us with airport transfer and it was an awesome stay. Love that this is a family run business as well."
"My 4 year old son and I loved it here. They helped us with airport transfer and it was an awesome stay. Love that this is a family run business as well."
"Magical slice of heaven in the most beautiful place. Wonderful warm staff, amazing food and caring management. If you want to disconnect from the world and watch nature in peace and quiet, this is the place to be. Can’t wait to go back again! Special shoutout to Didier, Jose, Oskar, Christopher, you all are amazing! Thank you!"
"Magical slice of heaven in the most beautiful place. Wonderful warm staff, amazing food and caring management. If you want to disconnect from the world and watch nature in peace and quiet, this is the place to be. Can’t wait to go back again! Special shoutout to Didier, Jose, Oskar, Christopher, you all are amazing! Thank you!"
"Best place we stayed in Costa Rica
Beautiful Chalet mountains and Gardens on property on a road with the 10 best blue water waterfalls in Costa Rica
located between to mountain volcanoes"
"Best place we stayed in Costa Rica
Beautiful Chalet mountains and Gardens on property on a road with the 10 best blue water waterfalls in Costa Rica
located between to mountain volcanoes"
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Thank you so much for a wonderful stay! We could have stayed much longer as everything was fantastic from the food, from the spa and especially the staff! We hope to come back one day.
Thank you so much for a wonderful stay! We could have stayed much longer as everything was fantastic from the food, from the spa and especially the staff! We hope to come back one day.
Louise
Reviewed October 15, 2026Reviewed October 15, 2026
Once you've marvelled at your surroundings, your accommodation and the facilities, thinking that you must be dreaming, the staff and management just embrace you and you are part of the family. I travelled on my own but it was the same for couples too. All the staff at El Silencio are professional to the nth degree and their customer service first class but in a relaxing way that makes one feel at home. A fellow guest on the day of departure said she felt as though she was saying goodbye to her...
Once you've marvelled at your surroundings, your accommodation and the facilities, thinking that you must be dreaming, the staff and management just embrace you and you are part of the family. I travelled on my own but it was the same for couples too. All the staff at El Silencio are professional to the nth degree and their customer service first class but in a relaxing way that makes one feel at home. A fellow guest on the day of departure said she felt as though she was saying goodbye to her...
This was such a lovely place to start our Costa Rican roadtrip! Elena was such a wonderful host and we loved meeting her. The breakfast was delicious and the setting was really pretty. Thank you!
This was such a lovely place to start our Costa Rican roadtrip! Elena was such a wonderful host and we loved meeting her. The breakfast was delicious and the setting was really pretty. Thank you!
Jonathan
Reviewed December 4, 2023Reviewed December 4, 2023
Lovely boutique-style built run hotel. Everything is exactly as described and pictured. We only stayed a night to break a long journey prior to flying out of SJO the following afternoon, but there's plenty to do in the area and it would make a great base if staying a little longer. Very comfortable beds, it was one of our best nights sleep of our trip! We had dinner in Alajuela, about 10 mins drive away with loads of choice, and went back to the town to kill a couple of hours the next day...
Lovely boutique-style built run hotel. Everything is exactly as described and pictured. We only stayed a night to break a long journey prior to flying out of SJO the following afternoon, but there's plenty to do in the area and it would make a great base if staying a little longer. Very comfortable beds, it was one of our best nights sleep of our trip! We had dinner in Alajuela, about 10 mins drive away with loads of choice, and went back to the town to kill a couple of hours the next day...
RICHARD
Reviewed February 28, 2022Reviewed February 28, 2022
We loved our stay here. The grounds of the property are beautiful and interesting with lots of birds and butterflies (note there is some small construction going on at the moment but this didn’t affect us). It was a relaxing and peaceful place for a few days with excellent hiking nearby to the waterfalls and river swimming pools. The rooms are spacious and comfortable and the enclosed seating area at the front of each cabin, with fresh coffee provided, was a great place just to sit for a while....
We loved our stay here. The grounds of the property are beautiful and interesting with lots of birds and butterflies (note there is some small construction going on at the moment but this didn’t affect us). It was a relaxing and peaceful place for a few days with excellent hiking nearby to the waterfalls and river swimming pools. The rooms are spacious and comfortable and the enclosed seating area at the front of each cabin, with fresh coffee provided, was a great place just to sit for a while....
It was a beautiful hotel - it is like a large property surrounded by gardens and villas. The setting on the foothills of the mountains overlooking the Central Valley and surrounded by coffee farms was amazing. It is cool and fresh in the morning and we sat on the veranda enjoying the view with a cup of local coffee. The restaurant serves great food - on a par what that one would find in good restaurants in major cities like London. And finally the staff were all friendly and attentive - we...
It was a beautiful hotel - it is like a large property surrounded by gardens and villas. The setting on the foothills of the mountains overlooking the Central Valley and surrounded by coffee farms was amazing. It is cool and fresh in the morning and we sat on the veranda enjoying the view with a cup of local coffee. The restaurant serves great food - on a par what that one would find in good restaurants in major cities like London. And finally the staff were all friendly and attentive - we...
John
Reviewed December 11, 2021Reviewed December 11, 2021
One of the most amazing hotels - unique and beautiful. The staff go beyond to make your stay pleasant, the rooms are incredible. Being able to sleep at the foot of a vulcano in the midst of an animal sanctuary is a dream. Only down side is the a la carte breakfast which considering it was more than $65 for three could have been improved.
One of the most amazing hotels - unique and beautiful. The staff go beyond to make your stay pleasant, the rooms are incredible. Being able to sleep at the foot of a vulcano in the midst of an animal sanctuary is a dream. Only down side is the a la carte breakfast which considering it was more than $65 for three could have been improved.
Gaia
Reviewed January 13, 2022Reviewed January 13, 2022
Stayed here after an adventure portion of our trip and found it to be a great relaxation spot. Sprawling pool with amazing views of the valley and our room had a good-sized patio to unwind at. The rooms (at least the one we stayed in) are all offshoots from a gorgeous atrium-like structure with a fountain and a fireplace for cooler months.
Stayed here after an adventure portion of our trip and found it to be a great relaxation spot. Sprawling pool with amazing views of the valley and our room had a good-sized patio to unwind at. The rooms (at least the one we stayed in) are all offshoots from a gorgeous atrium-like structure with a fountain and a fireplace for cooler months.
The hotel is incredible, would definitely return.
Hair dryers are not available for everyone, just first come first ask. WiFi was also not working great.
The hotel is incredible, would definitely return.
Hair dryers are not available for everyone, just first come first ask. WiFi was also not working great.
This was a great position near Poás Volcano. Max was very communicative and helpful, and we had a lovely nights sleep listening to the rain on the canvas. Make no mistake - these are glamping pods, and definitely still feels on the camping side (vs some “glamping” lodges out there which are more hotel like). But if you go in with those expectations, then you’ll have a lovely stay! Lots of strawberry farms and coffee tours nearby as well.
This was a great position near Poás Volcano. Max was very communicative and helpful, and we had a lovely nights sleep listening to the rain on the canvas. Make no mistake - these are glamping pods, and definitely still feels on the camping side (vs some “glamping” lodges out there which are more hotel like). But if you go in with those expectations, then you’ll have a lovely stay! Lots of strawberry farms and coffee tours nearby as well.
Rebecca
Reviewed December 3, 2024Reviewed December 3, 2024
A fantastic location just outside San Jose, which made for a superb location first few days in Costa Rico. Close to Poas volcanoe La Paz waterfalls and the fantastic Cinchona waterfall trails.
Staff absolutely first class; warm welcome and extremely helpful. One bag failed to arrive with oyr party - staff so helpful to ensure airline delivered to chalets within 36 hours.
A fantastic location just outside San Jose, which made for a superb location first few days in Costa Rico. Close to Poas volcanoe La Paz waterfalls and the fantastic Cinchona waterfall trails.
Staff absolutely first class; warm welcome and extremely helpful. One bag failed to arrive with oyr party - staff so helpful to ensure airline delivered to chalets within 36 hours.
With only 3 cabins set in beautiful trees overlooking Quesada and the Palma Valley, this place is magical. The hosts Luis and Marjorie run the fabulous La Hortensia restaurant with organically grown food from the farm.
Wanted to leave no review so that we could keep this place a secret!
With only 3 cabins set in beautiful trees overlooking Quesada and the Palma Valley, this place is magical. The hosts Luis and Marjorie run the fabulous La Hortensia restaurant with organically grown food from the farm.
Wanted to leave no review so that we could keep this place a secret!
Steven
Reviewed November 20, 2025Reviewed November 20, 2025
I visit with business annually but always remembered and welcomed by all staff . Rooms / chalets are perfect to experience rural CR and local … gardens impeccable. Food and dining is great … shame could not stay longer and I look forward to returning soon.
I visit with business annually but always remembered and welcomed by all staff . Rooms / chalets are perfect to experience rural CR and local … gardens impeccable. Food and dining is great … shame could not stay longer and I look forward to returning soon.