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El Silencio Lodge and Spa

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

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Family Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Hot Tub, Mountain View | View from room
Interior detail
Romantic Suite, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub, Mountain View
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, garden views

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$693
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept

Explore the area

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Bajos de Toro Amarillo, Sarchi Norte, Toro Amarillo, Alajuela
  • Poás Volcano National Park
  • Poas Volcano
  • Catarata del Toro
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.)
    ‪80 min drive‬

Room options

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

Luxury Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Hot Tub, Mountain View

Highlights

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

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Garden
Furnished balcony or patio
Private outdoor hot tub
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 75 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Hot Tub, Mountain View

Family Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Hot Tub, Mountain View

Family Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Hot Tub, Mountain View

Highlights

Garden
Furnished balcony or patio
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

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Luxury Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Hot Tub, River View

Luxury Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Hot Tub, River View

Highlights

Garden
Furnished balcony or patio
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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2 Bedroom Suite

2 Bedroom Suite

Highlights

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

About the area

Toro Amarillo

A luxury stay in Toro Amarillo awaits you at El Silencio Lodge and Spa. You'll be 6.2 km (3.9 mi) from Juan Castro Blanco National Park and 7.7 km (4.8 mi) from Catarata del Toro. Highlights at this boutique hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and free cooked-to-order breakfast. .A day of pampering can include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages and detox wraps along with aromatherapy and Ayurvedic treatments. The restaurant, Las Ventanas, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Toro Bohemio Bar is the hotel's own rooftop bar, serving drinks along with light fare. Enjoy the gym along with access to ecotours and horse riding/hire. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also free valet parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .In the area of this 5-property class Toro Amarillo hotel, you'll find Poás Volcano National Park.

What's nearby

  • Catarata del Toro - 18 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Juan Castro Blanco National Park - 20 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Laguna Río Cuarto - 55 min drive - 30.7 km
  • Melia Cariari Golf Course - 56 min drive - 25.1 km

Getting around

  • San José (SJO-Juan Santamaría Intl.) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafetería Souvenir Volcán Poás - ‬83 min drive
  • ‪Quelites Restaurante - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Zarcero - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Típico Toro Amarillo - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪La Terraza del Café de Logan - ‬4 min drive

About this property

El Silencio Lodge and Spa

Luxury hotel with full-service spa and free breakfast
El Silencio Lodge and Spa offers its guests a full-service spa and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 646 square feet (60 square metres) and includes conference space. A library, a terrace, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the luxury El Silencio Lodge and Spa. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking and valet parking are free.

This 5-star Toro Amarillo hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • 646 sq ft of conference space
  • 60 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 2008
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
El Silencio Lodge and Spa offers 24 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature outdoor private hot tubs and minibars. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. 48-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include safes and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

The on-site spa has 3 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic.

The spa is open daily. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

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 transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour return 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 lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2008
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • 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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

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

What is the cancellation policy at El Silencio Lodge and Spa?

El Silencio Lodge and Spa offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at El Silencio Lodge and Spa?

As of 11 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Silencio Lodge and Spa on 21 Sept 2025 start from AU$692.70, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at El Silencio Lodge and Spa?

Yep, El Silencio Lodge and Spa has a free self car park and free valet parking.

Is there a spa on site at El Silencio Lodge and Spa?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at El Silencio Lodge and Spa. You'll enjoy heaps of services like detox wraps, body wraps and body scrubs, as well as hot stone massages.

What makes El Silencio Lodge and Spa a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and al fresco dining, as well as Hot tubs and rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at El Silencio Lodge and Spa.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at El Silencio Lodge and Spa?

Yep, all rooms come with private hot tubs.

Does El Silencio Lodge and Spa serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is offered daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at El Silencio Lodge and Spa?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at El Silencio Lodge and Spa?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at El Silencio Lodge and Spa?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at El Silencio Lodge and Spa?

No, pets are not allowed.