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El Silencio Lodge & Spa

Third band: properties that pass the EMPTYJET luxury gate but with fewer or narrower references. Still a deliberate selection, not a directory.

2,081 guest reviews analysed

65 kilometers, Bajos del Toro, Provincia de Alajuela, 20101, CR

Distinctions

EMPTYJET Consensus

91.0 / 100

Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.

Analysed from 2,081 guest reviews across Tripadvisor, Google, Booking.com and Trip.com.

Most noted: rooms.

Best for

  • wellness
  • couples
  • adventure
  • long stays

About El Silencio Lodge & Spa

El Silencio Lodge & Spa is set in Alajuela, Costa Rica and holds the EMPTYJET designation. The property features Las Ventanas Restaurant, offering a fusion of Costa Rican, Peruvian, and Mediterranean cuisine, and Toro Bohemio Bar, known for signature cocktails inspired by the surrounding forest. Esencia Spa provides soothing massages, signature treatments, and alternative therapies, while the Samana Wellness Center offers yoga, meditation, and personalized wellness retreats.

Guests can enjoy activities such as horseback riding, mountain biking, and hiking on over 2 km of scenic trails. El Silencio Lodge & Spa is a member of Relais & Châteaux and has been awarded two MICHELIN Keys, highlighting its commitment to quality and service.

Why it stands out

El Silencio Lodge & Spa is listed for its EMPTYJET status, Relais & Châteaux membership, and two MICHELIN Keys. Its location in Alajuela, Costa Rica, and focus on wellness, dining, and nature activities make it a notable choice for travellers seeking a blend of comfort and local experiences.

Key facts

Type
Mountain, Wellness

Amenities

Verified 19 Aug 2026

Activities

  • Horse riding — evidence: enjoy a more tranquil experience with horseback riding
  • Hiking — evidence: over 2 km of scenic trails
  • Cycling — evidence: Mountain Bike Use

Dining

  • Multiple restaurants — Las Ventanas Restaurant; Rancho Orquideas Private Dining; Sophia's Coffee & Gourmet Pastries
  • Bar — Toro Bohemio Bar crafts signature cocktails inspired by the surrounding forest

Wellness

  • Spa — At Esencia Spa, immerse yourself in soothing massages, signature treatments, and alternative therapies
  • Wellness programme — evidence: Samana Wellness Center complements this experience with yoga, meditation, and personalized wellness retreats
  • Yoga — evidence: Yoga Class

Dining

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Restaurant
Las Ventanas Restaurant — fusion of Costa Rican, Peruvian, and Mediterranean
Restaurant
Las Ventanas Restaurant — fusion of Costa Rican, Peruvian, and Mediterranean
Restaurant
Rancho Orquideas Private Dining
Restaurant
Sophia's Coffee & Gourmet Pastries
Bar
Toro Bohemio Bar
Bar
Toro Bohemio Bar

Spa & wellness

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Spa
Esencia Spa — soothing massages, signature treatments, and alternative therapies
Spa
Esencia Spa — soothing massages, signature treatments, and alternative therapies

Awards & affiliations

  • MICHELIN GuideTwo Keys
  • Condé Nast TravelerReaders' Choice Awards
  • Forbes Travel GuideRecommended2026
  • World Travel AwardsWinner · Mexico & Central America's Leading Cultural Hotel2018
  • American ExpressFine Hotels + Resorts
  • VirtuosoMember
  • American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts

Location

10.2044, -84.3055
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