El Silencio Lodge & SpavsCasa Chameleon Hotel At Las Catalinas
Both hotels are praised by expert writers. On balance, El Silencio Lodge & Spa ranks marginally higher than Casa Chameleon Hotel at Las Catalinas. El Silencio Lodge & Spa comes in at 84 with approval from 6 publications such as Jetsetter, Hideaway Report and Mr & Mrs Smith.
El Silencio Lodge & Spa
Bajos del Toro, Costa Rica
From $357/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Condé Nast Traveler
"This eco-resort in "the thickest tropical cloud forest you can imagine" spreads across 500 acres." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"Surrounded by the tranquility of a 500-acre jungle, you’ll salute the sun from the yoga deck, dine on delicious organic cuisine and soak in postcard-perfect panoramic views from all around the resort." Full review
Hideaway Report
92.0
"Eco-resort off the beaten track on a hilly site within a private 500-acre reserve connecting Poás Volcano and Juan Castro Blanco national parks." Full review
Jetsetter
"Luxe eco-sleep in a 500-acre cloud forest north of San Jose, with 15 hillside suites and a rainforest spa." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"El Silencio Lodge & Spa is an enchanting and sophisticated property operated by Grupo Islita." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"El Silencio—a serene retreat on 500 acres opened in 2008 by the owners of the nearby Hotel Punta Islita—presents an unusual level of luxury for the green-oriented adventurer. " Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"The first Central American member of Relais & Châteaux, El Silencio is a luxury eco-lodge retreat for travellers seeking connection with nature." Full review
Frommer's
"This isolated luxury lodge, a member of the swank Relais & Châteaux, features large bungalows scattered over a hillside with idyllic views within a 500-acre private cloud forest reserve" Full review
Casa Chameleon Hotel At Las Catalinas
Playa Danta, Las Catalinas 50304, Costa Rica
From $600/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Afar Magazine
"One of the key traits of Las Catalinas, a new urbanism resort-like town in Costa Rica's Northwestern Guanacaste region, is its commitment to the environment. The town, helmed by..." Full review
Jetsetter
"A romantic stay in a villa at a luxurious paradise on the Guanacaste coast, including breakfast." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"Heavenly hideaway Casa Chameleon Las Catalinas is high on a hillside on Costa Rica’s Guanacaste coast." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"Casa Chameleon breaks the mould for luxury lodging in Costa Rica, from its stunning oceanfront setting and world-class infinity pool to the Buddhas and other statues scattered around the grounds." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"Situated in the secluded northwest corner of Costa
Rica is the luxurious jungle hideaway of Casa Chameleon at Las Catalinas." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"A sustainable thread runs throughout the resort...each of the 21 villas shows off a private terrace, saltwater infinity pool, and expansive sea views."
Frommer's
"A collection of villas, perched on the hilltop on the southern end of Las Catalinas, Casa Chameleon offers up stunning views of one of Costa Rica’s prettiest stretches of shoreline" Full review