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El Silencio Lodge & SpavsHotel Casa Chameleon Mal Pais
Both properties are endorsed by experts. On balance, El Silencio Lodge & Spa ranks significantly better than Casa Chameleon Hotel Mal Pais. El Silencio Lodge & Spa ranks #23 in Costa Rica with praise from 6 reviewers including Travel + Leisure, Jetsetter and Hideaway Report.
El Silencio Lodge & Spa
Condé Nast Traveler
Mr & Mrs Smith
Hideaway Report
Jetsetter
Forbes Travel Guide
Travel + Leisure
The Telegraph
Frommer's
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 Report92.0
"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 Telegraph8.0
"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
Hotel Casa Chameleon Mal Pais The Telegraph Jetsetter Travel + Leisure
Oyster
Punta Barrigona, Mal Pais, Costa Rica
From $394/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Pool
The Telegraph8.0
"A mountainside retreat atop Mal País." Full review
Jetsetter "Nature fuses with South Asian flair at this luxe love nest perched above a boho beach town on the Nicoya Peninsula." Full review
Travel + Leisure "At this mountainside retreat near Playa Mal País, upscale villas are tucked into a cliff overlooking the Pacific." Full review
OysterUpscale
"Those seeking secluded luxury will love the location high up in the hills, neighbor-free. Ten stylish villas -- all stand-alone and individually decorated -- have private pools with flora, fauna" Full review
