El Silencio Lodge & SpavsLuna Lodge
Both hotels are rated highly by expert writers. Overall, Luna Lodge scores marginally better than El Silencio Lodge & Spa. Luna Lodge ranks #15 in Costa Rica with praise from 3 reviews including The Telegraph, Travel + Leisure and Fodor's.
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
Luna Lodge
Carate, Corcovado, Osa Peninsula, Carate, Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica
From $330/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Pool
- Free Parking
- Meeting Rooms
The Telegraph
8.0
"Costa Rica’s farthest-flung haven, tucked into the wilds of the Osa Peninsula, reflects its expat owner’s intense spirituality and obsession with nature." Full review
Fodor's
"Perched on a sublime mountaintop overlooking rain forest and ocean, Luna Lodge is the quintessential yoga retreat, but its remoteness and proximity to wildlife are universally enjoyed." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"When Lana Wedmore came to Costa Rica 30 years ago, she knew she wanted to move there." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Accommodations range from tent cabins to thatched bungalows with open-air garden showers and private terraces, all with stunning views of the pristine jungle" Full review