El Silencio Lodge & SpavsThe Harmony Hotel
Both The Harmony Hotel and El Silencio Lodge & Spa are rated highly by professional reviewers. On balance, El Silencio Lodge & Spa ranks slightly higher than The Harmony Hotel. El Silencio Lodge & Spa has a TripExpert Score of 84 with accolades from 6 reviews including Condé Nast Traveler, Hideaway Report and Travel + Leisure.
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
The Harmony Hotel
Guiones Beach, Nosara 5233, Costa Rica
From $216/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Afar Magazine
"Howler monkeys signal sunrise at Harmony Hotel, where surfers catch some of the best waves on this side of the Pacific."
Afar Magazine
"This low-key hotel in the sleepy town of Nosara is a surfer’s paradise." Full review
Fodor's
"Enclosed back decks with hammocks, outdoor showers, and a cushioned chaise longue expand what are otherwise standard-size rooms." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The Harmony sits a stone’s throw from Playa Guiones in the sleepy Pacific coast surf town of Nosara." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"In the health-crazed beach town of Nosara, The Harmony Hotel is one of the most beloved yoga resorts in the country" Full review