Hotel El Silencio Del Campo
5 Km West Of La Fortuna Central Park, Arenal Volcano National Park, La Fortuna de San Carlos 4417 Costa Rica
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Hotel El Silencio del Campo besides featuring a set of swimming pools, hot springs and spa, also offers its guests 23 individual villas with a small patio right outside facing the majestic Arenal Volcano, surrounded by colorful and lush gardens, that gives a natural sensation to your experience. We have a lovely farm with a large variety of animals for our guests to interact. Riding a horse, milking a cow and collecting eggs are some of the activities that are included in your visit to our Pavo Real Farm. Another amenity is the Mandala Vegetable Farm, where you can learn about different organic practices and taste a large variety of vegetables and medicinal plants.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Free breakfast
Hiking
Horseback riding
Children's playground
Kids pool
Electric vehicle charging station
Secured parking
Wifi
Hot bath
Pool / beach towels
Swimming pool toys
Pool with view
Outdoor pool
Heated pool
Private pool
Bar / lounge
Restaurant
Breakfast in the room
Complimentary welcome drink
Kids' meals
Outdoor dining area
Special diet menus
Wine / champagne
Poolside bar
Walking tours
Board games / puzzles
Kids' outdoor play equipment
Highchairs available
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Shuttle bus service
Taxi service
Spa
Body wrap
Couples massage
Facial treatments
Foot massage
Full body massage
Hand massage
Head massage
Hot spring bath
Massage
Neck massage
Open-air bath
Salon
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Concierge
Gift shop
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun terrace
Sun umbrellas
Umbrella
24-hour front desk
Private check-in / check-out
Laundry service
Ironing service
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Room features
Bathrobes
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Private balcony
Room service
Coffee / tea maker
Flatscreen TV
Walk-in shower
Safe
Separate dining area
Telephone
Private bathrooms
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Minibar
Refrigerator
Bath / shower
Hair dryer
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Room types
Mountain view
Landmark view
Bridal suite
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
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Family
Charming
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish
Location
5 Km West Of La Fortuna Central Park, Arenal Volcano National Park, La Fortuna de San Carlos 4417 Costa Rica
Getting there
Car recommended
Grade: 50 out of 100
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Hotel El Silencio Del Campo earns rave reviews for its restorative hot springs, engaging farm activities, and a serene spa, with many travelers finding the amenities to contribute to a peaceful retreat. Its location is celebrated for being both convenient and tranquil, well-suited for excursions yet close to town. Guests appreciate the spacious, clean rooms, though they suggest the addition of more outlets and hooks.
The hotel's serene ambiance, set among charming cabins and lush greenery, is frequently praised, as is the impeccable cleanliness of both rooms and grounds. Service at the hotel is generally regarded as exceptional, with staff members earning accolades for their friendliness and helpfulness, despite a solitary negative comment.
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We recently stayed at El Silencio del Campo and absolutely loved this place. This is set apart from hotels in that each room is actually a separate structure called a villita. Each separate villita provides tons of space and privacy surrounded by lush tropical foliage and (when clear) a beautiful view of Arenal volcano. The grounds have three hot spring baths, each one a bit warmer than the first, as well as pools and a jacuzzi tub. Each villita also has a covered patio where you can sit and enjoy the view of volcano. I found myself waking early and drinking coffee while staring at the volcano and listening to the wildlife (and farm animals). The restaurant is small but the breakfasts are delicious (we didn't try dinner, instead opting to go into town). We are told the eggs are fresh from the farm. Service is impeccable.
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Date of stay: April 2015
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This was our first destination on a seven day trip to Costa Rica. We couldn't have chosen a better place to stay. Spacious rooms, good food at the restaurant, staff was pleasant and extremely helpful. Our favorite parts were the hot springs and the free breakfast. The grounds were very quiet during the evening and the only other travelers seemed to be families or couples. As three guys in their mid-twenties, we didn't mind the relaxed and quiet atmosphere.
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Date of stay: February 2015
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This place is a gem! We loved the privacy of the cabins, and the fact that there are only 23 (there's no #13) which keeps it peaceful. We loved all the pools (my personal favorite was the hot spring pool), breakfast was delicious with farm fresh eggs, milk, and farm cheese made on premises. We visited their farm a couple of times, and the farmer Alejandro taught us how to milk a cow, and let us collect eggs and hold the 4 day old lamb:) The staff were all lovely, and arranged all of our day trip adventures. Last, but not least, the spa was amazingly relaxing!
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Date of stay: April 2015
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We were acting as guides for friends who had never been to Costa Rica. We wanted them to experience the La Fortuna/Arenal area. We chose Silenco based on TripAdvisor recommendations even though we had stayed elsewhere about 10 years ago. What a wonderful choice! The bungalows were perfect. Good wi-fi signal in the room; Coffee service, bathrobe and extra towels for the springs. We were actually put in a handicap-accessible room, even though we did not need it. Please don't let a disability hinder your visit: you would be will accommodated! The grounds were lovely. Bird feeders were located throughout - it was so much fun to watch them even though we are not birders. Our choice was not based on the onsite hot springs - but did we ever have fun! Dinner was not five star, but it was better than average. The included breakfast was very good. Next trip, we will plan to stay more than one night.
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Date of stay: April 2015
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My boyfriend and I recently visited Costa Rica for 10 days. We stayed in La Fortuna for the first 4 days. Not only was the surrounding area the highlight of our trip, but hotel silencio del campo made it even better! As we checked in the staff were attentive and friendly and answered any and all questions. They helped book some adventures for us including white water rafting and atv tour. The rooms were spacious and beds were comfortable. It was nice to feel like you had your own little house in the garden. The grounds were beautifully kept and simply nice to wander around. The hot springs were un crowded and very nice to relax in after a long day of activities. I did a lot of research before picking a hotel and was very pleased with my choice. We wish we stayed here the entire 10 days. Highly recommend this hotel, we will definitely be back!
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Date of stay: April 2015
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Response from LuisDiegoZuniga, Propietario at Hotel El Silencio Del Campo
Responded Apr 24, 2015
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you very much for bringing to our attention your input based on your recent stay at El Silencio del Campo. We are pleased to hear that you had a great experience during your stay. What a shame you couldn't make it for more days but we are hoping you come visit next trip to Costa Rica longer. We appreciate your beautiful comments on the grounds, the hotel staff, the room and the hot springs. Thank you for having chosen our property and are all looking forward to welcoming you and serving you once again in a near future. PURA VIDA!!
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My family really enjoyed our brief stay at El Silencio. If we ever return to this area we would definitely stay here again. My parents had a bungalow and my family of four had our own. Eliomar answered several questions for me by email before we arrived, and the staff were very friendly and attentive when we were there. The grounds are beautiful and we all really enjoyed the various hot spring pools. As others have said, even though the hotel had many guests it never felt crowded. We especially liked the breakfast.
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Date of stay: April 2015
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Response from LuisDiegoZuniga, Propietario at Hotel El Silencio Del Campo
Responded Apr 22, 2015
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for your time in writing about your experience at Hotel El SIlencio del Campo. We are glad to hear that you had a very good time with us. We appreciate your nice words on the staff, the hot springs and the food served at breakfast time. We all look forward to welcoming you again in a near future.
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We were very happy with our choice after our stay here. The grounds are beautiful, the view of the volcano is mesmerizing and the staff was incredible. Everyone was ready to help in any way they could and they seemed to genuinely take pride in their resort. There is a small farm on the property, and all of the eggs and milk and cheese are produced on the premises. We had walked over to check out the animals and an employee enthusiastically showed us around, telling us all about the number of eggs and other things. It was pretty cool.
Our chalet was great. It was nice to feel a little bit isolated from all of the other travelers by having a small "house" to ourselves. The A/C was cold, the room was spacious and it was a nice place to come back to after a long day of adventures. We took advantage of the hot springs (nice and relaxing) on site as well as the breakfast a few mornings. They put fruit on a tree across from the eating area so you can watch birds come and eat it, which was very cool. Some beautiful birds could be seen all around and it was a really pleasant way to start the day. I would recommend this hotel to any friend or family member who was looking to stay in this area.
Our chalet was great. It was nice to feel a little bit isolated from all of the other travelers by having a small "house" to ourselves. The A/C was cold, the room was spacious and it was a nice place to come back to after a long day of adventures. We took advantage of the hot springs (nice and relaxing) on site as well as the breakfast a few mornings. They put fruit on a tree across from the eating area so you can watch birds come and eat it, which was very cool. Some beautiful birds could be seen all around and it was a really pleasant way to start the day. I would recommend this hotel to any friend or family member who was looking to stay in this area.
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Date of stay: March 2015
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Response from LuisDiegoZuniga, Propietario at Hotel El Silencio Del Campo
Responded Apr 22, 2015
Dear Valued Guest, We just read your detailed review and found it very useful . We appreciate your time to write this descriptive input based on your recent stay at El Silencio del Campo. We are all glad to learn that you enjoyed all we had in the premises. Thank you for your beautiful comments on the staff, the room, the grounds and the hot springs. if you ever come back to Costa RIca, we are hoping you come visit us and it will be a pleasure to serve you and welcome you all once again. Thank you for having chosen our property during your vacation time in Costa Rica. We will keeo working hard so our future visitors have a pleasant experience at the end of their stay too. PURA VIDA!!
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From the time we arrived the entire staff bent over backwards to make us happy. The accommodations were very comfortable and clean. The grounds are perpetually cared for and beautiful. The hot spring pools are a wonderful place to relax after the days adventure.
Don't expect the dining experience to be 5 star but the choices are surprisingly varied.
Again, the staff at the hotel is helpful and friendly beyond all explication.
Don't expect the dining experience to be 5 star but the choices are surprisingly varied.
Again, the staff at the hotel is helpful and friendly beyond all explication.
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Date of stay: April 2015
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Response from LuisDiegoZuniga, Propietario at Hotel El Silencio Del Campo
Responded Apr 19, 2015
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for having chosen our property. We are so glad to learn that you had a pleasant stay with us. We are looking forward to welcoming you again in a near future. Your comments have been very hefpful for our staff.
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A real gem this. You are immediately struck by the beauty of the grounds. They are stunning and full of colourful birds. The birds are fed at breakfast time and as a result breakfast may take a while as you will keep stopping to take photos.
Staff are great, especially reception staff who helped us with trips, taxis etc. I would particularly mention Eylin in this respect as she was so helpful to us.
Having hot springs on site is great to relax after a busy day of activities. There is also a conventional swimming pool. The girls made use of the lovely peaceful spa and found it to be very good.
Only downside was the restaurant was not great. Breakfast was disappointing and for an evening meal you are better off getting a taxi into La Fortuna (even with the $8 cab fare). This is made up for by the bar by the hot springs which serves a great range of good value and very tasty hot snacks (buffalo wings, onion rings, nachos etc). If you are going to stay on site to eat this is a really good option.
Staff are great, especially reception staff who helped us with trips, taxis etc. I would particularly mention Eylin in this respect as she was so helpful to us.
Having hot springs on site is great to relax after a busy day of activities. There is also a conventional swimming pool. The girls made use of the lovely peaceful spa and found it to be very good.
Only downside was the restaurant was not great. Breakfast was disappointing and for an evening meal you are better off getting a taxi into La Fortuna (even with the $8 cab fare). This is made up for by the bar by the hot springs which serves a great range of good value and very tasty hot snacks (buffalo wings, onion rings, nachos etc). If you are going to stay on site to eat this is a really good option.
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Date of stay: April 2015
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Response from LuisDiegoZuniga, Propietario at Hotel El Silencio Del Campo
Responded Apr 19, 2015
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for taking some minutes of your time to post your comments based on your recent stay at Hotel El SIlencio del Campo. We are glad to hear tha your overall stay was memorable at our hotel. We appreciate your nice comments on our staff at the front desk, the grounds and the pools. We apologize for not meeting your expectations with breakfast and food at the restaurant. We will pay more attention to that. Comments help us get better every day. Thank you for choosing our hotel during your vacations in Costa Rica. Pura Vida!!!
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Every minute of our stay was special and made us feel so pampered. It is an exceptional property and rivals anything we experienced in our travels. The grounds, the cabins, and the pools were breathtaking with amazing views of the volcano. We ate dinner in the resort twice and the food was excellent. The pools are beautiful and private. Relaxing and tranquil was the vibe and we loved it. Never felt we missed a thing by not going to the touristy springs when we had our own private ones! The front desk was always so helpful and engaging. Top notch experience and can't wait to return someday!
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Date of stay: March 2015
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Response from LuisDiegoZuniga, Propietario at Hotel El Silencio Del Campo
Responded Apr 19, 2015
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for bringing to our attention how much you enjoyed your time while being at our hotel. We are pleased to hear that we were able to meet your expectations in every way. It was for our staff a pleasure to serve you and we are looking forward to seeing you again in a near future. Thank you for spending a few days of your valuable time with us.
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Buenas tardes, puedes rentar carro, taxi o bien un privado el cual hay muchos, nosotros te recomendamos el de un familiar, sobrino que tiene una buseta para 10 personas, da un servicio excelente al estilo del hotel. Lo puedes contactar a través de la web de nosotros o llamando al hotel directamente, 505 2479 7055, que también funciona como whatsapp
There are a few pools at the hotel, but all are very warm. Hot tub temperature maybe 102 degrees. Not sure how comfortable swimming would be. The farm is really a treat and totally unique
We visited Apr/May 2021. High rise building next door was a bit of an eyesore, but no noise whatsoever. It would appear they weren’t doing very well. Rooms were dark in the evening, to me indicating no guests. We always opt for something local and charming and Silencio was just that. We wouldn’t consider staying a anywhere else. Absolutely loved it!
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"It’s a long way to La Fortuna, taxis or your own transport. But then who needs to go to La Fortuna?"Read full review
"Avoid a room next to the restaurant. It’s not noisy but if you want to sit out, evereryone walks past your door to get there."Read full review
"You need to schedule your breakfast time, as they stagger the starts. If this is important to you, contact them before arrival to schedule."Read full review
"The AC is kind of tricky, don't change the channel or you will lose control. If you do make sure you write down the correct number."Read full review
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PRICE RANGE
C$254 - C$331 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
Costa RicaProvince of AlajuelaArenal Volcano National ParkLa Fortuna de San Carlos
NUMBER OF ROOMS
23
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