El Silencio Lodge & SpavsOxygen Jungle Villas & Spa
Both hotels are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Oxygen Jungle Villas scores significantly better than El Silencio Lodge & Spa. Oxygen Jungle Villas scores 90 with recommendations from 6 reviews including Travel + Leisure, The Telegraph and Jetsetter.
El Silencio Lodge & Spa
Condé Nast Traveler
Mr & Mrs Smith
Hideaway Report
Jetsetter
Forbes Travel Guide
Travel + Leisure
The Telegraph
Frommer's
Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine
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
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Costa Rica was doing ecotourism before anyone else was, so it’s no surprise that this most socially-minded of tropical paradises would be among the first to update the industry to fit the..." Full review
Afar Magazine "The scenic drive to Poás National Park alone makes a stay at El Silencio Lodge worth it, but you don’t need to leave the grounds to see the country’s largest active volcano. The 16 Zen..." Full review
Oxygen Jungle Villas & Spa Mr & Mrs Smith Jetsetter Travel + Leisure The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
Oyster Michelin Guide
Camino de Suenos, 1,5 km NE del Catarata de Uvita, Uvita, Costa Rica
From $399/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Mr & Mrs Smith "Concealed within a sprawling plot of protected Costa Rican rainforest and perched above the shimmering Pacific Ocean, Oxygen Jungle Villas hotel in Uvita is a secret worth keeping." Full review
Jetsetter "Intimate glass villas in a Bali-inspired romantic escape on a jungle-covered mountainside." Full review
Travel + Leisure "All across Costa Rica, other hotels have copied the genius concept of this mountainside hotel in Uvita: cabins whose walls are made completely glass." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"This romantic, mountainside retreat offers Balinese statues at every turn and Netherlandish, all-glass villas with panoramic ocean and jungle views." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Oxygen Jungle Villas has 12 mountaintop cabins constructed almost entirely of glass." Full review
OysterLuxury
"Oxygen Jungle Villas is a luxury 12-villa jungle property with a zen-like atmosphere and Balinese decor" Full review
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
"The area around Uvita, on Costa Rica’s Pacific coast, has rapidly evolved from an undiscovered destination to a haven for expats and travelers, but it’s by no means crowded — a bit of..." Full review
