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El Silencio Lodge & Spa vs Xandari Resort & Spa

Both El Silencio Lodge & Spa and Xandari Resort & Spa are rated highly by expert writers. On balance, Xandari Resort & Spa ranks significantly higher than El Silencio Lodge & Spa. Xandari Resort & Spa ranks #9 in Costa Rica with positive reviews from 5 reviewers such as Lonely Planet, Travel + Leisure and Jetsetter.

El Silencio Lodge & Spa
El Silencio Lodge & Spa
8 / 10
Bajos del Toro, Costa Rica
From $357 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
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Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"This eco-resort in "the thickest tropical cloud forest you can imagine" spreads across 500 acres." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith 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 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 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 Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"El Silencio Lodge & Spa is an enchanting and sophisticated property operated by Grupo Islita." Full review
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Xandari Resort & Spa
Xandari Resort & Spa
7 / 10
1 km northwest of El Diamante Bar, Tacacori, Alajuela 4050, Costa Rica
From $233 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
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Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"On a former coffee plantation, this 40-acre resort with a perfect design score is just 20 minutes from San Jose's Juan Santamaria Airport, but "it's worlds away from the chaotic capital." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"The tranquil and colorful Xandari is a strikingly original inn and spa, tailor-made for honeymooners and romantic getaways." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Artist-architect-owned boutique featuring handmade art and miles of nature trails overlooking Costa Rica’s Central Valley." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Overlooking the Central Valley, this spa village features five private jalapa treatment quarters where guests enjoy mud wraps, facials, and exotic Costa Rican body treatments." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"A working coffee plantation 3,900 feet above sea level is the setting for this relaxing resort and spa." Full review
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