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A strong Arenal pick for intimate hot springs, warm service and family-friendly grounds.
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Axel’s rating: 9.2/10 · A small, family-run 4-star bungalow hotel with its own hot springs
El Silencio del Campo is a small, family-run 4-star bungalow hotel that delivers more through its grounds and hospitality than fancy interiors. We'd put it high on the Arenal shortlist: Tripadvisor and Expedia guests consistently praise the clean, spacious villas, helpful staff and well-kept gardens. The thermal pools are the main draw, while the working farm adds genuinely useful entertainment for children. Breakfast is included, and recent guests generally enjoy it.
The trade-offs are mostly practical. You're a short drive from La Fortuna rather than in its walkable center, and road-facing villas attract noise complaints. Farm birds can also mean early wake-ups. Rooms are comfortable rather than luxurious, so we'd skip it if polished interiors or absolute silence matter most. Otherwise, it's an unusually convincing choice for families and couples who want to soak between outings.
- Rooms
- Individual air-conditioned villas with terraces; spacious and practical rather than high-end.
- Cleanliness
- A standout: strong cleanliness ratings and repeated praise for tidy rooms and maintained grounds.
- Service
- Warm, helpful staff are one of the most consistent positives across guest reviews.
- Amenities
- Natural hot springs, cool-water pools, spa, restaurant, working farm and vegetable garden.
- Fees and surprises
- Breakfast and parking are included; some breakfast additions cost extra, according to a recent Tripadvisor guest.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
The location
Catholic Church/La Fortuna 5 km nw, La Fortuna
About five kilometers outside La Fortuna; convenient for Arenal outings, less suited to walking into town.
Amenities and check-in
Natural hot springs, cool-water pools, spa, restaurant, working farm and vegetable garden.
Check-in
after 3:00 PM
Check-out
before 12:00 PM
- Outdoor pool
- Children swimming pool
- Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Spa (extra charge)
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Hotel El Silencio del Campo — La Fortuna, Costa Rica
Hotel El Silencio del Campo is a small, family-run 4-star bungalow hotel with its own hot springs in La Fortuna, Costa Rica.
Address: Catholic Church/La Fortuna 5 km nw, La Fortuna. Property ID: 1099008.
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/la-fortuna/hotel-el-silencio-del-campo-1099008
Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com
Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.
| Stay | Axel total | Expedia or Booking.com | Difference | Seen | Links |
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| Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights | $558 | $668 on Booking.com | $110 less (16%) | Nov 3 | Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms |
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Axel private rates
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Total price: $796 USD
2026-11-05 to 2026-11-08 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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Axel private rates by check-in date
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November 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
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| 2026-11-05 | $249 for 1 night · 2 nights $523 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-06 | $274 for 1 night · 2 nights $547 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-07 | $273 for 1 night · 2 nights $545 · up to 13 nights priced |
| 2026-11-08 | $272 for 1 night · 2 nights $555 · up to 12 nights priced |
| 2026-11-09 | $283 for 1 night · 2 nights $564 · up to 11 nights priced |
| 2026-11-10 | $281 for 1 night · 2 nights $553 · up to 10 nights priced |
| 2026-11-11 | $272 for 1 night · 2 nights $650 · up to 9 nights priced |
| 2026-11-12 | $378 for 1 night · 2 nights $686 · up to 8 nights priced |
| 2026-11-13 | $308 for 1 night · 2 nights $581 · up to 7 nights priced |
| 2026-11-14 | $273 for 1 night · 2 nights $556 · up to 6 nights priced |
| 2026-11-15 | $283 for 1 night · 2 nights $568 · up to 5 nights priced |
| 2026-11-16 | $285 for 1 night · 2 nights $568 · up to 4 nights priced |
| 2026-11-17 | $283 for 1 night · 2 nights $565 · up to 3 nights priced |
| 2026-11-18 | $282 for 1 night · 2 nights $571 |
| 2026-11-19 | $289 for 1 night |
| 2026-11-20 | View stay prices |
| 2026-11-21 | View stay prices |
| 2026-11-22 | View stay prices |
| 2026-11-23 | $273 for 1 night |
| 2026-11-25 | View stay prices |
| 2026-11-27 | $282 for 1 night · 2 nights $657 · up to 5 nights priced |
| 2026-11-28 | $375 for 1 night · 2 nights $653 · up to 4 nights priced |
| 2026-11-29 | $278 for 1 night · 2 nights $561 · up to 3 nights priced |
| 2026-11-30 | $283 for 1 night · 2 nights $661 |
December 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
|---|---|
| 2026-12-01 | $378 for 1 night |
| 2026-12-02 | View stay prices |
| 2026-12-04 | $285 for 1 night · 2 nights $558 |
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Axel's take: 9.2/10
A strong Arenal pick for intimate hot springs, warm service and family-friendly grounds. A small, family-run 4-star bungalow hotel with its own hot springs, scored for what it is.
El Silencio del Campo is a small, family-run 4-star bungalow hotel that delivers more through its grounds and hospitality than fancy interiors. We'd put it high on the Arenal shortlist: Tripadvisor and Expedia guests consistently praise the clean, spacious villas, helpful staff and well-kept gardens. The thermal pools are the main draw, while the working farm adds genuinely useful entertainment for children. Breakfast is included, and recent guests generally enjoy it.
The trade-offs are mostly practical. You're a short drive from La Fortuna rather than in its walkable center, and road-facing villas attract noise complaints. Farm birds can also mean early wake-ups. Rooms are comfortable rather than luxurious, so we'd skip it if polished interiors or absolute silence matter most. Otherwise, it's an unusually convincing choice for families and couples who want to soak between outings.
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Best for: Families with animal-loving children; Couples who enjoy hot springs; Arenal explorers with a car
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Watch out for: Road noise in front villas; Early-morning farm sounds; Driving or taxis for town
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Location: About five kilometers outside La Fortuna; convenient for Arenal outings, less suited to walking into town.
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Rooms: Individual air-conditioned villas with terraces; spacious and practical rather than high-end.
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Cleanliness: A standout: strong cleanliness ratings and repeated praise for tidy rooms and maintained grounds.
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Service: Warm, helpful staff are one of the most consistent positives across guest reviews.
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Amenities: Natural hot springs, cool-water pools, spa, restaurant, working farm and vegetable garden.
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Fees and surprises: Breakfast and parking are included; some breakfast additions cost extra, according to a recent Tripadvisor guest.
Axel's opinion of Hotel El Silencio del Campo, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
About Hotel El Silencio del Campo
- Property type: Hotel
- 4-star hotel
- Catholic Church/La Fortuna 5 km nw, La Fortuna
- Amenities: Outdoor pool, Children swimming pool, Breakfast, Restaurant, Bar, Spa (extra charge), Airport transportation, Free parking, Pets Not Allowed, Laundry (extra charge), Wheelchair Accessible, Wheelchair access to restaurant, Free Wi-Fi
- Check-in from: 15:00
- Check-out by: 12:00
- City page: Hotels in La Fortuna
Room types
Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.
Source: ETG room descriptions.
Standard room
Standard room with balcony
- Room features: Balcony
Standard Single room
Standard Triple room
Standard Quadruple room
Standard Family room
Standard Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
Standard Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
Standard Quadruple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
Villa
Villa with view
- Room features: With view
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Villa with balcony
- Room features: Balcony; Fridge
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1 Bedroom Villa
- Bedrooms: 1
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Triple Villa
Quadruple Villa
Single Villa (single bed)
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Double Villa (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
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Twin Villa (twin beds)
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Quadruple Villa
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
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Standard Villa
- Room features: Balcony; Fridge
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Standard Double Villa (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Balcony; Fridge
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Standard Quadruple Villa
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Room features: Balcony; Fridge
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Standard Quadruple Villa with balcony
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Room features: Balcony; Fridge
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Cottage
Triple Cottage
Quadruple Cottage
Family Cottage
Single Family Cottage
Quadruple Family Cottage
Quadruple Cottage
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
Chalet
Chalet with mountain view
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Chalet with view
- Room features: With view
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- Chalet with view — room photo 3
Chalet with balcony
- Room features: Balcony; Fridge
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- Chalet with balcony — room photo 3
1 Bedroom Chalet
- Bedrooms: 1
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Family Chalet
Family Chalet with view
- Room features: With view
- Family Chalet with view — room photo 1
- Family Chalet with view — room photo 2
- Family Chalet with view — room photo 3
Family Chalet with balcony
- Room features: Balcony; Fridge
- Family Chalet with balcony — room photo 1
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- Family Chalet with balcony — room photo 3
Single Family Chalet
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Quadruple Family Chalet
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Single Family Chalet (single bed)
- Beds: single bed
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Double Chalet (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
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- Double Chalet (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Double Chalet (full double bed) — room photo 3
Double Family Chalet (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Double Family Chalet (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Double Family Chalet (full double bed) — room photo 2
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Quadruple Chalet with mountain view
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
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Triple Family Chalet
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
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Quadruple Family Chalet
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
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Quintuple Family Chalet
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
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Quintuple Family Chalet with mountain view
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
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Standard Chalet
Grand Chalet
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