Hotel El Silencio Del Campo – A Favorite for Families in La Fortuna

Hotel El Silencio Del Campo offers 23 stand-alone villas scattered across lush grounds, each with a private terrace and direct views of the Arenal Volcano. Room types include romantic chalets with Jacuzzi tubs and family villas that accommodate up to four guests with two queen beds. Two wheelchair-accessible villas are available, and all units come with bathrobes, insect repellent lotion, and daily towel animals.

The hotel operates six thermal pools fed by natural mineral-rich hot springs, ranging from warm to hot, open daily from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. A separate cold-water outdoor swimming pool and a kids' pool are also on site, plus a bar serving drinks and food directly at the poolside. Guests have exclusive access - no day passes are sold to outsiders, keeping the springs uncrowded.

A working farm on the property lets guests milk cows, collect fresh eggs from 150 chickens, and feed goats, horses, and a pot-bellied pig named Bella. The farm's organic garden supplies the restaurant with vegetables, fruits, and herbs, and the gardener offers informal tours explaining medicinal plants. A family of sloths lives in the trees near the farm, and bird feeders attract toucans and hummingbirds during breakfast.

The spa provides outdoor massage and body treatments next to a stream, including Swedish massage, mud facials, and couples massage. Restaurant El Silencio serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner using farm-sourced ingredients, with nightly specials and a kids' menu. Breakfast is included and offers cooked-to-order Costa Rican dishes, fresh fruit, and made-to-order eggs.

The 24-hour front desk arranges tours to Arenal Volcano National Park (20-minute drive), La Fortuna Waterfall, and river tubing, rafting, and coffee/chocolate tours. Free parking and a shuttle service to and from the airport are available, and the hotel can book private drivers for transfers. A playground, trampoline, and farm animal encounters keep children occupied between excursions.

Rooms: 23 private stand-alone villas with volcano views

Hot Springs: Six natural mineral-rich thermal pools for guests only

Farm: Working farm with cow milking, egg collection, and organic garden

Dining: On-site restaurant using ingredients from its own farm

Spa: Outdoor treatments next to a stream with Swedish massage and facials

Family: Playground, kids' pool, trampoline, and animal interactions