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El Castillo Boutique Luxury Hotel

3.5 star property
Adults-only hotel with a full-service spa and free breakfast

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Outdoor pool, free cabanas, sun loungers
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Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi
Outdoor pool, free cabanas, sun loungers
View from room
El Castillo Boutique Luxury Hotel is at the ocean's edge, offering beach cabanas, shore-side massages, and shuttle service. The outdoor pool area has free cabanas and sun loungers. Castillo's Kitchen serves meals with sea views. The staff is praised for their attentiveness.
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Hot Tub
  • Spa

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 279 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
  • 570 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Garden Area | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Garden Area

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
  • 603 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 420 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
Calle Perezoso, Cantón Osa, Ciudad Cortés, Puntarenas Province, 60504

What's nearby

  • Ventanas Beach - 5 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Playa Ballena - 7 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Tortuga Beach - 7 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Playa Tortuga - 7 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • El Pavón Waterfall - 10 min drive - 4.0 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Tagua Specialty Coffee - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Ballena Bistro - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Real La Costa - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ballena Beach Club - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Citrus - ‬12 min walk

About this property

El Castillo Boutique Luxury Hotel

Hotel by the ocean
Take advantage of free full breakfast, a poolside bar, and a terrace at El Castillo Boutique Luxury Hotel. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with beach cabanas, beach massages, and a beach shuttle. Treat yourself to a massage, a facial, or a body wrap at the onsite spa. The on-site Mediterranean cuisine restaurant, Castillo's Kitchen, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and ocean views. In addition to a garden and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool along with free cabanas and sun loungers
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and smoke-free premises
  • A porter/bellhop, beach towels, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at El Castillo Boutique Luxury Hotel boast perks such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and bathrobes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • Balconies or patios, coffee/tea makers, and ceiling fans

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Castillo's Kitchen

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach towels
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 6 treatment rooms
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • In-room massages
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 2008
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (7:00 AM - 8:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 16 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 16 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 16 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property

Property is also known as

El Castillo Hotel
El Castillo Hotel Ojochal
El Castillo Ojochal
El Castillo Hotel Costa Rica/Ojochal
El Castillo Adults Hotel Ojochal
El Castillo Adults Hotel
El Castillo Adults Ojochal
El Castillo Adults Hotel Ciudad Cortes
El Castillo Adults Ciudad Cortes
Hotel El Castillo - Adults only Ciudad Cortes
Ciudad Cortes El Castillo - Adults only Hotel
El Castillo - Adults only Ciudad Cortes
El Castillo Adults Hotel
Hotel El Castillo - Adults only
El Castillo Adults only
El Castillo Adults
El Castillo
Castillo Adults Ciudad Cortes

Frequently asked questions

Does El Castillo Boutique Luxury Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is El Castillo Boutique Luxury Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at El Castillo Boutique Luxury Hotel?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at El Castillo Boutique Luxury Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at El Castillo Boutique Luxury Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Does El Castillo Boutique Luxury Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is El Castillo Boutique Luxury Hotel located?

Situated near the airport, this spa hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Turtle Beach Street and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Playa Garza. Tortuga Beach and Playa Tortuga are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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El Castillo Boutique Luxury Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 160 out of 196 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 196 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 196 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 196 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 196 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great staff and food!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esteban

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Beautiful location! Wonderful part of Costa Rica
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place , quiet with a great view!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

AMY B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is charming and lovely with 5 star rooms and dining. The bar had amazing drinks and it would be a very expensive hotel if it wasn’t directly on the highway. The views of the ocean are breathtaking but it’s literally on top of the highway so you hear and smell trucks and ambulances.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff ! Love this place ! Will be back soon again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing Stay!

We had an amazing stay. The hotel didn't have our reservation when we arrived but they took care of us and found a room without question. The property is stunning with lush landscaping and a beautiful infinity pool. Our room we super clean and extremely comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Heaven

This place is amazing and wow what a view! Staff is extremely friendly and beds are comfy. We come here every 4 months or so
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Most amazing property and staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the uniqueness of El Castillo and how well taken care of we were during our stay. It was an enjoyable vacation, very relaxing and the food was delicious! The view is spectacular and it is close to beautiful beaches in the area. We highly recommend because the staff was so helpful and friendly!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spectacular infinity pool overlooking ocean. Nice restaurant and close to other fine restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is amazing! The most incredible views! We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Amazing little hotel

We LOVED this hotel. It's beautiful, has great food, check in was easy - but the service really made our stay great. They went above and beyond to take care of us, and the manager Rebeca was responsive (all hours!) to ensure this was the case. So highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is one of the best hidden places you can stay at in uvita area. I loved the rooms, the epic views, and the people working there especially the manager. She’s very helpful. I will definitely stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Michael D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet. Great view.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abraham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An amazing experience. I will certainly return.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Absolutely perfect

We had an amazing stay, the views and the pool are incredible, the staff are really lovely and the food and services are perfect for a relaxed couples getaway. 10/10 would recommend to anyone thinking of booking.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Classic Beauty!

Stunningly beautiful hotel with classic Old World feel. Friendly, charming staff. Fabulous location with the best view in Ojochal from the pool, deck and ocean view rooms. Great food. I particularly loved the afternoon coffee and cookies. I 100% adored this hotel. It’s absolutely charmingly perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charming Boutique Hotel, pleasant surprise

Very Wonderful, Amazing find last minute. Especially arriving in the pouring rain at night. Francisco was super inviting and then Carlos came to us as well with much hospitality. The chef put out amazing food for dinner and then we woke up the following morning to magnificent views and wildlife while eating breakfast by the pool. The breakfast was delicious and just as impressive as the dinner! A secret hideaway, should not be missed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

John

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Not A "Luxury" Hotel - Watch Out

I think this used to be a very nice hotel and the management has started to ignore it. For reference, I have 15 years living in Costa Rica. Upon arrival, there was a VERY nice guy named Francisco that helped us check-in. However, upon walking into the lobby, it became apparent that the establishment was severely understaffed. We went to the room, changed, and immediately came down for a drink. First cocktail took 35 minutes because Francisco had WAY too much to do. At dinner, 45 mintues to get food. Two plates, very good. Tuna tartar we stopped eating because we thought the fish might be bad. We stayed in room #2. Mattress springs completely shot. Pillows super lumpy. Great shower and nice balcony. While everything was super busy and Francisco was being overworked, there was a "manager" sitting at a computer the entire time we could see from our table in the restaurant. I found out who they were because I asked Francisco. We were told breakfast was at 6:30. When we came down at 6:25, there was Francisco. I asked "How long for breakfast?" and he replied "20 minutes if you want fruit - longer for pinto." Give me a break management! Not a luxury hotel by any stretch.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and facility were both fantastic. They exceeded all of are needs and desires. From our greeting when we arrived to our farewell actually out front. Both Francisco and Michelle came out to bid us a farewell. Francisco even assisted us in the parking which was somewhat tight spaces. Also we really enjoyed the food.both dinner and breakfast were delicious and attractively prepared. It was just a wonderful experience for our group of four
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Qiaofeng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La vista es excelente, la atención y la instalación
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect place for relaxing, friendly staff and great food. Too bad the jacuzzi was not working at warm temperature. Looks like they ate renovating, worth visiting again after renovation.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hernan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente para relajarse y descansar, comida excelente, vista muy bella, todo esta cerca u rapido
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025