El Castillo Luxury Boutique Hotel-

Hotels
9.5 (113 reviews)
Puntarenas, OSA, UVITA, 300M SURESTE Y 100N DE ENTRADA P OJOCHAL , Ojochal , cr

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Safety deposit box
Tour desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great views and location
Delicious food and attentive service
Cons:
Some visible repairs in the hotel
Longer routes due to poor directions

Categories

Cleanliness
8.83
The visible repairs unfortunately detracted from the hotel's otherwise relaxing vibe.
Service
9.8
The staff was very attentive and made our stay fantastic, always greeting us with a smile.
Location
9.84
Beautiful property up on a hill overlooking the ocean, peaceful with easy reach of Uvita.
Room Quality
9.29
Perfect location and comfortable room with a free upgrade to a junior suite.
Amenities
9.32
The pool is great and quite large; also, beautiful architecture and charm generally.
Value for Money
9.28
Food including breakfast was fabulous and overall good experience in relation to costs.
Food and Beverage
9.83
Food was some of the most flavorful dishes we've ever had, breakfast and dinner received high praise.
Overall Experience
9.8
The combination of beautiful views, attentive service, and delicious food made for an exceptional stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-16 04:14

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations with Spectacular Views
Situated high above the Pacific Ocean, El Castillo offers stylish adults-only rooms with breathtaking views of lush gardens and Garza Island. Each room features elegant decor, free Wi-Fi, and a private bathroom with deluxe amenities.

Exquisite Dining Experience
Indulge in a culinary journey at the Azul bar-restaurant where you can savor Mediterranean cuisine and delectable homemade desserts on the poolside terrace. Enjoy a variety of options for lunch including wraps, tacos, salads, and yucca fries, and start your day with a complimentary breakfast that changes daily.

Exceptional Services and Nearby Attractions
With a 24-hour reception, El Castillo provides assistance in arranging excursions and airport transfers. Explore the nearby Ballena Marine National Park or take a boat ride to Corcovado National Park for a memorable adventure.

Experience luxury and tranquility at El Castillo - Book your stay now!

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children ages 14 and older are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.5
Based on 113 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.83
Service: 9.8
Location: 9.84
Room Quality: 9.29
Amenities: 9.32
Value for Money: 9.28
Food and Beverage: 9.83
Overall Experience: 9.8
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belen • couple • es
9
Magnífica sensación al entrar
Pros:

Las vistas y la tranquilidad

Cons:

Las puertas de la habitación no cerraban bien y el baño era pequeño

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Esther • couple • ch
8
Pros:

Der Pool und die tolle Aussicht, sehr freundliches Personal gute Küche preislich eher teuer.

Cons:

Keine Dusche beim Pool, undichte Fenster daher Strassenlärm auch in der Nacht.

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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dominique • couple • fr
9
2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Cynthia • couple • lu
9
Perfect stay if you look for a hotel far away from all the noise and trouble
Pros:

All in all a perfect stay!
It‘s not a big hotel,lying quietly on top of the hill with the prettiest view at the ocean.
The pool has a perfect size if you even want to do some swimming. The staff is just the nicest and the food was delicious. The rooms were not too small and they were clean!
José and his staff would never miss a chance to read our wishes from our lips and making our stay as nice as possible!

Cons:

If there would be one thing to criticize,it would be the fact that there is no buffet as breakfast. So you order a plate from the menu… Just that only one plate per person per morning is included in the price. So if you order an avocado toast that‘s fine,but if you order some pancakes or something else on top of that,you have to pay in addition…

2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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Peri • couple • de
9
Fantastische Sonnenuntergänge am Pool
Pros:

Sensationeller Blick, großer Pool und tolle Atmosphäre

Cons:

Leider etwas nah an der Straße und daher Verkehrslärm sowie eine kurze Anfahrt über einen Schotterweg

2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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Cornelia • couple • ch
9
2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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Hadi Nicholas • solo_traveller • ca
10
Pros:

I really liked the breakfast and the view.

Cons:

My room had no view of the ocean. Which was a let down.

2026-01-24 • via Nuitee
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Kristina • solo_traveller • se
10
Perfekt hotell för dem som vill bo bra med fin utsikt och personal som hjälper till med bokningar och allt. Inte så myck
Pros:

Det bästa hotellet med fantastisk utsikt, frukost och personal

2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
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CJ • family_with_children • ie
10
Pros:

Location and facilities

Cons:

Na

2026-01-18 • via Nuitee
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James • couple • us
10
Out happy place.
Pros:

This place is incredible. It was our second trip there and we will be back in a year to get married there! Amazing staff and amazing food. Highly recommend.

Cons:

Leaving.

2026-01-13 • via Nuitee
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Marion • couple • de
8
Schönes Hotel für entspannte Tage
Pros:

Top Lage, nette Mitarbeiter, schöne Zimmer, sehr ruhige Atmosphäre, (eigentlich) leckeres Essen, aber je nach Personal in unterschiedlicher Qualität.
Traumhafter Ausblick beim Frühstücken!
Gutes Management, welches auf Reklamationen umgehend reagiert 👍
An Roxana & Francisco, Danke für euren tollen Umgang mit den Gästen 👍

Cons:

Für diese Preisklasse lässt der Service mitunter etwas zu wünschen übrig.
Die Speisekarte ist nicht sehr groß, was völlig ok ist, aber wenn dann einige Sachen nicht vorrätig sind, ist das kein 5 Sterne Service (womit aber geworben wird und ihr Aushängeschild ist).
Die Mitarbeiter sind zwar alle sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit, aber mitunter sehr langsam und vergesslich. Das haben wir in anderen Hotels und Restaurants in Costa Rica auch ganz anders erlebt. Geht mal ins „Heleconia“, da habt ihr einen direkten Vergleich. Absoluter Top-Service und immer gleichbleibende Qualität beim Essen, so wie man es sich in dieser Preisklasse wünscht.
Vielleicht hilft das ja als Anregung für mögliche Verbesserungen.

2026-01-13 • via Nuitee
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Eirik Skeie • couple • no
8
Fin beliggenhet, men ikke et «luxury boutique»-hotell
Pros:

Hotellet har en veldig fin beliggenhet med flott utsikt over havet. Maten var svært god, og renholdet holdt et gjennomgående bra nivå.

Cons:

Selv om oppholdet var hyggelig, lever hotellet etter vår mening ikke opp til betegnelsen «luxury boutique». Det var en del støy på rommet, blant annet fordi vinduene på badet vender ut mot gangen, samt mye lyd fra resepsjon og kjøkken. Veien opp til hotellet er i svært dårlig stand, og den bratte og hullete bakken kan oppleves utfordrende å kjøre. Resepsjonspersonalet var høflige og serviceinnstilte, men virket uerfarne.

2026-01-12 • via Nuitee
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Urs • solo_traveller • ch
8
2026-01-12 • via Nuitee
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Melanie • couple • ch
7
Pros:

L’endroit est très joli. Le personnel est super agréable et bienveillant. L’hôtel est très bien.
Le restaurant est aussi d’excellente qualité, l’un des meilleurs repas que nous ayons pris au CR. CoktailS très bons.

Cons:

La qualité de la chambre, que très peu d’intimité avec l’impossibilité de fermer complètement les rideaux, la porte qui laisse passer l’air et tous les insectes. Personnel dépassé car la seule personne qui est présente doit gérer la réception, le service, les activités… plus d’une heure d’attente avant d’être servis… cher pour la qualité des sévices.

2026-01-05 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • couple • us
10
Pros:

Stunning views and wonderful service. Michelle was the best!

2026-01-05 • via Nuitee
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U.H. • extended_group • de
9
Pros:

Außergewöhnlich schöne Lage mit Meerblick.
Überaus freundliches Personal.
Komfortabel geschnittene Suite.
Exzellente Speisen und super Cocktails!
Sehr zu empfehlen!

2026-01-03 • via Nuitee
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Randy Bast • couple • us
10
I only stay here if the property is available.
Pros:

Outstanding

Cons:

Parking

2025-12-23 • via Nuitee
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Miha • couple • pa
10
2025-12-19 • via Nuitee
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Allan • couple • cr
7
2025-12-03 • via Nuitee
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Cordula • couple • de
10
Pros:

Ein toller Pool mit einer großartigen Aussicht 🙆‍♀️

2025-12-03 • via Nuitee