El Castillo Boutique Luxury Hotel

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Independent
Calle Perezoso, Cantón Osa, Ciudad Cortés, Puntarenas Province, 60504 , Ciudad Cortés , CR
506-8520 0907

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Facilities

Golfing nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Rafting nearby
Free breakfast
Safe-deposit box at front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Spectacular view
Impeccable service
Comfortable rooms
Incredible food
Cons:
Jacuzzi was not working at warm temperature

Categories

Cleanliness
9.31
Room was clean, bed was comfy.
Service
9.99
Staff exceeded all needs, and provided personal service.
Location
9.82
Stunning view and short drive to nearby attractions.
Room Quality
9.26
Well-appointed rooms with everything you need.
Amenities
9.29
Infinity pool and various room styles.
Value for Money
9.25
Outstanding meals and service justify the cost.
Food and Beverage
10
Food was incredible and attractively prepared.
Overall Experience
9.88
Consistently positive reviews highlight a great experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 12:51

Property Description

Luxurious Spa and Recreational Amenities
Indulge in massages and facials at the full-service spa, or take a dip in the outdoor pool and spa tub.

Exquisite Dining and Entertainment
Savor Mediterranean cuisine at Castillo's Kitchen, enjoy drinks at the poolside bar/lounge, and dine alfresco with a view. Don't miss out on the complimentary full breakfast and room service.

Convenient Services and Elegant Accommodations
Benefit from complimentary Wi-Fi, concierge services, and wedding amenities. Stay comfortably in one of the 9 air-conditioned guestrooms with private balconies/patios and rainfall showerheads.

Book now to experience luxury by the ocean at El Castillo Boutique Luxury Hotel.

Important information:

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Guests under 16 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: SJO

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

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Location

Guest Reviews

Cleanliness: 9.31
Service: 9.99
Location: 9.82
Room Quality: 9.26
Amenities: 9.29
Value for Money: 9.25
Food and Beverage: 10
Overall Experience: 9.88
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Randy Bast • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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EB • solo_traveller • nl
9
Pros:

Prachtig uitzicht, echt fantastisch. Het is er mooi en rustig, perfecte plek om te ontspannen.

Cons:

Niets, heerlijke plek.

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Maureen • couple • us
10
Pros:

We loved our stay at El Castillo. The service was impeccable, the food delicious, and the room was luxurious. We ate most of our meals there. Breakfast included coffee, fresh tropical juice, fresh fruit, and your choice of the entree. We loved sitting by the pool, relaxing and unwinding. As other reviewers have noted, parking is tight, as in most places in Costa Rica, and they were very helpful.

Cons:

The road up to the hotel is steep and hard packed dirt/gravel. It has been well maintained, we had no difficulty driving it and did not see potholes.

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Marianella • solo_traveller • cr
10
Pros:

Tiene una vista hermosa, exc servicio.

Cons:

Nada.

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Mario Morgan Esquivel • solo_traveller • cr
10
2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Martin • family_with_children • de
10
A very special hotel - definitely worth a visit!
Pros:

El Castillo is a real gem. We stayed here for 11 nights and it felt more like a private villa than a hotel. The staff were amazing, the rooms are very comfortable and the view is breathtaking. The hotel’s restaurant is very good, and there are plenty of dining options in the vicinity, if you feel like dining out - we found three in Ojochal alone. There are beautiful local beaches and there is plenty to do in the vicinity, but I would recommend a hire car. All in all a very special Hotel in a special part of the world. Definitely worth a visit!

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Riccardo • extended_group • it
10
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Linda • couple • cr
10
Beautiful boutique hotel
Pros:

everything excellent. Cocktails by the pool, excellent food, very friendly and attentive staff. We especially liked the architecture, beautiful windows and doors, all wood, most places in Costa Rica are too modern now for our taste. This hotel had a very nice tropical design. We didn't even use the airco, just the fan and open windows.

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Porras • couple • cr
10
2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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eunice • couple • us
10
Tropical luxury
Pros:

We love the privacy of the hotel, absolutely love the food and the scenery was breathtakingly amazing

Cons:

We love everything about this property ,

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Luis Gustavo • couple • cr
10
The best hotel in town
Pros:

Superb!!!! Just a wonderful experience. Great wine selection, by the way.

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Robert • couple • us
10
Pros:

Excellent Staff

Cons:

The road up to the property!

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Luis Gustavo • couple • cr
10
Great place to relax and chill
Pros:

The place is spectacular. The view, the pool, the customer service—especially Roxana—and the food were wonderful.

Cons:

Nothing… just wonderful.

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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victor • couple • cr
10
Pros:

nos encantó el lugar a nivel general.

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • solo_traveller • gb
10
Fabulous little boutique hotel
Pros:

Jose and all the staff were extremely welcoming. Lovely relaxed atmosphere and great cocktails to watch the sun setting

2026-04-22 • via Nuitee
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Randy Bast • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-04-21 • via Nuitee
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Herbert • couple • nl
8
2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Eveline • couple • ch
10
Pros:

Super Lage. Essen vorzüglich. Personal sehr freundlich

2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Victoria • family_with_children • ca
10
Ideal for special occasions
Pros:

We treated my husband's brother to dinner and a night at El Castillo for his birthday and first visit to Costa Rica. It was pitch perfect! The pool, the cocktails, the sunset, the dinner and the two bedroom suite were all ideal for our needs.

Kudos to Abdul and Francisco for making our time especially memorable!

Cons:

You have to be prepared to take some time to park your vehicle. It all works but it's not...spacious

2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
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Stuart • couple • gb
10
Paradise in Ojochal - probably the best sea view I've had in 50 years of travelling!
Pros:

What a place this is! We reserved one of the larger rooms in the main building - room number 5. Very spacious. The views from the room, the pool and the restaurant area are absolutely amazing - a 180 degree sea view. Staff are fabulous and a special mention for Jose. Sunbeds great, parking easy and it was very exclusive and boutique. It was never busy and we felt we were being looked after well at all times. The restaurant is wonderful (for all meals). We ate there 2 out of 5 nights and went into Uvita for 3 dinners (which is about 20 minutes drive north). We went to La Cusingas Lodge for lunch too - I'd recommend that (about 10/15 minutes north).

Cons:

I score this as a 10, so these comments do not detract from my rating. The balcony to the room is small and to be honest, we hardly used it. The doors to the balconies - in my opinion - need replacing because they currently do very little to block out any road noise. I suggest these could be replaced with suitable new frames that fully seal and sound protect the rooms. Road noise - this is nothing the hotel can do anything about and again, being honest, it didn't really bother us at all. But you do get the odd heavy truck pounding down the road below the hotel. The access road is quite steep and rather rough. We had a Toyota Rav4 so it was fine. Go slow and watch the bumps! Again, just be aware. It wasn't a concern for us.

2026-03-31 • via Nuitee