El Castillo Luxury Boutique Hotel-

Hotels
9.5 (137 reviews)
Puntarenas, OSA, UVITA, 300M SURESTE Y 100N DE ENTRADA P OJOCHAL , Ojochal , cr

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9.5
Based on 137 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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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Georges_67500 • couple • fr
8
Un des meilleurs hôtels près du parc Manuel Antonio
Pros:

Très près du parc Manuel Antonio, personnel très sympa, repas de bonne qualité, propreté

2026-03-31 • via Nuitee