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El Castillo is a stylish adults-only boutique hotel set high above the Pacific Ocean in Ojochal. It offers an outdoor pool, spa treatments and air-conditioned rooms overlooking the lush gardens and nearby Garza Island. Each bright room at El Castillo offers elegant décor and tiled floors. All rooms offer free Wi-Fi and a private bathroom with bathrobes and toiletries. The Azul bar-restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine and homemade desserts on the poolside terrace. Lunch includes wraps, tacos, salads and yucca fries. Guests also enjoy a free breakfast which varies each day. El Castillo’s 24-hour reception offers local area information and can arrange excursions and airport transfers. The Ballena Marine National Park is just 0.6 mi away, while Corcovado National Park is an hour’s boat ride away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

    • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

    • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Free private parking available at the hotel


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
1 king bed
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.5
Free Wifi
8.9
High score for Ojochal

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Michael
    United States United States
    Fantastic view to the ocean and the staff was excellent. In particular, Roxana. Rooms are spacious and clean.
  • Naomi
    United States United States
    nestled away property, amazing views, close to popular beaches, incredible staff and food, comfortable oversized king rooms with patio ocean views
  • Karl
    United States United States
    It is a beautiful facility, intimate but with full service, in a great location with fantastic views, very good food. Plus the staff works very hard to take care of every request. A delightful place to stay that we will return to.
  • Matthew
    United States United States
    The views of the ocean to the west and the jungle to east are unparalleled! The amenities are fantastic (love the infinity pool!), and the staff are wonderful, attentive, yet unobtrusive. Good menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and a complete...
  • Peter
    United States United States
    Lovely atmosphere, friendly and helpful staff, beautiful views and very comfortable room.
  • David
    United States United States
    Beautiful location. Very spacious and comfortable room. The food was very good.
  • Margie
    United States United States
    It’s absolutely spectacular!! The views, the pool, the rooms, the staff and management, and the service is exceptional!!
  • Gretchen
    United States United States
    The small boutique hotel offers clean and comfortable amenities, privacy, relaxation, a spectacular elevated view of the ocean and surrounding mountains and jungle landscape, friendly and attentive, staff, eager to please, pleasant guests, and a...
  • Einat
    Israel Israel
    The room, the design, the nicest staff, the pool was the best of all pools, the view, the breakfast, the dinner. It was so romantic
  • Andy
    United States United States
    Everything a boutique hotel should be! We adored El Castillo and it’s staff. From first arrival, Rebecca and staff made sure we were all taken care of. Our corner suite was exceptionally welcoming and beautiful with a live iguana temporarily...

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Azul Restaurant and Bar
    • Cuisine
      Mediterranean
    • Ambience
      Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of El Castillo Luxury Boutique Hotel-
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Beachfront
  • Free Wifi
  • Spa
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • Private beach area
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Dryer
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Live music/Performance
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Beach
  • Snorkeling
    Additional charge
  • Horseback riding
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
    Additional charge

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

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

  • Street parking
  • Valet parking
  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Concierge
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Adults only
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Fan
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Spa

  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Spa facilities
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
    Additional charge

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

House rules
El Castillo Luxury Boutique Hotel- takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 22:00 and 05:30
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 14 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercard Cash is not accepted

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

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 El Castillo Luxury Boutique Hotel- 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.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

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