El Castillo Boutique Luxury Hotel

3.5 star property
Adults-only beach hotel with spa

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 279 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Ocean view

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 570 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Ocean view

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Garden Area

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Garden view

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 603 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Ocean view

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 420 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed
  • Ocean view

About the neighborhood

Ciudad Cortés

Oceanside stay.You'll find Turtle Beach Street and Playa Garza within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Playa Tortuga and Tortuga Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Playa Garza - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Ventanas Beach - 4 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Playa Tortuga - 7 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Uvita Beach - 14 min drive - 11.2 miles
  • Marino Ballena National Park - 15 min drive - 9.2 miles

Getting around

  • Drake Bay (DRK) - 174 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ballena Bistro - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tagua - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Potz Bistro - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ballena Beach Club - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Térraba - ‬3 min drive

About this property

El Castillo Boutique Luxury Hotel

Adults-only beach hotel with spa
For a convenient ride to the sand and surf, hop on the hotel's beach shuttle (surcharge). Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at El Castillo Boutique Luxury Hotel like an outdoor pool and a hot tub.

Free breakfast is served daily. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. This beach hotel also offers a garden and a terrace. Free self parking and valet parking are available.

This 3.5-star Ciudad Cortés hotel is smoke free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 2008
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Cabanas on the beach (surcharge)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Cabanas by the pool (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
El Castillo Boutique Luxury Hotel offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include in-room massages.
The onsite spa has 6 treatment rooms and outdoor treatment areas. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, and facials.

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  • Parking included
4.8 out of 5, Exceptional, 8 reviews
$137 nightly
The price is $155
Jan 25 - Jan 26
Total with taxes and fees
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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

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 16 years old aren't allowed.

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

How close is El Castillo Boutique Luxury Hotel to the airport?

El Castillo Boutique Luxury Hotel is 82.5 mi (174-min drive) away from the Drake Bay (DRK) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does El Castillo Boutique Luxury Hotel have an airport shuttle?

El Castillo Boutique Luxury Hotel offers an airport shuttle.

How close is El Castillo Boutique Luxury Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 1.1 mi (3-min drive) from Turtle Beach Street and 1.1 mi (6-min drive) from Playa Garza. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does El Castillo Boutique Luxury Hotel offer free breakfast?

El Castillo Boutique Luxury Hotel offers free full breakfast every day from 6:30 AM to 9 AM.

Is there a casino at El Castillo Boutique Luxury Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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.

Is there free parking at El Castillo Boutique Luxury Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking and valet parking.

Does El Castillo Boutique Luxury Hotel have a pool?

El Castillo Boutique Luxury Hotel features an outdoor pool.

Does El Castillo Boutique Luxury Hotel have a restaurant?

El Castillo Boutique Luxury Hotel is home to Castillo's Kitchen, which features Mediterranean cuisine, ocean views, and a poolside location.

Does El Castillo Boutique Luxury Hotel have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features Swedish massages, body wraps, and facials.

How close is El Castillo Boutique Luxury Hotel to downtown Ciudad Cortés?

El Castillo Boutique Luxury Hotel is 11.3 mi away from Ciudad Cortés.

El Castillo Boutique Luxury Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 168 out of 204 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 204 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 204 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 204 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 204 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
As always we had an amazing time. Staff is super friendly, view is next level and the food was delicious
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shmuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed very much. This is a boutique hotel and the stuff, especially Roxana and Francisco, were very helpful and kindness’s
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

mike

Traveled with family
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

Michella

Traveled with group
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

Esteban, Rock Hill

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

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
View is insane. Stunning. Short drive up a long road which is unusual for Costa Rica. Beautiful lobby and rooms. Well appointed rooms with everything you need. The staff are rockstars. They do it all. English and Spanish spoken by all. Franciso, Michele and Roxanne are an asset to the hotel. They understand service with a smile and learn preferences quickly. Right next to Ojachal and minutes away from Uvita. You won't want to leave.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cody

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

10/10 Excellent

Keely

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so sweet and accommodating. The property was pristine along with the pool. Food was amazing every meal. Wildlife is very active (monkeys, birds, geckos, iguanas, scarlet macaws, butterfly’s, frogs etc). I always felt safe on the property and would recommend the largest suit to anyone who wants more privacy and quiet since the other rooms you can hear everything within the hotel. There are 3 beautiful beaches between 5-12min driving distance from the hotel. The staff recommends Playa Ventanas but I would recommend Playa Piñuelas apart of the Marino Bellena National Park. Very quiet beach that’s easier to swim or body board at.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

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

10/10 Excellent

JOLINE

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The views are simply the best! The staff were outstanding and the food was delicious! Very cozy and clean room. The pool was beautiful, clean and at a perfect temperature.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terence Matthew

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Donny, Francisco, and Roxie delivered the highest level of service. The hotel and grounds are beautiful and well-maintained. We enjoyed the view and exceptional wildlife viewing right from our breakfast spot.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

AMY B

Traveled with partner
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

Darlene

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was beautiful, the room was large with a lovely king size 4 poster bed. We had a great view of the sunset every night from our patio or from the spectacular infiniti pool. We also enjoyed dinner at the hotel one night and the food was very good. The included breakfast was prepared fresh to order. The staff were friendly and provided excellent service. I wish we would have stayed longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

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

Augustus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a beautiful hotel. Large room with everything functional. The lobby is nice with a beautiful pool. Incredible views both from lobby and room. But the thing that made this hotel stand out was the amazing service. I had a couple of issues because I biked there and the staff did everything they could to help me. Also, I ate at the restaurant and the food was made exactly as I asked and tasted great. Breakfast was very good. You will not be disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed the pool and quiet living. The staff was wonderful, specially Francisco who worked tirelessly to make our stay enjoyable.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ramesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel and its staff are amazing. Beautiful quaint property with a wonderful and responsive staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 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

Christian, Glendale

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

8/10 Good

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

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

6/10 Okay

Federico

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Las habitaciones no tienen televisor eso si está muyyyyy mal
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El Castillo is one of my most favorite places to stay- the views, the staff and the food are all incredible. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and nice
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

El hotel es pequeño y acogedor. Las vistas son maravillosas al rededor de la propiedad y la comida estuvo deliciosa. Además, el staff fue muy atento y amigable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024