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El Castillo Boutique Luxury Hotel

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A pool with a view of the ocean at sunset, wooden deck, and a covered seating area. - El Castillo Boutique Luxury Hotel (Ciudad Cortés)
A large house with a swimming pool, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains. - El Castillo Boutique Luxury Hotel (Ciudad Cortés)
A bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a stone wall, a view of the ocean, and a balcony with chairs. - El Castillo Boutique Luxury Hotel (Ciudad Cortés)
A deck with a glass door leading to a room, a bottle of wine, and a glass on the table. - El Castillo Boutique Luxury Hotel (Ciudad Cortés)
A spacious living room with two sofas, a coffee table, and a view of the ocean through large windows. - El Castillo Boutique Luxury Hotel (Ciudad Cortés)
You can look forward to free full breakfast, a poolside bar, and a terrace at El Castillo Boutique Luxury Hotel. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, beach cabanas, and beach massages. Treat yourself to a body wrap, a deep-tissue massage, or a facial at the onsite spa. The on-site Mediterranean cuisine restaurant, Castillo's Kitchen, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and ocean views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and laundry facilities.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a wooden ceiling, and multiple windows with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

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

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A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a wooden desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a potted plant.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, a bathroom visible through an open door, and a view of the outdoors.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Garden Area

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

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A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a large bed with white bedding, a nightstand, a chair, and a window with wooden shutters.

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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A bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a stone wall, a view of the ocean, and a balcony with chairs.

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

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

About the neighborhood

Located in Ciudad Cortés, El Castillo Boutique Luxury Hotel is near the airport and on the beach. While the natural beauty of Marino Ballena National Park and Turtle Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out OSA Golf Course. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and ziplining nearby. Visit our Ciudad Cortés travel guide
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Calle Perezoso, Cantón Osa, Ciudad Cortés, Puntarenas Province, 60504

What's nearby

  • A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, turquoise waters, and a green forested area.
    Marino Ballena National Park
    8 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • A sunset over a beach with people walking and horses grazing.
    Uvita Beach
    20 min drive - 11.6 miles
  • A waterfall cascading into a pool surrounded by dense forest and rocky cliffs.
    Nauyaca Waterfalls
    55 min drive - 34.0 miles
  • Turtle Beach
    5 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Playa Dominical
    44 min drive - 25.9 miles

Getting around

  • Drake Bay (DRK)
    174 min drive

Restaurants

  • Citrus
    3 min drive
  • Soda Ojoche
    7 min drive
  • Los Gatos Locos
    8 min drive
  • Tagua
    10 min drive
  • Exotica
    5 min drive

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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

Restaurants on site

  • Castillo's Kitchen

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach towels
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 6 treatment rooms
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • In-room massages
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Swedish massages

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

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 2008
  • Smoking not allowed

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 16 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property

Frequently asked questions

Does El Castillo Boutique Luxury Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is El Castillo Boutique Luxury Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

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. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at El Castillo Boutique Luxury Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Does El Castillo Boutique Luxury Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is El Castillo Boutique Luxury Hotel located?

Nestled on the beach, this Ciudad Cortés hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Turtle Beach, Playa Tortuga, and Tortuga Beach. Ventanas Beach and Pinuela Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

El Castillo Boutique Luxury Hotel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 197 out of 234 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 234 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 234 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 234 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 234 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an amazing peaceful place to stay. If you are looking for a place to relax and just be at peace, this is perfect ! The staff was wonderful, they are very attentive, always helpful, they always great with clear communication! The place is clean, the pool was excellent, very pleasant and very happy with my stay !
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mary H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Castillo hotel is a beautiful setting with lots of nature surrounding you from ocean views to mountain views. The rooms are comfortable and well done in a Spanish style. Our dinner there was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great service by truly dedicated friendly staff. Amazing coastal views.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Katelin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel exceeded our expectations. Gorgeous views, lovely pool, a room with wrap around views, privacy, the most exceptional staff, delicious food with options for many tastes/diets,
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paige McLean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing, rooms very clean, food delicious and the location is simply beautiful. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Matthias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect Hotel. We enjoyed the location with a breathtaking view over the ocean, sunset included, with a clean and refreshing infinity pool. Service was more than perfect, very friendly and very personal. Unbeatable was the restaurant - we ate three times there plus breakfast and did not remember having tasted this high quality in a long time. What a great finale for our vacation in Costa Rica.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Kirstin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I can't say enough nice things about our stay here It's a beautiful, adults only hotel It feels like you're staying at a friends house if your friend has a beautiful mansion The staff however were what made the stay so great We loved Roxy, Jose, and Francisco We would stay again just to have them taking care of us Great food that seemed pricy until you go out to eat then we found it was actually the best choice to eat there Great breakfast included Beautiful pool with beautiful views Also a great place to see whales and wildlife
Sunset from our room
Pool view
Pool buddy
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea

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What a wonderful vacation! I stayed in early February 2026 on a mother-son getaway. We stayed in one of the spa suites and enjoyed the animals and the birds in the tree off our deck. I just can’t say enough great things about this place: the views (incredible sunsets), the food, Happy Hour cocktails, the pool, the friendly and attentive staff (shout out to Francisco, José, Roxy and Noelia). Be sure to rent a car and explore the area. And take advantage of the excursions that the hotel can book for you. Pura Vida! Gracias!
Incredible sunset views
One of the two spa suites
Dinner
Pool and hotel at night
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing views, tasteful,architecture and design, very helpful staff. A gem
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wow what a place! It was marvellous from start to finish! The views spectacular! The staff are wonderful, we were served by Jose, Francisco and Roxy, they couldn’t have done anymore to make us feel special. The food was amazing each night, the attention to details from the chef is second to none. The rooms were cleaned meticulously too. I can’t recommend El Castillo enough. A truly magical slice of heaven!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

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Most amazing property and staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place , quiet with a great view!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

JOLINE

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
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10/10 Excellent

Katelyn

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
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10/10 Excellent

Terence Matthew

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
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10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff ! Love this place ! Will be back soon again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the uniqueness of El Castillo and how well taken care of we were during our stay. It was an enjoyable vacation, very relaxing and the food was delicious! The view is spectacular and it is close to beautiful beaches in the area. We highly recommend because the staff was so helpful and friendly!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
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8/10 Good

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spectacular infinity pool overlooking ocean. Nice restaurant and close to other fine restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Mellisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing everything!! The chef was outstanding. The place was so clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Anastasia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Don't miss this beautiful place

This is a super special place. The view are amazing. The staff was absolutely fabulous; every single one of them was attentive, kind and helpful. The food was spectacular!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Amazing little hotel

We LOVED this hotel. It's beautiful, has great food, check in was easy - but the service really made our stay great. They went above and beyond to take care of us, and the manager Rebeca was responsive (all hours!) to ensure this was the case. So highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024