“Fabulous little boutique hotel”

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

“Ideal for special occasions”

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!

“Perfect, in every way.”

I’ve never left a review quite like this, because I’ve never felt so appreciative of a hotel’s hospitality before. This hotel is simply the best there is. The infinity pool is stunning, the views are spectacular, the decor is cool, casual luxury, the rooms are gorgeous and it’s spotless. But what makes it really unforgettable is the team. From the front of house-Josè, Abdul, Francisco and Roxanne to the super talented chef, Justin, these guys are next level. They really do care about your experience, they’re great fun, incredibly attentive and very friendly. You feel like you’re guests in their home, in the best possible way. The service is five star. I had my birthday at El Castillo and they went out of their way to help my husband get a cake ordered and delivered. They lit the candle and sang happy birthday, I was gifted a cute homemade paper rose and they even helped him print a simple card in advance. I’m a vegetarian and again, they went out of their way to ensure I had a really wonderful dinner every night, beautifully presented, delicious and decorated with flowers. We felt like we were on honeymoon all over again (but it was better)! We loved it so much that we stayed on an extra 4 nights. Room number 1 (junior suite) is simply stunning, very spacious and has the best views, which only improve at sunset. The bed was incredibly comfortable too. We will never forget our time at this hotel. If you’re thinking of booking, all we can say is, do it. You won’t regret it.

“Stunning views”

Tranquility

Location and facilities

“Perfect!”

Perfect location, beautiful, comfortable, room (free upgrade to junior suite). Very nice, polite and helpful staff, great lunch, diner and breakfast with good choice and delicious food !

​Michelle and Francisco made our stay fantastic. They were so accommodating and always greeted us with a smile. ​The breakfast was spectacular—the best we've had in Costa Rica. The chef's attention to detail, flavors, and presentation were outstanding.

By far my favorite place to stay. Outstanding dinner and drinks at the bar. Francisco really made us feel welcome.

“Highly recommend”

Beautiful location, views, pool. Extremely peaceful but in easy reach of Uvita. Food including breakfast was fabulous. Staff could not have been more helpful. Lots of wildlife around.

“Authentic boutique hotel perched high in the hills of Ochojal”

Authentic boutique hotel perched high in the hills of Ochojal with breathtaking views over the wild ocean. All staff were terrific and helpful and positive - clearly a well-run operation. Lovely breakfast with abundant delicious fruit accompanied by toucans in the trees of the hotel grounds and resident iguanas. Our room was huge with a lounge area and loved having both balcony windows open to let the breeze flow through when the daytime heat soared. Beautiful pool big enough for lengths and lounging. Glad we chose El Castillo over Hotel 360 nearby which we visited and was soulless and corporate. Clearly a little bit of investment is needed to upgrade fixtures and fittings at El Castillo as some of the furniture and bathrooms are a little dated - but it’s a gem.

“A brilliant experience seeing a sloth in the jungle within the hotel grounds.”

An unbelievable experience: second to none! Fantastic location with an infinity pool. The staff were brilliant especially Francisco

Ocean view room is stunning. Lovely infinity pool with waiter service. Dinner and breakfast superb. Staff lovely. Excellent value for money.

“Amazing hotel with exceptional view”

“Outstanding staff great views and food”

Views from infinity pool and the staff

Hotel and our room was beautiful. We had clean accomodation and staff was very pleasant.

“An ancient villa with the comfort of a luxury hotel.”

Room: is very comfortable with a spacious living room, bedroom and bathroom. This allows you to enjoy the room comfortably, especially for extended stays with lots of luggage. The windows offer a wonderful view of the ocean and the mountains. Every morning, you will be awakened by the singing of birds. You will have the chance to see monkeys moving in the nearby trees. A small terrace allows you to have a private aperitif with a sea view. The bed is super king size, very comfortable! The bathroom has a very comfortable shower and the sink has plenty of space to store products. Resturant: Breakfast is excellent, both in traditional dishes and in more American variations. Dinner was good. The menu was the same for all the week, although we would have preferred some variations during our stay. Staff: is really kind and attentive to the needs of the customers, starting with the General Manager Steven Morera, and continuing with Francisco, Domi, and Roxy. Thank you all for taking care of our needs!

“A room with an incredible view on the Pacific”

Incredible view great swimming pool Good breakfast Very pretty hotel Nice staff

“Very nice”

Beautiful place

“Exceptional stay.”

We felt really welcomed by all the staff. Especial mention to Francisco who took care of us making our stay more enjoyable. Also to chef Jose who made us try his new menu and it is delicious.

“Amazing stay with stunning views”

Spacious rooms Big bathroom Attentive and polite staff Beautiful interior Spotless areas Tasty drinks Delicious food