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

Stayed in August 2025

Very steep drive to reach property - just need to allow some time

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.

Stayed in July 2025

The staff was very attentive, but what we can’t quit talking about was the food. We have been coming to Costa Rica for 26 years and the food is always underwhelming here. But the food at El Castillo has got to be some of the most flavorful dishes we’ve ever had anywhere in the world! Chef Justin pulled out all the stops!

Stayed in July 2025

I was there looking to buy the hotel but it just wasn't a good fit for us. Too fat away from San Jose

very good

Stayed in June 2025

Car parking was not too roomy.

The view was awesome. The pool was great. Very relaxing atmosphere. Food was really good, breakfast and dinner. Staff very attentive and making sure you have a great stay.

Stayed in June 2025

Nothing. No complaints.

The place is beautiful with a good beach view. The food was delicious. The staff is the greatest asset of this place, the attention we received was exceptional.

Stayed in May 2025

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.

Stayed in April 2025

Nothing.

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

Stayed in March 2025

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

Stayed in March 2025

Fantastic view to the ocean and the staff was excellent. In particular, Roxana. Rooms are spacious and clean.

Stayed in March 2025

Carl park was a little tight,

Views from infinity pool and the staff

Stayed in February 2025

There was a lots of noise in our room. We heard a lot music and people from hall and reception area.

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

Stayed in January 2025

We would have liked a menu with more fish dishes. For example, a dish of fresh shellfish. The fish of the day was always the same, it would be better to have variations based on the fresh fish available.

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!

Stayed in January 2025

nestled away property, amazing views, close to popular beaches, incredible staff and food, comfortable oversized king rooms with patio ocean views

Stayed in December 2024

Lots of deferred maintenance issues. Not a 5 star experience. Exceptionally slow service from the restaurant. Painfully slow!

Stunning location

Stayed in December 2024

20 $ to go from Pancito cafe to the hotel, far too much expensive for 3 minutes, better to take directly a taxi from the airport to the hotel if you did not rent a car. Great hotel but too much isolated when it is raining and walk along the main road was dangerous and unpleasant Also there is this continuous noise from the Pacific road (from US to Panama) just under the hotel barely masked by background music... Restaurant was ok but the Mexican one in Ojochal was much better, they could have proposed some ceviche ;)

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

Stayed in November 2024

Wifi was poor Menu a little boring

Beautiful place

Stayed in November 2024

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.

Stayed in November 2024

Unfortunately there is nothing that could be better.

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.

Stayed in September 2024

We were only 2 guests in the entire hotel treated like 2 VIPs. The property has got amazing and very helpful staff who cares about you like you are part of their family. Delicious breakfast. And on the top we have been given free room upgrade. Many reasons why we extended our stay by one more overnight.

Stayed in June 2024

We only stayed one night - wish we stayed here longer!

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 bar with all the inventory you would expect. Easy access to the hotel - all at a price point that is amazing for what you get. Highly recommend!

Stayed in May 2024

Excellent location, gorgeous ocean view, friendly staff, beautiful infinity pool

Stayed in February 2024

Lovely atmosphere, friendly and helpful staff, beautiful views and very comfortable room.

Stayed in March 2024

The only thing of concern was that getting a drink or especially food took a long time. But the food was excellent!

Beautiful location. Very spacious and comfortable room. The food was very good.

Stayed in February 2024