My wife and I travel to Costa Rica every year and we always come back to El Castillo to spend at least a week. Again this year we weren’t disappointed. It’s our favorite Inn, it has the best panoramic views of the ocean and great mountain views too, the best bird watching and spectacular sunset viewing. Our favorite day trip... More

Finishing up a week here and couldn't be happier. My boyfriend and I came down for our first trip to Costa Rica this past week and heard about El Castillo through a friend of mine. The property is beautiful. It sits on a bluff looking out to the Pacific. All the rooms are on the second floor and the main... More

I just returned from El Castillo. This house has recently been put up for sale, so there is minimum upkeep on the property. The concierge Claudia was extremely put out by our presence. She had to be asked to smoke outside OUR home, and took her smoking poolside for our teenagers to endure. We were not allowed to use the... More

I've just returned from southern Costa Rica where my family met for Thanksgiving at a beautiful Inn called El Castillo. The Inn keepers Jose, and Claudia arranged for a roast pig to be prepared on premise for our Thanksgiving dinner, which is just an example of how accomodating they were----delicious!! We spent our time zip lining, touring the water/mangros, seeing... More

We have stayed twice at El Castillo Hotel, this is by far the nicest hotel in Ojochal. The views are spectacular, infinity pool is the best.Eduardo and Denise are great host, very helpful making recommendation for local activities. We look forward to a return visit More

El Castillo was the last place we stayed on our 10 day trip in CR and we were so glad we saved the best for last! Eduardo and Denise are the best innkeepers and hosts - they are there for any advice or suggestions you need. The hotel is set up so you have the most beautiful panoramic views. It... More

The positive reviews on this boutique hotel are well deserved. We traveled with our 21 year old daughter. Our room was spectacular, the views are amazing and our hosts, Denise and Eduardo make it feel like you are visiting old friends. You must visit the beaches in Ballena. This is truly where the rainforst meets the ocean. Ojochal is just... More

A good place to relax after a full day of outdoor activities. Open/airy feel; clean, spacious rooms; nice views, peaceful, close to variety of restaurants, owners available to assist with activities or transportation ideas. More

I spent the first 5 days of my Costa Rica vacation at the Four Seasons Hotel in Papagayo (a 5 Star resort renown for its great service), followed by 5 at El Castilo. There is no comparison - El Castillo and itsamazing innkeepers, Denise and Eduardo, absolutely destroyed the Four Season in every respect. Its location, Ojochal, has it all... More