El Castillo is an adults-only boutique luxury hotel perched 300 ft above the Pacific in Ojochal, on Costa Rica’s southern coast. The property sits directly off the Costanera Sur (Route 34), just above Playa Tortuga, so guests reach the beach, the Térraba-Sierpe mangroves and the village of Ojochal in minutes without leaving the paved road. Uvita and Marino Ballena National Park, with its whale’s-tail sandbar, are about 15 minutes north; the park’s southern boundary is only 1 km away.
Every room is air-conditioned and faces the ocean or the gardens, with views across the Pacific to Garza Island. Rooms feature tiled floors, free Wi-Fi and a private bathroom with bathrobes and toiletries. An outdoor infinity pool and spa treatments overlook the coastline.
The on-site Azul bar-restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine and homemade desserts on the poolside terrace, with lunch options such as wraps, tacos, salads and yucca fries. A complimentary breakfast is prepared fresh each morning and changes daily.
The 24-hour reception arranges airport transfers and excursions, including whale watching, mangrove kayaking and day trips to Corcovado National Park, an hour away by boat. Palmar Sur Airport is a 35-minute drive; San José is about 3½ hours via Route 34.
9.5 exceptional
Price from
THB 10,632 / night
