El Castillo - Adults only

3.5 star property
Adults-only beach hotel with spa

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Outdoor pool, free cabanas, sun loungers
Front of property
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Garden Area | View from room
Outdoor pool, free cabanas, sun loungers
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot TubHot TubHot Tub
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Pool
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included

Explore the neighborhood

Map
Calle Perezoso, Cantón Osa, Ciudad Cortés, Puntarenas Province, 60504
  • Popular LocationTortuga Beach7 min drive
  • Popular LocationVentanas Beach7 min drive
  • Popular LocationPlaya Tortuga7 min drive

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • 279 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • 570 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Garden Area

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View

  • 603 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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

  • 420 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Ciudad Cortés

Oceanside stay.You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Playa Garza and 6 miles (10 km) of Tortuga Beach with a stay here. Playa Tortuga and Ventanas Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Playa Ballena - 6 min drive
  • Tortuga Beach - 7 min drive
  • Ventanas Beach - 7 min drive
  • Playa Tortuga - 7 min drive
  • Uvita Beach - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ballena Bistro - 8 min drive
  • Mirador Los Manglares. - 4 min drive
  • Fusion Restaurant & Bar - 2 min drive
  • Térraba - 13 min walk
  • Stan's Café - 12 min walk

About this property

El Castillo - Adults only

Adults-only beach hotel with spa
For a convenient ride to the sand and surf, hop on the hotel's beach shuttle (surcharge). Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at El Castillo - Adults only like an outdoor pool and a spa tub.

Free breakfast is served daily. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. This beach hotel also offers a garden and a terrace. Free self parking and valet parking are available.

This 3.5-star Ciudad Cortés hotel is smoke free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 2008
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Cabanas on the beach (surcharge)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Cabanas by the pool (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
El Castillo - Adults only offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include in-room massages.
The onsite spa has 6 treatment rooms and outdoor treatment areas. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, and facials.

Languages

English, Spanish

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
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

Outdoor space

  • Balcony/patio

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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 16 years old aren't allowed.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is El Castillo - Adults only to the airport?

El Castillo - Adults only is 54 mi (221-min drive) away from the Drake Bay (DRK) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at El Castillo - Adults only?

As of May 13, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Castillo - Adults only on May 14, 2024 start from $161.61, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does El Castillo - Adults only have an airport shuttle?

El Castillo - Adults only offers an airport shuttle.

How close is El Castillo - Adults only to the beach?

This hotel is 0.7 mi (2-min drive) from Playa Garza and 1.8 mi (7-min drive) from Tortuga Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does El Castillo - Adults only offer free breakfast?

El Castillo - Adults only offers free full breakfast every day.

Is there a casino at El Castillo - Adults only?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at El Castillo - Adults only?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at El Castillo - Adults only?

This hotel offers free self parking and valet parking.

Does El Castillo - Adults only have a pool?

El Castillo - Adults only features an outdoor pool.

Does El Castillo - Adults only have a restaurant?

El Castillo - Adults only is home to Castillo's Kitchen, which features Mediterranean cuisine, ocean views, and a poolside location.

Does El Castillo - Adults only have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features beach massages, facials, and body wraps.

How close is El Castillo - Adults only to downtown Ciudad Cortés?

El Castillo - Adults only is 11.5 mi away from Ciudad Cortés.

El Castillo - Adults only Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 155 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 155 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 155 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 155 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 155 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Prudence

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was fantastic and staff was very friendly and kind. I would suggest staff have name tags as I had difficulty with some of the names since I don't speak Spanish.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely perfect
We had an amazing stay, the views and the pool are incredible, the staff are really lovely and the food and services are perfect for a relaxed couples getaway. 10/10 would recommend to anyone thinking of booking.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Most amazing property and staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Joanne

Traveled with partner
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

2/10 Terrible

Oliver

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Great stay! Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Classic Beauty!
Stunningly beautiful hotel with classic Old World feel. Friendly, charming staff. Fabulous location with the best view in Ojochal from the pool, deck and ocean view rooms. Great food. I particularly loved the afternoon coffee and cookies. I 100% adored this hotel. It’s absolutely charmingly perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scot

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is amazing! The most incredible views! We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023