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El Castillo with the mountain range behind, pool and gardens El Castillo's cliffside infinity pool at sunset over the Pacific Ocean-view suite bedroom opening to the Pacific The El Castillo team gathered by the pool
Boutique Luxury Hotel · Ojochal, Costa Rica

Billion-dollar views. Barefoot elegance.

A cliffside mansion perched 300 feet above the Pacific — arguably the most spectacular ocean view in Costa Rica.

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Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice 2026
Welcome to El Castillo

The best vacation of your lifetime

Revel in a luxurious mansion with arguably the most dramatic view in Costa Rica. Lounge in our iconic cliffside pool over the mighty Pacific, indulge in remarkable food and cocktails — then take off your shoes and be at home. We call it casual elegance.

300 ft
Above the Pacific
9
Ocean-view rooms
1:1
Staff-to-room ratio
2
National parks nearby
Ocean-view suite bedroom opening to the PacificRooms & Suites
Billion-dollar views

Ocean-view rooms & suites

Two luxurious Spa Suites, two Ocean View Suites, three Ocean View Rooms, a two-bedroom Owner's Suite, and a Garden Room — each with king-size beds, private terraces, and spectacular Pacific panoramas.

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A plated dish at Castillo's KitchenCastillo's Kitchen
Experience

Culinary excellence

Dining here is more than a meal. Our open-air restaurant overlooks the jungle and the Pacific, celebrating the vibrant flavors of Costa Rica with fresh, locally sourced ingredients — from gallo pinto and ceviche to prawn risotto and grilled octopus.

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Plunge pool and jacuzzi at sunsetThe Spa
Do you want to relax?

A private garden oasis

Unwind with a treatment in our tranquil spa room, administered by seasoned professionals in an unparalleled setting. Before or after, our garden oasis and jacuzzi are calling.

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Keel-billed toucan in the rainforest near El CastilloWild Encounters
El Castillo arranged

Serene scenes & wild encounters

Come face to face with a howler monkey. Soar through the canopy by zipline. Snorkel Caño Island or watch whales offshore. Our staff hand-selects and books every adventure with seasoned guides.

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★★★★★
"Guests often describe their stay as the best vacation of their lifetime — spectacular, yes; stuffy, no."
Ranked among the top hotels in Ojochal · TripAdvisor
The Property

A glimpse of paradise

Aerial of the pool and estate above the Pacific Open-air dining room with ocean view Terrace lounge and pool Plunge pool at sunset Lounge opening to the jungle and sea El Castillo estate from above Infinity pool terrace at sunset Covered terrace walkway to the ocean The bar at El Castillo El Castillo set against the jungle valley and coast Infinity pool at blue hour framed by the arches Jacuzzi deck at sunset over the Pacific A host holding fresh local produce Bartender presenting a piña colada Finishing a cocktail served in a coconut Pour-over coffee, made to order Housekeeping preparing a bed with fresh linens
Aerial view of El Castillo above the Pacific in OjochalOjochal de Osa
Beautiful beaches

Where tranquility meets beauty

El Castillo sits high on a hill above the Pacific, just meters from the heart of Ojochal — a charming village celebrated for its serene atmosphere, gourmet dining, and pristine, jungle-fringed beaches only a short walk away.

About the hotel
The El Castillo team gathered by the poolOur People
The heart of the castle

It's the people you'll remember

With a one-to-one staff-to-room ratio, our small team anticipates your needs before you know you have them. Guests leave describing them as family — and remember them by name long after the tan fades.

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Awards & Recognition
TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice 2026TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice 2024Kayak Travel AwardsTop 10% of hotels worldwide · TripAdvisor
Sunset over the Pacific at El Castillo
Your escape awaits

Own paradise for a few unforgettable days

Reserve your ocean-view room and let our one-to-one staff craft the vacation of a lifetime.

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