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Sunset over the terrace and infinity pool at El Castillo
Costa Rica Weddings

A magical place for a wedding

Infinite sunshine, alfresco celebration, exquisite food, and the most dramatic view in Costa Rica — your dream day, above the Pacific.

Your very own paradise

Own the castle for a week

There is nothing better than "owning" El Castillo for your wedding week. Your bridal party will bask in paradise while your guests enjoy warm Costa Rican hospitality at charming, highly rated hotels only minutes away. Intimate, breathtaking, and entirely yours.

9
Rooms, exclusively yours
20
Guests, comfortably
1
Private island for the rehearsal
300 ft
Above the Pacific
The film

Megan & Shane at El Castillo

Megan & Shane at El Castillo

A film by Mackler Studios · Watch on YouTube

Wedding couple beside the lit infinity pool at duskThe Celebration
The setting

Vows above the ocean

Our team transforms the main terrace for your ceremony — overlooking the infinity pool with floating candles, tropical flowers, and live music, the mighty Pacific stretching out behind you. Capture golden-hour photographs at the hotel and on the beach just below.

Wedding party at the long table in Castillo's KitchenCastillo's Kitchen
The meal of a lifetime

Dining, tailored to you

Our chef and the dedicated Castillo's Kitchen team will make your culinary dreams come true — customizing the menu to your exact palate and crafting the ambiance you envision, from the rehearsal dinner to the wedding feast. We can achieve even your most ambitious expectations.

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A toast during the wedding celebrationOn-Site Support
Effortless planning

We handle every detail

Your host at El Castillo connects you with all the right Ojochal-area vendors — photographers, officiants, florists, hair and makeup — and our wedding consultant coordinates it all. Many couples plan their entire day from abroad, sight unseen, and describe it as completely stress-free.

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Real weddings

Moments at El Castillo

Bride beneath the floral arch, mountains beyond Sunset table setting on the terrace Newlyweds on the beach below the hotel
★★★★★
"Everything we had dreamed of, and more. The staff made us the least stressed bride and groom on the planet — seamless and luxurious, but also super fun."
Meaghan · Married at El Castillo
The bride

"Exactly like the photos, if not better"

"The highlight was the infinity pool — we would lay there for hours with a great view of the sun setting over the ocean. A completely stress-free planning process, even from another country."

Mother of the bride

"We love El Castillo!"

"All the rooms faced the Pacific — breathtaking views wherever you looked. The staff was phenomenal, and Chef and his team outdid themselves at every meal. Five stars."

Mother of the groom

"Most gorgeous wedding ever"

"A storybook event. Every detail attended to. The bride and groom could not have asked for more — truly the wedding of their dreams. Can't wait to visit again."

Vivid sunset over the Pacific at El Castillo
Let's plan your day

Begin your El Castillo wedding

Tell us your dates and guest count — our team will craft a proposal and take care of every detail.

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