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8/10 Good
Kim P.
6 Mar 2017
Entire home
Dramatic Ocean View and Exclusive Island Beach - Ocean View Room #3
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8.0 out of 10
Very good
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Ojochal, Puntarenas
- Ventanas Beach5 min drive
- Playa Tortuga7 min drive
- Tortuga Beach7 min drive
- Palmar (PMZ-Palmar Sur)29 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Deck or patio
Dining area
About this property
Dramatic Ocean View and Exclusive Island Beach - Ocean View Room #3
Our guests frequently use the word “magical" to describe their experience at El Castillo. Part of it is our stunning ocean view, elegant surroundings, and exclusive island beach, but mostly it is our people. They help you to feel welcome and at home. There are only 6 rooms in this luxury boutique hotel and restaurant with a staff to room ratio of two to one. The reviews on TripAdvisor are some of the best in the world.
Our tastefully decorated Ocean View Rooms offer dramatic panoramas of the Pacific Ocean through French doors. Guests appreciate the king-size four-poster beds, full baths, and expansive, wood-beamed ceilings.
The Ocean View King rooms include access to the large infinity pool on the main level and a cabana deck a few steps below the infinity pool with its own bar, spa services, and 10-person, half-moon Jacuzzi pool overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
A two course plated breakfast is included every morning poolside while you enjoy a dramatic view of the ocean.
Some of the room amenities include:
• King-size bed with 300-thread count, organic cotton linens
• Beautiful curtains for privacy and light/temperature control
• Rain shower
• Private patio
• Plush bathrobes and towels
• Signature El Castillo bath and body amenities
• Complimentary WiFi
• Air Conditioning
• Hairdryer
• Laundry service
• Private minibar and wine cellar
• Coffee machine
• Safety deposit box
• Daily cleaning service
Our tastefully decorated Ocean View Rooms offer dramatic panoramas of the Pacific Ocean through French doors. Guests appreciate the king-size four-poster beds, full baths, and expansive, wood-beamed ceilings.
The Ocean View King rooms include access to the large infinity pool on the main level and a cabana deck a few steps below the infinity pool with its own bar, spa services, and 10-person, half-moon Jacuzzi pool overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
A two course plated breakfast is included every morning poolside while you enjoy a dramatic view of the ocean.
Some of the room amenities include:
• King-size bed with 300-thread count, organic cotton linens
• Beautiful curtains for privacy and light/temperature control
• Rain shower
• Private patio
• Plush bathrobes and towels
• Signature El Castillo bath and body amenities
• Complimentary WiFi
• Air Conditioning
• Hairdryer
• Laundry service
• Private minibar and wine cellar
• Coffee machine
• Safety deposit box
• Daily cleaning service
Property manager
Scott Dinsmore
Languages
English
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Amenities
Pool
Breakfast included
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Sea view
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before noon
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Ciudad Cortés
Located in Ciudad Cortés, this holiday home is by the sea. Marino Ballena National Park and Terraba Sierpe National Wetlands reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Topolandia and Parque Reptilandia. Sunset Surf Dominical - Day Lessons and Costa Rica Stand Up Paddle Boarding are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Ojochal, Puntarenas
What's nearby
- Ventanas Beach - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
- Playa Ballena - 7 min drive - 7.8 km
- Playa Tortuga - 7 min drive - 3.2 km
- Tortuga Beach - 7 min drive - 3.2 km
- El Pavón Waterfall - 10 min drive - 6.4 km
Restaurants
- Restaurante Heliconia - 2 min drive
- Citrus - 12 min walk
- Real La Costa - 5 min drive
- Ballena Beach Club - 7 min drive
- Restaurante La Fiesta del Mar - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
8.0
Very good
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About the host
Hosted by Scott Dinsmore
My wife Barb and I live in Grand Rapids, Michigan. We love to travel and Costa Rica is one of our favorite places in the world. I was the President and CEO of a mid-size information technology company for 18 years before I retired in April, 2015. In July of 2015 we purchased the El Castillo Hotel and Azul Mediterranean Restaurant. A lot of people said I was crazy buying a hotel in another country without any hotel and restaurant experience. They were probably right, as it was truly an emotional buy based on passion. But it turned out to be a great experience and has brought a lot of joy to my wife, children, and two granddaughters. We have fun visiting, reading the reviews on TripAdvisor, and best of all, getting to know the staff.
Why they chose this property
I originally found El Castillo a few years back when I was looking for a hotel to purchase for our employees and their families. The idea was to have four employees and their families stay in luxury in a location they might not have been able to afford on their own for three weeks a year. The employees would work and not be charged for vacation time. What an incredible way for everyone to get a chance to know each other better and build trust. In the end it did not work out to purchase the hotel for the company. However, about the time I was going to retire I noticed that El Castillo was still on the market. I was so excited that I went to Costa Rica a few months later with my son and bought it.
What makes this property unique
The initial attraction to El Castillo was the magnificent structure and the dramatic view over the infinity pool of Garza Island and the Pacific Ocean. It is fun watching visitors walk into the hotel for the first time and see their jaw drop. But it is much more than the view that makes El Castillo special – it is having some of the best restaurants in Costa Rica within 5 to 10 minutes and having endless outdoor adventure activities close by. It is also our newest addition - an exclusive island beach. Combine all of this with the most caring, interesting, thoughtful staff I have ever encountered and it creates a magical experience for our guests. The hotel exists for one reason – “you” our guests. Thank you for considering El Castillo.
Languages:
English
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