Hotel at a Glance: El Castillo Boutique Luxury Hotel

If paradise includes picture-perfect views overlook the ocean or the surrounding gardens from your room, then El Castillo qualifies. The Costa Rican adults-only resort is nestled against water with stunning views of the ocean. El Castillo Boutique Luxury Hotel has adventures guests can go on include visiting local waterfalls and zip lining through the surrounding mountains.

• Dining at sunset: The adults-only resort describes the on-site Azul Restaraunt as an “oasis in the jungle,” with elegant Mediterranean dishes and an extensive wine list.
• Complimentary breakfast Menu items might include banana pancakes, gallo pinto, huevos rancheros, omelets, and chilaquiles.
• Extra luxury: Some options come with an all-inclusive package.
• In-room amenities: complimentary WiFi, rain shower, and cabana on the sunset Jacuzzi deck.
• Recent accolades: A TripAdvisor Travelers Choice in 2017, Certificate of Excellence, and place among Top 25 Small Hotels - Central America.
• Local food culture includes high end restaurants within walking distance of the property.

Puntarenas, Costa Rica: Scarlet Macaws and Surfing in Popular Ecotourism Getaway

Located along the Pacific coastline, Puntarenas is Costa Rica’s largest province, extending hundrends of miles from the Panama-Costa Rica border up to the Gulf of Nicoya. In Puntarenas, you’re never far from beaches, national parks, and nature reserves, making the area a popular ecotourism spot. The beachside town of Jacó attracts surfers from all over the globe with consistently big waves and good breaks. Just a few miles inland, Carara National Park, an 11,600-acre nature reserve, is home to crocodiles, two-toed sloths, and hundreds of scarlet macaws—a rare sight in most parts of the country.

About 60 miles northeast of Jacó lies the Costa Rican capital of San José, a bustling cultural hub filled with open-air artisan markets and street vendors selling tamales and pupusas (stuffed flatbread). Wandering the streets here you’ll see a confluence of architecture styles—part Spanish, part Moorish—and some of the older neighborhoods still have homes made out of wood and adobe.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the best way to travel to the hotel from the airport? Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) is 140 miles from the property and is 3.5 hour drive to the property.

2. Is there an additional occupancy fee, or do I have to purchase another voucher? The voucher covers two guests, 16 years old or older. The standard and maximum occupancy of all valid rooms is two guests.

3. Will I be approached to attend a timeshare sales presentation? Customers are never obligated to attend a sales presentation. If you are approached and decline a presentation, you will not lose the value of your voucher or have to pay additional fees.

4. Which activities and amenities are included in the resort credits? No resort credits are included in this voucher.

5. Are dinner reservations required for restaurants? Is there a dress code? For information regarding your dining options, please click here or email info@elcastillocr.com.