Located in Ciudad Cortés, El Castillo Boutique Luxury Hotel is by the ocean, a 2-minute drive from Playa Garza and 6 minutes from Marino Ballena National Park. .This beach hotel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Tortuga Beach and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Playa Tortuga.
What's nearby
Playa Ballena - 6 min drive
Tortuga Beach - 7 min drive
Ventanas Beach - 7 min drive
Playa Tortuga - 7 min drive
El Pavón Waterfall - 10 min drive
Restaurants
Restaurante Heliconia - 19 min walk
Citrus - 12 min walk
Real La Costa - 5 min drive
Ballena Beach Club - 7 min drive
Restaurante La Fiesta del Mar - 3 min drive
About this property
El Castillo Boutique Luxury Hotel
Adults-only beach hotel with outdoor pool
El Castillo Boutique Luxury Hotel 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.
An outdoor pool and a spa tub are on site.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 9 air-conditioned guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool and a spa tub. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services. The beach shuttle (surcharge) makes getting to the surf and sand a breeze.
Enjoy Mediterranean cuisine at Castillo's Kitchen, a poolside restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge, take in the pool view, and even dine alfresco. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the poolside bar. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free valet parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9 AM.
Castillo's Kitchen - This poolside restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
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 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM
A bar/lounge
A poolside bar
A restaurant
Couples/private dining
Private picnics
Restaurants on site
Castillo's Kitchen
Things to do
Full-service spa
Outdoor pool
Spa tub
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Safe at front desk
Water dispenser
Guest services
Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Proposal/romance packages
Tour and ticket assistance
Turndown service
Wedding services
Outdoors
Beach cabanas (surcharge)
Beach towels
Free pool cabanas
Garden
Pool loungers
Terrace
Full-service spa
6 treatment rooms
Body wraps
Deep-tissue massages
Facials
In-room massages
Outdoor treatment areas
Swedish massages
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
More
2 floors
3 buildings
Built in 2008
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Bathrobes
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower
Towels provided
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
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 16 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Property is also known as
El Castillo Hotel
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El Castillo Boutique Luxury Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Staff & service
9.4/10
Amenities
9.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Federico
Traveled with family
Sep 13, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Las habitaciones no tienen televisor eso si está muyyyyy mal
El hotel es pequeño y acogedor. Las vistas son maravillosas al rededor de la propiedad y la comida estuvo deliciosa. Además, el staff fue muy atento y amigable.
This is a super special place. The view are amazing. The staff was absolutely fabulous; every single one of them was attentive, kind and helpful. The food was spectacular!
Anastasia
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jonathan
Apr 6, 2024
Jonathan
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Joshua
Apr 5, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Amazing little hotel
We LOVED this hotel. It's beautiful, has great food, check in was easy - but the service really made our stay great. They went above and beyond to take care of us, and the manager Rebeca was responsive (all hours!) to ensure this was the case. So highly recommended!
Very Wonderful, Amazing find last minute. Especially arriving in the pouring rain at night. Francisco was super inviting and then Carlos came to us as well with much hospitality. The chef put out amazing food for dinner and then we woke up the following morning to magnificent views and wildlife while eating breakfast by the pool. The breakfast was delicious and just as impressive as the dinner! A secret hideaway, should not be missed.
Gorgeous view with the friendliest staff! We had a perfect stay here. It was so quiet, so relaxing. The pool & view are spectacular . Honestly, the staff was so kind & helpful. We had both dinner and breakfast here which were both delicious! Highly recommend!
The resort itself is quite beautiful. The infinity pool was gorgeous. Dining room was wonderful. The chef is outstanding. Absolutely outstanding. The room was gorgeous. We didn't rent a car however, and it was very inconvenient to get anywhere. You can't really go walking because the place itself is on a very high hill with very steep roads around it
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.
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!
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.
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!