The El Castillo Hotel was our favorite of all the 5 hotel's we stayed in over a 2 1/2 week vacation in Costa Rica. The minute we entered the beautiful lobby, the view almost knocked me over! The furnishings are so welcoming, then the infinity pool grabs your eyes looking like it flows to the ocean! The manager, Rebeca Villalobos has such a helpful, friendly yet professional staff who make sure your every need is met. Luis, Nicole and Sidely were wonderful, as everyone was. We stayed in Room 5, corner second floor, and the view of the Pacific and surrounding jungle like greenery and flowers were magical! The furnishings beautiful and all 3 of our rooms were spotless. There are only 9 rooms and none close to each other so we never heard another guest. It seemed the desire here was for peace and tranquility and that was obvious. This hotel was at the end of our trip and we had been on many tours throughout Arenal, Monteverde and Manuel Antonio so we never left the El Castillo enjoying all our delicious meals there and spending most time around the quiet pool or walking the grounds. We were sad that our trip was ending but were even more sad to leave this place of Paradise, the El Castillo. I hope we will return one day. With gratitude and thanks for the memories!