"Beautiful oasis next to the beach. This was the perfect place to spend our honeymoon! Every morning we walked the beach then rinsed off and took a dip in the pool. We were so spoiled being served breakfast every morning to start our day. We were just as happy to stay locally as we were to travel. We saw birds, monkeys, even a raccoon! The room was spacious and we could enjoy the sounds of nature through the windows or close them and use AC. Every day was paradise. The owners were so lovely and...
"Beautiful oasis next to the beach. This was the perfect place to spend our honeymoon! Every morning we walked the beach then rinsed off and took a dip in the pool. We were so spoiled being served breakfast every morning to start our day. We were just as happy to stay locally as we were to travel. We saw birds, monkeys, even a raccoon! The room was spacious and we could enjoy the sounds of nature through the windows or close them and use AC. Every day was paradise. The owners were so lovely and...
"Great staffed, only thing a bit isolated so rent a car if you are staying here uber might not always be an option. The staff was great evelyn the coordinator was great she helped booked many excursions for us"
"Great staffed, only thing a bit isolated so rent a car if you are staying here uber might not always be an option. The staff was great evelyn the coordinator was great she helped booked many excursions for us"
"This was a hallmark getaway for my wife and I on our honeymoon as well a milestone birthday. The staff was amazing, the venue was perfect, food was Michelin quality and the experience we had was perfectly well rounded, 5-star. A diamond in the rough! Thank you, Encantada! You have a friend for life"
"This was a hallmark getaway for my wife and I on our honeymoon as well a milestone birthday. The staff was amazing, the venue was perfect, food was Michelin quality and the experience we had was perfectly well rounded, 5-star. A diamond in the rough! Thank you, Encantada! You have a friend for life"
"We traveled in October. It was an amazing view and experience to be in the middle of nature. Saw monkeys right from the beautiful deck. So natural and peaceful. Amazing
It sleep 5 however it’s one room, a dome house. We thought it was 2 bedroom from description.
It’s luxury camping. Just amazing. Beautiful beach. Tree top views. NEED 4x4 to get to this specific dome house. WILL GO AGAIN. Super happy."
"We traveled in October. It was an amazing view and experience to be in the middle of nature. Saw monkeys right from the beautiful deck. So natural and peaceful. Amazing
It sleep 5 however it’s one room, a dome house. We thought it was 2 bedroom from description.
It’s luxury camping. Just amazing. Beautiful beach. Tree top views. NEED 4x4 to get to this specific dome house. WILL GO AGAIN. Super happy."
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Wow what a place! It was marvellous from start to finish! The views spectacular! The staff are wonderful, we were served by Jose, Francisco and Roxy, they couldn’t have done anymore to make us feel special. The food was amazing each night, the attention to details from the chef is second to none.
The rooms were cleaned meticulously too.
I can’t recommend El Castillo enough. A truly magical slice of heaven!
Wow what a place! It was marvellous from start to finish! The views spectacular! The staff are wonderful, we were served by Jose, Francisco and Roxy, they couldn’t have done anymore to make us feel special. The food was amazing each night, the attention to details from the chef is second to none.
The rooms were cleaned meticulously too.
I can’t recommend El Castillo enough. A truly magical slice of heaven!
Lisa
Reviewed January 31, 2026Reviewed January 31, 2026
We had the delux beachfront villa. The villa was amazing !!! Such a cool relaxed vibe. Beautiful artwork. Such an amazing space. The restaurants food was great and reasonably priced. Just wish we had longer there. The private pool was fantastic.
We had the delux beachfront villa. The villa was amazing !!! Such a cool relaxed vibe. Beautiful artwork. Such an amazing space. The restaurants food was great and reasonably priced. Just wish we had longer there. The private pool was fantastic.
One of, if not, the best hotel we have stayed in. The views over the Pacific Ocean are amazing.
We stayed in both the villa Palma and villa sol. Both were great. The Palma had a smaller, colder plunge pool but a great big shower with a view out of the window. The sol had a great big bed, big bathroom and bigger pool with loungers. Both had hammocks and tables with great storage in the room. If I had to choose just one I would go for the sol because of the pool and slightly more west facing view...
One of, if not, the best hotel we have stayed in. The views over the Pacific Ocean are amazing.
We stayed in both the villa Palma and villa sol. Both were great. The Palma had a smaller, colder plunge pool but a great big shower with a view out of the window. The sol had a great big bed, big bathroom and bigger pool with loungers. Both had hammocks and tables with great storage in the room. If I had to choose just one I would go for the sol because of the pool and slightly more west facing view...
Matt
Reviewed September 18, 2015Reviewed September 18, 2015
The staff were incredibly attentive with lots of little touches to help make your lives easier e.g. golf cart from the main entrance, leaving gift with snacks for my road trip, choice of toiletries, free umbrellas available and more.
The staff were incredibly attentive with lots of little touches to help make your lives easier e.g. golf cart from the main entrance, leaving gift with snacks for my road trip, choice of toiletries, free umbrellas available and more.
Really enjoyed our stay! Felt less commercialised than some of the other hotels we stayed in which was nice, lots of wildlife around. We enjoyed the pool and bar area and the hot tubs were great to sit in in the early evening.
Breakfast was really good and set us up well for the day. Nice there was a short trail on site too.
Rooms was spacious and felt quite private with a good space out the front to sit.
Really enjoyed our stay! Felt less commercialised than some of the other hotels we stayed in which was nice, lots of wildlife around. We enjoyed the pool and bar area and the hot tubs were great to sit in in the early evening.
Breakfast was really good and set us up well for the day. Nice there was a short trail on site too.
Rooms was spacious and felt quite private with a good space out the front to sit.
Friendly and well travelled owners, they have some really interesting stories to tell! The place is in a quiet safe area with a river floating nearby that you can swim in. The nature around is beautiful.
Ask for recommendations for what to do in the area, the owners are well informed and can help you get organized.
I personally really enjoyed the horseback riding tour.
Friendly and well travelled owners, they have some really interesting stories to tell! The place is in a quiet safe area with a river floating nearby that you can swim in. The nature around is beautiful.
Ask for recommendations for what to do in the area, the owners are well informed and can help you get organized.
I personally really enjoyed the horseback riding tour.
Peter
Reviewed January 19, 2020Reviewed January 19, 2020
We LOVED our stay at this secluded gem. It is situated on a gorgeous beach with almost nobody else in sight. The villa was very well designed, with very comfortable beds. The staff were amazing and added a very personal touch. The food menu was fairly limited in size as there aren’t many guests but the food was all delicious. I tried food at the nearby resort which was supposed to be stand out, and actually preferred Encantada. The yoga classes with Christina really stood out as the highlight of...
We LOVED our stay at this secluded gem. It is situated on a gorgeous beach with almost nobody else in sight. The villa was very well designed, with very comfortable beds. The staff were amazing and added a very personal touch. The food menu was fairly limited in size as there aren’t many guests but the food was all delicious. I tried food at the nearby resort which was supposed to be stand out, and actually preferred Encantada. The yoga classes with Christina really stood out as the highlight of...
Its not as luxurious as it says . The rooms are very dark and dated , need extra touches such as slipper and dressing gowns , high quality toiletries. The bed is way to high , Im 165cm tall but still needed a step too get up. No TV in the room.
It needs to upgrade with the times , i. Im sure other hotels locally are more modern and up to date. Especially as the beach is massively disappointing, its dirty with ocean rubbish not just drift wood but from boats etc . The hotel needs to offer a wow...
Its not as luxurious as it says . The rooms are very dark and dated , need extra touches such as slipper and dressing gowns , high quality toiletries. The bed is way to high , Im 165cm tall but still needed a step too get up. No TV in the room.
It needs to upgrade with the times , i. Im sure other hotels locally are more modern and up to date. Especially as the beach is massively disappointing, its dirty with ocean rubbish not just drift wood but from boats etc . The hotel needs to offer a wow...
Sarah
Reviewed September 15, 2025Reviewed September 15, 2025
Beautiful location. Very quiet and remote. Lovely couple running the hotel with friendly staff. Had an extremely relaxing week. Beach is amazing. Seemingly endless, though not a lot of shelter and strong currents.
Beautiful location. Very quiet and remote. Lovely couple running the hotel with friendly staff. Had an extremely relaxing week. Beach is amazing. Seemingly endless, though not a lot of shelter and strong currents.
My wife and I found this hotel to be the most relaxing environment we have experienced in a very long time. Away from the hustle and bustle you find yourselves to be the only ones on this very long beautiful beach.
The sunsets are absolutely to die for!!!
Diane, the owner was very supportive of our needs. Knowing we were only there for two nights she personally helped us to organise trips very much last minute which we were exceptionally grateful for.
All of the staff were courteous and...
My wife and I found this hotel to be the most relaxing environment we have experienced in a very long time. Away from the hustle and bustle you find yourselves to be the only ones on this very long beautiful beach.
The sunsets are absolutely to die for!!!
Diane, the owner was very supportive of our needs. Knowing we were only there for two nights she personally helped us to organise trips very much last minute which we were exceptionally grateful for.
All of the staff were courteous and...
Alan
Reviewed February 13, 2024Reviewed February 13, 2024