El Paraiso Azul - Ojochal

Hotel with swimming pool overlooking the Pacific, surrounded by wildlife in Ojochal

Rooms and Accommodations

El Paraiso Azul offers Queen Room with Sea View and Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View. Rooms include balconies with garden or mountain views, private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and kitchenettes with tea and coffee makers. Some rooms have ceiling fans, and the top room provides an above-canopy perspective for wildlife sightings.

Amenities and Services

The property has an outdoor swimming pool with a view and shallow end, open all year. Guests have access to BBQ facilities, a sun terrace, garden, and outdoor furniture. Concierge service, daily housekeeping, express check-in/check-out, a tour desk, paid shuttle service, and bicycle parking are available.

Dining and Breakfast

Breakfast is provided daily, described as typical Costa Rican and done very well by guests. The hotel's own kitchen serves exceptional food, and guests can also dine at nearby spots like The Bamboo Room, which offers live music on Fridays. Free on-site private parking makes evening dining easy after the steep drive down.

Location and Activities

The hotel is a 12-minute walk from Tortuga beach and a short drive from Marino Ballena National Park for whale watching. Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary is 17 miles away, and Nauyaca Waterfalls are 27 miles from the property. Guests can arrange Mangrove Tours in Sierpe and boat tours to Corcovado, or go cycling in the area.

Wildlife and Nature

The hillside behind the property hosts sloths and multiple packs of monkeys, while toucans and scarlet macaws are frequently seen from the balconies. The top-floor Deluxe Double Room offers an above-canopy vantage for bird watching, especially morning sightings. The owner provides detailed knowledge of local flora and fauna, enhancing guest encounters with wildlife on the grounds.

• Location: 12-minute walk from Tortuga beach, near Marino Ballena NP
• Rooms: Queen Room with Sea View and Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
• Wildlife: Sloths, monkeys, toucans, and scarlet macaws on property
• Dining: Typical Costa Rican breakfast and on-site kitchen with exceptional food
• Activities: Mangrove Tour in Sierpe, Corcovado boat tours, cycling
• Services: Concierge, tour desk, paid shuttle, daily housekeeping
• View: Panoramic Pacific and Osa Peninsula views from rooms