El Cid Castilla Beach Hotel

Located on the beach in the heart of the hotel zone. Within walking distance of many restaurants, shops, and nightlife.

Distance from Airport: 16 miles
Distance from Downtown: 4 1/2 miles
Distance from Beach: Located directly on the beach

Local Transportation Options: Taxi, bus
Car Rentals at Hotel: Yes
Parking: Yes, complimentary self parking. Valet parking available, fee applies.

Hotel Rating: 3.5 (First Class)
Number of Rooms: 500


Room Category Descriptions:

• SS - Super Saver
  Take in the views of the pool or gardens from a private balcony. Located in the low-rise section of the hotel, these rooms feature tropical décor and a breezy atmosphere.
  Occupancy: 4 adults / 4 total
  Bedding: Bedding: 1 king or 2 double beds
  
• ST - Standard Ocean View
  Enjoy breathtaking sunsets from the private balcony. Located in the 15-story tower, spacious rooms feature a contemporary, tropical-style décor.
  Occupancy: 4 adults/4 total
  Bedding: 1 king or 2 double beds
  
• OC - Ocean View Elite (All Inclusive option only)
  Guaranteed ocean view accommodations with additional amenities: bathrobes, room service, V.I.P. check-in, in-room amenity and bottle of wine upon arrival, V.I.P in-room amenities including beach bag, umbrella, and pool towels. Also includes late check-out upon availabiliy, complimentary Internet use in the Club Elite lounge, DVD player, international movie selection and popcorn at Elite Club, Elite Concierge and Elite Club access, aromatherapy menu, nightly turn-down service, newspaper delivery upon request, and preferred seating in à la carte resaurants, as well as all meals and house- brand drinks including premium menu items (e.g. steak, lobster, etc.) at restaurants in all 4 El Cid hotels.
  Bedding: 1 king or 2 double beds
  Occupancy: 4 adults / 2 children / 4 total
  

Room Details:

• Adjoining Rooms: Yes
• Air Conditioning: Yes, and ceiling fans
• Bathroom Amenities: Showers only, purified tap water, and hair dryers. Bathrobes available in Ocean View Elite room category.
• Balcony / Patio: Yes
• Cribs: Yes, fee applies
• Internet Access: Yes, wireless access is available in public areas for a fee.
• Iron / Ironing Board: Yes
• Kitchen Facilities: Coffee maker
• Non-Smoking Rooms: No
• Rollaway Beds: No
• Safe Deposit Boxes: Yes, in rooms and at front desk
• Smoke Alarm / Sprinklers: No
• Telephone: Yes, direct-dial phones
• Television / Radio: Yes, satellite color TV

Hotel Details:

• Babysitting Service: Yes, fee applies
• Check-in / Check-out: 3:00pm / 12:00 noon
• Child Ages: EP Plan: Up to 2 children 12 years of age and under stay free when using existing bedding; All Inclusive: Up to 2 children 7 years of age and under stay and eat free when using existing bedding
• Concierge: Yes
• Courtesy Room / Day Room: No
• Elevators: Yes, 6
• Housekeeping Service: Daily
• Luggage Check / Storage: Yes
• Luggage Porter / Bellhop: Yes
• Number of Floors: 17 floors
• Other Guest Services: Shuttle bus, business center

Details on hotel facilities for the physically challenged are available through our reservations sales staff. All ADA handicap room requests must be processed through our reservations center on a special request basis with the hotels to confirm availability of rooms prior to arrival. Please call for details.

Handicapped rooms: Yes
Preconfirmed handicapped rooms: Yes
TDD rooms: No
Wheelchair accessible: Yes
Wheelchairs available at hotel: Yes
Handrails in bathroom: Yes
Roll-in showers: No
Bars in shower/chair: Yes
Shower lift: No
Alert Plus - audio/visual alert system: No
Smoke detectors with flashing light: No
Lamps that flash on/off if phone rings: No
Shake alarms/pillows: No
Closed-captioned TV: Yes
Braille: No
Seeing eye dogs allowed: No

Dining Facilities:

• La Alhambra - Oceanfront restaurant open for buffet lunch.
• La Cascada - Authentic Mexican cuisine, à la carte dining. Open 6 days/week for dinner only. Reservations required.
• El Alcazar - À la carte Italian cuisine. Open 6 days/week for dinner only. Reservations required.
• El Campeador - Open daily for breakfast buffet.
• Club de Playa - Poolside hamburgers, quesadillas, sandwiches, and cold drinks at the Castilla Beach hotel's swim-up bar.
• Sushi Bar - Located at the Country Club, open daily for dinner. Reservations required.
• La Pergola Theater - Serves a set menu or dinner buffet, along with entertainment
• Room Service – Yes, 7am-11pm (not included with the all-inclusive option)

Cocktail Lounges or Bars:

• The Lobby Bar - Features nightly live music.
• Club de Playa - Swim-up pool bar.

Entertainment:

• La Pergola Theater - Enjoy shows at this dinner theater, which serves a set themed menu and buffet.

• Pool: 9 pools (5 heated), including 2 expansive, connecting free-form pools with swim-up bar
• Whirlpool: No
• Beach: Expansive sandy beach, with palapa huts and lounge chairs
• Watersports: Aqua sports center located on beach for all watersports
• Spa: Spa and salon located nearby at El Cid Country Club. Services include: steam, sauna, whirlpool, massage, herbal wraps, body treatments, aromatherapy, facials, hair styling, waxing, and manicures and pedicures.
• Fitness Center: Located at El Cid Country Club. Cardiovascular equipment, free weights, treadmills, Lifecycles, Stairmasters, and bikes. Fitness classes available for an additional fee, including: Yoga and meditation, tai chi, aerobics, water aerobics, and step aerobics. Minimum 16 years of age required for access.
• Golf: Private country club with PGA Rated 18-hole course for guests only and 9-hole course created by Lee Trevino.
• Tennis: Open daily, including 4 clay courts and 6 laykold courts (5 lighted courts). Daily court fees apply. Reservations required. Equipment rental and Tennis Pro lessons available.
• Shopping: Atrium-garden shopping complex connected to hotel, with several shops.
• Other: Squash court, racquetball court, 1 children's and 1 adult basketball court in Clubhouse; volleyball courts on beach.

All-Inclusive Plan Rating Features Include:

• All meals
• Alcoholic (domestic brands) and non-alcoholic beverages
• Nonmotorized watersports, including use of kayaks and boogie boards
• Daytime beach and pool activity program
• Kids' Club access for children ages 4-11. Open daily.
• Teens' Club access for children ages 12-17. Open daily.
• Use of fitness center, sauna, and steam room at the Club House
• All taxes and gratuities

Dining Details:
Breakfast Options:

• El Campeador - Open daily for breakfast buffet.
• El Patio Restaurant - Open daily for breakfast. Located at the El Cid Granada hotel.

Lunch Options:

• La Alhambra - Oceanfront restaurant open for buffet lunch.
• Club de Playa - Poolside hamburgers, quesadillas, sandwiches, and cold drinks at the Castilla Beach hotel's swim-up bar.

Dinner Options:

• La Cascada - Features authentic Mexican cuisine served à la carte. Open 6 days/week for dinner only. Reservations required.
• El Alcazar - À la carte Italian cuisine. Open 6 days/week for dinner only. Reservations required.
• El Patio - Serves à la carte, Argentinian cuisine. Located at the El Cid Granada Hotel. Open 3 days/week, reservations required.
• Sushi Bar - Located at the Country Club, open daily for dinner. Reservatiions required.
• La Pergola Theater - Serves a different themed nightly dinner buffet, or a set menu. Diners enjoy a show and entertainment. Monday: Italian Buffet, Tuesday: Seafood Buffet, Wednesday: Mexican Buffet, Thursday: Oriental Buffet, Friday: Cajun Buffet, Saturday: Mayan Buffet, Sunday: Tex-Mex Buffet.

Room Service: Not available to guests opting for the all-inclusive plan
In-room Food Options: None
Restaurant Reservations Required: Yes, at La Cascada, El Alcazar, El Patio, and the Sushi Bar.
Dining Restrictions or Limitations: No

Beverage Details:
Drinks Included:

• Non-alcoholic soft drinks, juice, coffee, tea, bottles water
• Domestic and imported beer
• Domestic brands of liquor and wine

In-room Beverage Options:

• Bottled water

Beverage Restrictions or Limitations: Unlimited beverages from 10:00am- 2:00am; all beverages are served by the glass.

Beverage Surcharges: No

Entertainment Details:
Daytime Entertainment Options:

• Scheduled daytime pool and beach activities for adults and children

Evening Entertainment Options:

• Live show every evening

Children's Activity Program:

• Kids' Club - For children 4 to 11 years of age
• Teens' Club - For teens 12 to 17 years of age
• For details on the Children's Activity Program, please see the Family Program section for this hotel

Activity Details:
Daytime Activity Options:

• Nonmotorized water sports: Kayaks, boogie-boards
• Unlimited green fees included with Ocean View Elite rooms
• Tennis (fees included with Ocean View Elite rooms)
• Scheduled daytime pool and beach activities for adults and children

Evening Activity Options:

• Nightly theme buffet dinners with live show at La Pergola Theater

Activity Restrictions or Limitations:

• Additional golf rounds for the same day are available after completion of the first round
• Gratuities at the Country Club are optional and are NOT included Activity Surcharges: Yes, golf cart/caddy fees additional

Other Services or Amenities Included:

• All gratuities (except at Country Club), taxes and fees, and luggage handling

Exchange Privileges:

• Free shuttle service to El Cid Marina; guests may use pool but must pay an additional fee to use restaurants and bars.
• Guests have access to pool and facilities at El Cid Granada and El Moro hotels, both within walking distance of El Cid Castilla Beach Hotel

Hotel Services or Amenities NOT Included in the All-Inclusive Program:

• Room service, motorized water sports, and golf carts/caddies

3 Day Golf Package:

• 3 rounds of golf per person, and all taxes. Golf is not included for children 14 & under. Golf cart rental is optional. golf car rental is NOT included.
• Caddy is mandatory and caddy is NOT included. One caddy required per eact cart or one caddy per each walking golfer
• The first tee-time can be pre-confirmed 45 days in advance and all other tee-times are to be confirmed upon arrival to the hotel.

• Minimum check-in age: 18
• Credit card deposit required upon check in: Yes, spring break students must check in with a major credit card per room.

Other Restrictions:

• From February 15 - April 16, 2010, the minimum check-in age is 25.

• Year Built: 1982.
• Most Recent Renovations: 2008 - rooms completely updated with new furniture, décor, and bedding.

• Complimentary shuttle service to El Cid Marina Beach Hotel
• Guests have exclusive access to the only golf course in the Golden Zone, as well as the tennis and spa facilities located at El Cid Granada Country Club

• Good for singles and couples who want a variety of recreational offerings and lots of action in a self-contained resort

• Property is full of action and public areas can be noisy at times
• Property is very large and spread out; requires a lot of walking

• Child Ages: EP Plan: Up to 2 children 12 years of age and under stay free when using existing bedding; All Inclusive: Up to 2 children 7 years of age and under stay and eat free when using existing bedding
• Children's Activity Program: Cid's Kids Club for children 4-12 years of age, available daily; fee apllies for EP guests, which includes lunch, dinner, activities, and one T-shirt per stay (subject to change without notice). All activities take place at the resort.
• Teen Club - For ages 12-17 years of age, open daily, fee applies.
• Babysitting Service: Yes, fee applies
• Children's Amenities: 1 children's basketball court