Hotel Zelen

Hotels
8.4 (189 reviews)
Carretera Tamanique, playa El Tunco, Calle principal. 5-6-D , Tamanique , sv

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Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
Luggage storage
Tour desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Construction noise
Cleanliness issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.24
Multiple mentions of cockroaches, bugs, and a dirty construction site.
Service
9.21
Staff described as friendly and helpful, though sometimes hard to find.
Location
9.75
Proximity to beach and restaurants praised consistently.
Room Quality
7.7
Rooms described as small with some amenities lacking.
Amenities
7.23
Poor due to ongoing construction and lack of a usable pool.
Value for Money
8.19
High prices mentioned with dissatisfaction related to facilities.
Food and Beverage
9.14
No specific commentary on food and beverage quality, assumed standard.
Overall Experience
8.71
General dissatisfaction due to misleading construction information.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 20:29

Property Description

Seaside Oasis in Tamanique

Tranquil Garden and Terrace: Hotel Zelen, just steps away from Playa El Tunco, offers a serene garden and a relaxing terrace for guests to unwind and enjoy the ocean breeze.

Comfortable Rooms with Balconies: The hotel provides air-conditioned rooms with cozy balconies, perfect for taking in the picturesque views of the surroundings. Each room is equipped with plush bed linens and soft towels for a comfortable stay.

Convenient Amenities and Services: Guests can enjoy free WiFi throughout the property and take advantage of the paid airport shuttle service, ensuring a hassle-free journey to and from El Salvador International Airport.

Book your stay at Hotel Zelen now to experience a peaceful retreat by the sea.

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 189 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.24
Service: 9.21
Location: 9.75
Room Quality: 7.7
Amenities: 7.23
Value for Money: 8.19
Food and Beverage: 9.14
Overall Experience: 8.71
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Roberto • extended_group • de
7
2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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lucas • family_with_children • gt
7
Pros:

Está cerca de la playa y cerca de los restaurantes

Cons:

Que cuando llegue me cambiaron el precio que me avían dado me subieron 22 $ más la escusa que mi tarjeta no fue aceptada y cuando pague de nuevo es con la misma tarjeta entonces????

2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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carlos • family_with_children • es
4
Pros:

Estan haciendo obras y esta feo, ademas hacen ruido

2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Carranza • family_with_children • sv
9
2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Rodas • extended_group • gt
9
2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Pedro • extended_group • us
9
2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Maria • extended_group • sv
9
2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Flores • couple • gt
10
2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Gonzalez • solo_traveller • us
5
Okay for brief stay.
Pros:

The location was about 1/2 a block from the beach. The rooms were clean. The bed was comfortable. The staff was very friendly and helpful.

Cons:

There was construction on site, so the regular entrance was closed, making it a bit of a mess. There was no "hot" water for the shower; it was tepid at best. The hotel room smelled of pest spray.

2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Nuria • extended_group • us
8
Pros:

La ubicacion

Cons:

Se nota que lo están mejorando pero está todavía en obras algunas zonas del jardín.

2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Jasmin • solo_traveller • sv
10
It was the first time we stayed in that area and we really liked it. My kids loved it. The only ad thing was that we did
Pros:

It was clean

Cons:

N/a

2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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guillermo • extended_group • sv
10
2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Kathleen • couple • us
6
Pros:

Need new pillows

2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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George • couple • is
10
2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Hurst • extended_group • ca
7
Great location. Great pool. No kitchen, so eating out is a must.
Pros:

Great pool. Great location, super close to the surf and the town.

Cons:

Not kitchen was a bummer. Only reason my rating is a 7 not a 9 or 10

2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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Christianrr7 • solo_traveller • cr
10
Pros:

El trato del personal y la ubicación.

Cons:

Sin queja alguna.

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Christa • couple • ch
9
Angenehmer Aufenthalt, nahe am Strand
Cons:

Sehr laute Musik aus jeder Richtung in der Nacht

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Karen • couple • us
1
Terrible stay
Pros:

Location

Cons:

To begin with the room had a horrible dirty water smell when we walked in. Then we figured out why, the had plumbing issues which lead to us not having running water for most of our stay. We had to use the restroom and slept with feces in the toilet the entire night. This is completely unacceptable.

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • ch
8
2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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Ana • extended_group • us
8
Everything is walking distance and accessaible restaurants and convienve stores. I would definitaley stay again in Hote
Pros:

Great location in the heart of El Tunco. Rooms were clean and very cozy comfortable.

Cons:

No restaurant service at all and no refrigerator available inside the room.

2026-02-26 • via Nuitee