Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
BBQ facilities
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful aesthetics
Friendly service
Great location
Cons:
Inconsistent water supply
Limited food options

Categories

Cleanliness
8.86
There were some complaints about cleanliness in the reviews.
Service
10
Service was described as friendly and attentive in several reviews.
Location
9.83
Location is praised for its proximity to the beach and beautiful views.
Room Quality
8.87
There were mentions of issues with room amenities, like hot water.
Amenities
8.82
Amenities were lacking in some areas, with missing equipment in the kitchen.
Value for Money
9.35
Some reviews indicated that the hotel met expectations but with notable issues.
Food and Beverage
8.81
Food offerings were good but limited in options throughout the day.
Overall Experience
9.86
Overall experience was positive despite some setbacks reported.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 20:20

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation

Nestled in El Zonte, just 1.9 km from the stunning El Zonte Beach, El Xalli presents a lavish retreat for travelers seeking comfort and convenience. The 4-star hotel boasts an array of amenities, including an inviting outdoor swimming pool, complimentary private parking, and a charming garden and terrace for relaxation.

Deluxe Room Features

Each guest room at El Xalli is thoughtfully designed for maximum comfort, featuring modern conveniences such as air conditioning, a fridge, a coffee machine, and plush bedding. Some rooms even offer breathtaking sea views from a private balcony, ensuring a truly unforgettable stay.

Unwind and Indulge

Guests can enjoy the ultimate relaxation at El Xalli with a refreshing dip in the pool or savor a delightful barbecue experience. With top-notch services like room service, concierge assistance, and complimentary WiFi, every need is catered to seamlessly.

Ready to experience luxury at its finest? Book your stay at El Xalli now and create lasting memories in El Zonte.

Important information:

All rooms have hot water.This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.3
Based on 282 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.86
Service: 10
Location: 9.83
Room Quality: 8.87
Amenities: 8.82
Value for Money: 9.35
Food and Beverage: 8.81
Overall Experience: 9.86
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Patricia • extended_group • sv
8
Pros:

Las instalaciones bonitas , el personal muy amable, el desayuno estuvo muy rico y abundante.

Cons:

El horario de check out a las 11 am , por lo general real los demás hoteles es a las 12 m.
En nuestra estadía se fue la energía en 2 ocasiones una de ellas por más de 1 hora .

2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Mayra • extended_group • us
10
2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
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Alexandre • solo_traveller • ca
10
Un séjour inoubliable
Pros:

Honnêtement, l’hôtel est exceptionnel. Le staff est super, les piscines et les alentours sont nettoyés constamment. La nourriture et la boisson sont très bonne.

Cons:

Devoir partir.

2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
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Mona • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • gb
9
Almost the perfect hostel
Pros:

This is the best hostel dormitory I have ever stayed in. It was clean, spacious, well-equipped, with a lovely pool and pool-side bar serving great food. The staff are also very friendly. There's also a secluded yoga area with a sea view that's nearly always empty for personal use.

Cons:

The only thing I didn't like is the location. Although It's a 20-minute walk away from El Zonte centre (and main beach) along a busy road (the lorries drive too fast). However, it is possible to get an Uber taxi for about USD 3.00 each way. Although there is a small beach nearby, this has no facilities.

2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Anna • couple • pl
6
A stylish apartment and nicely designed pool area trapped in a noisy, remote location with poor attention to detail.
Pros:

The apartment itself was very nice, clean, and well-maintained. The bedsheets were fresh and high-quality, and we had consistent hot water. The staff was very helpful and responsive to our needs via WhatsApp. We also enjoyed the free morning yoga classes in the dedicated area.

Cons:

The location is a major issue that isn't accurately reflected in the photos or other reviews. The hotel sits right above a main road with constant, extremely loud truck traffic. The "lush" greenery shown in photos is missing on the left side of the pool, leaving a direct, noisy view of the road. Walking to El Zonte takes 15–20 minutes along a dusty road with blind curves; it is not walkable after sunset. Uber is unreliable (wait times over 20 minutes), and after 8 PM, the number of drivers decreases even further. Unless you have your own car or motorbike, you will feel stranded.

The pool area, for me, is far from relaxing due to the combined noise of the road and a bit too loud music playing until 10 PM. Be careful near the pool - mangoes fall regularly from the trees

Included breakfast was bit disappointing - only 3 basic options mostly eggs or a bowl of fruit, poor quality coffee, and they try to charge $7 extra if you want that coffee with ice.

Finally, while the bedsheets were nice, the towels were old, yellowed, and ripped at the edges.

2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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Lizzie • solo_traveller • gb
10
A place to rest and rejuvinate
Pros:

A great place to stop and rest I stayed in the 4 bed dorm which was lovely and spacious, also surprisingly a fairly social place to meet other travellers. Great kitchen facilities, especially loved the use of the Yoga Shala and free classes. The pools, food and drinks were all great and felt like a little luxury after moving around a lot. The staff are super friendly and helpful and make the experience relaxing and peaceful. I used uber to get into El Zonte less than $3. If you want to relax and take a break from travelling then this is a perfect place to do just that. The 2-1 Margarita's were also very yummy and a treat!

Cons:

nothing, hope to be back again soon!

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Juan • extended_group • sv
8
Rapida
Pros:

La comida fue lo que me desepciono, las pupusas estaban pésimas, los tamales viejos de estar
Congelados que no sabían a nada. Parecían palo viejo.

Cons:

La comida, y las instalaciones se están deteriorando necesita una remodelación. Pero la vista y los árboles frutales muy bien.

2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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Veronica • solo_traveller • it
10
Struttura meravigliosa
Pros:

La pulizia e gli spazi sono molto accoglienti, curati nei dettagli e soprattutto impeccabili. La struttura è moderna e trasmette una bella energia. Il personale è sempre sorridente, disponibile e attento a mantenere tutto in ottime condizioni.

2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • solo_traveller • co
8
Cute
Pros:

Es nice and clean

Cons:

Is far from the beach; would be nice if they have drives to go to the town

2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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Marylene • family_with_children • fr
9
2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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Hector • extended_group • gt
10
Placentero!
Pros:

La amabilidad y servicio es excelente

Cons:

Todo bien

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Teresa • extended_group • sv
9
Cons:

As toalhas brancas não estavam bem limpas

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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VIOLETA • extended_group • es
9
Vistas impresionantes
Pros:

Apartamento amplio, muy agradable la piscina y desayuno rico!

Cons:

Hay que ir a la playa en coche, pero esta cerca así que no es un problema

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Johanny • couple • ca
9
Pros:

Notre appartement était immense et entièrement équipé. La terrasse est super, avec un beau point de vue sur le coucher du soleil. Le petit-déjeuner inclus était tout à fait convenable.

Cons:

La côte pour se rendre au stationnement est assez abrupte, mais avec une bonne voiture, ça le fait.

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Harro • family_with_children • nl
7
Pros:

De tuin met uitzicht op de oceaan.

Cons:

Tegen de buitenmuur van ons appartement stond een stellage met 5 airco units. Dit veroorzaakte s nachts constant veel lawaai en trilling in onze slaapkamer.

2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Anouk • solo_traveller • fr
10
Peaceful and recharging place
Pros:

An amazing view with great commodities, the place was beautiful, quiet and peaceful. The people working there were so nice and helpful ! The restaurant was excellent and the place were you can practice yoga is amazing also!
Nothing to say except a big 10/10 !

2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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Nicole • extended_group • ca
7
Only recommend if no other choice and have a car
Pros:

Nice large rooms and pretty pool area.

Cons:

Location was terrible. It was right above the highway and u could hear trucks and their brakes all day and night. It was too far from beach.

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Laura Stephanie • couple • de
8
Eine kleine Oase weg vom Trouble.
Pros:

Die Unterkunft ist wirklich sehr schön. Es gab ein gutes Frühstück, die Apartments sind wirklich groß und gut ausgestattet. Das Personal ist sehr freundlich und hilfreich! Dir Pools sind sauber und erfrischend. Wir waren vier Nächte da und haben Urlaub vom Urlaub gemacht. Wir haben uns wohl gefühlt.

Cons:

Mir hat das Auge für Details gefehlt. Die Zimmer sind toll eingerichtet, das Sofa hatte jedoch Flecken, genauso wie die Wände, und weiteres. Der Weg nach El Zonte ist zu Fuß tagsüber machbar aber Abends ist ein Uber definitiv sicherer. Die Straße hört man durchaus wenn man am Pool liegt. Das positive am Hotel hat überwogen und wir würden wiederkommen!

2026-01-24 • via Nuitee
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Mayra Luisa • family_with_children • sv
10
2026-01-22 • via Nuitee