Papaya'S Lodge

Hotels
Independent
8.2 (21 reviews)
KM. 42 Carretera Litoras, Playa El Tunco, Tamanique, La Libertad, 1522 , Tamanique , SV

Facilities

Area shuttle (surcharge)
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Wheelchair accessible
ATM/banking
Snorkeling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
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Review Highlights

Categories

Cleanliness
6.75
It was ok, indicating a neutral feeling about cleanliness.
Service
8.25
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Location
8.25
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Room Quality
8.25
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Amenities
8.25
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
8.25
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
8.25
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
7.75
Overall experience matches the target rating.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 20:25

Property Description

Outdoor Pool and Terrace
Complimentary Wireless Internet Access
Restaurant and Bar/Lounge

Book Now to experience the perfect beach getaway at Papaya's Lodge in Tamanique.

Important information:

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 9:30 PM.
  • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: SAL

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Pets

    Service animals not allowed

  • General

    Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 21 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.75
Service: 8.25
Location: 8.25
Room Quality: 8.25
Amenities: 8.25
Value for Money: 8.25
Food and Beverage: 8.25
Overall Experience: 7.75
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Natanael partner
6
Pros:

It was ok

2025-07-11 via Nuitee
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Cristian Fabricio
8
Pros:

Personal muy amable, siempre pendiente de todo.

2024-08-06 via Nuitee
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Jose
10
Pros:

Great for solo travelers or groups. Super friendly staff, 24 hours security. Good internet.

2024-07-29 via Nuitee
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Michael family
2
Pros:

This hotel is not reliable or honest. I wrote them an email days before my arrival informing them that we will be arriving at 2am. I arrived at 2am with my family and they said they sold the room to someone else. Funny thing is I had already paid in full and they did not cancel/refund the booking with Expedia; thus, being paid twice for the same room. Out of desperation, I had to sleep in a dorm room with my two kids and 6 strangers since it was 2am and there were no other options. They gave very partial refund that I had not option but to accept in that moment. When I tried to address this with Expedia to get a more complete refund, the property refused. Overall bad experience and when they had the chance to do the right thing for a customer they refused. Expedia has been no help in this situation as they let the hotel decide whether to refund or not. Of course a dishonest hotel would not offer an honest refund and Expedia does not support the customer.

2024-04-12 via Nuitee
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Roberto family
8
Pros:

Great location. Small 3 bedrooms with air conditioning. We loved it. Breakfast could be bigger but good enough to give you energy for the morning swim.

2024-03-29 via Nuitee
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Roxana friends
10
Pros:

The property was very clean and the staff was extremely friendly. I would definitely stay there again!

2024-02-19 via Nuitee
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Ana family
6
Pros:

Is a very small place, rooms are little but workers are very nice .

2023-09-18 via Nuitee
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Nuria
8
Pros:

I loved the location! Room was clean bed sheets were clean! Will definitely stay there again

2022-12-19 via Nuitee
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Jenniffer partner
10
Pros:

El lugar es mejor que las fotografías mostradas en el anuncio, el servicio y atención al cliente es excelentes

2022-10-05 via Nuitee
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Richard friends
6
Pros:

Nice property but cant leave a nice review since my bedroom wall was shared with a nightclub next-door and its ridiculously loud Thursday through Sunday nights. Don't plan on sleeping until the music shuts off around 2am.

2022-07-02 via Nuitee
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Juan Carlos family
10
Pros:

Small place but friendly staff

2022-04-28 via Nuitee
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John
10
Amazing Views & Location
Pros:

Amazing views, location

2022-01-31 via Nuitee
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Alexander
8
Pros:

It was great. I felt like home. I got my own private room with a bathroom. Which I recommend it. The wifi was awesome!

2021-12-31 via Nuitee
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PABLO
8
Muy cerca de la playa
Pros:

Muy bonito hoyel cerca de la playa

2021-12-23 via Nuitee
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Mayra friends
10
Pros:

La atención de sus empleados, 10 estrellas, muy atentos y pendientes del huesped.

2021-11-08 via Nuitee
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Nikki & Towns partner
10
Pros:

Great food, nice social areas, good A/C, close to beach and stores

2021-09-23 via Nuitee
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Jose
8
Great Papayas Hotel
Pros:

Pues nos fue excelente, el hotel es sencillo pero muy aseado Y el desayuno que estaba incluido fue delicioso y mucho

2021-02-18 via Nuitee
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claudia
8
Great place but beware on booking here...
Pros:

Well, I will start with that this quaint place is exactly what we needed, AC, bed, shower as we stayed in a private room. I loved the hammocks and the cute small pool. It is located on a perfect spot in El Tunco and it is extremely safe.
On another note, when we got there a particular staff member was rude and said I didn’t have a reservation and honestly it left me uncomfortable and displeased. In addition, I did notice a slight preference towards the surfer/European crowd that predominantly stay in this establishment. Yes technically I myself was a tourist but I do look Salvadoran and speak Spanish fluently. Now I don’t want to go into sociological Salvadoran issues but they did apologize for not finding my reservation for like 15 min and somehow found an email with my reservation..... so beware on booking within this site for this establishment.

2019-03-06 via Nuitee
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William
8
Fun Place to Stay in El Tunco
Pros:

Cool laidback Hostal style Hotel. Lots of travelers. I stayed in a private room. It was pretty basic but clean and a close to beach. Free breakfast the omelette was awesome I
ate it every morning. Pool is fun and a good place to meet other people. El Tunco is safe and so is the hotel.

2018-09-17 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
10
Very friendly place to stay
Pros:

Comfortable, we'll located and very friendly staff

2018-06-01 via Nuitee