Papaya'S Lodge

Hotels
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Independent
8.2 (21 reviews)
KM. 42 Carretera Litoras, Playa El Tunco, Tamanique, La Libertad, 1522 , Tamanique , SV
503-503-23896027

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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

Pros:
Excellent central location close to the beach
Friendly, helpful staff and good attention
Pool and hammocks for relaxing
Included breakfast with choices and generally praised
Free shuttle / proximity to airport mentioned
Clean and comfy rooms reported by many
Surf lessons and equipment rental available
Private parking and water dispenser
Cons:
Noise at night / loud bars and adjacent parties reported
Occasional lack of hot water or water interruptions
Some guests noted septic/water smell
Rooms can be simple/dated (sheets, furnishings)
Missed mid-stay cleaning on some stays
Plastic sun lounges get very hot
Difficulty locating hotel name on arrival (two hotels with same name)

Categories

Cleanliness
7.6
Mixed comments: several guests praised clean rooms and bathrooms, but there are reports of dated sheets, occasional lack of hot water, septic/water smell and missed mid-stay cleaning.
Service
9
Consistently positive: many mentions of very friendly, helpful and attentive staff, free shuttle service and excellent attention from personnel.
Location
9.4
Very strong: repeatedly described as a great/central location, very close to the beach, restaurants and convenient for walking around El Tunco.
Room Quality
7.4
Mixed: rooms described as comfy and adequate for short stays but also noted as simple, sometimes dark, and with some dated furnishings (sheets, basic bathrooms).
Amenities
8.5
Positive amenities: pool, hammocks, free breakfast options, water dispenser, surf lessons and private parking mentioned; some minor complaints about hot plastic lounge areas.
Value for Money
7.4
Mixed value impressions: many guests found price and convenience reasonable, but a few felt rooms were simple relative to price or experienced service gaps (e.g., missed cleaning).
Food and Beverage
8.1
Generally good: breakfast repeatedly praised (choice of options, included) and some mentions of great food; no major consistent negatives.
Overall Experience
8.2
Overall positive experience: many recommendations, friendly staff and excellent location drive strong sentiment despite some isolated issues (noise, occasional water problems).
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-05-24 21:53

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: 7.6
Service: 9
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 7.4
Amenities: 8.5
Value for Money: 7.4
Food and Beverage: 8.1
Overall Experience: 8.2
J
Judith • couple • sv
10
Me encantó
Pros:

Super bien ubicado

Cons:

Todo estuvo bien

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Sinéad • solo_traveller • ie
7
Basic hostel in a good location
Pros:

Spacious room but basic
Great location
Great AC
Friendly staff even with language barriers
Cooking facilities
Plumbed cold water to fill bottles

Cons:

Staff were hard to contact, they didn't reply to emails before arriving. They weren't very knowledgeable about tours/buses etc.
Shower was often cold.

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Vitor • extended_group • br
10
2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Brittany • couple • us
9
Nice hotel in El Tunco
Pros:

The staff is very friendly and the location is very close to restaurants, bars, and the beach. The breakfast is delicious, and the pool is nice and refreshing. They also offer a shuttle service to the airport.

Cons:

The location is near bars, so it can get a little noisy at night.

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Miriam • couple • es
9
2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Jose • couple • sv
10
2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Chycody • solo_traveller • ca
7
Good location with pool
Pros:

Good location, well kept pool, hammocks

Cons:

No proper bedsheets to fit the double bed

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Claudia • family_with_children • us
5
The staff is excellent, but the room and breakfast service were not what I expected.
Pros:

Papaya Lodge was comfortable, and I felt very safe. The Lodge staff was friendly and helpful. The room was clean, had proper ventilation, and they offered parking (you may have to leave your key if you park behind another car). There is a pool, and you can rent a surfboard there too. The Lodge is conveniently located within walking distance of the shops, "street vendors," and restaurants. Our favorite place to eat was Dale Dale. They have delicious pupusas, smoothies, frozen drinks, and comida tipical.

Cons:

The fitted sheet kept slipping off one of the beds. We were given one bath towel per person and only 1 face towel. I had to request a second face towel and received a bit of pushback. The breakfast was ok. I travelled to El Salvador for its culture, which includes comida tipica, so I would have loved fresh local fruit like anona, pitaya, papaya, locally available bread rather than banana and strawberries and white bread from the US. I would have been happy with a handmade tortilla and requeson!

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Cisneros • couple • sv
8
2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Marilin • solo_traveller • sv
7
One night budget
Pros:

Location

Cons:

The common areas and room furnitures. Broken or messed up. And the bad smells comming sewers.

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Tanya • solo_traveller • us
9
Hidden gem!
Pros:

Great location in such a lovely surf town. Pool is wonderful. Laid back and friendly.

Cons:

Very firm bed

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Nancy • family_with_children • us
9
2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Ileana • solo_traveller • cr
9
2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Victor • solo_traveller • br
10
Staff muito atencioso e café da manhã incrível!
Pros:

Receptividade, estrutura em geral muito boa e café da manhã

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Juan Camilo • extended_group • co
10
Buen hotel para una estadia comoda
Pros:

Un buen hotel para pasar el finde en el Tunco, el personal es muy amable, los cuartos limpios.

Cons:

Deberían ampliar la cobertura del wifi, pues en mi cuarto no llegaba muy bien la señal, un buen repetidor de señal corrige esto.

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Edgardo • solo_traveller • gt
9
Pros:

Excelente ubicación y muy buena atención

Cons:

Las áreas comunes un poco descuidadas

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Richard • family_with_children • gt
10
Pros:

Todo

Cons:

La
Piscina muy pequeña,

2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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Roope • solo_traveller • fi
10
Pros:

We lived everything! The breakfast tipico was amazing. The staff made us feel welcomed. The room was spacious and clean.

10/10 would visit again.

Cons:

There was nothing not to like.

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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ADRIANA YESNICA • solo_traveller • pa
8
Pros:

El desayuno y el personal muy amable! A mi hijo se le quedó una camiseta en el cuarto y el encargado corrio al uber a devolverlo

Cons:

La decoración de la habitación y camas podrian mejorar

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Alain • solo_traveller • gt
8
2026-06-07 • via Nuitee