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
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Silvia • couple • sk
10
2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Ricardo Coutinho • solo_traveller • br
8
2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Martinez • couple • cr
9
Great location.
Pros:

Hostal súper cómodo. Buena ubicación. Cuenta con piscina.

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Rivas • couple • us
10
2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Cinthia • extended_group • ar
9
Pros:

La ubicacion muy buena y personal muy amable

Cons:

La haitacion era un poco oscura

2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
M
Maximiliano • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
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Janeth • couple • gt
9
NUEVA EXPERIENCIA
Pros:

SERCA DEL LA PLAYA Y MUY BUEN HAMBIENTE

Cons:

QUE NO PUDIMOS EXTENDER LA ESTADÍA

2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Jacob • couple • ca
8
Great place to stay when visiting El Tuco, definitely recommend
Pros:

Great location, very close to the beach and close to many restaurants

Cons:

Some of the restaurants/bars can be loud at night

2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
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Smith • couple • gt
10
Pros:

Muy agradable el hotel, cerca de todo en El Tunco, personal muy amable y la habitación y baño muy limpios.

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Debbie • couple • us
9
Fun in the sun close to the beach!
Pros:

Breakfast was very good. Appreciated having a choice with the included breakfast. Cold water in the dispenser of filling water bottles was wonderful. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Location was great for walking to the beach.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Kevin Estuardo • extended_group • gt
7
Mejor de lo esperado
Pros:

Buena ubicación y atención

Cons:

Me quedé 2 noches y no hubo servicio de limpieza y extracción de basura entre días

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Benavides A • family_with_children • cr
10
2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Bryan • couple • us
10
2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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NANCY • couple • us
10
I will definitely come again
Pros:

It was a little hard to find because there are two hotels named the same but everything was great the breakfast was great I love this place

Cons:

Perfect

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Tanja • family_with_children • us
8
Pros:

close to the airport, free shuttle, clean and comfortable

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Angela • family_with_children • sv
9
Pros:

Proximity to everything was perfect.

Cons:

Loud party music from adjacent property from 9pm- 1:15am... hard to sleep.

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Cecilia • couple • se
9
Är jätte nöjd, kan varmt rekommendera
Pros:

Perfekt läge, super trevlig personal och väldigt gulligt hotell

Cons:

Inget varmvatten i duschen och ibland inget vatten

2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Lloyd • couple • gb
10
Lovely staff. Great food. Super location.
Pros:

Lovely staff. Great food. Super location. Perfect spot for El Tunco.

Cons:

Nothing. All great.

2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Aimee • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Central location in town, free decent breakfast, friendly staff and surf lessons through the lodge which was great. There were lots of reviews around noise so we messaged in advance to ask for a quiet room and we didn't have any issues so this wasn't a problem for us. Lots of hammocks to chill in also

Cons:

Nothing really. We didn't actually spend much time at the lodge itself the lounges to sunbathe on were plastic so got super hot but we spent most of the time at the beaches and out and about anyway

2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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Jeandelize • couple • us
8
Bad costumer service…the personal cut the water smell bad lake septic… no recommend
Pros:

Noty

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-28 • via Nuitee