Palo Verde Sustainable Hotel
KM 53 1/2 Carretera Litoral CA-2 #12 El Zonte Beach, El Zonte El Salvador
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Palo Verde offers an intimate hotel experience in an unparalleled location. Our boutique hotel is set right on the beach in the heart of the small surf town of El Zonte, El Salvador. With breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean, your new home is also just steps from the entrance to our right hand point break. You can join the mix of local and foreign surfers in the water or watch them catch waves as you enjoy a fresh drink at the hotel’s innovative restaurant.
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Free breakfast
Beach
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Airport transportation
Couples massage
Wifi
Pool with view
Outdoor pool
Bar / lounge
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Shuttle bus service
Full body massage
Baggage storage
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Non-smoking hotel
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Allergy-free room
Blackout curtains
Air conditioning
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Cable / satellite TV
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Private bathrooms
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Ocean view
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60Somewhat walkable
Grade: 60 out of 100
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3Attractionswithin 10 km
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Stayed in a loft room with kitchen, it was fantastic to have large fridge for plenty of cold drinks and fresh fruit. The bedding and blankets were heavenly, same with rainfall shower head. The loft is very quiet and peaceful for sleeping I only heard faint sound of the ocean. This place is really made with surfers and ocean lovers in mind. There are multiple outdoor showers and pool that are so instagrammable. The hospitality here is first class, I fell during my trip and needed a cane to use stairs and the hotel staff had a wooden cane made for me and ready the very next day! There is filtered water readily available in multiple parts of hotel and restaurant.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
Room Tip: The hotel arranges airport transportation for you, so helpful! The hotel was plenty of shaded...
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Absolutely loved our time at Palo Verde, the staff were attentive and kind throughout! When our patio door didn't lock, they replaced it quickly. When I fell while out & about and I needed stitches, and there wasn't a driver to be had - one of their amazing staff who teaches at the school (Rafael) drove us to the clinic and waited for us. A true gentleman and such a kind soul. We were also incredibly fortunate to catch the baby turtle release - it was truly amazing. We had let the staff know we were interested, and on our last morning, we were lucky that one was taking place. It was a lifelong amazing memory for our kids and us for sure! Two wee issues in an otherwise fantastic stay: The hotel really needs a dedicated first aid kit (this isn't unique to them, the restaurant where I fell similarly didn't have one). They also should put together an up-to-date list with pharmacies and clinics - for instance, the clinic in El Tunco we found ourselves. This would empower the already wonderful and kind staff to respond more nimbly to an issue. Second issue is that the guy who took us on our tour to the Waterfall (which was beautiful!) took many videos and photographs of our daughter as she was swimming in the waterfall lake - we assumed he did to share with us, but then he did not. We found the whole thing to be rather creepy. This is no fault of the hotel, obviously. But something to keep in mind if you have kids and go with that tour company. I genuinely can't say enough good things about our stay at Palo Verde - we'll be back for sure!…
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Date of stay: November 2022
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Amazing stay! The staff is friendly. The facilities are clean, and look exactly as pictured. It’s located in a great area with plenty of restaurants and mini markets in walking distance. The mojitos from the bar were great. Be sure to take wash cloths with you. This property doesn’t offer wash cloths. The rooms are spacious. The ocean view room was amazing, and I enjoyed breakfast on my terrace. The room doesn’t include a microwave or mini fridge, but there is a safe. The beach area is rocky, I would recommend wearing beach shoes. They offer daily excursions. Highly recommend booking for your next stay.
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Date of stay: February 2022
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We had a lovely time here and the staff was amazing but honestly there were lots of issues here. The hotel needs work (maintenance type work - broken door handles, another room had hot water issues and that same room also had AC issues - the business idea is great but there were a lot of inconveniences and I am all for sustainability. Also the menu needs a complete (you will make more money because we went out to eat a lot because of the food, breakfast needs work too) I would do a do over -a few items like “ Bet* “ might help add that fried fish etc in my humble opinion. Again great staff and great location. I would recommend hiring a driver to take you around and I would not rent a car because I do not want to deal with any type of liability after a great vacation but again that’s my personal Opinion. El Salvador as amazing and I hope you take this feedback with love and act on these recommendations. #donotskipElsalvador 🇸🇻…
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Date of stay: May 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Camilo Ernesto Menéndez Zometa, Director General at Palo Verde Sustainable Hotel
Responded 14 Jul 2022
Hello Emeka! Thank you very much for taking the time to type to us. We are very grateful for the recommendations you have given us; they are very important for us and for our continuous improvement. We are very sorry for the inconvenience. We hope you can visit us again; we will work hard on our maintenance and menu to provide you with a better experience. Have a nice day!
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We stayed at the honeymoon suite for 5 nights and it was amazing! Our room had a very nice view and a large balcony. The staff was super friendly and we loved the food and cocktails! We also loved the fire dances and the happy hour as well. We loved that we had our VIP area at the pool (always reserved for us). However we did not like the surroundings of the hotel, it is a very nice boutique hotel and it is surrounded by very poor streets, constructions and empty lots.
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Date of stay: April 2022
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Room Tip: Please pick the honeymoon suite or the 2 rooms next to this one since they have the best view.
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Response from Camilo Ernesto Menéndez Zometa, Director General at Palo Verde Sustainable Hotel
Responded 15 Jul 2022
Hello! Thank you for taking the time to write a review of your recent stay with us. All comments are very valuable and appreciated for us, since we strive to improve the customer service and customer experience at Palo Verde. We would like to tell you that we are located in an area in tourist development, for that reason, unfortunately it is not yet completely urbanized. We hope that as soon as possible, the area becomes popular for tourism and attracts the investments that are needed to promote it. Please feel free to directly reach out us directly at +503 7744 1132 or landline +503 2510 4422, if you have additional information to share with us. We hope to welcome you back very soon in Palo Verde. Kind regards, Team Palo Verde
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My family and I just returned from Palo Verde Hotel at El Zonte Beach in El Salvador. If you want to be off the grid and truly relax, this is the place to be. Every single employee (front desk, restaurant, shuttle drivers and more) went out of their way to keep us happy. The hotel has an Infiniti pool which makes the view of the ocean even better. I had two rooms. I had room #1 (downstairs), which had a rear sliding door that led directly to the pool. Rom #11, which was a two story loft on the second floor, had a kitchen and a nice mini living room. Their food menu was someone limited, but really good. They even had a selection for vegans. Their mixed drinks were made from fresh fruit and you could tell the difference in the quality. The rooms were spacious and comfortable. Their cable tv did not have many channels to watch, but then again I enjoyed that part very much so. Their restaurant overlooks the great surfing of the Pacific Ocean and you can sit there for hours watching the surfers take advantage of the great waves. The greatest part of the trip was when I was at home (USA) and received a text from the hotel with a picture of a gold watch, asking me if anyone in my party had forgotten the watch. I replied that it was not our watch and it probably belonged to someone else before us. I thought that was very honorable. The hotel has a shuttle service that can take you anywhere you want. Our family took a shuttle ($20 round trip) to El Tunco Beach. We felt very safe everywhere we went. The only thing I did not like was the fact that we had to pay $80 per person for a COVID test in order for us to return home. I guess since the resort is far from the city, there weren’t many choices for a test site. Overall, this was a great getaway at a great private and relaxing resort. Patricia at the front desk and the rest of her of her staff were all extremely professional, friendly and courteous. I will return.…
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Date of stay: April 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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We enjoyed our stay at Palo Verde very much. The pool is great and everything is generally as advertised. The staff is super friendly and nice, and the food from the kitchen was excellent. It is right on the beach. Definitely a great choice in El Zonte.
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Date of stay: March 2022Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Came for a short stay didn’t get to experience the pool the pros: beautiful beachfront resort the people were friendly when you text on WhatsApp they respond very quickly they have a taxi service for you thats always readily available the drivers are friendly and respectful. The sangria the best I had hands down in El Salvador the breakfast was good and loved the chips and fresh guacamole the beach view and access was wonderful the hotel Is clean and eco friendly. The bed was very comfortable especially the pillows. Cons: the shower gel dispenser wasn’t full it finished by day 2 the tv didn’t work except for netflix the view wasn’t the best from the room but that wasn’t a big deal at night the hotel is extremely dark which can be dangerous walking down the stairs wasn’t a fan of the shrimp rice balls it was bland and only one ball had shrimp. There’s absolutely no UBER so don’t bother looking for one had to find out the hard way when uber kept saying no driver in the area they provide Daniels Travels taxi service which honestly is pricey compared to Uber prices you pay between 15-20 each way per ride. The lighting in the room is very dim not good if you want to apply make up and there’s no closet in the room. All in all I would definitely stay here again it’s close to everything specifically El Tunco Beach the pros outweigh the cons.…
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Date of stay: March 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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After doing lot of back and forth between 3 star and 4 star I have anyways gone ahead with 3 star. Rating might depend on what we are looking for. Example early morning coffee is very important for my husband and this expensive hotel has no coffee machine in the room or anywhere else. So have to wait till they serve you coffee during break fast. Room is very basic and a request should be given in case if we want it to be cleaned or else they won’t clean till we checkout. Towels are not changed unless ask for. Useless door mats are placed near shower area which will not absorb water making room all wet and messy and ofcourse the danger of skidding is always there. Though looks very basic not sure what we’re they thinking it’s a beach side hotel after all… They are well organised, good breakfast menu served on your dedicated table near the room on time. Staff is cordial and helpful. Parking available.…
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Date of stay: February 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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This was our 1st time visiting El Salvador so we didn't know what to expect as far as level of hospitality and quality standards. Let me just say that this hotel impressed and exceeded at every level and made a big impact on us. You can tell its operation is groomed and inspired by BIG box hotel brand standards, but with the operational flexibility of a boutique hotel. We stayed in the Loft Apartment and it was great with space, kitchen , seating area, and 2nd floor bed. For an extended stay I HIGHLY recommend. Breakfast included was fantastic, menu options were abundant, and the service was impeccable across the board. You can tell the employees are on top of every detail and care about customer experience. Communication with front desk and concierge was made easy for foreign visitors through what's app and response is FAST. We were able to coordinate airport transfer, taxi, covid tests, and lots more far before we even arrived. Every unit that books also gets an "exclusive" double chaise lounge by the pool with an umbrella. In the US that comes at a premium. For surfers and people that want to learn, the point break right out back is awesome! We loved the sustainability message of the hotel, and learned that it went way beyond environmental impact. Simply put, this hotel and its owners care about the local people as much as the land. So I'd say that Palo Verde's idea of "sustainable" is as much tied to social implication as it is environmental. In a country where they are beginning to build touristic momentum, places like Palo Verde and El Zonte will begin to set standards, but you can tell they want to do it right from the get go. Just because this is a country with a history of violence and poverty, do not let that define your viewpoint of this place. The people are warm, proud, VERY smart and driven to succeed. Palo Verde Hotel is the epitome of that statement.…
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Date of stay: January 2022
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Room Tip: Loft has bed and TV upstairs. Kitchen, couch, bathroom, balcony, and additional bed downstairs.
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PRICE RANGE
US$189 - US$241 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
El SalvadorLa Libertad DepartmentEl Zonte
NUMBER OF ROOMS
12
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Frequently Asked Questions about Palo Verde Sustainable Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to Palo Verde Sustainable Hotel?
Nearby attractions include Playa El Tunco (6.1 km), El Sunzal (5.1 km), and Nattivo (6.0 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Palo Verde Sustainable Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a pool.
Which room amenities are available at Palo Verde Sustainable Hotel?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and blackout curtains.
What food & drink options are available at Palo Verde Sustainable Hotel?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at Palo Verde Sustainable Hotel?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Palo Verde Sustainable Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Cadejo Brewing Company, Beto's, and Coyote Restaurant.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Palo Verde Sustainable Hotel?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Does Palo Verde Sustainable Hotel have an airport shuttle?
Yes, Palo Verde Sustainable Hotel offers an airport shuttle for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Does Palo Verde Sustainable Hotel have airport transportation?
Yes, Palo Verde Sustainable Hotel offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Does Palo Verde Sustainable Hotel have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the ocean view available here.
Is Palo Verde Sustainable Hotel accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access and reduced mobility rooms. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.