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Casa de Mar Hotel and Villas
El Tunco
A luxury beachfront hotel at the best surf spots, with rooms looking over the pool or the sea.
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Boutique hotels in El Tunco
El Salvador's surf capital, with a rocky point, black-sand beach and boutique hotels a short walk from the waves.
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Where to stay in El Tunco
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Las Magnolias Hotel Boutique
El Tunco
A small boutique hotel with a pool a short walk from the beach.
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Roca Sunzal Hotel
El Tunco
A mid-range clifftop hotel above the El Sunzal surf break.
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Santorini Village
El Tunco
A boutique-style hotel in El Tunco with whitewashed buildings inspired by the Greek islands.
El Tunco is a compact beach town on the Costa del Bálsamo, about 45 minutes from the airport, named for a rock in the surf that resembles a pig. Its beach has black volcanic sand and consistent waves, and the main street is a mix of cafes, surf shops and bars that stay lively into the night.
Where to stay
The best-regarded stay is a villa hotel directly on the beach beside the surf breaks, with rooms facing the sea or a pool. A mid-range hotel sits in the neighboring El Sunzal, and small boutique hotels with a few rooms and a pool are scattered between the beach and the road. Choose a room on the quiet side if you want to sleep before midnight.
Good to know
The waves are largest from April to October; December to March brings calmer, hotter days. The Tunco Surf Festival and weekend crowds from San Salvador make Fridays and Saturdays busy, so book ahead. Beaches have strong currents, so swim with care.
Good to know
Questions about El Tunco
How many boutique hotels are there in El Tunco?
We list 4 boutique hotels in El Tunco, including Casa de Mar Hotel and Villas, Las Magnolias Hotel Boutique and Roca Sunzal Hotel.
