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Amalfi Surf Lodge
El Zonte
A newer, quiet surf lodge.
Coast & beach · No. 5 in El Salvador
Boutique hotels in El Zonte
A laid-back surf village with a right-hand point break, a Bitcoin-beach reputation and small lodges above the sea.
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El Xalli
El Zonte
A small boutique resort of zen-styled apartments right on the beach, highly rated by guests.
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Hotel Esencia Nativa
El Zonte
A hotel overlooking the beach and the river.
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Hotel Michanti
El Zonte
A well-reviewed hotel in El Zonte, described by guests as a romantic place for couples.
El Zonte is a small Pacific surf village about 40 minutes west of El Tunco, with a long beach, a right-hand point break and a quieter, more local feel. Its cafes, murals and surf shops are spread along a few streets, and the Bitcoin-using community has put the village on the map for visitors.
Where to stay
The hotels are small and mostly new: a boutique resort of zen-styled apartments, a romantic couples' hotel, a quiet surf lodge and an inn overlooking the beach and river. Most are a short walk from the waves and have a pool.
Good to know
The wave is best between April and October, and December to March brings flatter, hotter weather suited to swimming. Beaches have strong currents. Bring cash for small shops, and expect sleepy evenings compared with El Tunco. Combine El Zonte with a day trip to the Mizata coast or Santa Ana.
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Questions about El Zonte
How many boutique hotels are there in El Zonte?
We list 4 boutique hotels in El Zonte, including Amalfi Surf Lodge, El Xalli and Hotel Esencia Nativa.
