Hotel Zelen

2.0 star property
Hotel with beach bars, 3-minute walk to Sunzal Beach

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Exterior
Luxury Suite | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
Towels, soap, shampoo, toilet paper
Luxury Suite | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Playa El Tunco, Calle principal, 5-6-D, Tamanique, La Libertad, CP 1522
  • Place, Sunzal Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, El Majahual Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Playa San Blas
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Salvador (SAL-El Salvador Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

Basic Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Economy Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

Economy Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

Comfort Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Comfort Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Comfort Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Classic Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Deluxe Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Tamanique

Hotel Zelen places you next to Playa El Tunco and within a 5-minute walk of Sunzal Beach. This 12-room hotel has 5 beach bars along with conveniences like an outdoor pool and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Sunzal Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • El Majahual Beach - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Playa San Blas - 4 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • El Palmarcito Beach - 7 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Sunset Park - 8 min drive - 5.6 miles

Getting around

  • El Salvador Intl. Airport (SAL) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante La Bocana - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Bonita Beach Club - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Erika - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Day Cafe & Salad Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Coyote American Style - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Zelen

Hotel with beach bars, 3-minute walk to Sunzal Beach
At Hotel Zelen, guests have access to an outdoor pool, laundry facilities, and a garden. Helpful staff is there to provide front-desk service during limited hours, as well as offer insight about the area. This hotel also has a picnic area.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Dining areas and wardrobes or closets are also standard. Weekly housekeeping is available.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps

Food and drink

  • 5 beach bars

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from October 8 2025 to December 10 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Bar/Lounge(s)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Swimming pool
The property will be renovating from December 23 2025 to December 24 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
  • Front desk
  • Swimming pool
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Apple Pay
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash.
  • Mobile payment options include: Apple Pay.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Hotel Zelen Hotel
Hotel Zelen Tamanique
Hotel Zelen Hotel Tamanique

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see around Hotel Zelen?

This hotel is located in Tamanique, just steps from Sunzal Beach and Playa El Tunco, and within a short walk of Piedra El Tunco. You'll also find El Majahual Beach and Playa San Blas within a short drive.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Zelen?

As of Nov 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Zelen on Nov 14, 2025 start from $67.5, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Will I be able to park at Hotel Zelen?

No, this hotel doesn't offer parking.

Does Hotel Zelen feature a casino on the premises?

No, Hotel Zelen doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Hotel Zelen?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. Note though that pool facilities will be unavailable from October 8 2025 until December 10 2025 (subject to change).

What do couples enjoy most about Hotel Zelen?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like 5 beach bars plus some guestrooms include kitchens and beach views.

Does Hotel Zelen have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Hotel Zelen have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Hotel Zelen doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Hotel Zelen allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Hotel Zelen.

Are there connecting rooms at Hotel Zelen?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Hotel Zelen?

The closest major airport to Hotel Zelen is El Salvador Intl. Airport (SAL), which is 24.7 mi away (61 minutes by car). Another top airport is San Salvador (ILS-Ilopango), which is around 22.9 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Hotel Zelen?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Hotel Zelen.

Hotel Zelen Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 89 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Iomar

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Didnt like it
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmin

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
amazing customer service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to everything! And private . Well staffed
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sam

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pool was unavailable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing

Amazing hotel, Beautiful Tulum vibes look. it’s 1/2 a block away from the Malecon de El Tunco. Staff was polite and welcoming. Room was spacious, clean, hot water and excellent WiFi. Great AC.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mery

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Byron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is literally a few steps to the ocean Unfortunately, it's also close to the bars and loud music. I mean real loud...
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodolfo

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maykiria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La estadía en Zelen fue excelente, esta cerca de todo y el ambiente chulísimo.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yoana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was really amazing. Really convenient. Clean us and over Very kind making sure. I was always OK. And if I needed anything, they were always there to help
Stayed 14 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy bonito. El agua es salada la de las habitaciones. Pero está bonito y muy tranquilo.no hay restaurante no venden nada de comer .
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Lucero

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice property but the only thing is that you have to share a public restroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location. We booked this place as a last minute option as everything was sold out or pricey for our budget, but it was clean and the air conditioning was excellent. I highly recommend it for the budget travelers.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Elmer

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Josue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, Schiller Park

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and quite, staff were very friendly and accommodating, the view was spectacular
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melvin, Guatemala

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

mauricio

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful and attentive Area always clean
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blanca

Liked: Amenities
I lite it is very nice and privacy do countable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ana

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything is walking distance, clean and comfortable!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

HERNAN

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to beach,dining, bar, safe
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So clean and close to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025