Hotel Zelen

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

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Luxury Suite
Towels, soap, shampoo, toilet paper
Luxury Suite

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$139
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov

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

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Economy Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

Economy Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

Comfort Triple Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Comfort Triple Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Quadruple Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Classic Quadruple Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Quadruple Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Deluxe Quadruple Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the area

Tamanique

Hotel Zelen places you steps from Playa El Tunco and within a short 5-minute stroll of Sunzal Beach. Highlights at this hotel include 5 beach bars and an outdoor swimming pool. .This hotel has a garden and a picnic area. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities. .Near this Tamanique hotel, you'll find El Majahual Beach.

What's nearby

  • Sunzal Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • El Majahual Beach - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Playa San Blas - 4 min drive - 4.9 km
  • El Palmarcito Beach - 7 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Sunset Park - 8 min drive - 9.0 km

Getting around

  • Cuscatlan International Airport (SAL) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante La Bocana - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Point Break Café - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Esquina La comadre. - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Bonita Beach Club - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Coyote American Style - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Zelen

Hotel with beach bars, 3-minute walk to Sunzal Beach
As a guest of Hotel Zelen, you'll find an outdoor pool, a garden, and a picnic area. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 5 beach bars. The front desk is open around the clock.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Tamanique hotel.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 5 bars on the beach
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
Hotel Zelen offers 12 accommodations with air conditioning. This accommodation offers separate dining areas. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Housekeeping is provided on a weekly basis.

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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 lift

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 23 December 2025 to 24 December 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
  • Front desk
  • Swimming pool
Renovation work will only be conducted during working hours. Every effort will be made to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Union Pay, debit cards, cash, mobile payments and Apple Pay.

Property is also known as

Hotel Zelen Hotel
Hotel Zelen Tamanique
Hotel Zelen Hotel Tamanique

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Zelen?

Yep, Hotel Zelen is a short 3-minute walk from Sunzal Beach. Fun beach activities include fishing.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Zelen?

As of 10 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Zelen on 20 Nov 2025 start from AU$139.03, including 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.

Does Hotel Zelen have a pool?

Hotel Zelen has an outdoor pool. The swimming pool will be unavailable from October 8 2025 to December 10 2025 (dates subject to change). The property will be renovating the swimming pool from December 23 2025 until December 24 2025 (completion date subject to change).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Zelen?

No, Hotel Zelen does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Zelen?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Zelen?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

Hotel Zelen Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jasmin

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

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

HERNAN

Travelled 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