Name: Garten Hotel
Address: Garten Hotel, Lote #1 Avenida del Mar, Chiltiupan, 00000, SV

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2026

Francisco

Beautiful! Very clean and very friendly staff. 10/10

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2026

Andrew

Great location in El Zonte. Clean, well serviced rooms with plenty of space. Infinity pool above the breakers. Small but well equipped gym. Extremely friendly, helpful staff. Everything you could want. 10 out of 10.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 May 2026

Jeffrey

The staff was very helpful and room was very clean—liked the king sized bed and that the shower had hot water—rare along the El Salvador coast. Pool and location next to beach was nice as well. Free room service was a good touch also.

Hotels.com site misleads a little. The Deluxe King suite does not have an ocean view, nor does it have a bathtub in the room, as the photos show on the listing. There’s only one room on the whole property that has all those things, which we did not find out until we got there—their VIP suite. The internet/WiFi connection is very poor, so their TV consistently froze up when it was used. We also had to call maintenance to get the toilet repaired twice—for such a pricey hotel, not sure so much effort needed to be put into that.

Overall, a good stay, but for the cost, would expect more.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2026

Melissa

It was the perfect place for a getaway

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2026

Cinthya

Beautiful Hotel. Friendly Staff. Amazing Views.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2026

Yony

Great hotel

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2026

Rigoberto

Nice quite place, very relaxing with nice views.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Feb 2026

Jeffrey

Excellent property, staff, location, amenities, food. Thank you

10/10

Exceptional

26 Feb 2026

Alyssa

Best place to stay in El Zonte! We had our wedding here on the rooftop and the penthouse was a perfect bridal suite, then honeymoon suite. Views are unmatched. The pool is so relaxing. Food is delicious. Access down to the best beach with caves reachable during low tide mornings-phenomenal nature! Garten has the best vibes and fantastic management. Highly recommend for a small intimate wedding - you will not be disappointed!! We will be back many times for years to come.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Feb 2026

Sandra

Room was spacious, clean and pillows super comfortable. Great staff

Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2026

Kelly

Great stay! I would definitely come again. The rooms were clean and the service was great! I will like to book another stay with the same hotel next time I visit El Salvador.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 Dec 2025

Sophia

The villa was very pretty and the views of the hotel to beach her beautiful. The small fault that the Hotel had was the cleaning of the bathrooms could be a bit better but other than that nothing to bad what makes us stay five star stay is the hospitality from its workers. They were extremely accommodating to any requests and did their best at all times to make Our stay special.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Dec 2025

Daysi

The villas were fabulous!!! The staff was superb!

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Dec 2025

David

The pool bar is nice, and Carlis and Alexander were awesone bartenders

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

24 Dec 2025

Marlena

Spectacular view from the penthouse. Stair access to the beautiful black sand beach. Low density, only shared the pool with a few other people 2 days of our week long stay. Local are around the hotel is charming, hotel staff were excellent. The breakfast is delicious. Only complaint is you get one drink (coffee, juice). The orange juice is fresh squeezed and you will want more.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Dec 2025

Tiffany

The staff was friendly and prompt. The hotel was clean; the beach beautiful. The restaurant at the hotel was great and there are other great restaurants nearby.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Nov 2025

Shante

I loved the layout of the villa. Had everything we needed. There was a gym available. The staff were so nice.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

02 Oct 2025

David

Beautiful view

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Sep 2025

Jeffrey

Perfect Escape in El Zonte

We recently had the pleasure of staying at Garten Hotel in El Zonte, and it was nothing short of a dream. From the moment we arrived, I knew we had chosen the right place for a relaxing and rejuvenating getaway.

The villa itself is beautifully designed, blending modern luxury with the natural beauty of El Salvador. The spacious open-plan living area is flooded with light, thanks to large windows that offer stunning views of the lush surroundings. Whether you’re lounging inside or relaxing on the terrace, the sound of the waves in the distance is incredibly soothing.

One of the highlights of the villa is the private pool, which was the perfect place to cool off after a day exploring the nearby beaches. Speaking of which, the villa is just a short walk from the pristine surf breaks that El Zonte is famous for. If you're into surfing or just love the ocean, this location is ideal.

The kitchen is fully equipped with top-notch appliances. We also had access to a lovely outdoor dining area, perfect for enjoying meals while taking in the incredible sunsets.

What truly made the stay special, however, was the hospitality. The staff went above and beyond to make us feel at home, offering local tips and ensuring our stay was as comfortable as possible.

Overall, Garten Hotel in El Zonte exceeded all expectations. Whether you're looking for a romantic escape, a family vacation, or a surf trip with friends, this villa is a hidden gem.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Sep 2025

Ena

Family friendly

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2025

Diego

The hotel is pretty nice. It has a nice beach front, but not in front of el zonte surf spot.
We stayed at the villas and are beautiful with a small private pool.

We didn’t know that there was another common pool where the villas were. Nobody told us. We saw it on our last day. It was a shame but ok.

Definitely a must stay place

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2025

Alyssa

We love Garten Zonte! Comfortable large room, delicious food, good drinks, stunning pool with ocean views, staff is ready for any requests and delivers quickly with a smile and always so friendly. The beach below is spectacular. The resident parakeet Pistachio completely made my day flying on my shoulder and giving me a smooch!!! We can’t wait to return for our wedding on the rooftop patio next year:)

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2025

Berny

Great place.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2025

Marta

I love the location and great customer service everyone was really helpful and friendly thank you Jaime Gonzalez for serving our breakfast every morning we had a great vacation.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2025

Valarie

We loved this property and will certsinly go back. The staff was excellent, we loved the pool area and the food. The view is great. Definitely adding Garten to our must stay list in El Salvador

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2025

Maggie

This hotel was amazing! The room was beautiful and the service was exceptional. They brought food to your room quickly and whenever you wanted. The location was right by the beach.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2025

Dyana

Super safe and quiet! If you’re looking for pure relaxation, this is the place! Will come back.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2025

Veronica

Place is quite not a lot to do very great if you like quiet and private not a party place for sure. Great to relax very very private

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2025

Jessica

We had a fantastic stay at Hotel Garten! The villa was absolutely wonderful — beautifully decorated, exceptionally clean, and incredibly comfortable. It even had a private pool, which was a great bonus and made our stay feel extra special. It was definitely worth every penny.

Although the villa was located a few meters from the main hotel, transportation was never an issue — they provided a shuttle at any time, and all we had to do was send a quick text. Super convenient!
We had dinner at the hotel’s restaurant, and it was a highlight of our trip. My husband and kids enjoyed it just as much as I did. The drinks were delicious — we had a Mojito and the Passion Fruit Margarita, both perfectly made. Our kids loved their Blue Lagoon mocktails!

To start, we had the Sashimi, which was fresh and flavorful. For the main course, we ordered the Pulpo a la Parrilla, La Gran Mariscada, and Camarones al Curry — every dish was outstanding, full of flavor, and beautifully presented.

We loved our experience so much that we ended up booking an extra night. We’re already looking forward to coming back!

Leisure Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

06 Jun 2025

Reynaldo

When we got there there was stains on the floor. Very overpriced we waited almost an hour for our food. Our apartment was a little drive away from where we checked in. We got transported f
On an electric golf cart. People were nice very responsive to our request when we wanted to go back to the resort

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2025

Michael

Good stay nice view

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2025

Marc

The Garten hotel was very comfortable with amazing food, service and views. We love the boutique hotel vibe with 5 star service. The proximity to the beach was amazing. We would definately stay here again and would recommend to anyone going to El Salvador.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2025

Cesar

Place is amazing, stayed at the penthouse and it was an amazing view.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Apr 2025

Laura Maria

It was a nice, quiet place. We enjoyed staying there. It would of liked that breakfast choice for kids to include milk as an option

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2025

Maria

Great hotel would stay there again.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2025

Michael

beautiful!!

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

13 Mar 2025

Milton

Not what is advertised

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

17 Feb 2025

Mario

Great location to enjoy the beachfront.

8/10

Excellent

15 Feb 2025

Yousif

The hotel is very nice. Hospitality was generally great. The service for the restaurant was hit or miss, depending on the employees working that day. But any service involving our room was excellent. Keep in mind that there is a lot of construction surrounding the hotel as the area is starting to grow. That's not the hotel's fault and it's temporary, but it did get loud at times. Overall, one of the better spots to stay in El Zonte.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Feb 2025

Lynette

Just What I Needed

The Garten Hotel was just what I needed. My room was nice and spacious, clean. This hotel is right on a beautiful black sand beach(not rocky either). I loved the al fresco dining. The staff was amazing. I wanted to workout in their gym, and one of the receptionists walked me over to the gym, since it was located on the sister property(the villas) to show me exactly where it was. Food and drinks were good . It was quiet and relaxing, which I loved. I will definitely stay here again.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jan 2025

Oscar

The property was beautiful & clean. I felt incredibly safe. I will definitely be back!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Nov 2024

Rick

Hotel staffs were very attentive. They were great at assisting with anything you needed. Communication was very effective

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

04 Nov 2024

Arnold

Beautiful beachfront option for the area.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Oct 2024

Arnold

Nice place

10/10

Exceptional

17 Oct 2024

Robin

This was 1 of 4 properties that we stayed at during our trip to El Salvador. It was absolutely perfect in all ways. The room is very spacious and beautifully furnished. The air conditioning kept our room very cool. The bed is slightly firmer than I prefer but still slept well. There is a stocked mini bar and Netflix available on the tv. The poolside bar was where we spent many funds. Alexander the bartender served us with a smile and even allowed me to play Sofi Tukker while we were there on the speakers surrounding the pool. The pool is pristine and the perfect temperature and there are big 4 poster lounging beds available for when not in the water. There is beach access stairs and a little shower/foot wash station where you can rinse off the black sand. The very best room is room 5 and was unavailable but is where I’d like to stay next time. If I come back year, I’m going to request that room for sure. I can not say enough good things about this property and felt completely safe and welcome here. Other staff worth mentioning were Julio and Carlos. They always greeted with a smile and were very accommodating. Property is only about 13 minutes by Uber for only like $6 from El Tunco beach if you want some local flavor.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Sep 2024

Javon

It was beautiful , and the staff accommodated all of our needs

10/10

Exceptional

07 Sep 2024

Darryl

Must try deliicious ceviche caribeno and passion fruit mojitos!! Access to quiet black sand beach directly down set of stairs. Hotel staff was very accommodating and friendly.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2024

Alma

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Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2024

Gert

Only four rooms, as far as I could tell, so service was attentive. A lovely pool and bar with a view over the ocean. Beautifully presented drinks.
Breakfast was excellent, dinner was so-so.
The beach is down a flight of steps and it's the best way to get to the rest of El Zonte.
I was very happy there and will be back.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2024

Maryanne

Amazing service! Everyone was awesome, service staff was very friendly, nice quick to respond to needs.
The room was amazing! Food was great! Would highly recommend.

Leisure Partner